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As a key issue for the construction industry, we ask Andy and Kayleigh how 8build is embracing sustainability.“ The environment is an important consideration for everyone involved in a project, including developers and lenders, and it’ s a key component of the agenda for most clients,” Andy states.“ We all have a collective responsibility to monitor a project’ s environmental impact and reduce this where possible. 8build takes a practical and proactive approach, but we must also mirror what our clients want and how much
Quality and performance are rooted in what we do, and we’ ll continue operating under our strong reputation as we strive to grow in a very managed and organic manner they’ re willing to invest in sustainability.
“ Internally, our carbon reduction plan targets Net Zero by 2040, and we’ re already ahead of expectations by achieving 27 per cent carbon reduction last year. There are several initiatives underway, such as improved waste segregation on site, new procurement methods across our supply chain, and circular economy platforms where we can reuse materials.”
Kayleigh adds:“ The wider topic of ESG is huge, and we want to lead the industry by keeping carbon emissions to an absolute minimum, delivering projects in a better way that means less environmental impact for everyone around us today and in the future. Although I can’ t share too many details, we’ re actively pursuing a recognized ESG certification, with the ambition of leading the construction industry in environmental, social and governance standards.
“ We’ ve become known for delivering highly sustainable developer-led commercial office upgrades, and some of the investments we’ re
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