We’re committed to protecting and enhancing every environment that we work in. We’re constantly challenging ourselves, our partners, and our supply chain, to identify better ways to deliver resource-efficient, low-carbon and nature-rich assets in all our places.

This means developing partnerships and initiatives that create lasting natural capital within our communities. We’re also investing in research into zero-carbon technologies and making sure the homes we create are climate resilient.

It isn’t all about big national solutions, either. We know that sometimes the smallest local initiatives can deliver the greatest local impact.

‘For the planet’ 

“We know that the construction and regeneration sectors have a genuine role to play in changing how everyone does business, placing environmental awareness at the very centre of our decision-making,

We are changing how we manage our projects, the kinds of places we create and the legacy these leave. It’s better for the planet, for people and for business.” 

We are committed to minimising environmental impact and are implementing a range of measures to achieve this. These include reducing carbon emissions, using responsible construction methods and sustainable materials and reducing waste. In 2023, for example, Lovell diverted 99% our waste nationally from landfill.

The company has a strong track record of environmental leadership, becoming the first construction company in the UK to achieve accredited science-based emission reduction targets and, in 2012, the first non-FTSE 350 company ever to be included in the Climate Disclosure Leadership Index."

Founder and Chief Executive John Morgan

For more detailed information, read Morgan Sindall Group MSCI ESG AAA rating

Morgan Sindall Group achieves 'A' in 2024 CDP Climate Change List

Morgan Sindall Group plc, the parent company of Lovell has for the fifth year in a row been awarded an 'A' grade by CDP, retaining our 'A' grade ranking, in recognition of its actions to tackle climate change and efforts to do business in a greener, more sustainable way.

We remain one of 371 companies globally - out of nearly 24,800 companies scored - who have been recognised for their commitment to emissions reduction and climate change actions. The company has been singled out for its leadership in sustainability each year for the past three years. 

The score recognises our commitment to reducing emissions across our entire value chain and the work we are doing with suppliers and clients to educate and inform on how we can all implement lasting change.

Lovell are putting the planet at the heart of our plans, projects and philosophy.

The full list of companies that made the 2023 CDP A List is available here. The CDP are due to release the 2024 publish the Corporate A List and 2024 scores together in Q1 2025 (date TBC).

The full methodology and criteria for the A List is available on CDP’s website

 

Improving the Environment 

How we can improve the environment is of vital importance to Lovell. We look at all aspects from how we build to the effect our projects have on the surrounding area. We minimise our waste on site and are reducing our greenhouse gas emissions all of which is independently audited.

Read how Lovell is making a reduction in annual CO2e output

 

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A better way: Leading on action on climate change

Lovell Carbon Reduction Plan

This Carbon Reduction Plan has been produced to meet the requirements of Procurement Policy Note PPN06/21; “Taking Account of Carbon Reduction Plans in the procurement of major government contracts”, published in June 2021, and with reference to the supporting “Technical standard for the Completion of Carbon Reduction Plans”.

Read the Lovell Carbon Reduction Plan in detail

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Dorn Valley Woodlands shortlisted in this year’s Net-Zero Innovation of the Year category for the edie awards

As part of the Morgan Sindall Group, Lovell are delighted our Dorn Valley Woodlands (as part of our 25-year initiative with Blenheim Estate Land to help plant 270,000 trees) has been shortlisted in this year’s Net-Zero Innovation of the Year category for the edie awards!

Our tree-planting project is a joint partnership with Blenheim Estate and will transform the local environment for the good, and forever, by creating 9 new woodlands and planting more than a quarter of a million trees.

To date, as planting of the first 100 ha of the scheme neared completion nearly 200,000 trees have been planted in the first 7 of the 9 planned woodlands. 70,000 will be planted next season and a total of 27 different species have been selected. This is such an achievement in less than 18 months from the initial concept.

Well done to all involved, and our colleagues across the Morgan Sindall Group for helping to create a legacy for generations to come.

The full list of 2023 finalists can be found here.

Lovell is leading the way on the use of HVO fuel on sites

Being part of the Morgan Sindall Group ambition to be net zero carbon in under a decade is our opportunity to work with our supply chain and partners to achieve this ambitious target. Achieving this target will take a collective effort and as we have proven in the last year, if we work with like-minded organisations, we can achieve great things.

Read more in our case study | HVO Fuel - Eradicating the use of diesel

 

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Lovell is leading the way on the use of HVO fuel on sites. We are putting the planet at the heart of our plans, projects and philosophy.

Rob Worboys,

Lovell Head of Procurement & Sustainability

We are always looking to work with innovative suppliers who are driving forward new ways of working to have less of an impact on the planet.

Lovell were among the first major construction companies to sign up to The Pallet Loop collection service; a transformational, Net Carbon Zero pallet re-use scheme for the UK construction sector.

In 2022, The Pallet LOOP collected 6,357 pallets from Lovell sites nationwide. This equates to an approx. skip volume of 1,281m3, saving Lovell over £17,500 in disposal costs.

Read the Pallet Loop Lovell Case Study

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Reducing Waste at Lovell

Lovell is committed to reducing its environmental impact and enhancing social value by reducing the amount of waste generated by its construction activities and sending less waste to landfill.

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Lo-Carbon Sentinel Kinetic Cooker Hood with mechanical ventilation with heat recovery

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ECO Heatwave thin film carbon infrared heating system

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Symphony Group recycled products

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The Supply Chain Sustainability School and Lovell

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