General Demolition’s Sustainability Approach
Our Commitment to True Circularity At General Demolition, our approach goes far beyond statutory obligations, we embed circular economy principles into every stage of our projects. This isn’t simply a box-ticking exercise; it’s a deeply held belief. We are passionate about driving sustainability and reducing the environmental impact of our works, making every decision count towards a greener future. Ambitious Reuse Targets We don’t just aim for 100% diversion from landfill; we live and breathe it. Today, we’re proud to stand at an impressive 98% diversion from landfill rate, pushing relentlessly towards that final 2%. Maximising Sustainability Outcomes Our Sustainability Champion, Daniel Leung (ISO 14001 trained, BREEAM accredited), manages compliance, documentation, and reporting with precision. Daniel’s expertise, combined with our track record of delivering BREEAM “Excellent” and “Outstanding” outcomes, ensures every sustainability process is not only compliant but also strategically aligned to accreditation requirements. With decades of experience working in London, we have an in-depth understanding of Greater London Authority and City of London Council policies on environmental impacts from strip-out works, enabling us to navigate regulatory landscapes seamlessly and proactively.
Streamlined Site Logistics for Reuse Before any item leaves site, we confirm capacity, quantity, and suitability with our trusted reuse partners to ensure assets are effectively rehomed. Leveraging our expertise, we follow a seamless, well- structured process that correctly protects, sorts, and organises materials from the outset. We design slick site logistics to create dedicated, accessible areas for reusable items, enabling swift, safe, and secure collection and maximise circular outcomes. Challenges are addressed early, with solutions aligned to circular economy best practice and delivering measurable, lasting benefits. Trusted Partnerships & Proven Infrastructure Our network of recycling and reuse partners is built on years of successful collaboration. Combined with our professionally managed storage sites, we securely store, preserve, and redistribute recovered assets with maximum efficiency. This robust infrastructure ensures full traceability, uncompromised quality. In partnership with our clients, collaborators, and dedicated team, we go beyond project delivery, we create lasting change, leaving behind a built environment that’s greener, smarter, and kinder to the planet.
A Hierarchy That Shapes Every Decision
Our commitment is evidenced through: Real-time tracking via Material Index online platform – (Reuse Material Brokerage) Early-stage engagement with reuse partners Full audit trail of every decision in the hierarchy
On-site reuse > Off-site reuse > Recycling > Energy recovery >Landfill We follow the waste hierarchy rigorously:
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Sustainability Approach
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