ENVIRONMENTAL & SUSTAINABILITY POLICY
Strongbuild realizes that a firm commitment to environmental matters is of great importance to a well run and efficient business.
Accordingly we believe that we have a responsibility to work with our Clients in minimizing the environmental effect of our work wherever and whenever the case may arise.
Therefore the Company will:
- Comply with all Statutory Environmental Regulations
- Ensure that all environmental matters are taken account of in any business decision
- Ensure that any disturbance to the environment is kept to a minimum and that the quality of life of any local inhabitants is also respected
- Endeavour to attain a reputation for effective environmental management
- Attempt to maintain resources which are scarce or non-renewable
- Attempt to stop the release of emissions or pollutants that may cause damage to the environment
- Ensure that only suppliers and sub-contractors who have a high environmental regard are used
- Ensure that due regard is taken so that the Health and Safety risks to both employees and communities are minimized
- Undertake an ongoing procedure review of its operations in order to minimize the environmental effect of its operations
- We are ever mindful of our responsibility to the environment and to this end we will be actively seeking to establish a formal environmental management system such as ISO 14001
Recycling and waste reduction
Strongbuild is wholeheartedly committed to minimizing all waste and if it should occur every effort will be made to recycle such materials.
Office Waste
Strongbuild reduce the amount of waste created by careful and efficient office management and, also, provide the recycling of such waste where practicable.
Waste reduction is maximized by using recycled paper wherever appropriate and the use of environmentally friendly cleaning agents which do not contain phosphates of CFC’s.
Electrical energy and heating energy is conserved by the widespread use of time switches.
Site Waste
Strict site procedures help to keep site waste to an absolute minimum which not only helps environmentally but, also, reduces costs applicable to our own operatives.
As with office waste, every effort is made to recycle the waste. The use of nickel cadmium rechargeable batteries for tools is also encouraged. Where recycling is not possible, materials will be disposed of safely and efficiently.
All waste materials are stored in a safe and secure manner and kept in appropriate containers.
Strongbuild utilise registered waste carriers and where substances, which we are not registered to dispose of are involved, we ensure that only companies with the relevant waste disposal management licence are contracted.
When waste changes hands we ensure that transfer notes are completed and signed by both parties and a written description of the waste handed over.
Sustainability Issues
Where we can influence the design for the project, we will base decisions on a sustainable basis where the health and safety of the occupants can be combined with the conserving of resources for future generations. It will be about using resources efficiently with the minimum of energy consumption, to deliver a project that is flexible, durable, has longevity, and where practical, fixtures and fittings that can be reused.
Products will be specified from suppliers / manufacturers who uphold the correct environmental codes and who source their materials from sustainable sources or approved producers.
Where possible and practical water based paints will be used, and where not low toxic paint will be used.
Strongbuild’s preference, subject to client’s approval, will be for vinyl wall coverings to be specified from suppliers who use water based paint printing methods.
Light fittings will be of low energy type and switched on by presence detectors.
Carpets will be specified from suppliers that operate a positive recycling policy for their used products.
All timber including that for formwork and studwork etc will be FSC certified, and obtained from renewable sources backed by certification to current government standards.
Where possible materials and labour will be sourced locally to create energy savings.
Materials will either be of long life usage or where there is potential for frequent changes and the item cannot be reused, e.g. in layout for churn, the material will be of recyclable type.
The aim is to make the building work as non toxic as possible to the environment.
Conclusion
The environmental issues facing us all are extremely important and it is evident by the aims set out in our policy document that Strongbuild are fully committed to these issues.