SUSTAINABILITY

Polesaver’s core values focus on sustainability, reliability, and innovation. We are committed to maximising the life of utility poles, reducing environmental impact and ensuring cost efficiency. Through our range of rigorously tested products, we protect infrastructure against decay, fire and termite attack - improving safety and resilience. We partner with global utility providers to deliver solutions that minimise carbon footprints while enhancing network reliability, ultimately supporting a greener future and providing long-term value for our customers and communities. 

Polesaver’s policy and guiding principles focus on enhancing sustainability, infrastructure resilience, and customer value.

In the context of environmental awareness, prioritising timber over higher-carbon materials such as concrete and steel stands out as a significant strategy for mitigating carbon emissions, as highlighted by high-profile companies such as the Committee on Climate Change. Timber treatment combined with ground-line barrier protection offers an enduring shield against fungal decay and insect infestation for one of the most sustainable construction materials in the market. This choice promotes the preservation of natural resources by harnessing renewable materials and minimising reliance on non-renewable alternatives.  

In an analysis focused on utility poles, life cycle assessment (LCA) findings highlight the superiority of Polesaver barrier sleeves over alternative options. When applied to UC4 treated wooden poles, the environmental costs associated with production are lower than those of concrete, steel, and composite poles. As well as providing a longer life span for treated timber poles, the ground-line barrier sleeves also protected the critical, permeable ground-line from preservative loss and significantly reduced the risk of ground contamination. The Polesaver protected wooden pole exhibits the least impact on ecosystems, human health, and resources.

Total CO₂ Emissions Over 40 Years (kg)*

*Data based on minimum expected service life

*Lifetime CO₂ emissions include CO₂emissions to manufacture and replace each product over a 40-year period. A wood post stores 22kgs of CO₂which is taken into account in the calculations. Full environmental data available on request

*The lifespan of UC4-treated timber varies based on the preservative used

*The Polesaver sleeve also protects the ground-line which reduces ground contamination
*Environmental data taken from Conclusions and Summary Report on an Environmental Lifecycle Assessment of Utility Poles prepared by: AquAeTer, Inc

In collaboration with global partners and organisations, Polesaver products have undergone comprehensive lab and field testing. The summary of these assessments offer a clear and reliable understanding of our product's performance, allowing us to confidently highlight their unique advantages. Copies of full test reports are available, and all detailed data can be downloaded upon request. 

Choosing wood treated with ground-line barrier sleeves for utility applications offers a sustainable solution with significant environmental benefits. This approach reduces carbon emissions, promotes resource efficiency, and minimises environmental impacts throughout the lifecycle of utility infrastructure. By enhancing durability and longevity while mitigating hazards associated with traditional materials, such as concrete and steel, this environmentally conscious choice aligns with sustainable practices and contributes to the overall goal of reducing environmental footprints in utility operations.