Sustainability for construction
The construction sector is a vital building block of the global economy. But with these benefits comes a carbon footprint that must be balanced if the industry is to continue to drive growth. Our sustainability guide looks at seven of the most important actions construction sites can take today, to protect tomorrow.
A how-to guide for sustainable construction sites
Our guide to a more sustainable construction site will show you:
- Which four digital services can help optimise your operations.
- The lower-carbon fuel option that can be a cost-effective alternative to diesel.
- A simple energy switch that can help you reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions.
- Why electrification is about more than just finding the right vehicle for the job.
- How you can use carbon removal and storage technology to turn a road into a carbon sink.
And, of course, all of this should build off a strong foundation of high-performance fuels and lubricants 鈥 as outlined below.
- High-performance lubricants across the driveline can improve fuel economy by 2.37% in normal operating conditions 鈥 and up to 5.13% in cold environments.鹿
- This can help to reduce CO2 emissions by 2.4%.2
- Shell FuelSave Diesel can drive fuel economy and lower emissions by up to 3.75%.3
- Premium lubricants can also improve total cost of ownership 鈥 lowering consumption, reducing wear and maximising equipment uptime to drive productivity and sustainability.
High-performance consumables offer an effective way to drive fuel economy, overcome challenges and develop sustainable construction operations.How can high-performance consumables drive fuel economy?
High-performance biodegradable lubricants offer an effective way to improve sustainability without compromising performance.How can biodegradable lubricants help protect local environments?
- The Shell Biodegradable range goes beyond 鈥榚nvironmentally acceptable鈥 to provide lubricants that are readily biodegradable with low ecotoxicity 鈥 meaning they won鈥檛 harm plants, animals or local ecosystems in the event of an accidental spill or leakage.
Digital services for on-site sustainability
Three alternative energy solutions for reducing emissions
Low-carbon biofuels
Low-carbon biofuels like biodiesel are a cost-effective and immediate way to reduce the CO2 emissions of heavy-duty equipment.
Renewable energy
Powering your construction operations with renewable energy can help reduce both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions.
Electrification
Keep your electric equipment moving forward by ensuring you have easy access to fast and efficient charging infrastructure.
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1 Based on Shell internal test data.
2 Tip-tier products (D) compared to the baseline, measured using bag emissions CVS methodology.
3 Can save up to 7 litres of fuel per tank size of 195 litres. Helps to clean and protect key fuel system components such as fuel injectors from the build-up of performance robbing deposits and hidden internal injector deposits. Compared to regular diesel without performance additives and with the same level of biocomponent. Based on Shell proprietary test methods in a range of HD engines/vehicles (including on-road and off-road technology). Shell FuelSave Diesel was compared to regular diesel, showing up to a 3.75% fuel economy benefit under equivalent steady state conditions at the end of test. Actual savings may vary according to vehicle, driving conditions and driving style.