Tarmac's Sustainability approach has been divided into four areas and topics.
Sustainable Products
- Responsible Sourcing
- Product Quality Management
- Sustainable Product Performance
Climate Change
- Energy Management
- Greenhouse Gas Management
Natural Resources and the Environment
- Environmental Protection
- Efficient Use of Natural Resources
People and Communities
- Business Performance
- Health and Safety
- Be a Responsible and Ethical Business
- Stakeholder Management
Tarmac is currently working on a report which looks at the four areas and our case studies in various regions of our business as well as our products and services. The report will be available later on in the year. This Sustainability report will replace the Report to Society previously published by Tarmac.
In the meantime if you have any questions about Tarmac and Sustainability please
Contact PR.
Tarmac leads on sustainability challenge
24 March 2009
Dr Martyn Kenny comments on Tarmac and Construction News' joint research into what industry leaders really think about the threats and opportunities posed by climate change: "The challenge now is for our industry to take a holistic approach and recognise the long-term benefits that can come from thinking about these issues in a different way". Read more of Dr Martyn Kenny's comments and see his online interviews.
Lound astounds in Bird Challenge
17 March 2009
Tarmac's Lound Quarry has won first place in the Birds Category for quarry sites over 100ha in the British Trust for Ornithology-British Energy Business Bird Challenge 2008.
Tarmac triumphs at National Sustainability Awards
12 March 2009
Tarmac's Northumberland quarries have been awarded a major prize at the prestigious Sustain Awards event, held in London on the 3 March. The company took home the Natural England-sponsored 'Award for Biodiversity', in recognition of the outstanding work that the company has done to create Biodiversity Action Plans at each quarry in the region.
New appointment enhances commitment to Sustainability
11 February 2009
Tarmac has demonstrated its commitment to enhancing the sustainable performance of its products and operations with the appointment of a new head of Sustainability, Dr Martyn Kenny.
Tarmac Homes Project at Nottingham University
Tarmac are building two concept masonry homes at the University of Nottingham. The aim is that the homes will provide organisations working within the public and private housing markets, with a tried and tested method of delivering low-carbon, low-cost housing.
To find out more visit www.tarmac.co.uk/masonryhome.
