RVT Group are well-known for protecting people's health on site, but we are also passionate about protecting the environment.
We have therefore developed an ESG strategy that seeks to reduce the impact that our operations have on the environment, while building positive relationships with our staff, customers, suppliers, local community and the industries we serve.
Our ESG strategy has been built with the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals in mind, and we have set ourselves 7 new environmental goals and 9 new social responsibility goals.
An external consultant has conducted a carbon footprint assessment and helped us to formulate a plan to reduce our scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions, so that we can be Carbon Neutral by 2024 and Net Zero by 2029.
We also promise to continue investing in research & development, working with sustainable suppliers, supporting our local community, and providing a great place for our staff to work.
We have made a considerable number of changes over the years, but we know there is still more to be done!
RVT offer customers a variety of alternative power sources. For example our monitors can be run on solar power or powered by our new Hydrogen Fuel Cell Unit. We also offer HVO as an alternative to diesel, which can reduce CO2e by 90%.
RVT have introduced a brand new water management solution, EnviroHub, to help site managers treat and discharge site water in a compliant and environmentally sustainable way.
Our Diesel Particulate Filter Kits (DPFs) filter and remove 95% of harmful diesel particulate, making them ideal for protecting both people and the environment from DEEEs.
With safety and sustainability in mind, our workshop team service & repair our equipment between every hire and conduct a Thorough Examination and Test (TExT).
In addition to upgrading 31% of our fleet vehicles to electric, we have opened new storage facilities around the UK which has enabled us to reduce our road miles for deliveries and collections. Eg. East Kilbride depot supports deliveries into Scotland.
We have reduced single use plastic and paper consumption to almost zero. Our delivery drivers now use an App to log PODs and collection documents, our accounts department send invoices electronically and many of our operational processes are now paperless.
99% of our waste is recycled or repurposed as refuse derived fuel (RDF). We also switched our head office to a renewable energy tariff and switched all lighting to energy efficient LED lighting.
RVT aim to donate 2% of Turnover to charities that align with our company values and corporate mission. In 2022, we donated over £370,000 to charity. We have also set 9 brand-new social responsibility goals.
RVT have developed an ESG strategy that seeks to reduce the impact that our operations have on the environment, while building positive outcomes with our staff, customers, suppliers, local community and the industries we serve.
Following the recent launch of our new ESG strategy, we thought it would be the ideal time to review what we achieved in 2022. Read our full impact report to learn more about our charity donations, carbon reductions and sustainable product launches.
A free poster for construction sites, depicting examples of dewatering solutions, environmental monitoring, hybrid lighting, green fuel options, fume control, dust control and noise control.
Have you ever wondered whether it is more sustainable to hire or purchase a piece of equipment? The European Rental Association (ERA) recognises rental as an “inherently sustainable model”.
Companies that operate under a circular economy framework focus on how they can improve resource cycles and reduce waste, in order to reduce the impact they are having on the environment.
Let's not forget that the 'G' in 'ESG' stands for 'Governance'. Each year we renew a wide range of accreditations with external certification bodies to give our customers confidence that they are working with a reliable, ethical and sustainable supply chain partner.