Tarmac has become the first company in its sector sign up to the EV100 – a global initiative by The Climate Group bringing together businesses committed to accelerating the transition to electric vehicles (EV) – as part of its ongoing commitment to sustainability.
A leading UK sustainable construction solutions business, the Solihull, near Birmingham, England-headquartered firm has committed to upgrading its 2,000-strong fleet of corporate cars and vans to EVs by 2030, as well as installing EV charging points and infrastructure in key business locations across the country.
Enrolment to the EV100 scheme is Tarmac’s latest procurement initiative in its continued drive towards carbon reduction. It follows a company-wide switch to 100 per cent clean electricity, which allows all of Tarmac’s sites across the country to use electricity supplied entirely through clean UK-based wind and solar sources.
Jonathan Harry, procurement director at Tarmac, said: “We are fully committed to supporting the UK’s ambition of net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 and have been proactive in making significant changes to our business and product portfolio for many years.
“We’re proud to have become the first UK company in our sector to sign up to EV100 and commit to making lasting changes to our car and van fleet. The road to a reduction in carbon requires collective action and sustainable procurement strategies have an important role to play in supporting these ambitions. By taking progressive actions such as adopting EV technology and switching to clean electricity, we can lead by example and begin to affect real change.”
Helen Clarkson, CEO at The Climate Group, said: “The building and construction sector is responsible for approximately 40 per cent of global energy demand, so we urgently need them to step up on climate action. We congratulate Tarmac on joining EV100 and showing a commitment to clean transport, leading the way to a healthier and more sustainable built environment. We hope to see more companies in this field take such action.”
The EV100 commitment is the latest step from Tarmac as the company continues to make carbon savings by implementing changes right across the business and its supply chain, including using a whole lifecycle approach to design carbon out of its products and services.
About EV100
EV100 is a global initiative by The Climate Group bringing together forward-looking companies committed to accelerating the transition to electric vehicles (EVs), to make electric transport ‘the new normal’ by 2030. Electric transport offers a significant solution to climate change, as well as curbing air and noise pollution. Businesses can lead through their investment decisions and influence on millions of staff and customers worldwide. By joining EV100, they increase demand, drive mass roll-out, and make electric cars more rapidly affordable for everyone.
In driving corporate EV uptake, The Climate Group works closely with regional engagement partners Ceres and Japan Climate Leaders Partnership. Visit: TheClimateGroup.org/EV100
