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Sustainability
Mulalley is keen to meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
Resource Efficiency
Resource efficiency is essential to Mulalley becoming a more sustainable business. There is a finite supply of natural resources, and the way materials are sourced, used and disposed of can have significant environmental impacts. We therefore aim to use resources responsibly, reduce unnecessary consumption and waste, and keep materials in use for as long as possible.
At Mulalley we are:
- Diverting 98% of our waste from landfill, prioritising waste prevention, reuse and recycling wherever possible and reducing our reliance on recovery and disposal.
- Working closely with our suppliers and subcontractors to reduce unnecessary packaging, develop take-back schemes and identify opportunities to reuse and recycle materials, helping to keep valuable resources in circulation for longer.
- Giving surplus materials a second life through Mulalley Marketplace, A Good Thing and Match My Project, connecting usable materials with charities, community groups and organisations where they can continue to provide value.
- Since March 2023, we have donated 200 tonnes of surplus usable material, valued at £87,291, avoiding an estimated 51.4 tCO2e through reuse rather than disposal.
- Promoting good material management across our construction sites, helping to prevent over-ordering, damage and unnecessary waste while encouraging materials to be used as efficiently as possible.
Environmental Performance
At Mulalley, improving environmental performance requires a holistic approach, considering all aspects of our activities and continually looking for ways to improve. Understanding our environmental impact is essential not only to reduce the effects of our operations, but to identify opportunities to deliver positive environmental change..
This is why at Mulalley environmental performance is measured, monitored and continually improved:
- We are certified to ISO 14001 and ISO 50001, providing structured systems for managing environmental impacts and energy performance, supported by regular internal and external BSI audits.
- Our sites and facilities are regularly audited, ensuring environmental controls are in place and opportunities for improvement are identified.
- We deliver at least eight environmental campaigns each year, supported by our Environmental Newsletter and intranet communications to raise awareness across the business.
- We maintain compliance with SECR and ESOS, helping us measure our energy use and emissions and identify further opportunities for reduction.
- We engage with industry organisations and collaborative forums to stay informed of best practice and share knowledge across our workforce and supply chain.
Carbon Management
At Mulalley, we understand how vital it is that action is taken now to reduce the carbon emissions associated with our business. Our activities contribute to climate change and impact the Earth’s life-supporting systems, making it essential that we continue to measure, manage and reduce our emissions.
For this reason, at Mulalley we have:
- Continued to measure our carbon footprint annually, achieving a 64.9% reduction in market-based emissions against our recalculated 2016/17 baseline and a further 4.1% reduction compared with the previous year, on a like-for-like reporting basis. Our 2025/26 assessment was independently reviewed by Carbon Footprint Ltd in accordance with ISO 14064-3:2019.
- Expanded our carbon reporting to include additional Scope 3 emissions, including emissions associated with spend across our top 20 suppliers, giving us a more complete understanding of emissions across our wider value chain.
- Worked with Carbon Footprint Ltd to develop a clear pathway towards Net Zero, aligned with the ambition to limit global temperature rise to 1.5°C, with targets to reduce absolute emissions by 75% by 2030 and 98.6% by 2050.
- Been awarded Level E2: On Track within the Carbon Footprint Ltd Net Zero Framework, recognising our continued progress towards our long-term Net Zero ambitions.
Natural Environment
The built environment is a major driver of biodiversity loss in the UK, and we understand that our activities can impact nature both directly and indirectly. Addressing these impacts is essential to protect and enhance habitats, support local ecosystems and help nature recover in the communities where we work.
- Our Building Biodiversity initiative champions practical measures to enhance the natural environment around our sites and the communities where we work, including tree planting, bird boxes, bug hotels and raised planters to create habitats for local wildlife.
- We are committed to delivering a minimum of 250 hours of employee volunteering each year dedicated to nature enhancement projects, helping to protect and improve local green spaces and habitats.
- We will consult with community partners on all new projects to identify opportunities to enhance local habitats and invest a minimum of £1,500 each year in projects that protect or enhance biodiversity.
In conclusion, by embracing sustainable practices and continually improving the way we work, we can help build a future where progress and environmental responsibility go hand in hand. We want to play our part in changing the narrative of construction, reducing our impact while creating a positive and lasting legacy for our people, communities and the environment..
Sustainability is a continual journey, and there will always be opportunities to improve. We will continue to measure our progress, embrace innovation and respond to new challenges and opportunities as we work towards becoming a more sustainable and resilient business.
