SUSTAINABILITY MISSION
OUR SUSTAINABILITY PASSION
Low Carbon Procurement
We are a promoter of large-scale adoption of best practices in low-carbon procurement and construction. We will bring change to our industry.
Low Cost
Materials
Construction materials are low-cost and high-volume compared to other industries (Balm and Ploos van Amstel 2017). Every measure of efficiency counts.
Logistics
Decrease
Logistics alone contribute to 10% of the greenhouse gases in the construction sector. We are doubling down on this area.
AN ENTIRELY DIFFERENT SUPPLY CHAIN
PlanetMark accredited materials supplier
Single location distribution operation
Advanced route planning optimisation
PARTNERING WITH GREENMILL
A PlanetMark Accredited Company
Choosing our partners comes down to values. Our decision to make Greenmill our number one materials provider is founded in their innovative approach to delivering service excellence at minimal cost to the environment. Their guaranteed commitment to carbon reductions every single year is demonstrated in their PlanetMark Accreditation.
The PlanetMark Business Certification is an internationally recognised sustainability certification for all organisations acknowledging continuous progress, encouraging action, and building an empowered community of like-minded individuals.
Protecting
Rainforests
Through PlanetMark, we are proud to have protected an area of endangered rainforest with Cool Earth - a charity working alongside rainforest communities to halt deforestation. Our pledge through Cool Earth goes directly towards supporting the Ashaninka community in Central Peru.
Funding Eco
Education
Additionally, through our commitment to PlanetMark, we are making a charitable donation to The Eden Project - an educational charity, connecting us with each other and the living world, exploring how we can work towards a better, brighter future.
MATERIALS SUPPLY CHAIN
Our Materials Supply Chain Philosophy
Traditional Builders Merchants
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Interbranch stock transfers kill carbon efficiency and waste time
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Branch territories overlap and delivery vehicles cross paths - a bizarre allowance of wastage
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Branches compete for stock and get more than they need
Central Distribution Supplier
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Materials make 1 single journey from the central warehouse to our sites. Minimum emissions.
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One team can monitor national demand in real-time and ensure accurate supply. No over-supply.
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Their 98% in-stock promise ensures our sites are maximising every labour hour, whilst the central warehouse still achieves an incredibly lean 8+ stock turns per annum. No wastage.
ROUTE PLANNING OPTIMISATION
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Lower carbon footprint and emissions per year.
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Vehicles completing more deliveries for same mileage - extended 'replacement lifetime'
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The right number and type of vehicles for demand - reducing overproduction in the vehicle industry.
FINANCIAL CLIMATE CONTRIBUTION
A ClimatePartner Accredited Company
Working together with Climate Partner, we have put in place a reduction plan to reduce emissions by calculating our carbon footprint, implementing the changes and financially contributing to global climate projects.
London AC is an official company with Financial Contribution. You can find our certificate and track our CO2 offset by using the QR code below or visiting climatepartner.com/24200-2307-1001
SUSTAINABLE
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AGILE SUPPLY CHAIN
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LOW COST BASE
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