There’s no time to waste as Jones Bros sponsors climate change exhibition1st Apr 2023

Jones Bros has reaffirmed its commitment to tackling climate change and creating sustainable infrastructure by sponsoring the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) time is running out exhibition.

The display aims to inspire young people who are passionate about the environment, to consider a career in civil engineering, a field which can make a difference in the battle to achieve net zero.

Touring for two years across multiple locations in Britain, including Wrexham, the event is focused on increasing awareness of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

The exhibit will explore the way people live in relation to these environmental targets and how the sector can contribute to the solutions. The main six questions will be:

• What can we do to end waste?
• Where will our energy come from?
• Can we keep travelling?
• Why don’t we value water?
• Do we need smarter cities?
• How do we live with flooding?

Mike Jones, head of new business at Jones Bros, is thrilled that the Ruthin-headquartered company can be part of such a significant project.

He said: “The theme of the exhibition is not only important to us as a firm, but to the planet, with the need to tackle climate change and meet sustainability targets high on the agenda around the world.

“Inspiring young people is also a vital part of our company’s success story and the fact that the two are intertwined meant it was an easy decision to support this project.

“We look forward to being part of the scheme for the next two years and joining the fight for a greener future.”

Based around three illuminated pods, the display features original hand-drawn illustrations and profiles of civil engineers.

Six children are featured discussing the half-a-dozen questions with UK TV presenter and engineer, Rob Bell, in animated films.

Miranda Housden, ICE south west regional director and exhibition curator, said: “Civil engineers are the people who design, build, and maintain the modern world around us. They are at the forefront of addressing some of the major impacts of climate change and play a significant role in helping us transition to net zero.

“The exhibition raises awareness of the connection between civil engineering and carbon neutrality. We hope to inspire young people to become civil engineers to help create sustainable infrastructure for the future.”

Running from 1-13 April at Glasgow Science Centre, the exhibit will head to Xplore! in Wrexham between 3 May and 2 July.

Visiting the National Botanic Garden of Wales in Llanarthney, Carmarthenshire from 5-28 July, the event then makes its way to W5 in Belfast on 2 August to 3 November.

Established in the 1950s, Jones Bros owns one of the largest plant fleets in the UK and employs approximately 500 people.

The company is currently working on contracts in various sectors including highways, flood and marine defence, waste management and renewable energy around the UK.

The company runs an award-winning apprenticeship scheme, which has produced nearly 40 per cent of its current workforce, with many of its senior managers having started out as apprentices or in a trainee role. It has recruited more than 100 apprentices during the past three years.