We are delighted to announce that Mulalley has maintained its carbon neutral status for the fifth consecutive year. This year we have again offset more emissions than we produced, enabling us to continue being Carbon Neutral Plus.

Unavoidable carbon emissions have been offset by supporting four projects from around the world, which reduce global emissions by more than an equivalent amount to that emitted by the company.

Mulalley has again had a robust, independent assessment of their carbon emissions completed by Carbon Footprint Ltd. Sustainability and protecting the environment is at the heart of what we do and addressing the climate crisis is an important consideration for Mulalley: Managing and reducing carbon aligns with Mulalley’s ISO 14001 (Environmental management) and ISO 50001 (Energy management) certifications, compliance with the Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS) and SECR (Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting), and our commitment to the Considerate Constructors Scheme (CCS).

Our total carbon emissions have decreased by 28.50% since our baseline year (2016/17) and have decreased by 8.04% since the previous year (2018/19). The scope of reporting includes all business operations under green-house gas (GHG) Scopes 1 and 2.

The chosen carbon offset projects are all internationally certified and align with the UN Sustainable Development Goals that aim to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all. Those most relevant to Mulalley and the company’s values include climate action, decent work and economic growth, and good health and wellbeing. This year’s projects bring Mulalley’s total carbon offsetting to in excess of 8000+ tonnes of CO2e over the last five years. As well as having a local and global environmental benefit, the projects also bring social and economic benefits to communities.

Dr Wendy Buckley, Client Director at Carbon Footprint Ltd. said: “Mulalley continue to be a leading light in their sector in carbon management, taking responsible steps to counter the climate emergency that we face today. Despite the challenges that 2020 has brought, Mulalley’s programme has grown from strength to strength; first of all, by delivering carbon intensity reductions in their operations, and also by continuing to take action to reduce emissions to net zero via high quality carbon offsetting projects. The chosen projects have had great capacity, additional to the climate change benefits: to improve health (incidence of COPD /respiratory conditions -Darfur Cookstoves project); and supporting biodiversity habitats/protection of species (Kenya & Amazon projects),”

Company Director Eamon O’Malley said “We are again extremely pleased to retain our carbon neutral plus status which reinforces our commitment to reducing our environmental impact. We will continue to monitor our carbon footprint and reduce our own energy consumption.”

The four chosen carbon offset projects are:

Kenya Tree Planting and Protecting the Amazon:

This project provides an opportunity to plant trees in Kenya as well as helping to protect the Amazon Rainforest – the largest remaining rainforest in the world. The Amazon is known for its amazing biodiversity; containing 10% of all species, including many endangered species.

Wayang Windu Phase 2 Geothermal Power Project:

Geothermal power plants use steam produced from reservoirs of hot water found a couple of miles or more below the Earth’s surface, instead of having to use fossil fuels. It is a natural and sustainable source of energy. Wayang Windu Phase 2 Geothermal Power Project reduces greenhouse gas emissions through the displacement of fossil fuel electricity generation with a clean, renewable energy source whilst providing jobs for the local community.

Fuel Efficient Cookstoves for North Darfur Women:

Fuel wood issues cause a heavy burden for women and girls who have to venture up to 13 km three times a week to harvest the necessary fuel wood. There is unsustainable exploitation and conflict over scarce forest and tree resources. Working across 10 villages, the project alleviates poverty through savings in time and money, advances gender equality and reduces greenhouse gas emissions associated with burning non-renewable biomass in a resource-deprived region.

Solar Power Project in Philippines:

The purpose of the project activity on Negros Island is to generate power using renewable solar energy and provide daytime power to the grid throughout the year. The Philippines produces most of its energy using fossil fuels, and this project is one of the first in a new generation of renewable energy projects that seek to reduce the country’s reliance on imported fuel that is damaging the environment.