Sustainable practices and achieving net zero are central to our 2035 Strategy. This means we are actively, deliberately and consistently investing in a more sustainable future: from reshaping our procurement practices and reimaging our workspaces to changing how we operate on site.
Net zero ambitions
We are progressing an accelerated programme to reduce our carbon footprint to become a net zero organisation by 2035, ahead of the Government's 2050 ambitions. Since we began collecting detailed data, we have gained a much clearer picture of where our emissions sit. On this journey, we have and will overcome many challenges and have adjusted our plans to ensure we take a realistic and responsible path forward.
Sustainability: engaging our staff and supply chain
Responsibility for delivering a net zero future sits with everyone at Wessex Archaeology, and everyone who works with us through our supply chain. Over 90% of our emissions comes from our supply chain, so this is a big focus. Our Sustainable Procurement Manager has been reshaping our procurement practices, including working with Constructionline and the Supply Chain Sustainability School. As a partner, we have the tools to inform our own staff, and actively engage with our supply chain, offering free sustainability-based training and information, including a free carbon measuring tool.
For more information on sustainable procurement at Wessex Archaeology, contact our procurement team via waprocurement@wessexarch.co.uk
Our commitment to sustainable practices
Our focus on sustainability goes beyond carbon reduction and includes our commitment to sustainable practices relating to:
- Environmental responsibility
- Resource use and the circular economy
- Equality, diversity and inclusion
- Health, safety and wellbeing
- Community
- Business and services innovation
There are so many small acts that happen across our organisation, and it is these little changes that, cumulatively, are having a huge impact. Here’s a flavour of some of the initiatives we’ve taken forward in recent years:
- Switching to sustainably sourced HVO fuel for site vehicles where feasible
- Introducing EV vans to our fleet
- Installing solar panels at some of our office locations
- Invested in the use of eco-welfare facilities on our sites
- Developing a bespoke environmental processing facility that recycles the water
- Recycling our used PPE, office furniture, old samples boxes and more
- Upskilling staff, trustees and our executive team through training
Our work is underpinned by a range of policies and procedures including our Sustainability Policy, Sustainable Procurement Policy, Waste Management Policy and Modern Slavery Statement.
There is still much to be done, but as new technologies become available and governmental policies change, we are poised to respond.
Want to know more about our approach to sustainability? Please contact us at info@wessexarch.co.uk
Page updated April 2026