SUSTAINABILITY
In line with our Corporate Social Responsibility Strategy AG defines sustainability as the intrinsic balance between the social, economic and environmental aspects of our business operations. We are committed to these principles of sustainable development and aim to infuse them in all areas of our business through a process of continuous improvement.
We believe that by working in partnership with our employees, local community, customers, contractors, suppliers, clients and all stakeholders we can have a positive impact on society and the environment which in turn will ensure that we thrive on our sustainable business journey.
Corporate Social Responsibility
Our comprehensive social responsibility policy illustrates AG’s commitment to operating to the highest standards in every aspect of its business.
We aim to run our business ethically, achieving environmental stewardship to industry best practice, striving to manage activities in a safe manner, protecting the health and safety of everyone involved and encouraging social inclusion in the communities in which we operate.
Care for the Environment
AG has designated ‘Care of the Environment’ as an essential part of the business strategy. We seek to support the Government’s environmental aims by adopting, where possible, Best Available Techniques Not Entailing Excessive Cost (BATNEEC).
We take into account environmental issues when designing management systems, organisational structures and communication systems. In addition, we make extensive use of water recycling in our operations.
Fossil fuels emissions requirements for vehicles have been introduced in Europe in 2006 (Euro 4) and 2009 (Euro 5). As a company we made the decision to bypass Euro 4 and proceed straight to Euro 5 lorries.
The Green Organisation Silver Member
AG have been elevated to ‘Silver’ membership status within The Green Organisation, one of the country’s leading environment groups. Membership is restricted to companies, councils and communities that can demonstrate the effective measures they have introduced for environmental benefit.
AG was awarded the distinction of ‘Silver’ by actively adopting measures that will continue to improve their environmental performance for generations to come.
Sustainability Charter Membership
Acheson + Glover Precast have now achieved Sustainability Charter membership from the British Precast Concrete Federation, following an audit.
The aim of the Precast Sector Sustainability Charter is to encourage member companies of British Precast to go beyond legislation and take voluntary actions to make their products and operations more sustainable. In order to meet this aim, a set of sustainability principles has been developed based on the key sustainability issues facing the precast industry; these issues were identified by British Precast following consultation with the industry and examination of the priorities and concerns of its primary stakeholders.
Further information can be found on British Precast’s dedicated website: www.bpcfcharter.com.
SUSTAINABILITY
AG Wash Plant Investment
AG has made a £2m investment in state-of-the-art equipment to significantly reduce its carbon emissions. Our new wash plant facility in Fivemiletown is an integral part of our overall environmental strategy and commitment to a sustainable operating system.
Sustainability: Recycling Materials
In this video you’ll see blocks being recycled. The main stockpile area feeds the grinding machine – the material is fed into the machine, which has several settings to produce various sized recyclable material. This material is graded and stockpiled to different sizes, then collected and re-shipped to plants to be used as raw aggregate in production processes.
