A
formal Environmental
Policy was adopted
by Pennant in 1993.
This has been kept
under review by
management, and
updated when appropriate.
It adopts the principles
of ISO14001. Environmental
issues are integrated
into the set of
management procedures
is used in the office
and at all work
locations. Environmental
Management covers
the initial identification
of significant environmental
aspects, relating
to a specific project,
and planning of
how to address them.
The resultant plan,
for large projects
is integrated into
the overall Assurance
Plan for the project.
The key aspects
include:-
- Energy
Management
– Various types
of energy sources
are available
for construction
work. The Project
Manager makes
informed choices
on energy source
and usage. Good
practice is
encouraged to
prevent unnecessary
waste.
- Waste
material
– Landfill tax
has harmonised
good waste management
with financial
advantage. Handling,
moving and disposing
of waste is
planned and
carried out
in compliance
with regulatory
requirements.
- Reuse
of Materials
- Reuse
of materials
are encouraged,
subject to controls
to ensure that
contaminated
or deleterious
material is
not inadvertently
put to unsuitable
reuse.
- Sustainability
– WJ Harte actively
strive towards
sustainability
through better
and more informed
buying decisions.
Our construction
staff are provided
with ongoing
bulletins relating
to ‘sustainable’
and ‘lean’ construction
practices and
all individuals
and partners
are encouraged
to innovate
to return greater
results throughout
the construction
process.
- Contaminated
Land - Contaminated
Land is addressed
using specialist
consultants
to assess the
Source, Pathway
and Receptor
in relation
to intended
land use. In
practice, the
client and their
professional
team frequently
specify the
solution required,
whilst our project
management develops
a Method Statement
to implement
these requirements.
- Sub-Contractors
– Specialist
skills in this
project will
be provided
by a designated
sub-contractor.
Their appointment
will be governed
by both a formal
contract and
a partnering
agreement that
ensures that
they acknowledge
and abide by
any environmental
requirements
determined from
the outset.
An Initial Environmental
Review is carried
out for every new
project started,
conducted by the
Project Manager
and the Framework
Team. This review
identifies any significant
Environmental Aspects
and Impacts and
integrates them
into the Environmental
Plan for the project.
Pennant
Civil Engineering
are committed to
being fully aware
of all relevant
standards, applicable
legislation and
industrial best
practices relating
to environmental
issues and continually
monitor operations
to ensure compliance.
Pennant Civil Engineering,
as part of WJ
Harte, are monitored
by Envirotec and
are a SEPA accredited
waste carrier.
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