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HEALTH, SAFETY + THE ENVIRONMENT
AG recognise that the activities of the organisation could potentially have a significant impact on the environment.
Northern Ireland manufacturing sites and two quarries) that documents environmental impacts including: energy waste, production waste and carbon emissions.
In order to minimise this impact, we take a proactive rather than reactive stance on environmental issues. In recognition of these efforts, we have won a number of environmental awards.
ISO 45001 is an international occupational health and safety management system that provides a framework to control health and safety risks and improve the health and safety of employees. AG was awarded certification because of the high standards of safety awareness across all of its operations. You can trust that AG will always apply best practice in terms of health and safety.
‘Green’ Facts for AG • AG have an internal environmental management system. • We use renewable energy across our sites with 100% electricity from renewable sources. • We also use Bio-LPG which is a renewable energy source compared to traditional LPG. • Concrete paving and flags are rated ‘A’ under the Green Guide. • Xflo can be used as part of a SUDS system. • 75% of the water used to grind TerraPave® is recycled. • Our Toome plant uses environmentally friendly mixes which use re-cycled water in the mixing process.
Good Practice Commitments • Water management and recycling. • Recycling ancillary production waste and use of recycled waste aggregates. • Dust suppression in operation for plant movement, production processes including crushing and screening. • Developing markets for by-products. • Adoption of noise suppression and reduction techniques.
Certification BES 6001 has been developed by BRE Global as a Framework Standard for Responsible Sourcing, certification is completed along with an associated independent third-party certification scheme, we are proud to announce that AG has recently achieved compliance with this standard. In line with their core business values, this standard and audit process reinforces AG’s ongoing commitment to sustainable manufacturing.
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ISO 14001 is a comprehensive tool that provides industry with a way of controlling environmental impacts. AG were awarded certification for a multi-site management system (across five
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ISO 9001 is a quality management standard that covers all aspects of the business including customer service, production, sales and marketing.
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• Implementation of waste management systems in place across all locations. • Energy conservation projects. • Site restoration and aftercare. • Landscaping and improved visual amenity. • Environmental audits take place monthly at all locations. This encompasses all aspects of the environment, ensuring that the company is adhering to our in house procedures and legislative requirements. • A HSEQ Manager is dedicated to improving the environment at all our facilities.
