Galliford Try's 'One in a Million' Carbon Initiative Surpasses Expectations
In a remarkable turn of events, Galliford Try’s ambitious 'One in a Million' initiative, launched to significantly reduce carbon emissions, has exceeded all expectations over the past year. The initiative aimed to save a minimum of one tonne of carbon dioxide equivalent (tCO2e) per £1 million spent in 2024, but the results have been nothing short of extraordinary.
The programme, initiated in January 2024, challenged various business units and project teams within Galliford Try to devise innovative methods for carbon reduction. These teams were encouraged to share their achievements through a central portal, promoting best practices and inspiring others across the organisation.
Over the course of the year, 49 projects from 11 different business units managed to save an impressive 7,225 tCO2e. This equates to an outstanding 4 tCO2e per £1 million spent, far surpassing the original target. To put this into perspective, the carbon savings are equivalent to:
🌱 361,250 mature trees growing for one year.
The programme, initiated in January 2024, challenged various business units and project teams within Galliford Try to devise innovative methods for carbon reduction. These teams were encouraged to share their achievements through a central portal, promoting best practices and inspiring others across the organisation.
Over the course of the year, 49 projects from 11 different business units managed to save an impressive 7,225 tCO2e. This equates to an outstanding 4 tCO2e per £1 million spent, far surpassing the original target. To put this into perspective, the carbon savings are equivalent to:
🌱 361,250 mature trees growing for one year.
💡The annual electricity use of 10,840 UK homes.
🚙 23.8 million miles driven in a mid-size car.
These savings were achieved through a variety of initiatives spanning different project types and stages. From championing the reuse of existing structures to reducing fuel consumption via hybrid generators, the scope of innovation was wide-ranging. Notably, over 4,800 tCO2e were saved through the procurement of low-carbon Electric Arc Furnace (EAF) steel products, underscoring the importance of early engagement with the supply chain and capturing actual data rather than relying on industry averages.
Looking ahead, the 'One in a Million' challenge will continue into 2025 with an increased focus on expanding the number of participating projects. This initiative aligns with Galliford Try's recently published Net Zero Route Map, which outlines the company's commitment to achieving net zero emissions across its own operations (Scope 1 and 2) by 2030, and across all activities (Scope 1, 2, and 3) by 2045.
Poppy Parsons, Head of Low Carbon Construction at Galliford Try, remarked, “These savings are a testament to the ingenuity and drive of our project teams to seek out carbon-saving opportunities and make impactful changes. It demonstrates the significant impact individuals in the construction industry can make.”
This news follows Galliford Try's recent achievement of PAS 2080:2023 (Designer/Constructor) certification for their construction businesses, making them one of the first organisations in the sector to meet this leading standard for carbon management in the built environment.
🚙 23.8 million miles driven in a mid-size car.
These savings were achieved through a variety of initiatives spanning different project types and stages. From championing the reuse of existing structures to reducing fuel consumption via hybrid generators, the scope of innovation was wide-ranging. Notably, over 4,800 tCO2e were saved through the procurement of low-carbon Electric Arc Furnace (EAF) steel products, underscoring the importance of early engagement with the supply chain and capturing actual data rather than relying on industry averages.
Looking ahead, the 'One in a Million' challenge will continue into 2025 with an increased focus on expanding the number of participating projects. This initiative aligns with Galliford Try's recently published Net Zero Route Map, which outlines the company's commitment to achieving net zero emissions across its own operations (Scope 1 and 2) by 2030, and across all activities (Scope 1, 2, and 3) by 2045.
Poppy Parsons, Head of Low Carbon Construction at Galliford Try, remarked, “These savings are a testament to the ingenuity and drive of our project teams to seek out carbon-saving opportunities and make impactful changes. It demonstrates the significant impact individuals in the construction industry can make.”
This news follows Galliford Try's recent achievement of PAS 2080:2023 (Designer/Constructor) certification for their construction businesses, making them one of the first organisations in the sector to meet this leading standard for carbon management in the built environment.
