Construction Commitments: Halving Waste to Landfill Breakfast Briefings October - November 2008
Why a Commitment?
Why take action? FinanceReputation EnvironmentMeasurement
The Construction Commitments: Halving Waste to Landfill “We commit to playing our part in halving the amount of construction, demolition and excavation waste going to landfill by We will work to adopt and implement standards for good practice in reducing waste, recycling more, and increasing the use of recycled and recovered materials.”
Why a Commitment? Galvanise collective action Maximise improvements Public show of leadership & support Framework for measurement and reporting
Courtauld Commitment
Utilities Industry Agreement
Why should you sign up? Finance Achieve real cost reductions Reputation Achieve clear market recognition Environment Demonstrate clear environmental credentials Measurement Obtain robust, reliable information
More than just compliance England The Strategy for Sustainable Construction The Construction Commitments ‘By 2012, a 50% reduction of construction, demolition and excavation waste to landfill compared to 2008’ The Construction Commitments: Halving Waste to Landfill ‘We commit to playing our part in halving the amount of construction, demolition and excavation waste going to landfill by We will work to adopt and implement standards for good practice in reducing waste, recycling more, and increasing the use of recycled and recovered materials.’ Scotland Zero Waste Scotland Policy Northern Ireland Requirements embedded in sustainable construction standards for the CPD. Wales Shortly to go to consultation
Who’s signed up already?
What are we committing to?
The Construction Commitments: Halving Waste to Landfill “We commit to playing our part in halving the amount of construction, demolition and excavation waste going to landfill by We will work to adopt and implement standards for good practice in reducing waste, recycling more, and increasing the use of recycled and recovered materials.” ClientsContractors Designers & Consultants Manufacturers & Suppliers Waste management Contractors
Clients & contractors “We will: set a target for reducing waste to landfill; embed the target within corporate policy and processes; set corresponding requirements in project procurement and engage with our supply chain; measure performance at a project level relative to a corporate baseline; and report annually on overall corporate performance.”
Manufacturer & Suppliers “We will: set a target for reducing waste and/or using more recycled materials in our processes, products and packaging; set a target for reducing packaging and packaging waste; work with our customers and suppliers to reduce their waste and reuse and recycle more materials; measure performance against these targets relative to a corporate baseline; and report annually on corporate performance.”
Achieving your target
Key Opportunities Sustainability goals Energy Materials Water Materials ‘In’Materials ‘Out’ Maximise the reuse of reclaimed materials Efficient demolition More recycled materials Waste reduction Design Procurement Logistics Site Management Materials recovery Site segregation Efficient MRF
Client opportunities Leadership Procurement Design strategy Develop a quality SWMP
Contractor opportunities Provide supply chain leadership Work with designers Implement quality SWMP Procure more recycled content
Available support Direct engagement Tools and resources Follow on events for practitioners
Reporting Consistent data reporting procedures Data reported annually Ability to benchmark against peers Track industry progress
Key actions Start measuring Determine your baseline Set targets Look for your Quick Wins Report your progress
Construction Commitments: Halving Waste to Landfill
The road ahead… Commitments Launched 16 October 2008 Breakfast Briefings October – November 2008 Half day Events November – February 2009 Reporting Portal Early 2009
Your next steps Register your interest Attend half day events Talk to WRAP Start the process… Sign the Commitment
Halving Waste to Landfill Make the Commitment