Environment

Tarmac aims to achieve world-class performance in environmental practice and minimise the
environmental impact of all its operations, preventing pollution and striving for continual improvement
in its environmental performance whilst working towards more sustainable operating practices.

At Tarmac, protection of the environment is a line management responsibility of prime importance. The management of each business is responsible for ensuring that appropriate arrangements are made for the fulfilment of this policy and for monitoring its implementation and effectiveness.

The following targets have been set:

Maintain ISO 14001 certification at operational locations
Reduce the specific energy consumption by 15% by 2014 based on 2004 usage
Reduce potable water consumption by 4.3% by 2010 for concrete and mortar and concrete products based on 2002 usage
Reduce waste sent for licensed disposal by 25% by 2010 based on 2004 quantities
Implement Biodiversity Action Plans at all active mineral operations by the end of 2008

In order to achieve these aims and targets the company will:

Meet and, where possible, exceed applicable legal requirements, regulations and standards of the country of operation
Minimise adverse environmental impacts on air, water, land and people, arising from our operations and products throughout their life cycle
Identify, assess and manage environmental risk
Demonstrate the efficient use of natural resources, seeking opportunities to minimise waste and to re-use or recycle materials
Make a positive contribution to biodiversity by active stewardship of land
Contribute to people’s culture and heritage through archaeological exploration
Work in partnership with local communities and be a responsible neighbour
Work to improve the standards of the sectors in which the company operates
Enhance environmental awareness of employees through structured training
Encourage the adoption of sound environmental principles amongst contractors, suppliers and customers alike
Respond positively to the environmental developments in each business area by working with all stakeholders
Report and review the environmental impact of the businesses' operations and progress in achieving targets
Allocate adequate resources to fulfil this policy

 

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Last updated: 25 February 2008