Construction & Civil Engineering Magazine Issue 217 - Sept 2024 | Page 58

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the group . Furthermore , we have a carbon roadmap in place and a Net Zero policy that we are currently working through . There are a few case studies we can highlight that illustrate our dedication to sustainable practices .
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“ For instance , we purchased a new depot down in Essex , but with our net-zero targets in mind , we set it up as an energy efficient facility right from the beginning . This included making substantial investments in the
property itself before even opening it , such as installing solar panels on the roof along with solar inverters so that the energy generated by the roof panels could power the needs of the depot . Additionally , we fitted electric vehicle charging points outside , which are also powered by the solar panels on the roof , to support our fleet electrification efforts .
We also put a heat pump system in place to reduce our energy usage , and we installed rainwater harvesting systems throughout the facility for tasks like washing vehicles , thereby ensuring we are using rainwater efficiently . Positive outcomes have already been noticed as a result of these initiatives : the solar panels are able to completely power the needs of
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