Environmental Policy
We see environmental protection as a core business principle, not just a compliance requirement. This policy sets out how we reduce the impact of our office, our sites and our supply chain.
1. Our commitment
Upsize Property Renovation Ltd recognises that construction, refurbishment and our wider business activities have direct and indirect environmental impacts. We are committed to minimising these across our central office, project sites and supply chain, and to meeting or exceeding all relevant UK environmental legislation, regulations and approved codes of practice.
2. Scope
This policy applies to all operations carried out by Upsize Property Renovation Ltd, including direct employees, subcontractors, suppliers and visitors to our sites.
3. Key objectives
| Objective | What it means in practice |
|---|---|
| Prevent pollution | No pollution of air, land or water, and minimal nuisance to residents and neighbours. |
| Use resources efficiently | Measure and reduce energy, fuel, water and materials used. |
| Reduce waste | Follow the waste hierarchy and divert as much waste as possible from landfill. |
| Source sustainably | Choose responsibly sourced, low-impact materials and local suppliers. |
4. Roles and responsibilities
| Role | Responsibilities |
|---|---|
| Director (Alexandru Balan) | Overall accountability for this policy, resources and the annual review of environmental performance. |
| Project managers | Day-to-day control on site, site waste and environmental arrangements, subcontractor compliance and incident reporting. |
| All employees and subcontractors | Follow site procedures, take part in training and report environmental risks or incidents immediately. |
5. Resource efficiency and waste
We follow the waste hierarchy: reduce → reuse → recycle → recover → dispose.
- Waste management arrangements on all major projects, with a target of at least 85% of non-hazardous construction waste diverted from landfill each year
- Waste segregated on site (timber, metals, plasterboard, aggregates, packaging) to make recycling and recovery possible
- Waste removed only by licensed carriers. Our waste removal partner is Mick George, giving transparent, audited disposal, recycling and recovery, with waste transfer notes kept for every load
- Hazardous waste (for example, asbestos, paints and solvents) handled, stored and consigned separately in line with the regulations
- Materials ordered accurately to avoid over-ordering, with offcuts reused where possible
- Energy, fuel and water use monitored; efficient plant used; vehicle routes planned to cut mileage, and engine idling avoided
6. Sustainable sourcing and materials
| Approach | Detail |
|---|---|
| Certified materials | Timber from certified sustainable sources (FSC or PEFC) wherever available. |
| Local procurement | Local suppliers and merchants favoured to reduce transport emissions and support the local economy. |
| Lifecycle thinking | Embodied carbon, durability and recyclability considered when choosing major materials and alternatives. |
7. Pollution prevention
| Risk | Control measures |
|---|---|
| Water and land | Fuels, chemicals and paints stored in bunded areas or drip trays away from drains; spill kits on site; no washing out into drains. |
| Air quality | Dust suppression and on-tool extraction; no burning of waste; vehicles and machinery maintained to minimise fumes. |
| Noise | Agreed working hours respected, especially in occupied homes and residential streets; modern, well-maintained equipment used. |
8. Monitoring and continual improvement
- Training: mandatory environmental awareness for all staff, with specific instruction on waste handling and pollution prevention for site teams.
- Audit: scheduled internal checks, and external audits where required, to confirm compliance with this policy and the law.
- Review: an annual review led by the Director of this policy, our targets and our performance, including waste diversion rates and incident records.
- 85%Non-hazardous waste diverted from landfill
- 100%Staff environmental awareness training
- 0Environmental incidents
- AnnualDirector-led policy review
This policy is issued by Upsize Property Renovation Ltd (Company no. 15856524, registered office 4 Blenheim Court, Suite 595, Peterborough, PE1 2DU). It is available to employees, subcontractors and clients, and a signed copy is available on request. Questions: alex@upsizeproperty.com.
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