Sustainability
Our sustainability agenda powers positive change by ensuring all areas of our business make a positive contribution to the environment, society, and industry.
Contact usOur approach
We have a clear vision: to provide everyone with affordable, zero carbon energy.
Our vision drives our people to innovate and to transform the way energy is generated, stored, and used. It also informs our desire to improve quality of life and secure a better future for all.
Environment
Managing our activities to maximize the environmental benefits of our projects and our business while operating in compliance with, or exceeding, environmental regulations.
Social
Providing a safe and healthy work environment, encouraging employee development, and creating opportunities to positively contribute to society.
Business
Positioning the company for sustainable growth by combining long-term strategic thinking with focused short-term action, to create value for all our stakeholders.
Responsible business practices are key to RES. They are the guiding principles in how we develop our projects, in how we construct, manage, and optimize our customer assets.
Gavin McAlpine
Chair
Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi)
Committing to a net zero pathway in line with the SBTi’s emission reduction targets.
UN 2030 agenda
Focusing on the sustainable development goals that closely align with our strategic objectives.
Power for Good
Our global portfolio now stands at 24 gigawatts of clean energy, offsetting more than 23 million tonnes of CO2 annually.
Explore our ESG activity and contributions in more detail in our latest Power for Good report, where you can discover an overview of our environmental, social and governance strategy and activity, as well as the achievements of our company and our people.
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Sustainability is at the heart of what we do here, from the solutions we provide to how we operate our business. It’s the cornerstone of our longstanding vision to create a future where everyone has access to affordable, zero carbon energy.
Paula Murphy
Chief Sustainability, Marketing & Communications Officer
Accreditation & awards
Our achievements have received global recognition.
2024
Humber Renewable Awards
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
2024
Wind Investment Awards
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion & Asset Management of the Year
2023
Wind Investment Awards
Onshore Developer of the Year
2023
Clean Energy Council Awards (Australia)
Diversity and Inclusion
2022
Wind Investment Awards
Asset Management
2022
Scottish Green Energy Awards
Young & Inspiring
2022
Clean Energy Council Awards
Innovation Award
2022
SHE Awards
Health & Safety Team of the Year
2022
Wind Investment Awards
Diversity & Inclusion
2022
Young Professionals Green Energy Awards
Culture Change Award
2021
Wind Investment Awards
Asset Management
2021
Environment + Energy Leaders Award
Top Project of Year Award
2021
Solar & Storage Live Awards
Operations & Management
2020
Constructech
Women in Construction - Malia Hicks
2020
Scottish Green Energy Awards
Outstanding Service
2020
WindEnergy Ireland
Excellence in O&M
2019
Cleanie Awards
Project of the Year