Southeast construction firm iDCC has signalled its ambition to place sustainability at the heart of its work, recently implementing new policies to become a greener company.
According to managing director, Craig Insley [pictured, right], iDCC is conscious of the impact its projects can have on people, organisations, the local community and the wider environment in which it operates.
“iDCC is committed to encouraging sustainability through our own businesses operations and through supporting clients to achieve their sustainability goals. Our high standards and desire to ensure environments are protected is echoed throughout our supply chain.”
At a time when the UK government is championing a green economic recovery from the devastating fallout of the Covid-19 pandemic, it is significant that a Royal Warrant holding company in the construction industry has made such ambitious environmental commitments.
Indeed, iDCC’s senior leadership team is acutely aware of the impact its choices can have. In the field of material and resources procurement for its projects, the business has implemented an environmental management system in line with its requirements of BS EN ISO 14001:2015 to underline a clear commitment to preventing and minimising environmentally harmful aspects of its operations wherever possible.
Insley told The Parliamentary Review: “We believe we exemplify best practice in all that we do. Our current focus is improving our sustainability, and we are using a range of initiatives to encourage our clients to make more sustainable choices during contracts.
“Our admin team actively send alternatives to clients that may not have been previously thought of – for example, composite materials for flooring, reclaimed timber for structures and using existing materials that are on site.”
On the iDCC website, the company elaborates further: “We have identified the purchase of material, work processes, production of waste, energy use and transport are our main environmental impacts. We are implementing controls and procedures to minimise these impacts while ensuring resources are used efficiently and in a socially responsible manner.
“We pay special attention to our product selection and have strong procurement standards and criteria ensuring our purchases have the smallest possible impact on the environment.”
iDCC’s Zero Harm initiative is heavily embedded within the company culture, accredited to ISO 14001 standards, and is a fundamental part of all its business choices.
Furthermore, progress toward its green targets has been significant in recent years. In 2018, iDCC achieved an 89 per cent recycling ratio, which diverted 450 tonnes of waste away from landfill. The following year, the company exceeded a 95 per cent recycling target across all its sites and projects.
With firms like iDCC pointing the way for sustainable operation, it provides a sterling example for other companies in the construction industry and beyond to follow.
