​
At Whakatiki Engineering, sustainability and minimizing our environmental impact are key priorities.
We collaborate closely with the Sustainable Steel Council to ensure our industry is taking proactive steps toward sustainability.
​
Our core commitments and practices for operating sustainably and reducing environmental impact include:
​
-
Equipment Repair: We repair all of our equipment whenever possible to combat throw-away culture and minimize environmental impact.
-
Recycling: We actively recycle carbon steel, aluminum, glass, paper, and cardboard/packaging materials.
-
Seismic Strengthening: We provide seismic strengthening to existing structures to reduce building material waste.
-
Renewable Energy: We use a 100% renewable energy provider.
-
Waste Management: We engage in ongoing research to improve waste management and recycling practices.
-
Health and Safety: We remain dedicated to our Health and Safety program, ensuring the protection of our team and those we work with.
-
Environmental Risk Management: We identify, actively work to reduce environmental risks, and conduct regular environmental audits.
-
Energy Efficiency: We convert lighting to energy-efficient LEDs where practical.
-
Air Quality: We use Kemper mobile air cleaners with filters for site work and extractor/fans in our workshop to ensure cleaner air.
-
Vehicle Maintenance: We conduct regular vehicle maintenance, including six-monthly services.
-
Environmental Management System: We have implemented an Environmental Management System to guide our efforts.
​
​
​
​
​
​