Environment

We are aware of the effects that our activities can have on our environment and accept our responsibility for future generations by limiting our impact. Through many initiatives we continually strive to be as socially and environmentally responsible as possible and believe that sustainable innovations can even make a positive commercial difference in the short and long term.

Procurement

The purchase of products and services in a socially and environmentally responsible way that delivers value for money and benefits to our clients and communities.

Carbon

Reduce our carbon emissions year on year.

Waste

To reduce the amount of waste we produce from activities, with a particular focus on the prevention of construction, demolition and excavation waste sent to landfill.

Impacts

To maximise improvements and mitigate any adverse impacts on the environment arising from our activities.

Examples:

Hybrid cars
VolkerHighways aims to reduce carbon emissions and other greenhouse gases emitted through our operational activities. To support this aim we have invested in hybrid cars for use by our highways supervisors. Read more

 

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