The date of Earth Overshoot Day is an initiative of international research organisation, Global Footprint Network and is calculated using their collated data and Biocapacity Accounts.
So, what are we doing to help try and move the date?
Severfield are working hard to reduce our carbon footprint in line with the Paris Agreement. This includes having a science-based target to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions 25.2% by 2025 from a 2018 baseline.
Further details on our sustainability commitments, including our policy, can be found here.
June 02, 2026
At Severfield, volunteering is something we actively encourage across the business as part of our commitment to supporting the communities around us. To mark the week, we’ve created a short video highlighting some of the work we do, including our ongoing support for Martin House Children's Hospice.
CharitySustainabilityOur PeopleMay 29, 2026
We are proud to celebrate another year of meaningful progress in sustainability at Severfield, marked by two achievements that reinforce our long‑standing commitment to reducing environmental impact and driving positive change across our industry.
SustainabilityMarch 17, 2026
Shariae Johnson, our first shared apprentice employed by one of our London sites, is undertaking a Level 3 Business Administration apprenticeship as part of our new shared apprenticeship scheme with Evolve.
PartnershipsSustainabilityOur People