News releases
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07.09.23
A1 milestone reached with successful traffic switch
• Traffic has successfully been switched to the new Allerdene bridge • The milestone will optimise traffic flow and enhance connectivity at the Coal House junction
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29.08.23
Costain to provide blueprint for safety upgrades at UK airports
Infrastructure solutions company, Costain, has been selected by Manchester Airports Group to design critical civils upgrades to Manchester, London Stansted and East Midlands airports. These upgrades will improve the quality and safety of customer journeys for the approximately 50 million passengers who use the airports each year.
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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%
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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