“ Sustainability isn’ t just an end goal; it’ s an enabler for impact-led solutions”
MARK MCKENNA, GLOBAL SUSTAINABILITY DIRECTOR, ARCADIS
Tackling carbon in the built environment The built environment – comprising buildings and infrastructure – is responsible for a significant portion of global carbon emissions. Recognising this challenge, Arcadis has implemented strategies to reduce both embodied carbon( emissions from materials) and operational carbon( emissions during use).
Through its Future Impact Programme, Arcadis collaborates with partners like OneClick LCA to assess whole-life carbon impacts on projects such as the M5 Junction 10 Improvement Scheme in the UK, where it aims for a 30 % reduction in emissions.
“ We’ re driving decarbonisation through quantifiable evidencebased solutions,” Mark explains.
“ Reducing carbon in the built environment requires innovative approaches. Our Future Impact Programme ensures that sustainability metrics are embedded into every stage of project delivery.”
60 May 2025