We have an ongoing programme of installing Environmental Management Systems in all our manufacturing facilities in line with the requirements of ISO 14001:2015. This process is well underway, and we achieved our first full certification for the Airtec Aerated block process in March 2009. Furthermore, we are continually looking for ways of eliminating waste in our facilities by streamlining processes, installing energy efficient equipment and minimising the needless loss of heat which can be used to cure the blocks.
Thomas Armstrong (Concrete Blocks) Ltd is committed to preventing pollution and to conducting its operational and business activities in an environmentally responsible manner.
We are full members of British Precast's Sustainability Charter scheme. This requires all members to be independently audited each year at each manufacturing site. Detailed evidence is then gathered and analysed to determine performance in all required areas including utilities usages, energy-saving measures, employee welfare, training, responsible sourcing of raw materials.
We are adopting the highly regarded UK Responsible Sourcing standard BES 6001 at our sites.
As well as ensuring that our products are sustainable and the constituent materials are responsibly sourced, we are continually monitoring our generation of greenhouse gases and look for ways to further reduce this.
As a diverse and widespread organisation, we are aware of the potential impact that our operations may have on the environment and are continually assessing this with a view to minimising any effects. The Thomas Armstrong (Holdings) Ltd is fully committed to minimising the impact of all of its operations on the environment.
This commitment includes the following:
We employ the latest in low energy manufacturing technology to reduce our carbon footprint.
Our modern fleet of road vehicles and mobile plant is designed to minimise emissions across all sites.
We support local economies and jobs by sourcing raw materials locally, reducing transportation emissions and boosting local communities.
Our processes are designed to minimise waste production, and we use recycled and reclaimed materials wherever possible.
All our sites are managed in accordance with an Environmental Management System, such as ISO 14001, to ensure ongoing environmental compliance.
We are dedicated to the continual improvement of our environmental performance, constantly seeking new ways to reduce our environmental footprint and enhance sustainability.
At Thomas Armstrong (Concrete Blocks) Ltd we pride ourselves on our high level of customer service across the company. Our friendly staff will be more than happy to help answer any questions you have relating to sales and our products as well as any technical advice you have. Please contact our local office (see offices) near you today!