Byrne Bros believes passionately in the philosophy of leaving behind a positive legacy on the communities within which it works. Achieving this goal is not just a passive acknowledgement of the need to be environmentally friendly and to build a sustainable future, but a serious commitment across the Group to drive out waste and inefficiency from the project or process.

In working towards ISO 14001 accreditation by the end of 2007, we are providing training for every project and every Construction Manager to ensure effective environmental planning. We are making certain that our systems and processes support good, effective environmental practice from design right through to construction.

First with Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) accreditation PEFC- Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification

Our timber is supplied from fully sustainable sources and we are one of the first to have FSC and PEFC accreditation. It is branded and packaged as such so as to be instantly distinguishable from other timber on site. Once used in forming structures, it is returned to our consolidation centre and recycled providing a full chain of custody.

Minimising carbon emissions

Byrne Bros is working towards a carbon neutral status. We are raising awareness of the need to engage with environmental best practice at home and in the workplace to minimise the carbon footprint. We undertake travel distance surveys on our workforce to match project location with appropriate local skills; we operate a shared vehicle policy to minimise the use of individual cars and we apply strict logistical criteria to delivery of material to site.