Part of the Bistivack Group’s vision is to build responsible relationships with our community.

Earlier this year we published the results of new ways of operating following a fundamental review of how our business impacts the environment – and in one area were pleased to report an 80% drop in our dependency on non-renewable energy.

On one project alone, The Bulgari Hotel and Residences’ requirement for a ‘green building’ saw us saving more than 1,000 tonnes of C0₂ production – which equates to approximately 35% generated from the whole structure. This report can be downloaded here

We encourage methods of working that minimise CO₂ emissions, such as the use of video conferencing to reduce staff travel. We discourage the supply of company cars, instead replacing them with salary allowances, resulting in a smaller car fleet. We also operate a tax-free cycle purchase scheme and use a software-based tool to minimise heavy goods vehicle CO₂ emissions, improve driver behaviour and increase journey efficiency. It allows immediate access to average vehicle speed, fuel consumption and total distance, allowing us to evaluate factors that will help reduce carbon emissions.

We have pledged to help develop the employability and skills of young people, especially those from under-represented groups seeking a career in construction. While the skill base in construction is depleting, we take pride in developing the local communities in which we work, leaving behind a legacy of trained young people upon project completion. We recognise the importance of investment in youth, and have a managed programme across the group which supports the growth and development of a sustainable business, staff and workforce. We also heavily influence materials selection in the design and specification stage of our projects; as a business we understand the importance of selecting robust and attractive materials and that the balance between aesthetics and durability is finely weighted in creating a sustainable built environment.