Sustainability

SVC’s vision is to be a leader in environmental sustainability within the Australian precast concrete industry. We are committed to minimising our impact on the environment while fulfilling the needs of our customers and community.

SVC recognises our responsibility to help protect our community and the environment we live in. We will accomplish our vision by adopting long-term sustainable actions throughout our business operations, focusing on reusing, repurposing and recycling wherever we can, embracing new technologies and innovation, and mitigating negative environmental impacts while we continue to evaluate and improve our environmental management system.

The development of SVC’s inaugural Sustainability Charter represents our first official step towards defining our sustainability objectives, and putting the necessary processes in place to monitor and measure the impact and success of current and planned initiatives.

We are thankful for the collaboration and support of like-minded industry partners who share our approach towards an environmentally sustainable future in manufacturing and construction. We acknowledge the instrumental role these partners play in our sustainability journey, helping contribute to a better world for future generations.

OUR KEY SUSTAINABILITY CONSIDERATIONS

LIFE-CYCLE THINKING

A life-cycle mindset pushes us to think about the entirety of our environmental impacts. This includes using natural resources more efficiently and sourcing them more carefully.

TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION

We embrace new technologies and approaches to manufacturing precast concrete, in order to stay abreast of opportunities to reduce our environmental impact while remaining efficient and effective in our work.

REUSE, REPURPOSE, RECYCLE

We seek methods to embrace more circular manufacturing and operational practices, helping us to reduce waste, integrate recycled materials and reduce costs.

Decarbon-isation

We recognise the significant impact that concrete production has on global GHG emissions and are committed to carbon reduction strategies, leveraging opportunities to reduce emissions.

TOXICITY & POLLUTION CONTROL

We are committed to mitigating the risks associated with pollution, contamination or hazardous materials in our manufacturing processes, while also avoiding the use of toxic materials in our supply chain.

CURRENT INITIATIVES

Powered by Renewable Energy
SVC has invested significantly in the installation of solar panels at all factories and offices at our national headquarters in Mordialloc. The maximum yield that can be generated from these solar panels exceeds the amount required for our own business usage, allowing any excess energy to be redirected back into the grid.
Local, Ethical Sourcing
To reduce the carbon emissions associated with transport, SVC strives to source the majority of our raw materials from local suppliers. All sand and stone materials used in our in-house batching facilities are sourced from local quarries.
Rainwater Harvesting
Large rainwater tanks have been installed at all production facilities, enabling usage of the rainwater collected on our premises. The rainwater is used for production activities as a replacement for potable mains water.
CO2 Reduction
All standard SVC Civil products produced in our SVC Eco concrete mix are made with low-carbon concrete and recycled waste materials. The use of these materials effectively reduces the carbon emissions associated with these products.
A New Life for Plastic Waste
Plastic waste in landfill is a hazardous threat that can lead to pollution and degradation of the natural environment. SVC has successfully adopted recycled mixed plastic waste and fibres as a component of our precast products, diverting this hazardous waste material away from landfill while also reducing our consumption of virgin raw materials.
Safe, Non-Hazardous Workspaces
The health and safety of our employees, clients and the wider community is paramount to SVC. We invest in high quality plant and equipment that are tested and monitored regularly, ensuring our work environments are safe from hazardous materials and dangerous operating conditions.
Minimising Excess and Waste
Excess concrete remaining from our in-house batched concrete mixes is not disposed of; instead, it is used to produce SVC EcoBlox modules, which can be used as an outdoor retaining block. All other waste concrete and scrap metal materials are sent to local recycling plants where they are crushed and repurposed for secondary use.