UK businesses contribute significantly to national greenhouse gas emissions, with sectors like industry, electricity supply, and commercial transport playing major roles.

Carbon Neutral Britain is the UK Carbon Offsetting Initiative, enabling individuals and businesses to mitigate their environmental impact. As part of our ongoing commitment to sustainability, we’ve been reaccredited as a Carbon Neutral company, reinforcing our dedication to reducing emissions and operating responsibly.

The Current State of UK Emissions

In the UK, businesses contribute significantly to national greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, with sectors like industry, electricity supply, and commercial transport playing major roles. According to the latest data from 2023:

• Business activities account for 17% of total emissions
• Transport contributes 29%
• Energy supply is responsible for 16.4%
• Residential emissions make up 15%
• Agriculture contributes 10%
• Other sectors account for 13.6%

(Source: UK Greenhouse Gas Emissions Final Figures 2023, Department for Energy Security and Net Zero. To note: The provisional 2024 statistics are scheduled for release on 27 March 2025.)

While businesses are not responsible for over 85% of emissions, their role in sustainability remains crucial.

Our Net Zero Carbon Strategy

As a contractor working with both private and public sector clients, we recognise the significant role we play in tackling this issue. Following an in-depth review, we identified that our primary emissions come from company-owned and leased vehicles, as well as business mileage recorded during the reporting period. Addressing these challenges has been central to our carbon reduction strategy.

LST’s pathway to net zero carbon is embedded within our Sustainability Plan and follows a structured, three-step approach:

• Review
• Reduce
• Rebalance

At LST Projects, we are committed to social and environmental sustainability. Our sustainability framework underpins everything we do, ensuring that our business decisions are driven by responsible and ethical considerations.

By embedding sustainable practices within our operations, we strive to create a positive and lasting impact in the communities we serve. This commitment is built on three core principles:

• A resilient community and environment – We actively seek ways to minimise our environmental footprint while ensuring that our projects support long-term resilience and positive social impact.
• Strong social values – We prioritise ethical business practices, meaningful stakeholder engagement, and initiatives that contribute to the well-being of our employees, clients, and the wider community.

Through continuous improvement and innovation, we are taking meaningful steps towards a low-carbon future, ensuring that sustainability remains at the heart of our operations.

“Becoming a carbon-neutral business allows us to take meaningful action to protect the environment. Partnering with Carbon Neutral Britain, we’ve independently measured our emissions and are offsetting them through global sustainability projects. By acting now, we can help create a healthier planet before climate change becomes irreversible and therefore we are committed to measuring, reducing, and improving our impact every year.” Robert Tuffin, Commercial Director