We are all directly responsible for determining the future of the environment on which we, and all other forms of life, depend. What we do in the next decade to limit emissions will be critical to our future, as climate change directly impacts people, businesses, governments and the natural environment.

As a responsible business partner and employer, ElectraLink takes climate change and our commitments under the Pledge to Net Zero seriously. These are non-negotiable targets that we must all work together to achieve for the good of our planet and future generations.

ElectraLink commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 46% by 2030 from a 2019 base year. ElectraLink also commits to reduce absolute Scope 3 emissions by 30% by 2030 from a 2019 base year.

Dan Hopkinson, CEO

In 2021, we established a project team to look at how we, as an organisation, can achieve net zero targets, implement decarbonising initiatives and raise awareness among colleagues on actions we can all take to reduce emissions and protect our planet.

The Pledge to Net Zero encourages signatories to set targets in line with the Paris Agreement using science-based methods. Based on analysis of our emissions, we were able to achieve net zero emissions in March 2022 and will continue to reduce our emissions hereafter.

In addition to this, we commit to:

1. Set and commit to deliver a greenhouse gas target in line with either a 1.5°C (encouraged) or well below 2°C climate change scenario – covering buildings and travel as a minimum.
2. Publicly report greenhouse gas emissions and progress against this target each year.
3. Publish one piece of research/thought-leadership each year on practical steps to delivering an economy in line with climate science and in support of net zero carbon. Alternatively, signatories may choose to provide mentoring and support for smaller signatory companies in setting targets, reporting and meeting the requirements of the pledge.

Based on data from our suppliers and employees, ElectraLink set science-based targets in 2022 in line with the Paris Agreement’s aims. As of January 2023, we are ahead of our annual reduction target.