BAM Construction UK – the company behind the new War Memorial community hospital in Selby as well as four academic buildings for the University of York on the East Heslington estate – has reached its target for halving waste to landfill two years early.
Construction waste production relative to turnover was down for the fifth year running.
In 2008, BAM adopted the WRAP (Waster band Resources Action Programme) target of halving waste to landfill by 2012. In 2010 it exceeded this target two years ahead of schedule. Now BAM has a diversion rate from landfill of 85 per cent.
The announcement came in BAM’s fourth sustainability report published today.
It sets out the company’s performance and describes its progress against its targets. The report also sets out targets and aspirations taking BAM to 2015 and covers a programme for managing climate change, waste management, sustainable design, responsible sourcing and partnerships.
Key among these commitments is a reduction of carbon emissions by 25 per cent against a 2008 baseline, and a further 25 per cent reduction in construction waste against a 2010 baseline.
The company is now aiming for zero non-hazardous waste to landfill.
It has also made a commitment to providing 1,000 new employment and training opportunities through its operations.
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