Danny Sullivan Group have committed to achieve Net Zero Carbon by 2030!
The ambitious target will see the company reduce carbon emissions across the organisation and operations as far as possible and offset all outstanding emissions to Gold Standard. 67% Reduction in Carbon Emissions by 2025!Danny Sullivan Group will be seeking opportunities to accelerate the adoption of solutions to reduce carbon emissions, including having our entire fleet electric by 2030. Alongside this, Danny Sullivan Group will be supporting our clients and partners to embrace and implement low carbon solutions associated with construction and infrastructure projects.
Our Carbon Reduction Strategy will be launched in autumn 2021 and will see Danny Sullivan Group: ‘Scope, Measure, Reduce, Offset, Report, Accredit and Educate’ to achieve net zero carbon emissions within Danny Sullivan Group.Tim O Sullivan, Managing Director at Danny Sullivan Group, said:“Our ambition to achieve net zero carbon by 2030 is a serious commitment to working sustainably and protecting our environment. We understand that this commitment is not just important to us but is a shared ambition with our clients and partners, and one that we want to work collaboratively on across the industry.At Danny Sullivan Group we always strive to be leaders within the industry and to contribute to its sustainable future. Our Carbon Reduction Strategy underpins our commitment to make a positive contribution to the communities in which we all work and live and do our part to alleviate the industry’s environmental footprint.
We look forward to sharing our Carbon Reduction Strategy and working with industry leaders and stakeholders to achieve our ambitious goal!”
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Meet Roger Missons, a Shuttering Carpenter, who began his journey with Danny Sullivan Group over 20 years ago! Roger has worked on some of London’s most prestigious infrastructure projects including, the Hungerford Bridge, Roger’s first project in 1997, Olympic Park, Jubilee Line and his current project C512 Balfour Beatty plc, VINCI Construction, Morgan Sindall Construction at White Chapel, where Roger has spent the last 7 and a half years.Yesterday, Roger was met by Dan and Tim O Sullivan who thanked him personally for his loyal service, hard work and dedication throughout his 24years at Danny Sullivan Group.“I have had continuous work with Danny Sullivan Group for 24 years, working on some amazing projects and for that I am extremely grateful! The time has come for me to hang up my helmet, but I would recommend anyone thinking of joining the industry to get in touch with Danny Sullivan Group”.Roger MissonsPeople are at the core of everything we do, and our strong family values are engrained within the workforce culture. Over the years and through the pandemic we have continued to offer care and support to all staff as a priority, which we believe is the reason for our success and exceptional staff retention.
Congratulations on your retirement Roger! Wishing you the best of health, happiness, and success on your new journey in life. #longservice#retirement#staffretention#construction
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Yesterday, our HSW Manager Ruairi Coffey delivered MSP+ Behavioural Safety training on behalf of our Balfour Beatty plc VINCI Construction JV M4 SMP Project. Delivering collaboratively with Richard Wheeler from our Supply Chair Partners VGC Group and Cat Frost from the M4 HSE Team. It was fantastic to hear from so many individuals on different roles. A big thank you to everyone involved for their input and engagement!
Colleagues from Inductions, Training and Social Value (Frankie Kelly, Georgia Brennan & Georgia Holden Clarke) volunteered at an SCS HS2 Schools Engagement event yesterday at Hewens College.
It was a fantastic careers day that included mock interviews with real employers. The students were enthusiastic and even baked cakes for us to enjoy!”I really enjoyed volunteering at this careers day. It was amazing to meet all the incredible students and potential workforce of the future”!Frankie Kelly, Inductions Administrator.
Danny Sullivan Group are building on our current STEM Ambassador Programme to encourage and take part in more Schools Engagement. Inspiring and engaging the next generation to join the construction sector is an integral part of building our future workforce.#careers#construction#future
Congratulations to Martin Hinks, a DAM at Park Lane Compound on HS2 (High Speed Two) Ltd Balfour Beatty VINCI. Martin was awarded for going above and beyond in his role and being a credit to us on the project.Thanks so much for your efforts Martin – well deserved! #TeamDSG#aboveandbeyond
This morning, our team took part in Darkness into Light for icap, who are an official charity of Pieta House, Preventing Suicide and Self Harm. Pieta was established to provide free accessible counselling for people suffering from mental health illness or families bereaved from suicide. #Icap was founded to meet the needs of Irish immigrants in Britain and every month provide counselling services to over 300 people in London and Birmingham. Our team met early this morning in Hampstead Heath for a 8.5k walk to support the charity and remember those who have passed due to suicide. If you want to know more about Darkness Into Light or if you would like to donate, please click the links below. #DarknessintoLight#darknessintolight2021#PietaHouse#SuicideAwareness#SuicidePreventionhttps://www.icap.org.uk
Danny Sullivan Group are delighted to be working in partnership with RMF Training Academy our Labour Supply Partners VGC Group, delivering a pre-employment Training Programme for the Balfour Beatty VINCI HS2 Project in Birmingham.
Today our CSR Manager Brooke Parsons and HSW Manager Ruairí Coffey delivered sessions on EDI and Mental Health in Construction. This afternoons session will be delivered by Kimberley McGinty and Richard Wheeler of VGC, covering off Modern Slavery and Behavioural Based Safety.It was brilliant to meet such an enthusiastic group today and we are excited to work with them all to enter and progress into the industry.
Danny Sullivan Group team are truly celebrating the #FridayFeeling today after great news that as a consequence of exceptional performance over two consecutive quarters we have again achieved Costain Blue standard performance on HS2 EWC – STAGE 2 WEST.Such a fantastic achievement which we are all very proud of!#TeamDSG#teamwork
This week, Lauren McCreanor from our Health and Safety Team took part in delivering Easter activity packs to families in Kent as part of We are Beams. Both Lauren and Danny Sullivan Group are proud to be able to be a part of such a great opportunity and give back to the community during a special celebration.To All Family and Friends of Danny Sullivan Group, Happy Easter!
Our CSR Manager Brooke Parsons recently organised the first Girls Only Virtual Work Experience for 30 young women aged 15-17. The week long VWE challenged stigmas and myths within the construction industry and had women from a variety of roles and backgrounds speak to the girls about pathways, opportunities and exciting careers within the sector.Talking about #ChooseToChallenge, Brooke said, “Be brave, lead by example and be confident in your ability, knowledge and experience”.
