Net Zero Strategy

GOAL

ACTIONS 2024

• 25% of tools will be electric

• Provide a low carbon alternative on our main tool items to demonstrate the carbon difference, along with cost, for clients

Eliminate

• All welfare units will have solar panels and electrical connection options

• Improvements in monitoring information will allow us to review operator efficiency

Improve Efficiency

• Trial four different/new tools in the market every year and provide robust feedback on their application, usability, advantages and disadvantages

Diversify

• Alternative low carbon fuel as red diesel replacement in all plant

• HVO to be provided as an option to clients where fuel bowsers are required on site

• Invest and research new technology that utilises electricity or another low/zero carbon alternative for large plant • Trial low carbon options to be made available to clients, including detail of any uplift in rates and associated carbon savings

• Review the following options for large plant and tools:

• Electric HGVs

Innovate

• Hydrogen fuel for large fleet and plant

• Lithium-Sulphur batteries

• Sodium–Ion batteries

• CNG

• Ammonia

• Bio-ethanol

Actions 2030

• 100% of tools to be replaced with electric tools

• 50% of diesel plant will be replaced with low/zero carbon alternatives where the technology is readily available

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