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Environment

We have an environmental management plan (EMP) for every project that we undertake.

Environment

We have an environmental management plan (EMP) for every project that we undertake.

Resource-based Environmental Management Plan (EMP)

Any construction project may have negative implications for the natural environment and for residents in the area where it is being undertaken. For this reason, it is essential that an environmental management plan (EMP) be formulated for every project that we undertake. Since each project and site is unique, every EMP is unique too.

THE EMP

An EMP covers four important steps:

  1. Construction site set-up
  2. Construction Phase
  3. Post-construction phase
  4. Site-specific aspects (e.g. natural and social environment)

Before we can begin, we have to determine what legislation and standards must be taken into account. These may relate to water use, the disposal of waste water, care for area vegetation, and related health and safety legislations and standards.

Minimising the Effects

Our aim is to minimise the effects of such activities on the natural environment and neighbouring communities as far as possible.

We also need to determine whether any natural or cultural heritage sites may be affected by construction and think about such issues as access roads, entrances, places where large vehicles can turn, and exits.

We also have to plan waste water drainage, erosion prevention strategies and develop a site plan for the construction camp itself. For example a project may require a site office, ablution facilities for workers, garbage disposal facilities and provision for collecting recyclable materials, storage areas, parking areas and security measures such as fencing.

Other Factors

This may sound simple, but many factors have to be taken into account. Apart from our impact on local communities, we also have to consider the protection of any bodies of water and even prevailing winds which may carry dust.

We consider all necessary and best-practice safety considerations in siting storage facilities for hazardous materials, as well as undertaking strategies for fire prevention and control and pollution prevention and mitigation.

And of course, we have to ensure that all staff are trained in materials handling safety for any hazardous material employed.
We even have to consider our lighting carefully so that it does not cause a nuisance to our site-neighbours but still provides on-site safety and security and be particularly careful about the storage and dispensing of fuels.

We strive to take our performance to the next level time after time.

Protected sites

We also need to determine whether any natural or cultural heritage sites may be affected by construction and think about such issues as access roads, entrances, places where large vehicles can turn, and exits. Our aim is to minimise the effects of such activities on the natural environment and neighbouring communities as far as possible.

Sourcing of natural materials

Al Mashrik confirms that any natural materials (such as stone) have been sourced from approved sites in a sustainable manner.

Neighbouring Communities

It is also important to make contact with neighbouring communities and other interested and affected parties in advance to discuss and address any issues and questions that they may have. We limit noise, visual, and cultural impacts to the greatest degree possible.

We strive to be aware of the surrounding natural and human environment and respond with sensitivity by minimising impacts.

Environmental protection

Environmental Management Plan

In short we strive to:

  • Understand the potential environmental impacts of any project
  • Minimize these impacts in any way possible
  • Be aware of the surrounding natural and human environment and respond with sensitivity by minimising impacts
  • Plan in advance for any spills or emergencies
  • Provide employee training
  • Minimise noise pollution
  • Have a clean site
  • Limit dust pollution
  • Limit water pollution and erosion
  • Make provision for employees’ waste disposal, ablutions and cooking facilities
  • Limit pollution risks with bund walls, windbreaks and other interventions
  • Limit disturbance to and negative impacts on neighbouring communities
  • Minimize disruption of natural habitats
  • Manage waste in an environmentally sensitive way and encourage recycling

Once we get started

Regular inspections are carried out to ensure that all activities are being carried out within the carefully prescribed guidelines and that no unforeseen hazards remain unaccounted for. We strive to ensure that no materials are unnecessarily wasted, that recycling is practiced and that energy, water and other resources are used in the most effective way possible. In this way, we limit environmental damage, maximise worker safety and take care of the needs of surrounding communities.
Inspectors focus on:

  • Storm water drainage
  • Soil erosion
  • Air and water pollution
  • Waste management
  • Materials management
  • Water quality
  • Maintenance of the construction camp
  • Staff conduct
  • Protection of the natural environment
  • Social impacts including cultural impacts, noise, light and visual impact

We strive to ensure that recycling is practiced and that energy, water and other resources are used in the most effective way possible.

Once the construction has been completed…

No task is complete until the final clean-up is done. We pride ourselves in leaving every site in as good (or better) condition than we found it.
This includes:

  • Complete removal of the construction camp so that no trace is left behind
  • Land rehabilitation is completed as specified including revegetation and landscaping
  • Removal for re-use of any unused materials
  • Clearance of all refuse and rubble with an emphasis on recycling.

Emphasis on recycling

Limit environmental impact