PAS 2080: Certified Carbon Management in Infrastructure

Jointline is actively supporting the global transition to low-carbon infrastructure by embedding certified carbon management practices into every facet of our operations. We are formally certified to PAS 2080, the UK’s leading standard for carbon management in infrastructure, which recognises organisations that adopt a structured, whole-life approach to reducing carbon across their value chain.

This certification strengthens our position as a sustainability-focused contractor in the civil engineering, highways line marking, and aviation construction sectors. It demonstrates that carbon reduction is not merely a commitment, but a proven and externally verified component of how we plan, deliver, and improve our services.

A Science-Based Net Zero Strategy

Jointline is targeting net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040, a full decade ahead of the UK Government’s 2050 target. This goal requires an annual emissions reduction of approximately 5.5%, aligned with science-based best practice, and is supported by the robust framework established under PAS 2080.

Establishing Our Carbon Baseline and Scope

In line with PAS 2080 requirements, Jointline identified 2022 as our baseline year for emissions reporting. This comprehensive baseline includes all operational activities across our Lincoln and Bradford depots, encompassing construction, line marking, plant usage, vehicle movements, and associated project delivery functions.

Our 2023 carbon report showed encouraging progress. We achieved a 4.38% absolute reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions—relating to fuel, plant, buildings, and electricity use. When adjusted for business growth, this equates to a like-for-like reduction of over 11%. Including Scope 3 emissions across our supply chain, we recorded an overall reduction of nearly 9% across Scopes 1–3, comfortably exceeding our annual target.

Certified Measures in Action

Our PAS 2080-certified systems ensure that carbon reduction is integrated into our project planning, procurement, and delivery. The following measures form part of our ongoing carbon reduction programme:

• Driver Training: Behavioural training to reduce fuel consumption.
• Fleet Maintenance and Tyre Efficiency: Scheduled checks and proactive management to optimise vehicle performance.
• Engine Idle Control: Automatic shutdown after two minutes of idling.
• Electric and Solar-Powered Vehicles: Management fleet transitioned to 100% electric, with solar panels installed on new vans to power auxiliary systems.
• Euro 6 Compliance: Continued investment in compliant vehicles and compressors.
• AdBlue and Emissions Monitoring: Increased frequency of system checks to reduce exhaust pollutants.
• Forklift and Yard Efficiency: Optimised yard layouts to reduce reliance on high-emission equipment.
• Welfare and Plant Electrification: Solar-powered welfare units and lithium battery systems for on-site energy.
• Building Performance Improvements: Insulation upgrades and heating optimisation across depots.

All initiatives are aligned to the PAS 2080 framework, ensuring continuous improvement and measurable progress toward our net-zero target.

Why This Matters to Our Clients

PAS 2080 certification offers a number of key benefits to our clients:

• Certified Assurance: Clients can be confident that carbon management is embedded in our operations, validated through independent audit, and aligned with industry best practice.
• Support for Sustainability Goals: Our expertise supports client-side net-zero ambitions, helping identify and reduce whole-life carbon on shared projects.
• Framework and Contract Alignment: Certification strengthens our eligibility and competitiveness for frameworks and contracts requiring demonstrable carbon management.
• Transparent Carbon Reporting: Our systems provide structured, verifiable data for sustainability reporting and compliance with environmental KPIs.
• Collaborative Delivery: We engage with clients, designers, and supply chain partners to reduce emissions at every stage of a project lifecycle.

Jointline is not only meeting the requirements of PAS 2080, we are actively using it as a tool to innovate, collaborate, and deliver infrastructure that supports a more sustainable future.