Bicester based infrastructure firm Dalcour Maclaren has announced a commitment to reach net zero emissions by 2030. The company has already transitioned to 100 percent renewable electricity for its offices and eliminated Scope 1 emissions. Their latest ESG report highlights an 18 percent reduction in energy use intensity and the implementation of decarbonized heating systems. The firm is now focusing on establishing baselines for business travel to further reduce its carbon footprint.
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Zero Scope 1 emissions for a consultancy is a low bar since they mostly manage projects rather than run heavy machinery. I am more interested in how they influence the actual carbon intensity of the infrastructure they design.
Agreed. The real impact is in Scope 3. If they are just buying REGOs for their office power, it is a bookkeeping win, not a climate win. We need to see the procurement rules they are imposing on their subcontractors.
They mentioned decarbonized heating systems. I wonder if they actually installed heat pumps or just switched to a different gas provider. The specifics of the retrofit usually tell you if the 2030 goal is realistic or just a target.
Dalcour Maclaren is aiming for net zero by 2030. They have hit 100 percent renewable electricity in offices and cut energy intensity by 18 percent. It is a start, but the travel emissions baseline is where the actual work begins.
