The destructive impact we have on our climate is increasingly clear, and we know that construction is one of the major players in upsetting our planet’s delicate balance. Humanity's appetite for resources has led to rapid rises in the amount of carbon in our atmosphere, and increased pollution in our air, oceans and on land. This in turn accelerates climate change and increases both flooding and water shortages. The consequences of climate change are dire, and we must act now to save habitats and stop the extinction of many species of plants and animals.

Willmott Dixon has signed up to some of the world’s toughest targets to keep global warming below 1.5°C to help create a better planet for future generations. Business as usual is not an option; it is Now or Never.

Here are our Better Planet ambitions to achieve by 2030.

2022 highlights

Our key achievements and milestones reached last year.

• Carbon neutral for the tenth year running. 
• Reduced absolute carbon emissions by 48% since our baseline year of 2018 and by 23% since 2021.  
• Reduced our carbon emissions (relative to turnover) by 80% since 2010.  
• Reduced absolute construction waste by 58% and construction waste intensity (relative to turnover) by 66% since 2012.  
• Planted more than 15,000 trees in 2022.  
• Reduced mileage from business travel and commute by 37% since 2018.  
• Remain certified to the Carbon Trust Standard, achieving a best-in-sector score. 

Our sustainability data is audited annually by Bureau Veritas. This audit includes a statement of verification which covers the materiality and quality of data reported.

Please click the links below for more information on how we progressed towards our 2030 ambitions in 2022.