Cadent, an infrastructure and engineering company responsible for the UKs largest Gas Distribution Network, has this week published its 2023 sustainability report.
Highlighting key activities, performance and results in its journey to net-zero, the report revealed strong progress in areas including reducing environmental impact, helping people in local communities, advancements in driving a safe, inclusive, and respectful workplace, and accelerating a more sustainable gas distribution network in partnership with customers and suppliers.
Throughout 2023, Cadent has bolstered its emissions reductions, water conservation and landfill diversion efforts. Notable achievements include; receiving the Route to Net Zero Standard Taking Action certification by the Carbon Trust, as well as the prestigious GRESB Sector Leader for sustainability in an international ESG league table, being awarded the top mark of 100/100 for ESG performance amongst other high profile recognition and awards.
Furthermore, Cadent is now well on its way to having a zero-emission vehicle fleet across all its regions by 2026, which will see the replacement of up to 2500 commercial vehicles and equate to around 950 electric vehicles (EVs). The Cadent fleet currently consists of 488 EV commercial vehicles and at the end of 2023, had five times more EVs on the road than in 2022.
"Over this past year, the strides we've made toward our long-term commitments is a testament to our 6000 employees' ongoing dedication and increased collaboration with our suppliers and customers," said Mark Belmega, Director of Sustainability and Social Purpose, at Cadent. "Sustainability is a continuous journey and for all businesses, there is no single path to reaching net zero. This is why we work tirelessly to embrace sustainable, responsible construction and engineering practices as we maintain and improve our gas network for our customers, doing our part to help address crucial environmental and social call-to-actions to ultimately help safeguard our planet for current and future generations."