Interserve has published a sustainability report showing progress is being made towards its 2020 targets.

'Sustainabilities' is a business -wide plan setting out targets which help the organisation manage risk in its future operations, while increasing opportunities for growth now and in the future.

Overall, the company has made a 10% reduction in total construction waste, with 26% reduction in on-site energy generation emissions and 4.3% in water use.

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A sustainable procurement process has also been introduced to subcontractors and supply chain contracts.

Tim Haywood, Group Finance Director and Head of Sustainability, said: "We are leading the debate in areas such as social value and apprenticeships.

"We have also set ourselves ambitious targets for reducing our global environmental impact, including in our Middle East operations.

"Above all, we want to show that businesses that act responsibly can - and will – thrive."

It is understood 61% of Interserve’s supply chain spend was with SME’s in 2014.

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