Ardmac ESG final draft
ESG Programme 2023
SUSTAINABILITY
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BUILDING BETTER FOR OUR FUTURE
We are proud of our Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) programme - Sky Blue. When we succeed, our staff, community and society succeeds too. By encouraging wellbeing, giving back to our community and working in sustainable ways, we not only improve people’s lives, we also improve our business. Ardmac recognises the importance of environmental matters and is committed to promoting sustainability. We ensure that environmental protection is part of our daily operations and business decisions. Ardmac are fully committed to ethically and responsibly managing all aspects of our operations, every day.
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CARBON NEUTRAL TO NET ZERO
...and beyond.
In 2021, we achieved carbon neutrality for all scope 1 and scope 2 GHG Emissions by implementing measures to minimise our carbon footprint and offsetting the remainder by purchasing certified carbon credits. Net zero is crucial, it means that the amount of carbon we emit is balanced by the amount of carbon we remove from the atmosphere. This helps to mitigate the impacts of climate change, which is crucial for the sustainability of our planet. Aiming to be carbon negative goes beyond achieving net zero as it means actively removing carbon from the atmosphere, the ultimate goal to combat climate change. This requires innovative technologies and solutions, but the long-term benefits will be significant in securing a healthy and live able planet for the future.
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UN Sustainable Development Goals.
These goals (SDG’s), address global challenges such as poverty, inequality, climate change, and environmental degradation and stand as a blueprint for achieving a sustainable future for all; designed to promote prosperity while protecting the planet. For our part, Ardmac have identified ESG areas where we can make a difference and developed strategies to address them:
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ARDMAC ACTION ESG applicable to the activities of Ardmac
ENVIRONMENTAL
SOCIAL
GOVERNANCE
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AFFORDABLE AND CLEAN ENERGY We aim to continually monitor and improve energy consumption and energy efficiency and only use energy produced by 100% renewable resources to reduce our group carbon footprint.
TARGET
ACHIEVED
Transitioning 25% of LGV Fleet from Diesel to Petrol Hybrid Vehicles
ISO 50001 Energy Management certification achieved 2020
Transition 100% of LGV Fleet to Hybrid or EV
Submetering to aid identification of opportunities for energy
Accurate measurement and continual reduction of LGV and business travel GHG emissions
Transitioned all offices to 100% renewable energy suppliers
consumption improvement
Implementation of Energy Management Systems and continual improvement strategy 2020
Eco Driver Training of all Company vehicle drivers
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CLIMATE ACTION We aim to increase understanding of energy consumption and energy efficiency to reduce our carbon footprint as a whole.
TARGET
ACHIEVED
Work with suppliers to minimise packaging waste and embodied carbon in purchased materials Work with suppliers to develop EPDs to enable tracking, minimising, and offsetting scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased construction materials Enrolment with SBTI (Science based target initiative) and setting and reporting on GHG Emissions reduction targets
Certified carbon offsets for all Scope 1 &2 Emissions purchased each year since 2021
Initial Assessment by CDP (Carbon Disclosure Project) - June 2023
Ecovadis Sustainability Rating – Silver Medal awarded 2022 [73rd percentile]
Become a signatory of the BITCI (Business in the Community Ireland) Low Carbon Pledge
Diversion of 99.5% of waste from Ardmac managed projects from landfill
Single use plastics banned from all facilities
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TRACKING AND CONTROLLING EMISSIONS
Please Note: Green section details those GHG emissions we are fully tracking, whereas the amber section details those we are working towards.
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CLIMATE ACTION – CARBON REMOVAL Since 2021, any Green House Gas Emissions arising from our operations, which we are unable to prevent, have been neutralised by purchasing certified carbon offsets.
In our Net Zero journey we have chosen COTAP (Carbon Offsets To Alleviate Poverty) a global nonprofit organisation who manage carbon offset projects in developing countries. COTAP projects actively remove Carbon and Green House Gases, while empowering individuals in developing countries to tackle the world's biggest environmental challenges that is climate change and the humanitarian challenge of extreme poverty. COTAP pools and allocates carbon offsets through the purchase of forestry carbon projects, restoring landscapes, contributing to and creating lasting economic benefits for the rural poor in the least developed countries.
Ardmac carbon offset donations are currently supporting the following projects: • Root’s Limay Community Carbon Project in Nicaragua. • Ecotrust’s Trees for Global Benefits (TFGB) Community Carbon Project in Uganda. • Cooperativa AMBIO’s Scolel’te Reforestation Project in Mexico. • GHG projects in India, Fiji and Indonesia
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GOOD HEALTH & WELLBEING At Ardmac, we believe that at the heart of helping our people to achieve their full potential is fostering a culture where we create a broad range of opportunities to invest in the wellbeing of our teams (both site and office based). To support this goal, we have implemented a health & wellbeing calendar which covers - physical health, mental health, giving back, social activities, and inclusiveness initiatives.
SOCIAL
TARGET
ACHIEVED
Achieve external validation of our Health & Wellbeing offering – IBEC KeepWell Mark
Partnership with Pieta House. Darkness into Light and Annual Cycle for Hope event raising €185k Annual Health & Wellbeing calendar with over 30 activities per annum 3 x cultural events per annum celebrating different cultures and building EDI Awareness
Mature and effective ISO 45001 certified Health & Safety Management regime in place Interviews with mental health experts broadcast internally to build awareness of suicide prevention techniques Company supporter of The Lighthouse Club Charity - Mental Health supports in Construction
Implement a ‘fit for purpose’ Mental Health Program. 90% of employees trained in mental health Awareness Establish links with mental health charities in the countries in which we operate
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VOLUNTEERING IN THE COMMUNITY
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MENTAL HEALTH FOCUS AT ARDMAC At Ardmac Safety First and always is foremost in our thinking, for everyone around us, in everything we do and wherever we impact. We are all aware of physical risks and on-site threats, but what about the dangers we can’t see? Depression, anxiety, stress and suicidal thoughts are just as dangerous as tangible on-site hazards. Over the past number of years there has been an increasing number of employees in the construction industry suffering from mental health issues. A 2020 study found that 83% of construction workers have experienced a mental health issue. Mental health issues are indiscriminate and affect people in all roles. We place a huge focus on regulations and on- site safety but mental health needs to be prioritised, just as highly as wearing a hard hat or protective goggles. That’s why this year, Ardmac have chosen 3 charity partners with a focus on mental health; Pieta House, Manchester Mind and The Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity. Ardmac is aiming to help tackle this issue by increasing awareness of the mental health issues within the construction industry, providing the support and resources for our staff and raising vital funds for our charity partners.
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ORCHARDS IN THE COMMUNITY Bees are essential to our food system. They pollinate over 100 crops that we rely on for food. Unfortunately, bee populations are declining at an alarming rate. One of the main reasons for this decline is a lack of food. Bees need flowers to pollinate, and they need food to survive.
That's where DCs for Bees, Orchards in the Community comes in.
This is an initiative we have been part of since the beginning. For 2023 we are aiming to support the planting of 20,000 fruit trees across Ireland to provide a food source for bees as they emerge from winter this year.
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TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT At Ardmac, our people are our business and so we invest heavily in their development. We have systems, process and feedback channels which help develop learning pathways and training needs across all operational and functional areas of the company.
SOCIAL
TARGET
ACHIEVED
Learning & Development Roadmap in place and promoted at every opportunity
Excellence Through People award achieved by Q1 ‘24
Certified Enterprise Ireland CPD Employer
A suite of competency- based training matrices have been developed in line with the needs of each business unit
Tailored performance management process in place with regular performance & development check-ins – 92% completion rate ‘23 Leadership & Emerging Leaders development programs in place in partnership with TCD
Design & Launch an externally accredited Cleanroom Installer traineeship program
Dedicated career paths in place through external partnerships with 3rd level Institutes
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LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT ROADMAP
Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
University / 3 rd level Institute Partners
Equality of Opportunity
Investing in People
Creating a Learning Culture
Operational Training Programmes
Learning Pathways
Graduate / Student Hub
Leadership Development
Career Paths
Core Training
• Graduate And
• Training Matrices • Individual Development Plans • Mobility Opportunities Across The Company • Mentoring And Coaching Programmes
• APC Chartership • Certified Diploma In Project Management • PMI Certified Associate • Further Education Support Policy • Professional Membership
• Transition Year Programme (TY) • Fina Year Placements • Graduate Programme • Estimating Traineeships • Cleanroom Installer Traineeships (Q3’23)
• Black Hat Training • Site Management Development Programme • Safety Training • Technical Skills Training • Recruitment Training (Hiring Managers)
• Constructive Conversations • Training Needed Analysis (TNA) • On The Job Training (OTJ) • Equality, Diversity And Inclusion Training (EDI) • Behavioural Skills
Trainee Leadership Development Programme • Emerging Leaders Programme • Building Better Leaders Programme • 360 Feedback
Learning Management System (LMS)
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GENDER EQUALITY We are proud of our equal opportunity and diversity centric approach to the recruitment of our staff. We have secured Bronze level accreditation with the Centre for Diversity and Inclusion and are working to achieve Silver level accreditation for 2023.
TARGET
ACHIEVED
Achievement of Bronze Diversity rating through the Irish Centre for Diversity, with the goal of achieving Silver in 2023
Updated CSR policies (Anti Corruption, Gender Equality etc.)
Gender Balance ratio is 10% ahead of industry norms
100% of our people feel they can bring their ‘whole selves’ to work – survey results
Annual celebration of diversity in construction events on International Women’s Day
Increased paid maternity, paternity and parental leave
Inclusive leadership program in place in conjunction with the Irish Centre for Diversity
EDI Action Plan in place with visible support from Executive team
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WOMEN IN CONSTRUCTION Ardmac is aware that the construction industry needs to employ more women if it is to have a sustainable future. At Ardmac, we promote women in construction and place a focus on attracting women into the industry all year round. • Representation is key. We have profiled our female staff and highlighted their career paths and successes. We showcase our diverse role models to inspire future generations and ensure women are represented in leadership positions. • Each year our Leadership & Management Teams visit local secondary schools to promote construction as a viable career option and encourage girls and young women to explore different careers in construction. There is a male dominated industry bias, and our goal is to break that bias and show young students that a career in construction is open to everyone. We hope that young girls are encouraged to take on STEM subjects early on and in turn build our future. • We offer graduate programmes where we actively recruit and support women entering the industry. We provide mentorship programs to facilitate knowledge transfer and career guidance. • We enforce equal employment opportunities, monitor and address any gender pay gaps within the construction industry and ensure fair promotion practices and career advancement opportunities for women. • We attend CIFs International Women’s Day event to understand how we can achieve a better gender balance as part of our wider people strategy. • We conduct regular training on diversity, equity, and inclusion for all employees. • We allow for flexible work schedules to accommodate diverse needs, such as childcare responsibilities and remote work to promote work-life balance. • We have heard from several of our senior leaders of the importance of building a more diverse workforce, using video updates, town hall events and perspectives in our by-monthly Ardmac newsletter.
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DECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTH At Ardmac, we believe that our success is grounded on building the capability of our people and creating opportunities to have a positive impact on the employment prospects of the communities in which we operate.
TARGET
ACHIEVED
Partnerships with educational institutes to develop new career pathways in Construction E.g., Cleanroom Program Employee benefits packages which includes healthcare and bonus schemes covering all employees Presentation and participation in local University events to encourage students to consider a career in Construction
Increase the level of direct hires of construction operatives to 80%
Job advertisement on local jobs boards across Europe
Continue to evolve our benefits offering to ensure a reasonable standard of living for our people
Annual pay benchmarking to ensure that our people are paid in line with or ahead of market rates
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EQUALITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION Investing in diversity has been proven to increase creativity and innovation, widen talent pools, boost productivity and positively impact business performance
TARGET
ACHIEVED
Apr : HQ flag install and Irish Centre for Diversity (ICD) - Bronze Accreditation Awarded
Revised EDI Strategy in place in Q1 2024
Jan : EDI Policy Review
Feb: School visits to encourage women to consider a future career in Construction
Jun: EDI Article for Ardmag & introduction of Ardmac Pride lanyards
Eliminate Gender Pay Gap by Dec 2025
Aug: Irish Centre for Diversity - Silver
Mar : Launch of 2023 Health & Wellbeing calendar with cultural diversity days
Accreditation Assessment
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RESPONSIBLE CONSUMPTION AND PRODUCTION To minimise waste and ensure all materials are ethically and sustainably sourced and to minimise GHG Emissions.
TARGET
ACHIEVED
Purchasing and Procurement vetting environmental and sustainability credentials supply chain
To minimise waste intensity KPI – Tonnes per €M turnover p.a.
Implementation ISO 14001 Environmental Management System
Accurately track embodied carbon in purchased construction materials
Lean Six Sigma processes in place throughout the company
99.5 % of Waste generated diverted from landfill
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Data Centre Solutions
Cleanrooms
Fit-out & Refurbishments
Building Offsite
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Healthcare Solutions
EV Battery Facilities
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