Environment

We aim to improve our efficient use of resources over time by building sustainable homes and communities, working in an environmentally friendly way and protecting our surroundings from reducing waste and investing in new ‘green’ technologies and providing energy efficient offices and sites. Pillars supports the sustainability agenda by:

• Making environmental concerns central to all our practices by developing a comprehensive Environment Management System for water, waste and energy
• Minimising the consumption of resources and cutting down waste generation by
  1. running campaigns to educate and engage our people about related issues and opportunities
  2. Investing in equipment that can help to reduce consumption
  3. seek to reduce inbound packaging from suppliers
  4. re-use or recycle as much as possible
• Reducing carbon emissions by
  1. Specifying low-carbon concrete mixes
  2. Limiting carbon-intensive materials and choosing lower carbon alternatives
  3. Reuse and recycling materials
• Using efficient technologies and sustainable materials by introducing
  1. Solar power
  2. Biodegradable materials
  3. Green insulation
  4. The use of smart appliances
  5. Cool roofs
  6. Low-energy homes and Zero-energy building designs
  7. Use of energy efficient Smart Glass where possible
• Conserving energy and water
  1. Repairing leaking pipes, fixtures and seals
  2. Installing water-efficient taps and controls
  3. Installing energy efficient boilers
• Ensuring all site operations follow and exceed best practice guidelines
• Maintaining standards throughout the entire supply chain