the c-change trust are working with Balfour Beatty Scottish and Southern Ltd to support their drive for sustainability at the Think08 conference on ‘Sustainability in the built environment’.
BALFOUR BEATTY REVEALS FULLY SUSTAINABLE STAND AT THINK 08
Balfour Beatty was delighted toreceive certificates from BM TRADA and the carbon-offsetting charity C-Changein recognition of the delivery of a fully sustainable stand at Think 08, the exhibitionand conference about sustainability in the built environment, at Excel inLondon today.
AlasdairMcGregor BM TRADA said: “Balfour Beatty has demonstrated that it ispossible to source materials and equipment from suppliers that meet stringentenvironmental standards and we are delighted to award this certificate today.”
Richard Whistance, co-founderC-Change said: “We have workedwith Balfour Beatty Construction for the last 18 months to offset carbonemissions resulting from travel commitments. The company has made considerable efforts to reduce its levelof travel by seeking the most environmentally friendly mode of transport orusing video conferencing wherever possible.”
Mike Peasland, Group ManagingDirector at Balfour Beatty plc thanked BM TRADA and C-Change for theirinvolvement. He said:
“We believe Balfour Beatty is in aunique position to contribute to the delivery of a more sustainable planetthrough the schools, roads and infrastructure assets that we build andmaintain. The stand demonstratesour overall approach and our ability to deliver innovative solutions which makea positive impact.”
Balfour Beatty is exhibiting atThink 08 May 7/8 at Excel in London.
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Notes:
- Balfour Beatty achieved a fully sustainable stand byvigorously pursuing a policy of only using companies during the build processthat use sustainable materials and products.
- BM TRADA full certificationmeans that at least 50% of the total volume of timber used is FSC certified. Andthat the remainder is from certified, legal and sustainable sources
- Balfour Beatty’s donation toC-Change will go to their ‘Carbon Busters’ programme, a youth-led carbonreduction and behavioural change initiative for UK primary and secondaryschools and colleges. This initiative aims to raise young people’s awarenessabout some of the key issues surrounding climate change by engaging then in theplanning, design and delivery of communication campaigns that can help toreduce carbon emissions.
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