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Join us on our journey to

Net Zero Continued

So, there is no doubt that the construction industry and its clients are heading for a time of
change. As a result, we must all look closely at the outputs of our work. Several influential
organisations in the sector have committed to Net Zero carbon goals. For example, in January
2021, Mace announced that it had achieved net zero carbon. Skanska has set a target of Net
Zero carbon emissions by 2050. And developer BAM is aiming to become 'net climate positive'
by 2050.

It is gratifying to see that an updated Part L will recognise the crucial role that commissioning
has in the long-term energy-efficient operation of buildings. As commissioning specialists, we
can offer our customers sound advice on how they can achieve their Net Zero carbon emissions.

To get the construction sector (and its clients) to Net Zero, we must all take responsibility where
we can. Here at Ashford Environmental Services, we are looking to reduce our energy use and
use renewable sources where possible. We are also rationalising our transport and business
travel while reducing materials waste.

Changing how we do things requires effort at the start – finding reliable information, researching
what areas of business we need to target, sourcing new products and suppliers. But I am hopeful
that we can make a difference and do our part to solve the climate emergency. I would call on
my peers and colleagues in the CSA to look at their businesses and join us in making the journey
to Net Zero.

So, there is no doubt that the construction industry and its clients are heading for a time of
change. As a result, we must all look closely at the outputs of our work. Several influential
organisations in the sector have committed to Net Zero carbon goals. For example, in January
2021, Mace announced that it had achieved net zero carbon. Skanska has set a target of Net
Zero carbon emissions by 2050. And developer BAM is aiming to become 'net climate positive'
by 2050.

It is gratifying to see that an updated Part L will recognise the crucial role that commissioning
has in the long-term energy-efficient operation of buildings. As commissioning specialists,
we can offer our customers sound advice on how they can achieve their Net Zero
carbon emissions.

To get the construction sector (and its clients) to Net Zero, we must all take responsibility where
we can. Here at Ashford Environmental Services, we are looking to reduce our energy use and
use renewable sources where possible. We are also rationalising our transport and business
travel while reducing materials waste.

Changing how we do things requires effort at the start – finding reliable information, researching
what areas of business we need to target, sourcing new products and suppliers. But I am hopeful
that we can make a difference and do our part to solve the climate emergency. I would call on
my peers and colleagues in the CSA to look at their businesses and join us in making the journey
to Net Zero.

Roger Carlin – Managing Director of Ashford Environmental Services Ltd