We are delighted to announce that Mulalley has maintained its carbon neutral status for the sixth consecutive year. This year we have again offset more emissions than we produced, enabling us to continue being Carbon Neutral Plus for the third year running.

Unavoidable carbon emissions have been offset by supporting four projects from around the world, which reduce global emissions by more than an equivalent amount to that emitted by the company.

Mulalley has again had a robust, independent assessment of their carbon emissions completed by Carbon Footprint Ltd. Sustainability and protecting the environment is at the heart of what we do and addressing the climate crisis is an important consideration for Mulalley: Managing and reducing carbon aligns with Mulalley’s ISO 14001 (Environmental management) and ISO 50001 (Energy management) certifications, compliance with the Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS) and SECR (Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting), and our commitment to the Considerate Constructors Scheme (CCS).

Our total carbon emissions have decreased by 56.03% since our baseline year (2016/17) and have decreased by 38.51% since the previous year (2019/20). The scope of reporting includes all business operations under green-house gas (GHG) Scopes 1 and 2.

The chosen carbon offset projects are all internationally certified and align with the UN Sustainable Development Goals that aim to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all. Those most relevant to Mulalley and the company’s values include climate action, decent work and economic growth, and good health and wellbeing. This year’s projects bring Mulalley’s total carbon offsetting to 9,450 tonnes of CO2e over the last six years. As well as having a local and global environmental benefit, the projects also bring social and economic benefits to communities.

Dr Wendy Buckley, Client Director at Carbon Footprint Ltd. said: “Mulalley has not only maintained its carbon neutrality for another year, the business has made some important steps in its carbon journey in terms of internal carbon reductions, introducing renewable energy tariff across more sites and starting roll out of its electric vehicle (EV) programme. Also, the company has chosen to support a portfolio of carbon offsetting programmes – including a peatland programme as well as supporting the Freedom Flight Prize, aimed at accelerating zero carbon flying.’’

Company Director Eamon O’Malley said “We are once again so pleased to retain our carbon neutral plus status which reinforces our commitment to reducing our environmental impact. We will continue to monitor our carbon footprint and reduce our own energy consumption.”

The four chosen carbon offset projects are:

Kenya Tree Planting and Protecting the Amazon:
This project provides an opportunity to plant trees in Kenya as well as helping to protect the Amazon Rainforest – the largest remaining rainforest in the world. The Amazon is known for its amazing biodiversity; containing 10% of all species, including many endangered species.

199.70 Wind Project In Maharashtra By BWDPL:
The main purpose of this project activity is to generate clean form of electricity through renewable wind energy source. Bothe Windfarm Development Pvt. Ltd. is the promoter of the proposed project activity. The Project has 40 Wind Turbines of individual capacity 2MW each and 57 Wind Turbines of individual capacity 2.1 MW each in Maharashtra state of India. The total project capacity is 199.7 MW.

African Biomass Cookstoves:
The project aims to disseminate over 8,000 improved energy efficient cookstoves to homes in Malawi. Malawi is classed by the United Nations as a Least Developed Country (LDC). The economy is heavily based on agriculture, and it has a largely rural and rapidly growing population. The stoves are locally made using local materials wherever possible, resulting in local income generation and the acquisition of new skills for local people.
The project will result in approximately 10,000 tCO2e emissions being saved per year.

Katingan Peatland Restoration and Conservation:
The Katingan Restoration and Conservation Project protects and restores 149,800 hectares of peatland ecosystems, to offer local communities sustainable sources of income, and to tackle global climate change. The project lies within the districts of Katingan and Kotawaringin Timur in Central Kalimantan Province, and covers one of the largest remaining intact peat swamp forests in Indonesia.