Construction & Civil Engineering Magazine Issue 217 - Sept 2024 | Page 166

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... sustainability is being driven by the market
companies in the field , Embrace is addressing this issue head-on , as Matt explains : “ In my view , sustainability encompasses both the sustainability of a company ’ s business model , and environmental sustainability , including lowering carbon footprints , using less resources , and operating responsibly . At Embrace , we take both aspects very seriously , especially because our customers are requesting it . Therefore , within Hambleton , we have assessed our carbon footprint and are now exploring initiatives to reduce it . A similar exercise will be conducted at Shufflebottom and any other business we may acquire . Additionally , we adhere to all environmental standards and strive to minimize waste . By doing so , we not only help the environment , but we also become more efficient as we are reducing unnecessary expenses .
“ Since we use a significant amount of energy , we are contemplating implementing solar panels and we already use electric cars when possible . In essence , we are doing everything we can to minimize our impact on the environment , which is particularly challenging for a steel manufacturer , as steel is primarily made of carbon . In response to customer demands , we are working with our suppliers to procure steel made using electric arc furnace and recycled steel . In addition , we offer design and build services , a common practice in our industry , which involve evaluating engineered jobs to determine whether we can reduce the amount and

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