News releases

15.08.23
Costain cuts its own emissions by 38% on journey to net zero
Company’s latest Carbon Reduction Plan shows big reduction in Scope 1 emissions Scope 2 emissions cut by 19% Emission intensity down by 10%

03.08.23
Costain Group builds on ESG plans with £85m sustainability-linked loan refinancing
• One of the UK’s leading construction and engineering firms sets ambitious sustainability targets in its 3 year refinancing to 24 September 2026 • HSBC UK Bank and Lloyds Bank acted as joint sustainability coordinators for the refinancing

02.08.23
Costain announces new Energy Sector Director
Costain has made a key appointment in its Energy Department. Laura Hughes will join the business on 2 August, leading the team as Energy Sector Director.

02.08.23
Costain to provide specialist strategic advice to UK Government
• Costain, together with partner GHD, selected as key suppliers on Department for Transport’s advisory framework • Framework total value up to £600m

01.08.23
Costain to support leading water company on its environmental goals
• New contract with Yorkshire Water worth up to £7.15m • Contract will see Costain support the company in delivering its environmental ambitions • Contract also includes supporting Yorkshire Water on its Health & Safety needs

20.07.23
Costain completes milestone in innovative power generation and carbon capture project
Costain has successfully completed a key milestone in the journey towards the UK’s first fully decarbonised industrial cluster. When finished, the CO2 emitted from a variety of industries on Teesside will be captured, transported and securely stored under the North Sea.

17.07.23
Costain announces key contract extension
• United Utilities extends Costain contract into next water regulatory cycle • Two-year contract from May 2024 – May 2026 • Option for a further three-year extension

14.07.23
3D printing used to help build UK road for first time
• Pioneering scheme from infrastructure solutions company, Costain • National Highways considering future use of the technology

03.07.23
New motorway junction and link roads open in Preston
- Scheme delivered on time and on budget - Project scored maximum in Considerate Constructors Scheme