Implementing an ESG strategy in a construction company

Implementing an ESG strategy in a construction company

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Implementing an ESG strategy in business is one of the important steps on the path to sustainable development. In the construction sector, which is one of the largest consumers of natural resources and producers of emissions, the implementation of ESG principles is becoming a necessity. <p>The aim of the article is to describe the issue of implementing a sustainability strategy and setting specific ESG (environmental, social, governance) goals in the construction industry and a case study, including a description of the implementation of an ESG system in a selected construction company and the design of possible adjustments leading to improved functionality of this system. <p>ESG is a systematic framework that evaluates the non-financial performance of companies in three main ESG areas: E – environmental, S - social, G - governance. This article focuses primarily on the environmental component of the ESG model, which in the context of the construction industry includes efficient resource management, waste minimization, recycling of building materials and emission reduction. The case study analyzes a specific contract that consists of the demolition of old industrial buildings. This project is unique in that it uses crushed concrete recyclate to create the fill body under the floors. The work focuses on a detailed analysis of the process, from initial plans and preparation, through the implementation of the work, to the evaluation of the results and the identification of recommendations for future projects. The work seeks to highlight the possibilities of improving environmental efficiency through a responsible approach to waste and recycling. At the same time, it emphasizes the need to introduce innovative technologies and strategies that contribute to the sustainable development of the construction industry.

Implementing an ESG strategy in business is one of the important steps on the path to sustainable development. In the construction sector, which is one of the largest consumers of natural resources and producers of emissions, the implementation of ESG principles is becoming a necessity. <p>The aim of the article is to describe the issue of implementing a sustainability strategy and setting specific ESG (environmental, social, governance) goals in the construction industry and a case study, including a description of the implementation of an ESG system in a selected construction company and the design of possible adjustments leading to improved functionality of this system. <p>ESG is a systematic framework that evaluates the non-financial performance of companies in three main ESG areas: E – environmental, S - social, G - governance. This article focuses primarily on the environmental component of the ESG model, which in the context of the construction industry includes efficient resource management, waste minimization, recycling of building materials and emission reduction. The case study analyzes a specific contract that consists of the demolition of old industrial buildings. This project is unique in that it uses crushed concrete recyclate to create the fill body under the floors. The work focuses on a detailed analysis of the process, from initial plans and preparation, through the implementation of the work, to the evaluation of the results and the identification of recommendations for future projects. The work seeks to highlight the possibilities of improving environmental efficiency through a responsible approach to waste and recycling. At the same time, it emphasizes the need to introduce innovative technologies and strategies that contribute to the sustainable development of the construction industry.

ESG strategy; construction industry; recycling; circular economy

ESG strategy; construction industry; recycling; circular economy

KOCOURKOVÁ, G.; VÍTKOVÁ, E.

11.09.2025

Faculty of Civil Engineering and Architecture

978-86-82810-17-9

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https://sinarg.org/article/435