HS2 have removed 10 million tonnes of material from construction sites, reaching the target of cutting carbon emissions ahead of schedule.
Category: Sustainability & Renewables
Ambitious target set for emissions reduction in Victoria
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Victoria sets one of the most ambitious emissions reduction targets in the world – cutting Victoria’s emissions by 75% – 80% by 2035.
New delivery timeline and budget for Snowy 2.0
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As of June 2023, the delivery timeline and budget for the Snowy 2.0 project will be reset to progress the schedule in a realistic manner.
HS2 trials world’s first hydrogen dual-fuel piling rig on London site
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HS2 has completed a world first hydrogen dual-fuel piling rig to achieve an average fuel displacement of 36%.
More sustainable bridge design is making a comeback in New Zealand
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Onetai Bridge will be the first state highway bridge built from timber, marking an exciting move towards using sustainable materials.
Australia’s largest wind farm coming to Victoria
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In support of Victoria’s transition to a clean energy future, Australia’s largest wind farm will soon be under construction.
Low carbon concrete to become standard on all Laing O’Rourke UK projects
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Laing O’Rourke will switch to low-carbon concrete on all of its new UK projects to accelerate towards its net zero targets.
CIMIC Group company Pacific Partnerships commences construction on the Glenrowan Solar Farm
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CIMIC Group company Pacific Partnerships has achieved financial close and commenced construction on the Glenrowan Solar Farm in northern Victoria
BMD Constructions awarded Fitzroy to Gladstone Pipeline project
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BMD Constructions has been awarded the $714 million contract to deliver the Fitzroy to Gladstone Pipeline project.
Dennis Barnes announced as the CEO and Managing Director of Snowy Hydro
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Snowy Hydro announces the appointment of Mr Dennis Barnes as Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director as of 1 February 2023.
New Zealand explores offshore renewables as part of transition to clean energy
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The New Zealand Government is seeking public feedback on the development of offshore renewable energy infrastructure such as wind farms.
HS2 is leading the way in sustainability with two of its contractors awarded the gold standard
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Supply Chain Sustainability School awards HS2’s Civil Contractors Skanska Costain STRABAG JV and EKFB JV gold for sustainability.
