Resource Efficiency & Waste
UN Sustainable Development Goals:
Commitment: Zero avoidable waste to landfill by 2027 & zero avoidable waste produced by 2030.
We will sustainably source materials and procure the correct volume of materials from responsible suppliers. By working actively with our supply chain,
the company will continue to source innovative materials whilst being proactive in our approach to modern slavery and due diligence.
Targets:
Progress:
with a focus on reused materials and those containing recycled content Achieve zero avoidable waste to landfill by 2027 Achieve zero avoidable waste by 2030
We will promote the inclusion of the existing roof system where it can be reused and encapsulated, mitigating unnecessary waste to landfill during the building’s life cycle Incorporate circular economy principles and the waste hierarchy into all specifications,
Garland UK continued to consider circular economy and the waste hierarchy principle. This includes looking into alternative waste disposal methods and considering waste minimisation and reduction measures in projects. The business maintained its zero waste to landfill through
the energy recovery scheme, so that 100% of waste is diverted from landfill.
Defined what ‘avoidable waste’ means to Garland UK and prevent waste where possible, such as by not over-ordering and maintaining stock levels.
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