Protecting our environment: construction industry sustainability strategy

At Toureen, we approach sustainability with the same commitment we bring to all challenges in our industry, working to deliver more sustainable construction projects with global impact.

From groundbreaking work to everyday site actions, we always want to minimise our environmental footprint and enhance social value for the people around us without compromising project outcomes.

We also recognise that a sustainable future can’t be built in isolation. So we combine our in-house talent with the expertise of industry partners and clients to integrate sustainable construction practices into our day-to-day operations.
Only by working together, can we address the urgent global challenges of our time.

A more sustainable construction industry

Here are a few ways we reduce our environmental impact and promote social value in our construction sites.

Net zero

Reducing carbon emissions and fossil fuel consumption is central to our work. We support the UK government’s target to achieve Net Zero by 2050 and deliver tangible results through value engineering, progressively eliminating diesel from our sites and contributing to the expansion of EV infrastructure.

Circular economy

We prioritise material reuse over waste management, applying circular economy principles to keep resources in use as long as possible. Our divisions collaborate to use primarily onsite material and minimise disposal, offering pre-construction audits and strategies to promote the conservation of resources.

Sensitive environments

Our work safeguards ecological, archaeological, and heritage sites, preserving species, artefacts, and historic structures. We collaborate with partners like Historic England and Surrey Wildlife Trust to restore sites to thriving ecosystems.

Sustainable materials and waste management

We reduce material use and carbon emissions by adopting eco-friendly designs and reusing existing structures where possible. On the Old War Office project, for instance, we achieved a 78 percent carbon reduction by minimising new waste materials and repurposing existing foundations.

Our goal is zero non-hazardous waste to landfill. We focus on reusing and upcycling materials to retain their value and avoid downcycling.

Noise, dust, and vibration

We use advanced noise mapping and monitoring to minimise disruption, maintaining close relationships with local stakeholders to ensure best practices in mitigation.

Continuous improvement

Building a better, greener future is a continual journey. So we work closely with our clients to align with their goals and ensure the long-term value of every project through sustainable practices.

Community

For us sustainability extends outside the site gate, to our relationships with the communities in which we work. Our focus on social responsibility leads us to engage with local communities to minimise disruptions, create new job opportunities, and support charitable initiatives.

Digital

Our TDM digital platform tracks sustainability metrics in real time and enhances our teams’ efficiency through seamless, tablet-based data management, translating into cost savings and improved project outcomes.

Reports & Downloads

Access Toureen’s latest sustainability reports, carbon reduction plans and development-related publications. These documents provide further insight into our approach to responsible construction, environmental performance and the measures we are taking to support more sustainable project delivery across the business. From carbon reduction initiatives and ESG commitments to wider sustainability objectives, the information below highlights our ongoing focus on delivering practical, measurable improvements throughout our operations and projects.