Speedy Hire Driving Sustainability with Innovative Carbon Reporting Tool
In a significant leap towards the UK’s net-zero ambitions, Speedy Hire, the UK’s top provider of tools, equipment, and plant hire, has unveiled an innovative Carbon Reporting Tool. This ground-breaking solution enables construction companies to measure, manage, and minimise their carbon emissions with unprecedented precision.
Traditionally, the construction sector has grappled with sustainability issues, notably in quantifying emissions linked to equipment usage. However, Speedy Hire’s pioneering tool moves the industry away from guesswork, offering tangible, real-time insights into the carbon footprint of thousands of construction products.
Matthew Pygott, Head of Net Zero at Speedy Hire, highlighted the critical impact of this initiative: “At Speedy Hire, we recognise the critical role we play in supporting the construction industry’s transition to Net Zero. We’re seeing increasing demand for carbon quantification in tenders and contract performance. With our Carbon Reporting Tool, we provide customers with the insights needed to make more sustainable choices, reducing both carbon emissions and costs.”
Amey Leads the Charge in Early Adoption
One of the first major companies to embrace Speedy Hire’s tool was Amey, a prominent UK infrastructure and engineering firm. Amey’s proactive stance underscores a growing industry awareness of the necessity for precise carbon management solutions.
Sam Taylor, Environment & Sustainability Business Partner at Amey, noted the tool’s transformative potential: “Speedy’s newly developed tool promises to give us greater visibility of our carbon emissions through plant and tool use, driving better environmental behaviours. The live tracking of ‘eco’ products and the granularity of this data will significantly enhance our decision-making at both account and depot levels.”
A First in Carbon Management: PAS2080 Certification
Not resting on its laurels, Speedy Hire also became the first hire company in the UK and Ireland to secure third-party verification of a PAS2080:2023 carbon management system, a globally recognised benchmark for carbon reduction in infrastructure projects.
Mark Miller, PAS2080 Auditor at sustainability consultancy Auditel, emphasised the significance of this achievement: “Auditel conducted the validation and verification of Speedy Hire’s PAS2080:2023 Carbon Management System. This clearly demonstrates Speedy’s robust commitment and visionary approach to decarbonising their supply chain. It stands as an exemplary demonstration of PAS2080 principles in practice.”
Achieving PAS2080 verification not only underscores Speedy Hire’s dedication to transparency but also aligns its practices with stringent international carbon management standards, significantly enhancing its market credibility.
Empowering the Industry through Data-Driven Sustainability
Speedy Hire’s Carbon Reporting Tool doesn’t operate in isolation; it’s integrated into a comprehensive carbon management ecosystem, independently audited to ensure ongoing reliability. This holistic approach empowers construction businesses to baseline, analyse, and optimise their carbon footprints throughout entire project lifecycles.
Importantly, Speedy Hire’s robust carbon intelligence services align closely with evolving regulatory frameworks and increasing investor and stakeholder expectations. Consequently, companies leveraging this advanced carbon tracking capability can confidently demonstrate their environmental responsibility, fulfilling key ESG (environmental, social, and governance) criteria.
Speedy’s Decade to Deliver
As part of its ambitious ‘Decade to Deliver’ sustainability initiative, Speedy Hire has set a firm commitment to transform 70% of its core fleet into eco-products by 2027. Simultaneously, it aims to substantially reduce its Scope 3 carbon emissions by 2030. These clearly defined goals underpin Speedy Hire’s broader vision to drive meaningful environmental change across the hire industry.
Speedy Hire’s strategy extends beyond mere equipment provision; it encompasses training, asset management, and compliance services that promote sustainable operational practices industry-wide. Their integrated approach ensures customers can achieve tangible carbon reductions, driving down costs and improving efficiency simultaneously.
A Strategic Move Towards Net Zero
Speedy Hire’s progressive initiatives reinforce its reputation as a sustainability pioneer within the UK’s construction and infrastructure sectors. By combining advanced carbon reporting capabilities with verified carbon management standards, Speedy is setting new benchmarks for sustainability practices.
Matthew Pygott reiterated Speedy Hire’s strategic intent: “Achieving third-party PAS2080 verification is a significant step forward in our mission. It demonstrates our unwavering commitment to transparency and environmental responsibility, empowering our customers to undertake low-carbon projects with clarity and confidence.”
Speedy Hire’s Industry Leadership
Established in 1977, Speedy Hire has long led the way in equipment and plant hire services. Today, it serves diverse sectors including construction, infrastructure, and industrial markets, alongside local trade and retail through over 300 digital locations within B&Q stores across the UK and Ireland, and internationally via a joint venture in Kazakhstan.
By prioritising sustainable innovation and actively shaping the industry’s future, Speedy Hire continues to solidify its position as an indispensable partner for businesses committed to achieving their sustainability and decarbonisation goals.
Driving Sustainable Change Across Construction
Through these proactive measures, Speedy Hire is not just responding to the climate crisis—it’s actively leading the industry towards a cleaner, greener future. With robust tools, clear targets, and verified carbon management processes, the company is providing a practical roadmap for others to follow.
As the construction sector navigates the complexities of decarbonisation, Speedy Hire’s commitment and practical solutions offer a beacon of clarity and direction, demonstrating that sustainable construction is not merely an aspiration but an achievable reality.
