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Building Greener Sites

Sustainability in construction and facilities management isn’t just a trend, it’s a necessity. At Ascent Onsite Group, we’re helping clients across the UK reduce waste, cut emissions, and improve site performance through smarter logistics, energy-efficient cleaning, and eco-conscious operations.
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Ascent Team
Published on
July 23, 2025

Building Greener Sites: How Ascent Onsite Group Champions Sustainable Support Services

In an industry often associated with high energy use and waste output, sustainability can no longer be optional. The construction and facilities management sectors are under increasing pressure to meet environmental targets both regulatory and reputational. At Ascent Onsite Group (AOG), we see this as an opportunity to lead.

Our integrated support services spanning security, logistics, cleaning, and vacant property solutions are designed not just for efficiency and compliance, but with sustainability at the core.

🌿 The Need for Sustainable Site Services

The UK’s built environment is responsible for nearly 40% of carbon emissions. Whether you're building new spaces, maintaining existing properties, or securing unoccupied sites, your environmental impact is significant.

That's why AOG is committed to reducing our footprint and helping our clients do the same.

♻️ Our Sustainable Practices in Action

Eco-Conscious Cleaning

We’ve adopted chemical-free and low-toxicity cleaning solutions, ensuring indoor air quality and reducing water pollution. Our operatives are trained to follow best practices around waste segregation, COSHH compliance, and low-water methods.

Green Logistics

Our site logistics teams optimise material handling routes, reduce on-site fuel use, and minimise idle times for plant equipment. When feasible, we deploy electric vehicles and shared-load transport to cut carbon emissions.

Energy-Saving Security Solutions

We provide solar-powered CCTV towers and motion-sensor lighting, drastically reducing energy consumption on vacant or secured sites. These systems also reduce the need for patrol vehicles lowering fuel usage.

Vacant Property Stewardship

Unoccupied properties are energy drains. We help minimise this through energy-efficient access control, timed lighting, and passive surveillance, maintaining compliance while lowering environmental costs.

🌍 Partnering for a Sustainable Future

We collaborate with clients, contractors, and suppliers who share our values. Our commitment is formalized through:

  • ISO 14001 Environmental Management Certification
  • Sustainable Procurement Standards
  • Ongoing staff training in green working practices
  • Use of SpaceVac systems that reduce energy and labour inputs in high-level cleaning

🧠 Why It Matters

Sustainable support services don’t just help the planet they help your bottom line:

  • Lower energy and waste disposal costs
  • Better ESG compliance and reporting
  • Reduced site downtime and incident rates
  • Stronger brand reputation

🛠 Looking Ahead

As net-zero targets loom closer, Ascent Onsite Group continues to invest in the tools, training, and technologies needed for a greener construction and facilities landscape.

We believe operational excellence and environmental responsibility go hand in hand. And we’re proud to help build a more sustainable future one site at a time.

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