Amey Launches Planet+ Initiative to Enhance Sustainability Practices Among Employees

Amey Launches Planet+ Initiative to Enhance Sustainability Practices Among Employees

(IN BRIEF) Amey has launched the Planet+ initiative, a six-point framework designed to simplify and elevate sustainable behaviours among employees. This initiative supports Amey’s ESG strategy and aims to make sustainable choices more accessible, contributing to the company’s environmental goals, including decarbonisation, energy efficiency, and achieving Net Zero.

(PRESS RELEASE) OXFORD, 24-Jul-2024 — /EuropaWire/ — Amey, a leading provider of infrastructure solutions, has introduced a new six-point framework, Planet+, aimed at simplifying and promoting sustainable behaviours and practices among its employees. This initiative supports Amey’s ambitious Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) strategy launched last year, which focuses on activating, educating, and empowering its workforce.

Empowering Sustainable Behaviour

The Planet+ framework addresses barriers to sustainable behaviour and increases environmental awareness, making it easier for employees to adopt greener practices. This initiative aligns with research from the UK Government’s Behavioural Insights Team, which found that while 90% of people want to make more sustainable choices, such behaviours can often be inconvenient or not the norm.

Andy Milner, Chief Executive Officer of Amey, emphasized the importance of behaviour change in achieving sustainability goals, stating, “We recognize that behaviour change is one of the biggest factors to achieving lasting and tangible results. That is why we are focusing on how every single employee can help us play a part. To continue the journey we are already on, we now have a clear roadmap for how we can all make a real difference.”

Framework Goals and Implementation

Planet+ is designed to help Amey employees understand their impact on the environment and encourage them to make small changes that contribute to sustainability.

The framework supports Amey’s strategic environmental objectives, including:

• Achieving decarbonisation and energy efficiency
• Becoming nature positive
• Delivering infrastructure resilience
• Creating a Net Zero organization

The initiative underscores Amey’s belief that every job is a ‘green job’ and that everyone has a unique role in delivering sustainability through their daily tasks.

Significant Progress in Sustainability

Earlier this year, Amey reported significant progress towards its sustainability targets by increasing the proportion of Electric Vehicles (EVs) in its company car fleet from 5% to nearly 80%. This achievement is a key action within Amey’s Roadmap to Net Zero and forms part of its broader ESG strategy.

Milner added, “Amey has set itself ambitious targets to help the UK achieve a sustainable future. As a leading provider of infrastructure solutions, we have a critical role to play in protecting the natural environment and reducing carbon. From factoring in carbon reduction objectives when planning how to run projects, to finding renewable alternatives to carbon-intensive materials and thinking about how we recycle in our offices, we want everyone to understand the important part they can play in protecting the planet.”

Looking Forward

The Planet+ framework is expected to be a vital tool in Amey’s ongoing efforts to promote sustainability and environmental responsibility across its operations. By empowering employees with the knowledge and tools to make sustainable choices, Amey aims to achieve its long-term environmental goals and contribute to a greener future.

Key facts about Amey

We are a leading provider of full life-cycle engineering, operations and decarbonisation solutions, for transport infrastructure and complex facilities.

Our purpose is to deliver sustainable infrastructure solutions, enhancing life, protecting our shared future.

We combine exceptional expertise in Consulting & Design, Advisory & Analytics, Transport Infrastructure and Complex Facilities to design, manage, and maintain clients’ assets throughout their lifetime.

Our leading data and analytics capability enables us to create transformative solutions that strengthen resilience and drive sustainable improvements.

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SOURCE: Amey Ltd