A r c h i t e c t u r a l M e t a l - U n i t e d K i n g d o m

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

LEADERSHIP IMPLIES RESPONSIBILITY
Architectural Steel, the world’s largest producer of architectural metal and steel fabrications, endeavour to be a leader in health, safety and environmental protection and to use new approaches in the sphere of social investments. As a global company with operations in multi national countries across 5 continents, we believe that the sustainable development of our business will contribute strongly to the prosperity of every individual connected with Architectural Steel and of our society generally.

Sustainable development requires a well-thought out action plan, which covers all sectors of activity of the company. Architectural Steel has a clear understanding that responsibility to partners, customers, personnel and the communities in the regions of our presence, attention to the environment and investments into the new production technologies is the cornerstone of successful sustainable development.

The company implements a wide range of programmes aimed at effective environmental protection, improvement of labour conditions, an increase in the well-being of employees and their families and creation of favourable conditions for the social and economic prosperity of all regions in which it operates. Constructive dialogue between business, society and the state authorities guarantees social stability without which long-term commercial success would be impossible.

ENVIRONMENT

It is the responsibility of business to be environmentally-oriented. The dynamically developing Architectural Steel is eager to contribute to tackling environmental problems and minimising negative environmental impact. The approach is based on three key principles:

Environmental progress is compulsory and achievable.
The cornerstone of such progress is investment into innovations.
Support of international and national environmental initiatives is called for.

The multifaceted environmental strategy adopted by Architectural Steel takes into account the complexity of the set objectives and outlines the major areas of activity:

Compliance with environmental legislation and modern standards:

An integrated management system is being established for management of environmental issues and risks.

Introduction of cutting-edge technologies complying with modern international standards:

Introduction of environmentally friendly technologies and modernisation of plants, which will enable the Company to reduce emissions 1.5x.

Making well-balanced decisions on environment-related issues:

Establishment of National Carbon Compact Partnership.
Commitment to voluntary objectives aimed at reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.
Participation in international initiatives, such as UN Global Compact and its 10 principles.
Efforts to comply with international requirements of the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants.

Establishment of National Carbon Compact Partnership.

Architectural Steel takes full responsibility for setting an environmental example for its employees and the populations of regions and countries where it has a presence, as well as for future generations.