CREDIT : BALFOUR BEATTY
Aston University , in Birmingham . As Group Chief Executive , Quinn not only provides executive leadership but also strategy development .
“ I also provide stewardship of physical , financial and human resources ,” he says , “ as well as group operational and financial performance and health , safety and environmental performance .”
His leadership on sustainability has been crucial , as Balfour Beatty has sought to integrate environmental considerations into its business strategy .
The company has set a goal to achieve Net Zero carbon emissions by 2040 , and its focus is on reducing waste , by increasing the use of recycled materials and implementing sustainable building practices .
Balfour Beatty also invests in renewable energy projects and emphasises biodiversity and environmental protection in its operations .
It has been under his leadership that the company became involved with a Cambridge University project to find a way to recycle cement already used in existing construction projects .
The outcome of this – dubbed ‘ electric cement ’ – has the potential to reshape the future of the construction industry . ( See feature on page xx )
Quinn ’ s other responsibilities include setting corporate culture , embodying
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