The accreditation is a global standard for effectively managing and reducing carbon emissions throughout the lifecycle of projects.

Keyline Civils Specialist is the first civils merchant to achieve PAS 2080:2023 Carbon Management in Infrastructure and Built Environment with the British Standards Institution (BSI).

The accreditation, which applies to all new infrastructure and retrofit projects, is a global standard for effectively managing and reducing carbon emissions throughout the lifecycle of projects.

It marks an important step towards a standardised approach to sustainability across the value chain – for Keyline, it offers an exciting opportunity to increase collaboration and support sustainability goals across the construction industry.  

George Woollard, technical director at Keyline Civils Specialist, commented, “PAS 2080 has provided us with a vital framework to drive carbon reduction. With an emphasis on collaboration and greater transparency – and, critically, its consistent, standardised approach to carbon data – it makes working closer together to improve sustainability much simpler.

“Many of our customers are already PAS 2080 accredited. By being proactive regarding sustainability goals, we can better support the construction industry moving forward. If the whole value chain works together to adopt low carbon best practice, we are better placed to collectively reach carbon reduction targets. This standard helps us do that.” 

Becoming PAS 2080 accredited, as the leading standard for carbon management in buildings and infrastructure, is a thorough process.

“From start to finish, the process took around 18 months,” said Serena Solanki, national engineering manager at Keyline, and the driving force behind achieving accreditation, “This is relatively short in our industry, and I think reflects that Keyline and the wider Travis Perkins Group are already operating with a mature carbon management approach. PAS 2080 encourages continuous improvement, and requires that leadership is consistent and promotes carbon reduction measures – it’s more than looking at data, the evaluation examines the culture of the business as well.” 

Woollard added, “It’s great to be formally recognised for our sustainability approach with this standard; we’re keen to support others in the value chain looking to achieve PAS 2080 as well.” 

“We aim to be a merchant that everyone can trust when it comes to finding sustainable alternatives and helping reach Net Zero goals. Aided by the framework of PAS 2080, we’re excited to continue supporting the construction industry's move towards a more sustainable future.”