Sustainability Policy
Committed to sustainable regeneration, circular economy principles, and minimizing environmental impact across all operations
DSM Demolition Limited
As part of DSM’s accredited management system for ISO 14001 we are committed to continually improving our environmental performance of our operations in accordance with the DSM Integrated Management System (IMS) which is designed around the Plan – Do – Act – Check principle.
Comprehensive Performance Tracking
Our operations are monitored both companywide and on an individual contract basis
Waste Recovery
Tracking materials diverted from landfill
Resource Use
Monitoring consumption of materials and energy
Carbon Footprint
Measuring and reducing emissions
Emission Levels
Tracking air quality and pollutants
The Waste Hierarchy
We apply the waste hierarchy to all of our operations, prioritizing prevention and reuse over disposal
Prevention
Eliminate waste at source
Reuse
Use materials multiple times
Recycle
Convert into new materials
Recovery
Energy recovery from waste
Disposal
Last resort only
Supporting the Circular Economy
We apply the waste hierarchy to all of our operations and support the concept of the circular economy. Where viable markets exist to reuse wastes we produce this option for disposal will be selected wherever possible.
Reuse
Recycle
Recover
Sustainable Operations
We are committed to sustainability in all our operations and will actively promote sustainable regeneration to our clients and suppliers
We recognize we are part of a community, and as such we have a moral responsibility to community as a whole
Our works have the potential to cause negative environmental impacts. As far as practicable such impacts will be eliminated or minimised
Sustainability is embedded in our purchasing policy and includes that all new timber is purchased from certified sources such as FSC (Forestry Stewardship Council), or re-used timber is used
We do not use materials on the UK Red List and as far as possible replace all substances requiring a COSHH assessment
As part of our strategy of becoming carbon neutral fossil fuels are being replaced by bio-fuels and the most fuel efficient plant and equipment are purchased until hydrogen becomes a viable power source option
Key Sustainability Initiatives
FSC Certified Timber
All new timber purchased from certified sources such as FSC (Forestry Stewardship Council), or re-used timber is used
No Red List Materials
We do not use materials on the UK Red List and replace substances requiring COSHH assessment
Bio-Fuel Transition
Fossil fuels are being replaced by bio-fuels and the most fuel efficient plant and equipment
Community Responsibility
We recognize we are part of a community with a moral responsibility to the whole
Approved by
Andrew Fletcher
Managing Director
Building a Sustainable Future
Committed to the circular economy and environmental stewardship