Sustainability

Our Planet

All essential elements for our everyday lives. However, climate change is putting increasing pressure on our planet and its ability to provide these services, whilst also causing more frequent extreme weather, loss of biodiversity, erosion of soil, and increased pollution.

We need to both reduce our contribution to climate change and adapt to our changing climate, to protect the lives and livelihoods of people and communities. Valuing nature and promoting resource efficiency are key to this effort. By prioritising sustainable practices and responsibly managing our natural resources, we can mitigate environmental impact and ensure that the vital services our planet provides are preserved for future generations.

As a business we are committed to accelerate our action; doing more with less and playing our part to address the climate and nature emergencies.


Climate action
 – we will reduce carbon emissions and work with clients to build resilient infrastructure against the effects of climate change.

Valuing nature – we will work to protect and enhance biodiversity by managing nature risks and enhancing green spaces.

Resource efficiency – we will work with our supply chain to use resources in a sustainable way throughout a project’s life cycle.

Our People

Our people are at the heart of our business and the success of Kier depends upon our ability to attract and retain a dedicated workforce.

As a business, we are committed to shaping a safe, collaborative and high-performing culture where our people feel they can belong, contribute and thrive.

Through this:

we will build a workforce that has the skills and capabilities for the future; and

we will work to ensure fair and equal treatment for our entire workforce and value chain.

Our Places

We deliver benefits to many communities through the creation of employment and continued support of employees.

We are focused on social sustainability by ensuring our actions directly and positively impact the communities we serve, and this in turn generates wider value for society. 

We’re making a positive difference in our communities.

Through this:

  • we will leave a positive legacy in the communities we work in
  • we will tackle inequality by giving individuals and communities tools and opportunities