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“ The IBA , which is the main core of the business now , feeds us with material . We process that material for clients and divert everything away from landfill . It ’ s against our company policy to send anything to landfill and I ’ m a strong believer in sustainability . “ In terms of our services , they range from haulage and merchant activities to IBA recycling . We recover metals , down to a tiny 200 microns in size . On the construction side , we crush , blend , and add demolition waste or quarried material as well , whether granite or limestone , to produce some of our unique products . Our best-selling is a low carbon type that performs the same as quarried material , however it ’ s a fraction of the price and a fraction of the CO₂ per ton . From site stripping to advisory services , there are a range of other intricacies that we can offer ,” he elaborates .
Sustainability strategies
Lewis goes on to share further details of Johnsons ’ commitment to sustainability strategies . “ In 2023 , we spent just under £ 1 million putting solar panels on two of the main factory roofs to reduce reliance on the grid . We also operate the latest fleet of trucks and remain up to date with changes in technology to enhance energy efficiency . Construction is notorious for emissions . As such , we assess our products ’ emissions and are increasingly striving to share those details with prospective clients . Many are placing increasing value on reducing the environmental impact of their projects , so we are aiming to present a more attractive proposition in terms of the environmental impact of our products .
“ We ’ re investing in hydrogen technology for some of our trucks and have been told by the manufacturer that we can have them by the end of 2026 . We have also got electric cars in the fleet , so we ’ re certainly trying to do our bit to improve the industry ’ s position . If we can , we ’ ll arrange deliveries to customers , for example , to reduce journeys and their associated carbon footprint .”
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