Sustainability
As an EcoMerit certified Business, Gravity is committed to the principle of sustainability. Our sustainability goal at Gravity is to maximise sustainable construction while minimising the environmental effect of our projects on society. We aim to have a net positive impact on the environment and people through collaborating with the supply chain and encouraging innovative and digital thinking in our processes. This approach is rooted in the recognition that active engagement in social progress, environmental protection and economic balance is necessary for the long term development of our company. We plan to achieve this by:
- Using renewable and recyclable resources.
- Reducing our energy consumption and waste.
- Reducing the energy that we use by digitalising our business and by improving the efficiency of our operations.
- Reducing our own carbon emissions and monitoring the carbon footprint of our fleet.
- Using as much power, fuel and heat from renewable or non-polluting sources as possible.
- Working with our clients and supply chain partners to reduce carbon emissions in the value chain.
- Collaborating with world leaders in renewable energy, Kingspan, in delivering zero carbon products and services to the market through our asbestos roof removal and Kingspan solar panel reinstatement initiative.
- Creating a healthy, environmentally-friendly culture amongst our team.
- Protecting the natural environment through the safe removal of one of the most carcinogenic substances on the planet.
Health & Safety
Our commitment to health and safety underpins everything that we do and all of the projects that we undertake are managed to comply with industry legislation, approved codes of practice and HSA guidance notes.
Rigorous audits both internally and by external independent organizations ensure that all quality control procedures are maintained to the highest level on all of our sites.
We invest heavily in the latest plant and safety equipment for all of our employees, testing it biannually and replacing it regularly to ensure the upmost effectiveness. All of our employees are supplied with specialist protective clothing and undergo face fit testing for full face positive pressure power assisted respirators fitted with P3 cartridge filtration. All of our operatives undergo regular medical examinations specific to working with Asbestos Containing Materials.
The environment
The environmental impact of the constructionsectoris one of thelargest global societal issues today. The sector contributes significantly to global warming, accounting for up to 40% of the world’s total carbon emissions. Not only do construction projects emit large quantities of carbon dioxide and methane but if managed incorrectly,the waste streams from infrastructure developments can contribute significantly to local pollution and waste production.
Gravity are an environmentally-conscious companycommitted to minimisingthe environmental impact of our construction projects through:
- Using renewable and recyclable resources.
- Reducing our energy consumption and waste.
- Reducing the energy that we use by digitalising our business and by improving the efficiency of our operations.
- Reducing our own carbon emissions and monitoring the carbon footprint of our fleet.oUsing as much power, fuel and heat from renewable or non-polluting sources as possible.
- Working with our clients and supply chain partners to reduce carbon emissions in the value chain.
- Collaborating with world leaders in renewable energy, Kingspan, in delivering zero carbon products and services to the market through our asbestos roof removal and Kingspan solar panel reinstatement initiative.
- Creating a healthy, environmentally-friendly culture amongst our team.
- Protecting the natural environment through the safe removal of one of the most carcinogenic substances on the planet.
Corporate Social Responsibility
Gravity is committed to operating in a socially responsible manner and to adhering to all laws, national guidelines, ethical standards and industry regulations pertaining to working with asbestos. We promote business activity and offer local employment which brings simultaneous economic, social and environmental benefits to our area.
We pride ourselves on our innovative approach, our dedication to continued professional development and our commitment to the application of best practices. We ensure the highest standards in areas such as health & safety, the environment and equal opportunities. Gravity actively contributes to and participates in local initiatives to show our commitment to building positive long-term relationships within the community in which we work. Through pro bono work, charitable contributions and sponsorship of our local sports teams, we have embedded ourselves in our local community, building goodwill and enriching our locality.
Training
Gravity is a business built on a foundation of rigorous staff selection and training, investing in the best available equipment with an unwavering commitment to safety. We pride ourselves on having experienced personnel that have spent many years within the Asbestos industry, maintaining a professional and experienced view to the removal of asbestos.
At Gravity we believe our staff are our greatest asset and it is our dedicated, trusted and innovative staff that are undoubtedly the key factor in our ability to successfully rise to the challenges in a difficult working environment and continually expand our market position.
We believe we can only become better at what we do and more successful as a business by encouraging and supporting our people to discover their talents and make the most of their capabilities. That is why we invest heavily in continued professional development, encouraging and facilitating our staff in achieving their maximum potential through our comprehensive staff training scheme which encompasses both internal and external courses. It is this dedication to continued professional development that produces competent employees providing a quality asbestos removal service.
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