How businesses can help improve air quality
If you own or run a business, you have a responsibility to consider sustainable resourcing, transport and supply opportunities. You can help improve air quality by making changes to the vehicles you use, decreasing your energy use and making your buildings more efficient. For example, you can:
- use zero or low emission vehicles
- encourage staff and visitors to walk, cycle or use public transport
- make sure buildings are energy efficient
- choose green energy suppliers
- get rid of waste in a sustainable and responsible way
Advice for construction sites
Construction, demolition and earth moving activities can emit dust into the air. Emissions can vary depending on the level of activity, the type of work being done, and the weather conditions.
The air quality impacts of new developments, including demolition and construction, are assessed as part of the decision-making process. This can include a risk assessment and control measures to reduce dust emissions.
To minimise pollution on construction sites, you can:
- use dust suppression and other mitigation measures
- make sure workers understand why mud should not be tracked off site
- wash and inspect vehicles before leaving the site
- make sure nobody has a bonfire on site