The results of the ARENA Network’s 11th Northern Ireland Environmental Benchmarking Survey have been announced at the Harbour Commissioners’ Buildings in Belfast.
We are delighted to report that we have successfully maintained our standing in the platinum quintile. Only eight other organisations obtained this banding and GRAHAM are the only construction company to have achieved this banding two years in a row.
The survey is widely recognised as the principal measure of environmental engagement in Northern Ireland, and examines the leading 200 companies, 26 local authorities, five Health Trusts and the education sector. The survey aims to ensure environmental issues are on the Board agenda of the largest organisations and measures the extent to which these organisations are managing environmental issues.
Participants are invited to complete a self-assessment questionnaire, largely based on the Index of Corporate Environmental Engagement developed by Business in the Environment (ARENA’s counterpart in England). ARENA Network staff carry out verification visits and an independent review of the Survey is undertaken by Acona Ltd. The questionnaire is divided into three main sections: the first relating to environmental management, the second focusing on how participants measure and report their performance and the third section is assurance.
Pictured above: Lianne Rafferty and Brendan Kelly of GRAHAM picking up the Platinum Award at the ARENA Network Awards Ceremony.