Carbon
Net Zero General Demolition Ltd. are taking appropriate measures to reduce our carbon footprint and are making significant progress on our 2030 roadmap.
As part of our commitment towards a net zero carbon-built environment, we intend to: Take a whole-life view of carbon in the projects we deliver. Deliver fossil fuel free construction operations,
We are committed to: Targeting net zero carbon in our operations by 2050 by setting annual reduction targets at 6% to ensure we meet a 50% reduction by the year 20230. Our 6% year-on-year carbon reduction pathway is designed to be consistent with the UK Government’s Net Zero Strategy, ensuring that General Demolition’s operations are fully aligned with national decarbonisation priorities for the built environment sector. Allocating resources for low-carbon technologies and methods of demolition. Collaborating with our supply chain and innovative organisations to support the uptake of new low-carbon technologies and processes in our industry. Developing a strategy to measure and reduce embodied carbon through the projects we deliver. Developing and delivering carbon awareness training to our employees, thereby working to integrate carbon reduction into the decision- making processes of our workforce. Utilising our experience to influence and support our clients in delivering net zero carbon projects, striving for early engagement in-order to maximise the opportunities to reduce carbon. Identifying and ensuring compliance with relevant low-carbon planning requirements at national, regional and city level, and influencing industry best practice to ensure we are continually showing leadership and therefore driving revolutionary change.
while optimising energy use on sites. Take a holistic view of sustainability throughout project delivery, balancing the drive to a low-carbon economy with that of both circular-economy principles whilst delivering social value.
Through our management we: Manage the operation to minimise waste and avoid pollution to air and water in accordance with Environment Agency best practice guidelines Establish a good neighbour policy and to implement an active communication strategy with stakeholders. As-well-as attaining very high scores under the Considerate Constructor Scheme (CCS) Select materials of low intrinsic environmental impact and low cost in use
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