Sustainability at Robertson

Lowering emissions to meet our 2030 sustainability targets

Acting responsibly towards our planet is a key pillar of our ESG strategy. By 2030 we aim to generate zero emissions from our offices, commercial fleet and construction sites within our control, and create a biodiversity net gain on our projects.

We are committed to being a responsible business and fully recognise and hold ourselves accountable for the impact of our activities on the environment, the communities where we work and our teams. 

85.4% reduction

total carbon intensity

2015 to 2026

99.27% waste

diverted from landfill

2025-2026

11,024 tonnes

CO2e offset

2025-2026

Sustainability highlights

2014
carbon emissions baselined
2018
joined Race to Zero
2019
carbon neutral status
2020
Responsible Business 2030 strategy & targets launched
2021
climate positive status
2023
62.85% carbon intensity reduction since 2014-2015
2024
'Nature positive’ approach roll out
2024
First Tier 1 contractor to achieve Platinum Supply Chain Sustainability School Plant, Tools and Equipment Charter.
2025
‘Green Business of the Year’ at British Business Awards
2025
Carbon Reduction Code for the Built Environment 'Champion' status awarded
2026
Cut emissions intensity by 85.4% vs 2014 baseline, and by 53.9% vs 2020 expanded baseline

Our 2030 commitment and targets

Our ambitious goal to reach net zero emissions as part of our commitment to assure a sustainable future.

SFRS Cambuslang HQ solar farm, delivered by RFM
Our sustainability targets

Our progress: reducing our emissions

We’re proud of our sustainability achievements so far - here's what we have been doing to reduce our emissions and impact.

Solar power bank for construction site use
Our positive climate action

Our annual responsible business (ESG) report

Holding ourselves accountable for the impact of our activities

Defining and demonstrating exactly how we are delivering on our Responsible Business targets, to assure a sustainable future for our people, our partners and our planet.

Download the report

Sustainability downloads

Download or read to be assured of our unwavering commitment to minimising our carbon footprint, utilities consumption and environmental impact.

Our partners

Responsible business overview

Return to our Responsible Business overview to learn more about our sustainability and social impact strategy, targets and progress.