Local, Irish sourcing of materials Ardmac commitments
Recycled Content Materials Ardmacs procurement team actively looks for materials that incorporate recycled content. This includes materials like recycled timber, recycled metals, and recycled plastic products. By utilizing recycled content, Ardmac aims to reduce waste and divert materials from landfills. Low VOC (volatile organic compounds) products: Volatile organic compounds are harmful chemicals commonly found in paint, adhesives, and coatings. In our procurement approach Ardmac emphasizes the use of low VOC products, which minimize harmful emissions and improve indoor air quality within commercial spaces. Energy-efficient lighting: Ardmac utilizes energy-efficient lighting solutions throughout its projects. By incorporating technologies like LED lighting, the company reduces energy consumption, lowers carbon emissions, and decreases maintenance costs.
Sustainable flooring: Ardmac selects flooring materials that prioritise sustainability. This may involve using recycled flooring materials, such as carpet tiles made from recycled fibres, or materials with minimal environmental impact, such as bamboo or cork flooring. We work closely with our supply chain and have identified the main product types purchased (e.g. Whitewall Panels (Eurobond, Kingspan), Gypsum Products, Timber Products, Suspended Ceiling products, Dagard Cleanroom System products, and we have updated our Procurement Procedure to include gathering environmental data from recognised responsible sourcing schemes i.e.
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Manufacturer’s ISO 14001 certifications Manufacturer’s BES 6001 certifications FSC certification for all timber products Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs)
Lastly, we monitor progress through KPIs – Percentage of materials sourced responsibly per annum which is tracked by UK and Irish Purchasing Depts.
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ARDMAC SUSTAINABILITY UPDATE Q4 2023
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