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Beard Construction<\/a> has announced that it has bought 180 acres of woodland near Bristol, in a move to offset carbon footprint, and reduce its environmental impact with carbon sequestration<\/h2>\n

Carbon sequestration takes place when\u00a0carbon is stored in natural environments. The sequestration process sees carbon dioxide binding to plants during photosynthesis, where it is purified and converted to oxygen.<\/p>\n

Woodland is considered one of the best forms of sequestration as it stores twice as much carbon as it emits.<\/p>\n

Early calculations suggest that the vast area could offset Beard\u2019s entire annual carbon footprint.<\/a><\/p>\n

Beard<\/a> is also investigating the possibility of using the woodland as an environment for staff and company activities, as well as a space for \u201cwilding\u201d activities for schoolchildren as part of the company\u2019s on-going commitment to corporate social responsibility and community engagement.<\/p>\n

Beard\u2019s commitment to sustainable, low-carbon construction<\/a> is mandated by the board. The company has pledged to achieve net zero by 2050.<\/p>\n

‘The reality of carbon reduction in our sector is through residual offsetting’<\/h3>\n

Deputy chairman Neil Sherreard, who managed the purchase, said: \u201cBeard prides itself on its ambitious approach to building and this major investment is borne out of that pioneering spirit.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe reality of carbon reduction in our sector is through residual offsetting and this purchase will see us take a huge leap forward.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt demonstrates the seriousness of our continuing drive to have as little impact as possible on the environment. We see this as a long-term commitment. As well as offsetting our environmental footprint, we will ensure that this woodland survives and thrives for future generations.<\/p>\n

\u201cAnd we hope that this beautiful natural environment can also play a key role in the well-being of our people.\u201d<\/p>\n

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