O’Brien is aware of how important it is to reduce the environmental impact that its business may cause. Constant reviewing of its targets and objectives is key, while ensuring a well educated workforce strives to improve all aspects of its work and endeavours to produce a greener working environment.
- To maximise the use of recycled materials.
- To use natural, non-toxic raw materials, from sustainable resources wherever possible, extracted or harvested by environmentally-sound methods.
- To ensure safe disposal of all materials.
- To source natural, non toxic materials from renewable sources.
- To ensure the lowest possible energy embodied in products' manufacture and transport.
- To ensure safe non-toxic use of building materials.
- To source products and materials from local suppliers to reduce carbon footprint.
- To ensure non-polluting construction processes where possible.
O'Brien Contractors Limited - Environmental Policy Statement