Sustainability Tools and Approaches

Since a number of these incorporate the use of aggregates, we have developed a Sustainability Matrix to help you decide how to source and procure the most sustainable type of aggregates.

The matrix contains relevant UK based sustainability approach tools with a presentation of how they deal with aggregates, as well as how the use of aggregates can contribute to your organisation's environmental policy and/or sustainability strategy.

With the matrix being searchable, you are able to find and compare approaches.

• Sustainability Approaches - provide information ABOUT sustainability from a specific perspective.
• Operational Guides – provide information on HOW to build
  sustainability into a project (including the use of RSA - recycled or secondary aggregates).
• Assessment Tools – are used to MEASURE sustainability (and the contribution played by RSA) via some index or scoring system.

Click on the below button to search the list of approaches, guides and tools:

NOTE: Since the use of aggregates forms only a part (albeit an important part) of a sustainable construction strategy, only a few of the approaches, guides or tools relate exclusively to aggregates. Some are not even exclusive to the construction industry. However, in all examples included, use of aggregates can be designed to play a measurable part in the overall sustainability of a building, construction site or company strategy.