What makes Colemans different?
OUR APPROACH
Forget the structures for a minute.
Forget the structures for a minute. Forget the services, the capabilities, the tenders. Our difference is the way our People approach and execute each project to ensure a quality, sustainable, safety first culture is our primary focus.
Drawing on our experience at the forefront of the demolition industry for more than 60 years, Colemans have developed a unique approach that lets us focus on what matters most. We’re driving progress to help de-risk projects, whether human, operational or environmental risk.
We consider all carbon emissions from our companies activities, identifying areas where we can reduce our foot print but also our clients by introducing market leading circular economy innovation.
Putting people first
We recognise the importance of people in exceeding expectations for clients and we’ve worked hard to develop a culture where employees feel safe, empowered and engaged to do the best possible job – putting the physical and mental wellbeing of our people at the heart of our business.
Colemans remain a family business, run by the third generation of the Coleman family. And this ethos extends across the entire organisation. We recognise the importance of people in exceeding expectations for
clients and we’ve worked hard to develop a culture where employees feel safe, empowered and engaged to do the best possible job – putting the physical and mental wellbeing of our people at the heart of our business.
A sustainable approach
We have also built a strategy to reduce the environmental impact of our activities, incorporating a sustainable strategy that ensures that our collective carbon footprint is reduced each time we consider everything we do. This includes the increased use of environmentally friendly solutions where we focus on the energy source, the minimisation of waste to include the re-purposing and reuse of materials to ensure our circular economy is front and centre of everything we do. This includes initiatives such as using electric-powered plant, new methodologies that reduce water usage, increased use of digital resources to minimise travel and a continued commitment to sustainability across all sites and offices and offices. This approach forms part of our ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) activity.
Read about our commitment to mitigate environmental impact.
Access to the latest technology
Moving away from the traditional model of owning heavy plant, we have built strong relationships with suppliers over more than 60 years in business. We outsource our heavy plant and equipment, working only with market leaders in their respective fields.
This strategy means we can source the most up-to-date, environmentally friendly and technically advanced equipment for all projects to suit each and every intricate detail that our work demands. Our own fleet of equipment is 100% electric-powered and we ensure our carbon footprint is reduced year on year.
This strategy unlocks benefits that enable us to deliver a better service for clients:
We’re also embracing digital technologies to drive continuous improvements in sustainability, efficiency and quality. We use the latest interactive technology in a common data environment to design detailed methodologies, reduce the risk of design errors and enhance project communication.
Innovators with experience
At Colemans, we’re not just demolition contractors – we’re innovators and deconstruction engineers. Throughout our history, we’ve consistently pushed the boundaries of the industry, developing groundbreaking solutions to complex challenges.
Read more about our innovative achievements
environmental social governance (ESG)
We don’t just tick boxes.
We believe environmental, social and governance standards are more than a box ticking exercise. They provide a framework for improvement, supporting our clients to achieve their own goals in a rapidly changing world.
As a responsible contractor, Colemans’ focus is on using innovative technologies and developing new ways of working that can reduce the environmental and social impact of our projects.
We are committed to progress and transparency, working safely and in collaboration with clients to help them on their net zero journey as we pursue our own.
Colemans is a proud member of the SME Climate Hub, a global initiative that empowers small to medium sized companies to take climate action and build more resilient businesses. We have committed to halve our own emissions by 2030 and achieve net zero by 2050 as part of the United Nations Race to Zero campaign. Our actions will be audited every year under the SME Climate Hub initiative.
We have invested heavily in market leading initiatives and are working with specialist Carbon Reduction Accountants to support our ambitious focus. As a result, we will be accredited by the ISO for PAS 2060 and certified with carbon neutrality complete by the end of 2023. From this point we will be road-mapping our journey to net zero.
We recognise the need to educate our people and build strategies to deliver our ambitions, which must be well thought through, clear and enabled by effective communication along with external auditing.
SOME OF OUR KEY INITIATIVES AND ACTIVITIES
Community
Our commitment to communities, working closely with local organisations to support good causes through fundraising and volunteering.
Minimising Impact
Working with key stakeholders on projects to minimise the impact for local neighbours at all times.
Reduce Carbon
Reduced carbon footprint by undertaking service and maintenance of equipment in the locality of where it is working.
Positive Changes
Making positive changes towards the highest standards of diversity, equal pay and ethics across the organisation.
Sustainability
Minimising the use of new wood-based products made of materials from unknown or unsustainable sources, by using suppliers and products that carry FSC or PEFC sustainable forest accreditation and chain of custody certification.
Water Monitoring
Monitoring all water usage from 2022 to enable targets to be set and invest in more efficient dust suppression and dust extraction technology that reduces the amount of water used.
Reducing Diesel Usage
Reducing our diesel usage and the emissions associated with its use by 50% by 2023 by investing in renewable fuel alternatives, plant and vehicle modernisation and emission-abatement technolog
Reduce Waste
Support the circular economy by using renewable fuel alternatives to reduce our consumption of fossil fuels and divert the maximum amount of waste from landfill as possible on all our projects and offices. Our annual target is to divert at least 95% of reusable/ recyclable materials from landfill.
Improve Safety
Using digital resources to reduce travel, improve the safety of site personnel and minimise our carbon footprint.
IT Security
Achieving the highest standards of data protection and IT security to reduce risks to individuals and the organisation.
Wellness Retreat
Colemans is investing in the development of The Skelligs Retreat, a global leading wellness retreat in Kerry, Ireland.
Fundraising
In 2012, Colemans raised over £120,000 for three charities against a target of £50,000 as part of our ongoing commitment to support local causes and to mark our 50th anniversary. In 2022, we raised more than £60,000 for SIFA Fireside to celebrate our 60th anniversary.
OUR 12 KEY INITIATIVES AND ACTIVITIES UNDERTAKEN SO FAR
SOME OF OUR KEY INITIATIVES AND ACTIVITIES
Community
Our commitment to communities, working closely with local organisations to support good causes through fundraising and volunteering.
Minimising Impact
Working with key stakeholders on projects to minimise the impact for local neighbours where possible.
Reduce Carbon
Reduced carbon footprint by undertaking service and maintenance of equipment in the locality of where it is working.
Positive Changes
Making positive changes towards the highest standards of diversity, equal pay and ethics across the organisation.
Sustainability
Minimising the use of new wood-based products made of materials from unknown or unsustainable sources, by using suppliers and products that carry FSC or PEFC sustainable forest accreditation and chain of custody certification.
Water Monitoring
Monitoring all water usage from 2022 to enable targets to be set and invest in more efficient dust suppression and dust extraction technology that reduces the amount of water used.
Reducing Diesel Usage
Reducing our diesel usage and the emissions associated with its use by 50% by 2023 by investing in renewable fuel alternatives, plant and vehicle modernisation and emission-abatement technolog
Reduce Waste
Support the circular economy by using renewable fuel alternatives to reduce our consumption of fossil fuels and divert the maximum amount of waste from landfill as possible on all our projects and offices. Our annual target is to divert at least 95% of reusable/ recyclable materials from landfill.
Improve Safety
Using digital resources to reduce travel, improve the safety of site personnel and minimise our carbon footprint.
IT Security
Our commitment to communities, working closely with local organisations to support good causes through fundraising and volunteering.
Wellness Retreat
Colemans is investing in the development of The Skelligs Retreat, a global leading wellness retreat in Kerry, Ireland.
Fundraising
In 2012, Colemans raised over £100,000 for three charities against a target of £50,000 as part of our ongoing commitment to support local causes and to mark our 50th anniversary. By 2023, we hope to raise another £60,000 in celebration of our 60th anniversary.
Episode 9 - Safety & Wellbeing
Shining the spotlight on safety, exploring Colemans’ all-encompassing approach to safety and wellbeing.
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