1. Purpose
Ardent Construction is committed to reducing the environmental impact of our operations and construction projects by measuring, managing and lowering the greenhouse gas emissions produced by our business and supply chain.
2. Scope
This policy applies to all employees, subcontractors and suppliers engaged with Ardent Construction. It covers emissions resulting from:
- Fuel used in company vehicles, plant and site equipment.
- Electricity and heating used in our offices, depots and site accommodation.
- Materials, waste, transport and logistics associated with our projects.
3. Commitment
Ardent Construction commits to:
- Reducing emissions from our operations and supply chain where feasible.
- Integrating carbon management into procurement, project planning and site operations.
- Ensuring all staff and subcontractors are aware of their role in carbon reduction.
4. Targets
- Achieve a reduction of at least 30% in operational (vehicle, plant, electricity) emissions by 2030 compared to baseline.
- Increase the use of low-carbon materials, minimise waste to landfill, and reduce transport emissions over the same period.
5. Actions
Key steps we will take include:
- Transitioning our vehicle fleet and site plant towards more efficient and low-emission equipment where practical.
- Optimising logistics (delivery consolidation, efficient routing) and reducing unnecessary travel.
- Specifying materials with lower embodied carbon, encouraging reuse, recycling and waste reduction on site.
- Improving energy efficiency in our offices and site accommodation (LED lighting, smart controls, renewable supply where viable).
- Providing training and raising awareness among all staff and subcontractors on carbon-reduction practices.
6. Monitoring & Reporting
- We will measure fuel, electricity usage, materials and waste data annually (or more frequently for major sites).
- Progress will be reviewed at least annually and reported to senior management.
- Adjustments to our actions and targets will be made where necessary to drive continuous improvement.
7. Roles & Responsibilities
- Managing Director: Approves the policy, ensures resources are available.
- Project Managers: Implement carbon-reduction measures on each project and collect relevant data.
- Procurement / Buyers: Select low-carbon materials and suppliers compliant with our objectives.
- All Employees & Subcontractors: Follow the procedures and practices that reduce emissions and report relevant data when asked.
8. Review
This policy will be reviewed annually (or sooner if there is a significant change in business operations or regulation) and updated accordingly.