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As an organisation that specialises in managing risk, we recognise that the threat to people and infrastructure from climate change is an important and ongoing concern for our group, our customers and our employees

Alongside the risks faced by people and infrastructure from climate change are the challenges presented by the current economic climate, increasing fuel costs and the introduction of legislation such as the UK’s Carbon Reduction Commitment have continued to drive energy efficiency and environmental impact to the top of the agenda.

Key Achievements in 2011

  • Measured the carbon emissions of businesses representing 94% of the group
  • Achieved an overall reduction in carbon intensity of 5.1%
  • Introduced measurement of waste and water consumption into the Climate Action Programme
  • Introduced a Green Building minimum standard for new–build or long lease facilities
  • Launched the world’s first all electric cash–in–transit vehicle

Priorities for 2012

  • Continue to implement energy efficiency strategies to reduce carbon intensity by at least 13% from 2009 to 2012
  • Launch the implement the new G4S environmental strategy for 2012 to 2014
  • Develop our measurement of waste and water consumption and introduce a target for reduction

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We are very proud of the progress we have made in increasing energy efficiency and reducing environmental impact. So far we have achieved

  • 10.3% reduction in carbon intensity since 2009
  • 3% reduction in carbon emissions since 2009
  • 77 t/CO2e per £1 million of revenue