It goes without saying that as a company we go to great lengths to ensure that we comply with all environmental regulations, but being a responsible corporate citizen is about more than this. We’re constantly reviewing our practices and introducing initiatives to help lessen our impact on the environment. We don’t just want to be a company that complies, we want to help set the standard.

We have launched an environmental campaign aimed at raising awareness of green issues within the construction industry which will recognise those organisations that are doing most to lessen their impact on the environment.

Green Boots Awards

All Hewden staff have transferred to using Shell diesel, proven to be less corrosive and with lower emissions.

80% of depot waste (Oil/Batteries etc) is re-cycled via the OSS Group, who provide hazardous waste solutions and is a producer of Clean Fuel Oil.

http://www.ossgroupltd.com

44 Hewden depots have an ISO 14001 Environmental accreditation, 17 further applications will be filed this year.

ISO 14001 Environmental Accreditation

Oil Spillage kits are now installed in our service and delivery vehicles.

Hewden offer Bio degradable oil to our customers.

On the 23rd February, Skanska Civil Engineering undertook an assessment of the environmental performance of the Hewden at the Atherstone Depot. This formed part of Skanska's commitment to raising environmental standards by assessing the performance of its suppliers and subcontractors.

More than two million people are exposed to noise levels at work that may be harmful.* The effects of damage to hearing as a result of exposure to noise is permanent.

As noise can damage hearing permanently and is a risk factor for many other major health problems, Hewden is keen to generate interest and support from the construction industry for what is an extremely serious health consideration.

We have produced a guide and poster, (see below) which provide useful guidance and simple, practical steps that you can take to ensure understanding for managing noise within your own organization. This will also give you practical advice about the implications of recent legislation around noise pollution.

Why not download your guide and poster now to find out more information on each of the steps and how YOU can comply...

* The Health & Safety Executive

http://Health & Safety

Through its support for the Lighthouse Club charity, Hewden are working with Recycle Your Mobile to ensure that our employees and also our customers are aware that when they recycle their phones, up to £10 will be donated to the Lighthouse Club. This has the additional benefit of supporting Hewden's commitment towards promoting a 'greener' working environment.

http://www.recycleyourmobile.co.uk