Sustainable and net-zero-carbon design

Sustainability in all that we do

As a growing business, there is an unavoidable carbon footprint associated with our activities. That is why as an RSK Group company, the UN Sustainable Development Goals are central to our company strategy and mission. We have signed the Pledge to Net Zero, committed to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) for our global operations and developed a carbon reduction plan in line with the Paris Agreement’s targets. With these goals in mind, we not only strive for sustainable design in our engineering practice but also aim to reduce our operational carbon, promoting local projects and initiatives such as Skelton Grange Eco Centre and Horsforth Japanese Gardens.

Employing a holistic, sustainable design approach to projects

Our in-house energy experts zero energy design, mean we can take a holistic approach and help our clients make informed material and energy decisions. Beyond traditional mechanical, electrical and public health design, we take ownership of the whole design process, offering consultation on local and regional planning policies, such as for the Greater London Authority (GLA), as well as fabric-first and Passivhaus principles. As BREEAM and WELL accreditors, we optimise building performance by harnessing natural light, shade, air flows and heat patterns – using advanced modelling to consider both current and future climate change scenarios. Our life cycle carbon assessments (LCA) and life cycle costing (LCC) account for both operational and embodied carbon, helping us meet Paris-Proof and Net-Zero targets.

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Silcock Leedham is part of the RSK group of companies

The RSK group is a leading integrated environmental, engineering and technical services business offering bespoke end-to-end solutions to a variety of sectors. Headquartered in the UK but with an established presence throughout Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Asia and Australia, RSK helps organisations around the world achieve their business aspirations in a sustainable and efficient manner.