Our Environmental Commitment

Minimising our impact on the environment - supporting your sustainable objectives

The Portakabin Group is committed to sustainability through its energy-saving and environmental programme. Our modular construction methods and buildings help to reduce energy and resource use, minimise waste and cut carbon emissions. In addition, we work hard to protect the environment through our own operations. Such a strong environmental commitment gives you the reassurance that choosing Portakabin as a supplier will support your sustainable sourcing aspirations.

ISO14001-accredited environmental management system

We have gained recognition for our high standards of environmental management and commitment to ongoing environmental responsibility with accreditation to the ISO 14001 international standard.

Effective energy and waste minimisation policies

Across our manufacturing, office and Hire Centre sites we carry out detailed energy monitoring so we can keep energy use under control and introduce more efficient practices wherever possible. We also segregate all waste at source for recycling and have a target of sending zero waste to landfill by 2013. Already we recycle more than 90% of the waste from our manufacturing facilities.

As a result of these efforts, we reduced our carbon emissions by 466 tonnes between 2007 and 2010 - that's equivalent to the emissions generated by 245 flights from London Heathrow to Sydney. 

Pioneering commitment to sustainable construction

The Portakabin Group is the first modular building company to commit to meeting the challenges set out in the traditional construction industry Major Contractors Group Sustainability Charter. Intensive training has been carried out to raise awareness among all employees of the need to reduce waste and energy consumption across the business.

Award-winning transport policy

Sustainability extends to all areas of our business. In 2010, Shepherd Group Industrial Division won an award for its long-term travel policy which encourages employees to cycle and walk to work, car share and use bicycles to get around the site. 

Modular construction - the sustainable choice

Find out more about the sustainable benefits of modular or off-site construction from Portakabin.