Avondale is acutely aware of its responsibilities to the environment.

Our vision

The creation and maintenance of a sustainable, natural environment that will benefit indigenous species and create living spaces that people will value and want to look after.

Our mission

To provide safe, quality and environmentally focused vegetation management solutions for our
clients, customers and the community.

We will achieve these by:

• respecting the limit of the planet’s resources and environment
• raising awareness of environmental issues through education and encourage the use of best practice in all areas of operation and partnership working
• employing a 'just enough' principle for spray contracts so that spray rate, acreage and disease are all calculated to ensure the correct amount of herbicide is used
• continuing its relentless quest to reduce carbon emissions by energy efficiency and the use of ‘green’ technologies
• using energy, water and other natural resources efficiently, effectively and with care; minimising waste by recovery and / or recycling and finally by sustainably disposing of what is left
• improving quality of life by creating safe, clean and pleasant environments
• minimising light, noise, air, land and water pollution levels so as not to cause damage to existing natural systems
• valuing, protecting and enhancing the diversity of nature
• improving the attractiveness and quality of the environment by creating or enhancing places and spaces
• protecting, maintaining and enhancing open spaces and other areas with landscape, wildlife or historical interest
• protecting and maintaining the historic property it owns for future generations to enjoy
• complying with the DTI SAFED initiative to reduce CO2 emissions, fuel consumption, stress and accidents
• encouraging and working with sub contactors, suppliers and partners to develop and employ sustainable practices
• adopting e-transaction / commerce wherever practicable to reduce use of paper
• employing sustainable best building practice in all new builds