Environmental and Sustainability

Environmental and Sustainability  

As a leading earthworks and heavy haulage contractor, the Les Searle Group is committed to reducing the environmental impact of its operations and supporting the communities in which we work.

We actively monitor and manage our sustainability performance through our membership with EcoVadis, where we currently hold a Silver rating. We are dedicated to maintaining this standard and progressing towards a Gold rating within the next five years.

Through our robust Environmental Management System and established procedures, we work to minimise the use of natural resources and reduce our environmental footprint. Continuous improvement is at the heart of our approach, supported by strong engagement with our employees, clients, and stakeholders. We are proud of our excellent safety record and remain committed to maintaining and enhancing these high standards.

We invest in modern, efficient equipment incorporating the latest technology, enabling us to exceed legislative requirements and implement effective emissions reduction measures. Our carbon emissions are monitored and recorded, and we continue to pursue further reductions year-on-year.

All of our machinery is HVO (Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil) ready, and we offer clients the option to use HVO fuel at the tender stage, supporting lower-carbon project delivery.

In addition, our welfare units and refuelling systems are designed with environmental sustainability in mind, further reducing our operational impact.