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Carbon Footprint Manufacturing is a major contributor to carbon emissions, so we choose our suppliers carefully to mitigate our impact on the planet. Just as importantly, we work closely with clients to help them make sustainable and low-impact choices in completing their projects with us. Amongst the key factors in reducing our carbon footprint are using recycled materials, locally sourcing products and ensuring responsible procurement. Beyond this, we help to limit our emissions by considering both staff commuting and transportation. Our team largely travel by public transport or cycling, and we are conscientious in our use of company vans. Our switch towards all-electric transportation is an important pillar of our environmental policy. We are currently using electric vans as part of our fleet within London and constantly learning more about the best ways to use them to reduce our impact on the planet. We are also planning to install more charging points for overnight charging and to increase our capacity for electric vehicles.
Waste Management As you would expect, we are tasked with managing a vast amount of waste, from discarded furniture to chemical waste, from wood to plastic, in a responsible and accountable way. Regulations mean that, very often, waste must be transported away from the site before it is separated and sorted. This is why we have longstanding partnerships with waste removal professionals who transport the waste, separate it and responsibly manage it. We also ensure there is a clear chain of provenance so that we can track different types of waste and the means of disposal. Energy Efficiency We have worked to make our headquarters as energy-efficient as possible, while going above and beyond current requirements when it comes to the efficiency of our clients’ properties. Responsible Sourcing Well-organised logistics help us reduce emissions as well as costs. We aim for shorter, less frequent journeys by ordering from the closest suppliers we can find for every project. Just as importantly, we plan ahead and buy our materials in bulk to reduce the need for repeat journeys.
Environment
Our environmental policy has been created with an in-depth knowledge of the current state of play, but also with consideration towards future regulations and making sure best practice becomes our benchmark. We are ISO9001 accredited and well on our way to the additional ISO14001 accreditation too, with a set of demanding key performance indicators as part of our environmental policy. Along with the theory, we have the practical experience of making our environmental aspirations and promises work within the challenging restrictions of a global city.
Reducing our environmental impact is not only the right thing to do, but also the smart thing to do from a regulatory, financial and future-proofing point of view. Technology doesn’t stand still, nor does the law, so we ensure we keep pace with both.
Our key performance indicators:
As the UK’s infrastructure develops further, we believe we can have an all-electric fleet by 2027.
Waste Management
Energy Efficiency
Responsible Sourcing
Carbon Footprint
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