Kobir Ahamed appointed as Sustainability Manager at BriggsAmasco
BriggsAmasco has announced the appointment of Kobir Ahamed as its Sustainability Manager, marking a significant step forward in the company’s commitment to environmental excellence. Kobir, who joined the company in June, brings a wealth of expertise and a fresh perspective, following a distinguished career at the UK’s Foreign Office.
He will be responsible for the relaunching of BriggsAmasco’s sustainability strategy. This will include working closely with the existing supply chain to collate Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) by 2025 on all of the systems used by the company, giving customers clearer insights into the carbon performance of roofing materials throughout their lifecycle.
He also aims to publish the company’s complete sustainability strategy early 2025, detailing achievements in fuel usage, waste management, biodiversity impact and more, as well as leading efforts to achieve Carbon Literate Organisation (CLO) accreditation. This is a milestone that he believes, will set BriggsAmasco apart as the first UK roofing and waterproofing contractor to earn such recognition.
Education and employee engagement are also at the heart of Kobir’s approach. He is collaborating with the Carbon Literacy Project, a global initiative that trains employees to adopt carbon-saving behaviours. As a result, from January 2025, BriggsAmasco will roll out Carbon Literacy training for all its staff, a move Kobir believes could reduce the company’s emissions by up to 15%.
“The courses empower people to make changes from the ground up,” he said. “A small shift in behaviour can result in significant carbon savings, making a real difference to our overall environmental impact.”
Kobir is already thriving in his new role, reporting directly to the company’s Finance Director, Managing Director and Chairman – and says that it is more than just a job - it’s a personal mission.
“Sustainability roles attract people who genuinely want to make a difference,” he added. “Reducing our environmental impact is not just about today - it’s about safeguarding the future for generations to come. This planet is all we have and it’s up to us to protect it.”
As BriggsAmasco’s Sustainability Manager, Kobir is determined to lead the way to greener pastures with a blend of determination, innovation and a clear vision for the future. Equally as important, his appointment underscores the company’s commitment to staying at the forefront of sustainable practices in the roofing and waterproofing industry.
