As a leading provider of innovative energy solutions, we spend every day helping our clients to decarbonise, build resilient infrastructure and move closer to the UK’s net zero goals. We don’t just provide solutions – we also aim to lead by example. It’s not only about the projects we deliver, but about how we run our own business: making sure our people, sites and offices minimise negative impacts on the environment and maximise the positive.
We have a clear ambition to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions in line with climate science, and to play our part in the UK’s transition to a low-carbon economy. To do this, we are taking a whole-business view of our carbon footprint and how it will change as we grow. Working with carbon management specialists Greenly, we have re-baselined our greenhouse gas emissions and developed a full-scope decarbonisation plan. This gives us a much clearer picture of where our carbon emissions come from and how we can reduce them over time. As this work progresses, we will continue to refine our targets and priorities, focusing first on the areas where we have the greatest ability to influence outcomes and where our decisions today will have the biggest long-term impact. In 2026, we will publish our first Climate Transition Plan, developed in line with the Transition Plan Taskforce (TPT)’s Disclosure Framework and guidance.
With over 800 colleagues across the UK, the everyday choices our people make really matter. We actively encourage everyone at Vital to play their part in reducing our environmental impact – from cutting energy use in our offices and sites, to making lower-carbon travel choices, reducing single-use materials and improved recycling facilities. At our larger sites, we are investing in practical measures that make it easier for people to choose greener options, such as an electric-vehicle charging infrastructure powered by on-site renewables, and more energy-efficient office and welfare facilities. These changes may be small in isolation, but together they build a culture where climate action is part of how we work every day.
A significant share of our carbon footprint is associated with how we design and deliver projects on site. That’s why this year we launched a cross-functional programme to embed minimum environmental standards for site set-up and operation, improving consistency while reducing our environmental impact. This includes optimising the layout and energy performance of site cabins, using more efficient lighting and fencing solutions, and working with key suppliers to access lower-carbon alternatives for temporary accommodation and equipment. As this framework matures, we will continue to learn from our projects and share good practice across the business to that every new site performs better than the last.
