Safety | Health | Environment | Quality
H.H. Smith & Sons Co. Ltd. are committed to delivering projects, which not only meet the requirements of our company’s customers, but exceed their expectations.
As part of the construction process, we are committed to minimising the impacts resulting from the environmental aspects of our products and services and to controlling the health and safety risks to our employees and the general public. The company believe that no injury is acceptable – all injuries are preventable – and we will do whatever it takes to prevent injury.
In order to demonstrate our commitment to health and safety, the environment and quality, our Management Team will have the necessary resources and facilities to develop, implement and continually improve our management system, which meets the requirements of BS EN ISO 45001:2018, BS EN ISO 14001:2015, BS EN ISO 9001:2015, and other Client Standards, and will comply with these requirements.
HEALTH & SAFETY
H.H. Smith & Sons Co. Ltd. commitment to health and safety is absolute, and in reflecting this commitment the following objectives shall be implemented within the Company: –
The provision of adequate funding and resources to ensure a safe and healthy working environment, for all employees, external providers and those others affected by the company’s activities.
Specific responsibilities are allotted to Directors and Managers, these are detailed within Job Descriptions and SQE Responsibility Statements. The responsibilities are designed to enable those individuals to develop suitable standards and procedures by which to meet the Safety Management System’s requirements.
Ensuring that the company goals of client satisfaction, ongoing business development and profit are not in conflict with good safety and industry best practice. A good safety record is of benefit to the business, while a safe and healthy environment protects and encourages our staff, our most important asset.
ENVIRONMENTAL
CARBON REDUCTION & NET ZERO
The understanding of the need for environmental protection forms an integral part of the H.H. Smith & Sons Co. Ltd. business philosophy. We are committed to protecting the environment and believe that our company has a responsibility not to compromise the ability of future generations to sustain their needs.
The impact that any of our activities, and those of our clients and contractors, may have on the environment is an area of concern.
We will seek to reduce our consumption of non-renewable resources and, wherever practicable, select materials which have the least negative impact on the environment throughout their life cycle.
Environmental protection has equal status alongside our commitments to health, safety and quality.
In confirming our commitment to protecting the environment, we treat applicable environmental legislation and regulations as minimum standards and, where appropriate, aim to exceed them. We provide relevant environmental information to our employees, subcontractors, customers and end users to help prevent environmental damage and promote responsible working practices.
Our Environmental Policy is communicated to all employees and subcontractors and is reviewed annually to assess its effectiveness, ensure compliance with environmental legislation and reflect changing needs, risks and circumstances.
As part of our wider environmental commitment, H.H. Smith & Sons Co. Ltd. is committed to achieving Net Zero emissions by 2050.
We actively measure and review our greenhouse gas emissions and implement initiatives to reduce our carbon footprint across our business activities and construction projects. Our 2022 baseline emissions were 9,373 tCO₂e, compared with 6,376 tCO₂e for the 2025 reporting year, representing an overall reduction of approximately 32% from our baseline.
Our Carbon Reduction Plan sets out our emissions baseline, current emissions performance, reduction targets and the measures we are implementing across our operations, including renewable energy, low-emission and electric vehicles, energy-efficient site welfare, sustainable transport and logistics, waste reduction, local procurement and ongoing environmental awareness.
Our current target is to reduce carbon emissions to 5,000 tCO₂e by 2030 as we continue our journey towards Net Zero by 2050.
Whilst recognising the fundamental responsibility of the company and its employees for environmental protection, particular attention will be paid to the following areas:
Waste Management
Flora and Fauna in and around project locations
Recycling
Noise/Dust Light
Conservation of energy
Protection of the Environment Including the Prevention of Pollution
QUALITY
To this end management systems and procedures are applied to meet the quality goals of the company to ensure the effectiveness of the quality management system and to satisfy the requirements of BS EN ISO 9001:2015 series promoting:
- High levels of stakeholder satisfaction
- The delivery of the business commitment
- Safe operation and protection of the reputation, value and assets of the company
- Quality of product and service for all activities of the Company
- A highly motivated, competent and knowledgeable workforce who believe in our company’s culture and values
- Understanding and support of the environment within, which we work
- Continual development of our business and internal processes
- The continual improvement of the suitability, adequacy and effectiveness of the Quality Management System
Notwithstanding the above we shall strive to create an environment that stimulates innovative thinking and provide continuous improvement within the Quality Management System. Maintain awareness of, and apply where appropriate new developments in civil engineering and construction technology and business methods with our customers.
