Responsible Consumption
We are aware of the importance of responsible consumption of natural resources to minimise ecological harm. We aim to implement resource-efficient construction methods, utilising consumable materials and integrating circular economy principles into our operations to minimise.
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Our Approach to Responsible Consumption
Water Consumption
Water is a precious resource, and we are serious about consuming it responsibly. Our biggest areas of water consumption are our service areas along our motorways and in our operations and offices. Water consumption is Monitored in service areas at APRR, with the aim of reducing use and minimising waste. Sensors have been installed in certain areas to identify abnormal consumption and detect leaks more quickly. In our operations, specific measures can be put in place for specific projects, to either recycle or use non-potable water. For example, watering construction tracks is necessary to limit the spread of dust, and rainwater stored in protective basins can be used for this.
Waste and the Circular Economy
Water is a precious resource, and we are serious about consuming it responsibly. Our biggest areas of water consumption are our service areas along our motorways and in our operations and offices. Water consumption is Monitored in service areas at APRR, with the aim of reducing use and minimising waste. Sensors have been installed in certain areas to identify abnormal consumption and detect leaks more quickly. In our operations, specific measures can be put in place for specific projects, to either recycle or use non-potable water. For example, watering construction tracks is necessary to limit the spread of dust, and rainwater stored in protective basins can be used for this.
Low-carbon asphalt set to minimise use of natural resources
APRR has begun testing a range of low-carbon asphalt alternatives that will reduce the reliance on fossil-fuel derived bitumen in road surfacing. Ongoing operational testing continues of Biophalt®, a plant-based asphalt, as well as Optimised Rolling Resistant Asphalt (ORRA), a low-rolling resistance asphalt to help improve vehicle fuel efficiency. ORRA has been used across a two kilometre area on the A49, and its performance is being monitored for three years. An asphalt with plant-based binder, Vegeroad, was also used in the summer of 2024 on the A48 and will be applied on the A43 in the summer of 2025. Asphalt-treated sand, as wearing course to limit cracking, was also used on the A6 Beaune in 2024 with 30% of reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP); its performance will also be monitored for three years.
