Building Smarter for a Better Future
At John Paul Construction, ‘Building Smarter for a Better Future’ means strengthening our capacity to deliver meaningful and lasting change. Over the coming years, we will continue to develop our sustainability function, build the knowledge and capabilities of our people, and embed sustainability more deeply across our business, projects, and supply chain.
Our ambitions include achieving validated science-based targets towards Net Zero, transitioning our operations and vehicle fleet towards cleaner energy, and establishing independently certified systems for energy and carbon management. We are also committed to reducing carbon, waste, and water intensity, strengthening supply chain ESG performance, supporting greater gender balance, investing in communities, and improving the transparency and external assurance of our sustainability reporting.
Together, these actions will support substantial reductions in JPC’s Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions by 2033 and help us create lasting value for our clients, people, communities, and the environment.
Sustainability Strategy 2030
Our Sustainability Strategy 2030 sets out a clear, structured pathway to deliver on our sustainability vision through four integrated pillars, reflecting both who we are and the future we are working to create.
It is underpinned by a set of defined, measurable group targets, KPIs and initiatives, each with clear ownership. These targets align with internationally recognised frameworks and reflect our commitment to transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Collaborate with our supply chain to enhance ESG performance through sustainable procurement, use of sustainable materials & resources and innovation and digitalisation in our operations
Group Targets:
- Implement third-party supply chain ESG performance management tools to cover 75% of total spend by 2030.
Define science-based targets aligned to achieving Net Zero by 2050 and embed lifecycle thinking across our operations and supply chain.
Group Targets:
- 60% reduction in Scope 1 & 2 emissions from a 2023 baseline (by 2033).
- Reduce construction waste intensity by 50% (annual waste generated per revenue) from our 2025 baseline.
- Divert >97% C&D waste from landfill.
Invest in developing future talent to building the skills and capabilities needed for long-term success, while fostering a safe, inclusive and engaging workplace.
Group Targets:
- Achieve and sustain 15% of the workforce in paid earn-and-learn, apprenticeship, graduate, and placement programmes by 2028.
- Achieve and maintain a >80% employee engagement score from 2027.
Create lasting social value in the communities where we operate by supporting charities and social enterprises and delivering measurable, positive outcomes on every project.
Group Targets:
- Contribute €1 million to charities and social enterprises between 2026 and 2030 to support initiatives that deliver positive social impact.
Our Sustainability Partners
Collaboration is at the core of our sustainability strategy. We partner with leading organisations to ensure that appropriate governance, knowledge-building, education and innovation in sustainable construction are a feature of every project we deliver.
Sustainability News
John Paul Construction helps launch the Sustainability Common Assessment (SCA) John Paul Construction helps launch the Sustainability Common Assessment (SCA)
July 9, 2026John Paul Construction is proud to be a founding partner of the Sustainability Common Assessment (SCA). A new industry-wide initiative designed to improve sustainability, streamline ESG compliance and strengthen procurement across the Irish construction industry.
Net Zero Targets Approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) Net Zero Targets Approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi)
July 6, 2026John Paul Construction is proud to announce that our near-term and long-term Net Zero targets have been officially approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The SBTi is an independent organisation that validates corporate emissions reduction targets against the latest climate science.
Beach Clean Up Beach Clean Up
June 6, 2025To mark World Environment Day yesterday we teamed up with Clean Coasts to do a beach clean at Bray Seafront and Harbour […]
2024 Sustainability Report 2024 Sustainability Report
April 30, 2025Our second Annual Sustainability Report has been published. Our unwavering commitment to sustainability is reflected in […]
Sustainability Report 2025
We take a wide-ranging approach to the sustainability of our business and see the protection of the environment and supporting local economies as central to everything we do.
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