Latest News | 16 June 2021
Ward strengthens net zero commitment by joining campaigns
Metal recycling and waste management specialist Ward has become involved in two key campaigns aimed at reducing emissions.
The Derbyshire firm is one of only 104 signatories to have been accepted onto the Society for the Environment’s ‘Pledge to Net Zero’ campaign.
Pledge Net Zero is the first industry commitment in the UK requiring science-based targets from its signatories to tackle greenhouse gas emissions within their organisations.
The pledge recognises the need for organisations from the environmental services sector to take a leadership role in the transition to a Net Zero carbon economy.
Each one has committed to submitting key pieces of science-based evidence at various points over the next three years, marking their progress against targets set for greenhouse gas emissions.
At the same time, Ward has also joined the UN’s ‘Race to Zero’ campaign.
A partnership between Pledge to Net Zero and the United Nations Framework on Climate Change, the Race to Zero campaign was officially announced ahead of COP26.
It is a global campaign to rally leadership and support from businesses, cities, regions, investors and universities for a healthy, resilient, zero carbon recovery that prevents future threats, creates decent jobs, and unlocks inclusive, sustainable growth.
All members are committed to the same overarching goal: achieving net zero emissions by 2050 at the very latest.
Ashley Oates, head of sustainability at Ward, said: “We’re proud that our organisation is stepping forward with others in the environmental sector to be a leader and drive the changes required to meet the UK’s Net Zero greenhouse gas emissions 2050 target.
“Many of our customers are also now looking for science-based evidence of our commitment to reducing emissions and contributing to tackling climate change.
“Through our sustainability roadmap to 2030, the Ward Way, we can provide this evidence, commit to the Pledge to Net Zero and are eligible to join the UN’s Race to Net Zero too.”
Organisations must submit evidence including annual reporting of greenhouse gas emissions and progress against the target, as well as publishing one piece of research/thought-leadership each year on practical steps to delivering an economy in line with climate science and in support of net zero carbon.
The next milestone for Ward is to report back on its progress to date, by 31 January, 2022.
