Focus on: sustainability for employers

We all have a role to play in shaping the future of our planet and in developing the economic, social and environmental fabric of the country in which we live.

Sustainability is also becoming increasingly important as a business issue for construction companies. Whether it is Government commitments to reduce emissions and employ local labour, compliance with regulations or efficiency savings through better waste management, we can all benefit from embracing sustainability.

You should be considering the wider aspects of your environmental policy

• Monitoring your waste management
• Calculating your carbon footprint
• Reviewing your Corporate Responsibility programme
• ConstructionSkills has a range of products and services to help you build more sustainably, including courses available through our National Construction College and Publications. You may also be able to claim training grants to support any training you carry out
• The use of Innovative and Sustainable building products.