Huws Gray Group has published its inaugural annual sustainability report, which outlines the company's future ambitions.
The report looks forward to future ambitions, including targets and areas of focus for the group, and gives an overview of the group’s 2023 performance in the areas of environment, social and governance.
It covers two key aspects: firstly the company’s achievements; covering economic, environmental, social and governance areas. Secondly, the report sets out a new set of targets for the Huws Gray Group including Scope 1&2 emissions, Scope 3 emissions, transitioning to a 100% electric fleet, and developing a sustainable procurement process.
The strategy has four central pillars, which are described in detail in the report. They are:
Since October 2023, 100% of the energy used by the group comes from REGO-backed renewable energy suppliers. Eighty-five per cent of its fleet is electric or hybrid and it has successfully concluded a trial switching from diesel to lithium-ion-powered forklift trucks in its depots.
The group became a founding partner in the newly formed Construction Inclusion Coalition, championing women in the construction industry
Staff from the Civils & Lintels division raised £43,000 in 2023 for their chosen charity, ‘Mates In Mind’, which focuses on raising awareness of mental health, particularly in the construction industry
The business regularly donated to various community projects, including providing sand and wood for primary school sand pits, gardens and playground benches, building a memorial garden for a fire station, and even gaving Santa’s sleigh a refurb.
Huws Gray Group is now committed to publishing a sustainability report annually with progress on the company’s journey towards a more sustainability future.
Introducing the report, Daksh Gupta, Group CEO Huws Gray Group, said: “A renewed focus on sustainability was one of my immediate priorities for Huws Gray Group, when I became CEO of the business earlier this year.
"Like many businesses, we have much to do, but I am extremely heartened by the steps we have already taken.”
Dafydd Hughes from Huws Gray Group Sustainability Team added: “In 2023 we made significant progress in the ESG areas so are delighted to publish our first Sustainability Report and we look forward to being part of driving positive change within our industry.
"We believe the key to success in sustainability is working together with our colleagues, customers, suppliers and stakeholders to make a positive impact on our people and planet.”