Laing O’Rourke Scotland - a business unit of the Laing O’Rourke Group, the largest construction company in the UK – has become the first contractor in the UK to implement a construction-oriented Supply Chain Management programme.
This implementation has been possible through the company’s work with Envirowise, the government funded programme which offers free, confidential advice to UK businesses in order for them to increase profitability and reduce environmental impact.
In the case of Laing O'Rourke Scotland, Envirowise has worked with the company and its subcontractors to identify where wastes occur in the supply chain, offering advice on minimizing that waste and introducing improved resource efficiency practices.
Spokesperson (tbc), Laing O’Rourke Scotland commented: "Partnering with Envirowise makes business sense. Through Envirowise, both Laing O'Rourke Scotland - as the host organisation - and our key specialist subcontractors are engaging and communicating on issues regarding resource efficiency with significant potential cost savings being identified as a result. The service is free to access and delivers cost savings and environmental benefits. It's a win-win scenario."
Delegates to the Scottish Government’s annual Scottish Energy & Environment Conference (SEEC) taking place on Tuesday 7th February, 2006, can hear more about this and many other aspects of resource efficiency from Envirowise director Dr Martin Gibson.
The event - a full-day conference and supporting exhibition supported by Envirowise, ScottishPower, BAE Systems and the Carbon Trust - will take place at the Glasgow Thistle Hotel. The keynote speaker at the event will be Nicol Stephen MSP, Deputy First Minister for Enterprise & Lifelong Learning.
For more information about SEEC 2006, including on-line registration, see www.seecon.org.uk or ring Alison Shields (01257 452230).
More information on waste minimisation and resource efficiency for businesses of any size or sector can be found at www.envirowise.gov.uk or by calling the Envirowise Advice Line on 0800 585 794.
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For further information on Envirowise please contact Laura Mckenzie (0131-226-2363/lauramc@harrisoncowley.com)
About Envirowise
Envirowise delivers a valuable programme of confidential advice to UK businesses. This advice enables businesses to improve profitability and reduce environmental impact.
Independent, practical and proven guidance is available through the Envirowise Advice Line, information resources and on site visits (Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales only) delivered by a national team of expert advisors. Each solution is driven by the specific needs of individual firms, to genuinely improve their business practices, profitability and competitiveness. Since 1994, Envirowise has helped UK industry save over £1 billion.
The Envirowise programme is available to any UK business, completely free of charge. For more information visit www.envirowise.gov.uk or call 0800 585 794.