Cundall has marked a major step forward in its Zero Carbon Design 2030 (ZCD2030) commitment through creating sector- and region-specific science-based upfront carbon targets that will guide all future design projects in the countries that it operates.

The new targets will provide measurable benchmarks across building types and geographies, enabling project teams to design, track and reduce carbon emissions in line with the Paris Agreement goals.  

The targets, created by sustainability and carbon experts in the business, have been designed to respond to both regulatory and market contexts worldwide. In regions such as the UK and European Union, where sustainability disclosures and science-based targets are becoming increasingly mandated, Cundall’s benchmarks provide a science-based reference for our clients.

Commenting on this progress, Madlen Jannaschk, ESG Director at Cundall said:

“This is a huge achievement for Cundall and has taken a year of focussed effort from experts across the business. Since making our commitment four years ago, what has become clear is the transition to a zero carbon built environment requires more than just ambition. It demands clear, measurable action.  

“By establishing sector- and region-specific science-based targets, paired with developing methodologies and tools to enable all our engineers to track and reduce emissions on their designs, we are equipping our teams and clients with the skills and data needed to make informed, low carbon design decisions on every project. This is a significant step in turning our Zero Carbon Design 2030 commitment into practical delivery, ensuring that wherever we work in the world, we are designing in line with what climate science requires.”

In setting these targets, Cundall recognises the responsibility the industry has to not simply wait for policy, but be ambitious and innovative in setting the standard for the future of the built environment.