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CONTRACTORS’ VIEW



          At Veitchi Flooring, sustainability is not
          just a target – it’s a core value integrated
          into every aspect of its operations.
          Achieving Gold Membership status with
          the Supply Chain Sustainability School
          and maintaining accreditation to the
          ISO 14001 Environmental Management
          System standard are key milestones that
          reflect Veitchi’s commitment to continuous
          environmental improvement.
            “Our sustainability journey gained real
          momentum in 2018,” say group operations
          manager Colin Simpson and flooring contract
          manager Ed Murison. “This was when
          we made a strategic decision to embed
          measurable and impactful environmental
          practices across the business. Since then,
          we’ve taken deliberate steps – both on-site
          and off-site – to drive progress, reduce our
          environmental footprint, and contribute to a
          more sustainable construction industry.
            “One of the first major changes came in
          2019, when we transitioned to energy-efficient,
          battery-powered tools across our sites. This
          switch not only reduced carbon emissions, but
          also improved health and safety outcomes by   Veitchi Flooring - Colin Simpson and Ed Murison
          lowering vibration exposure and eliminating
          trailing cables. At the same time, we upgraded
          24 vehicles in our fleet to lower-emission   contractors who now consistently prioritise   implementing the same on smaller sites can
          models, reinforcing our commitment to cleaner   environmental performance and employ   be challenging due to logistical constraints, we
          transportation.                    dedicated environmental managers. Mobile   are actively advocating for broader adoption
            “On our larger projects, we’ve seen the   recycling bins are now a standard feature   of sustainable practices across all project sizes
          greatest strides in sustainable practices,   on these sites, improving waste segregation   and contractor tiers.”
   34     often in collaboration with tier 1 main   and promoting circular waste practices. While   In the meantime, Veitchi Flooring claims to














































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