Our Pathway to Net Zero is integral to our strategic approach and supports the UK’s aim to achieve Net Zero by 2050. Embedding a Net Zero culture and adapting our policies and the services we provide are key to achieving this ambition.
Our approach to fleet management is undergoing a comprehensive review and will inform our fleet transition plans to electric alternatives. Transitioning to electric vehicles is both a challenge and an opportunity.
Our approach is pragmatic, focusing on transitioning vehicles methodically to minimise the risk to the business and ensuring tailored solutions for a smooth transition. We have completed a Scope 3 screening assessment to increase our understanding of indirect emissions within our supply chain. We continue to work with our partners to map their emissions and identify actions to influence their reduction for services they deliver on our behalf. Our Pathway to Net Zero will be refreshed in 2025 and we are committed to reducing our emissions across Scope 1, 2 and 3 to achieve our Net Zero aspirations to achieve positive outcomes for clients, communities and the climate.
Mears supported clients to successfully secure c.£50m of SHDF Wave 2 funding to retrofit c.5,000 homes, improving the energy efficiency and reducing energy bills for residents.
Net Zero carbon targets
Net Zero carbon across Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030 (Phase 1)
Net Zero carbon emissions across Scope 3 emissions by 2045 (Phase 2)
Mears supported clients to submit funding applications under the Social Housing Fund Wave 3 amounting to c.£42m which will support retrofit works in 2026/27 to improve the energy efficiency of c.7,500 properties.
