COP26 Careers Media Projects Supply chain Contact Contact Menu Expertise Menu About Skanska c Home About Skanska Sustainability Green Environmental management Materials Materials Construction is a resource intensive industry, consuming some 400 million tonnes of material in the UK every year. The construction and demolition sector is also the largest contributor of waste in the UK, producing around a third of the total. Our sustainability commitment As a responsible business, we consistently find ways to reduce the impact of our operations on the environment and society. We select and use materials that contribute to achieving this goal. We have ambitious targets for delivering projects to high environmental standards. To do this, we assess materials in a number of ways: responsible sourcing - we understand that our supply chain is key to our success in sourcing and using more sustainable materials. Our sustainable procurement policy (PDF) and sustainable timber sourcing policy detail our commitments to responsible sourcing engaging our supply chain - we regularly engage with our supply chain, both directly and through our annual Supply Chain Green Solutions Award. Since its launch in 2011, these awards have attracted more than 200 entries, showcasing example of best practice. We also actively encourage and support continual improvement through the Supply Chain Sustainability School. Founded by Skanska, this virtual ‘school’ is a free online resource aimed at helping small to medium sized businesses become more sustainable hazardous and unsustainable materials - we are committed to finding ways to phase out hazardous materials where viable alternatives are available in commercial quantities. We have a list of restricted substances and actively support our supply chain to remove hazardous materials resource efficiency and waste minimisation - significant opportunities exist in construction to prevent waste from occurring and to improve resource efficiency. We operate in line with the waste hierarchy and are working on several initiatives which aim to eliminate waste to landfill and promote the circular economy Related information Read more about our green approach. Environmental management Our green timeline Supply Chain Sustainability School Environmental management We are commited to managing the environment on our sites and surrounding areas. Read more about our environmental management focus areas. Biodiversity Carbon Energy Materials Water Policies Skanska UK policies Sustainable procurement policy (PDF) Share Last updated: 23/01/2017 About Skanska UK Skanska, one of the UK’s leading contractors, helps to construct, upgrade and maintain the country’s buildings and infrastructure. Skanska UK in brief Projects History Purpose and values 51 Moorgate Map data ©2021 Google View larger map Shortcuts Find information on our website. Careers Code of Conduct Organisation and governance Statement on modern slavery and human trafficking (PDF) Skanska pension fund Contact us About Skanska Group Skanska is one of the world's leading project development and construction groups. Our projects Our people Our markets Information for investors Latest share price 23/11/2021 17:30 CET SKA B: SEK 217.0 -0.3%g Skanska AB is listed on the NASDAQ OMX Stockholm and traded under the SKA B symbol. View the share graph on Skanska Group website Change country Change country : United Kingdom Czech Republic Denmark Finland Hungary Norway Poland Romania Slovakia Sweden United States Skanska Group Follow us on social media © 2021 Skanska Terms of use, Processing of personal data and Cookies - Sitemap cookie preferences Skanska UK Plc, Registered Office: Maple Cross House, Denham Way, Maple Cross, Herts. WD3 9SW. Registered in England - Registration Number: 784752 Your Consent for Cookies Cookies provide us with data to analyze our traffic and allow for a more personalized experience. Please click on “Allow cookies” below to enable or adjust your preferences by clicking on “Change settings”. You can alter these at any time. Change settings Allow cookies