Swiss Build Ltd
Unit Seven, Stafford Place
Moulton Park Industrial Estate
Northampton
NN3 6NN
Policy Date: 28 February 2026
Review Date: February 2027
1. Policy Statement
Swiss Build recognises that construction activities can have an impact on the environment. We are committed to conducting our operations in an environmentally responsible manner and to reducing the environmental impact of our activities wherever reasonably practicable.
We are committed to:
Complying with all applicable environmental legislation and regulations
Preventing pollution
Reducing waste and promoting recycling
Using resources efficiently
Minimising energy consumption and carbon emissions
Protecting local communities and biodiversity
Continually improving our environmental performance
Environmental protection is a shared responsibility. All employees and subcontractors are required to support and comply with this policy.
Signed:
Neil Cassidy
Swiss Build Ltd
Date: 28 February 2026
2. Responsibilities
2.1 Company Responsibility
Neil Cassidy has overall responsibility for environmental management within Swiss Build.
Responsibilities include:
Ensuring compliance with environmental legislation
Allocating adequate resources for environmental protection
Monitoring environmental performance
Reviewing this policy annually
2.2 Site Supervisors
Site supervisors are responsible for:
Implementing environmental controls on site
Ensuring proper waste segregation
Preventing pollution incidents
Monitoring fuel and material storage
Ensuring subcontractor compliance
2.3 Employees & Subcontractors
All workers must:
Follow environmental procedures
Dispose of waste correctly
Report environmental hazards or spills immediately
Avoid unnecessary waste of materials
Minimise noise, dust and disruption
Failure to comply may result in removal from site.
3. Environmental Arrangements
3.1 Waste Management
Swiss Build applies the waste hierarchy (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle) in all construction activities.
We will:
Segregate waste on site where practicable
Use licensed waste disposal facilities
Retain waste transfer notes in accordance with legal requirements
Avoid unnecessary packaging and material waste
Ensure hazardous waste is handled and disposed of lawfully
Swiss Build holds a valid Waste Carrier Licence issued by the local authority, permitting the lawful transport of construction and demolition waste. Waste is transported and disposed of in accordance with current environmental legislation.
(Licence Number: [Insert Waste Carrier Licence Number])
3.2 Pollution Prevention
We will take steps to prevent:
Oil or fuel spills
Contamination of land or watercourses
Dust emissions
Uncontrolled discharge of materials
Fuel, oils and chemicals will be stored safely and securely.
Spill kits will be available where required.
3.3 Energy & Resource Efficiency
Swiss Build aims to:
Reduce fuel consumption
Maintain vehicles and plant for efficiency
Minimise unnecessary engine idling
Use energy-efficient tools and equipment
Reduce paper usage where possible
3.4 Materials & Procurement
Where reasonably practicable, we will:
Source materials responsibly
Avoid materials with high environmental impact
Use sustainable timber products where applicable
Reduce waste through accurate ordering
3.5 Noise & Dust Control
We will:
Limit noisy works to appropriate hours
Maintain equipment to reduce emissions
Use dust suppression methods where required
Protect neighbouring properties and public areas
3.6 Biodiversity & Local Environment
Where applicable, we will:
Protect trees and vegetation
Avoid unnecessary disturbance to wildlife
Respect protected areas and species
4. Monitoring & Review
Swiss Build will:
Monitor environmental performance
Investigate environmental incidents
Take corrective action where required
Review this policy annually or following significant change