Carbon Reduction Plan

Belgrave Construction Ltd
Date: September
Next Review: September

1. Company Overview

Belgrave Construction Ltd is a UK-wide main contractor delivering commercial and residential projects, including new-builds, high-end renovations and specialist refurbishments.

• Employees: 12 core staff
• Turnover: ~£6 million
• Live projects: 6 (at any time)
• Delivery model: Directly manages construction with a network of specialist subcontractors
• Plant & Transport: 10 leased diesel vans (1–5 years old), most heavy plant hired in as needed
• Office energy: All-electric

The company is committed to supporting the UK Government target of Net Zero by 2050 and to reducing the carbon footprint of its operations and supply chain.

2. Reporting Boundary & Scope

We report emissions in line with the Greenhouse Gas Protocol and Streamlined Energy & Carbon Reporting (SECR)guidance.

Baseline year: FY 2024–25
Baseline emissions: will be determined through a first-year carbon audit (see section 6).

3. Current Position & Strengths

• Construction approach often re-uses existing materials (brick, steel, timber, roof tiles) where practicable.
• Increasing experience delivering low-carbon technologies on projects (air-source and ground-source heat pumps, solar PV, battery storage).
• Electric office energy (no direct gas heating).
• Leased vehicle fleet gives flexibility to transition to low-emission vehicles.
• Long-standing subcontractor relationships enable collaborative improvement in supply-chain practices.

4. Carbon Reduction Targets

Belgrave Construction aims to:

1. Reduce Scope 1 & 2 emissions by 50% by 2030 from a 2024–25 baseline, through fleet decarbonisation, improved site energy practices and office efficiency.
2. Engage supply chain to achieve 25% reduction in key Scope 3 emissions by 2030, focusing on material efficiency, waste reduction and low-carbon procurement.
3. Achieve Net Zero by 2050 in line with UK Government commitment.

5. Planned Carbon Reduction Measures
6. Fleet & Plant

• Introduce telematics and driver-efficiency training to cut diesel use immediately.
• Replace at least 50% of vans with electric or hybrid by 2028 (prioritise vans on urban projects).
• Work with plant-hire partners to source Stage V / electric or hybrid plant.
• Use HVO (Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil) as an interim diesel substitute where supply allows.

1. Site Energy & Practices

• Roll out smart metering on major sites to monitor and manage temporary power consumption.
• Specify LED task lighting and automatic shut-off for site cabins and plant.
• Introduce site waste-reduction plans and segregated recycling to cut landfill and improve circularity.
• Pilot low-carbon site compounds (battery storage + solar-hybrid generators) for remote projects.

1. Office & Business Travel

• Procure 100% renewable electricity for offices by 2026.
• Continue use of digital project documentation to minimise paper and printing.
• Promote video conferencing to reduce travel.
• Offer an EV salary-sacrifice or leasing scheme for staff.

1. Materials & Supply Chain

• Embed a “reuse before buy” policy for structural steel, timber, and roof tiles.
• Work with architects and engineers to design-in low-carbon materials such as recycled steel, low-cement concrete, FSC-certified timber, lime-based plasters/renders.
• Prioritise local suppliers to minimise transport emissions.
• Record and report embodied carbon data on projects where available.

1. Culture & Training

• Nominate a Carbon Champion within Belgrave Construction to oversee CRP delivery.
• Provide annual carbon-awareness training for employees and regular toolbox talks for site staff and subcontractors.
• Communicate progress internally and externally through website updates and tender documentation.

6. Measurement & Reporting

• Baseline calculation: conduct a full carbon footprint for FY 2024-25 using recognised tools (e.g., GHG Protocol, BEIS conversion factors).
• Annual reporting: publish updated carbon emissions and progress against targets each financial year.
• Verification: seek independent verification of data once systems are established (target 2027).
• Review: update the CRP annually to reflect performance, changes in legislation, and new technologies.

7. Declaration & Commitment

Belgrave Construction Ltd confirms that:

• The information in this CRP is true and accurate to the best of our knowledge.
• The company is committed to achieving Net Zero by 2050 and to implementing the measures described.
• The CRP will be publicly available and updated annually.

Signed:
For and on behalf of Belgrave Construction Ltd
(Authorised signatory / Director)

S TRICKER & G TOOES
Date: 01/09/2025