Extending asset life: the core of our ESG commitment

In a region known for rapid development, the most sustainable building is the one that already exists. Our core mission is to extend the life of UAE infrastructure and buildings, preventing the carbon-intensive cycle of demolition and reconstruction.

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Aligned with the UAE Green Agenda 2030

True sustainability in construction and maintenance comes from maximizing the life of what we have already built.

The Geobear solution is designed to do exactly that.

Waste reduction: We eliminate the massive volumes of concrete rubble generated by ripping out failed foundations.

Resource conservation: We significantly reduce the consumption of new cement, steel, and aggregate.

Carbon savings: Our process delivers verified carbon reductions of up to 95% compared to traditional replacement methods.

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By improving the ground beneath existing structures, we prevent the need for costly and carbon-heavy reconstruction.

This approach avoids major excavation, minimizes the use of new materials like concrete and steel, and dramatically reduces transport emissions and waste generation.

Our work is a direct contribution to the circular economy, preserving value and protecting our environment.

Proven low-carbon solutions across every sector

In the UK, our commitment to sustainability is validated by independent, third-party analysis. Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) reports, conducted by Carbon Footprint Ltd, compare the Geobear solution to traditional methods across our key sectors, proving our significant carbon savings.

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For villas

A 53% carbon reduction

Choosing Geobear over traditional piled raft underpinning is a more sustainable choice. Our process avoids major excavation and uses 6.5 times less steel, resulting in an average 53.02% less carbon emissions for a typical domestic project.

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For highways

A 76% carbon reduction

Our solution offers a vast carbon saving compared to full concrete bay replacement. Over a 40-year asset life, the Geobear approach results in a 76.02% avoidance of CO2e emissions, saving over 103,000 kgCO2e.

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For rail

A 95% carbon reduction

Our non-invasive treatment provides a dramatic environmental saving. Compared to a full track slab replacement, our solution delivers a 95.11% avoidance of CO2e emissions over a 60-year asset life, saving over 189,000 kgCO2e.

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Societal impact: delivering public & economic value

Our work provides a significant and measurable benefit to society, far beyond the project site.

Saving public money & time

In the UK, an independent study estimated that for highway works, our faster maintenance and reduced delays save the public £87M per year in road user costs.

Minimizing public disruption

We design our solutions for minimal disruption. We often work at night and require a much smaller work zone, reducing congestion and closures for the public.

Building for the future

Our materials have an estimated design life of 120 years, far exceeding the 50-year requirement for highway repairs and ensuring long-term structural resilience.

Reducing noise pollution

Our operations are quiet. Noise surveys confirm levels as low as 76dBA at just 5m from the source, minimizing our impact on neighbors in urban areas.

Beyond carbon

Our commitment to people and principles

Our ESG commitment extends to our people and our practices. Guided by our SPIRE values, we are dedicated to safety, integrity, and our community.

A constant SHEQ focus For us, our commitment to SHEQ (Safety, Health, Environment, and Quality) is fundamental. Our philosophy is simple: in each of these areas, we are either doing the job right, or we are doing it wrong. There is no middle ground.

Safety

We go beyond policies to build a "safety first" culture, combining precautions and safe behaviors to proactively prevent accidents and harm.

Health

We are dedicated to the complete physical, mental, and social well-being of our employees, our partners, and the public.

Environment

We are committed to continuously improving our systems to control and minimize our environmental impact.

Quality

We believe exceptional quality management is essential to increase our efficiency, reduce waste, and grow effectively as a company.

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Health & safety:
a "safety first" culture

Our commitment to H&S is our culture. It is the first item on every agenda, from senior management reviews to daily site briefings. All staff participate in our risk awareness program and receive comprehensive training.

Near-miss reporting

We foster a no-blame culture where all employees are encouraged to report near-misses. For every card submitted, we make a charitable donation.

Proactive HAVS management

We meticulously control Hand-Arm Vibration (HAVS) risk. An automated HSE-compliant calculator, embedded in our system, determines safe work limits before each project begins, ensuring our team is always protected.

Social responsibility & our community

We are committed to acting ethically and with integrity in all our business dealings. Geobear has a zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery and human trafficking within our business and our supply chain.

We operate a robust set of policies, including a Whistleblowing Policy with a confidential reporting line (Safe Call), and conduct due diligence on all suppliers to ensure they share our commitment to ethical practices.

Environment:
A sustainable solution

Our geopolymer solution is inherently more sustainable than traditional methods. By strengthening the ground, we avoid the need for excavation, which has a massive positive impact on the environment.

Lower carbon footprint: An independent assessment of a sample project showed our process produced 46% less CO2 than traditional grouting (10.4T vs 19.5T).

Fewer HGV movements: Our method requires less plant and materials, resulting in 67% fewer HGV movements to and from a site (5 vs. 15 for a typical project).

Protecting groundwater: Our geopolymer materials are non-toxic, non-leaching, and will not contaminate groundwater tables or aquifers, as verified by independent studies.

Responsible waste management: We follow the waste hierarchy. 95% of our site waste is converted to Solid Recovered Fuel, we clean and re-use our steel drums, and we recycle 100% of our scrap steel tubes.

Protecting natural habitats: Our teams are trained to protect their surroundings, from managing Japanese Knotweed on a Scottish site to safeguarding a crayfish breeding area at Lambrigg Bridge.

Social responsibility & our community

We are committed to acting ethically and with integrity in all our business dealings.

Geobear has a zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery and human trafficking within our business and our supply chain. We operate a robust set of policies, including a Whistleblowing Policy with a confidential reporting line (Safe Call), and conduct due diligence on all suppliers to ensure they share our commitment to ethical practices.

Our commitment to our community also links directly to our safety culture. As mentioned, for every 'near-miss' safety card submitted by an employee, we make a charitable donation, reinforcing our safety-first mindset while giving back.

UK certifications

Our UK operations have the following certifications, which we work towards in the UAE.

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ISO 14001

ISO 9001

ISO 9001

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ISO 45001

Carbon reduction

Proven low carbon solutions

In the UK, Geobear’s solutions have been assessed by UK's Carbon Footprint Ltd and are certified to emit significantly less carbon in comparison to traditional methods.

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Rail Carbon Study

Carbon Footprint Ltd certified a report that found using a Geobear approach to asset maintenance in the rail sector could lead to a 75% reduction in carbon emissions

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Highways Service Carbon Footprint

This report is a comparison of the standard Geobear geopolymer injection service vs traditional highway concrete bay replacement. It indicates a 62% reduction in carbon emissions.

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Residential Carbon Study

The carbon footprint of the Geobear Solutions for a residential property service produces 53% less emissions than the traditional method.

Learn more about our responsible operations

To learn more about our policy statements or to discuss how our sustainable, certified solutions can help your project, please get in touch with our team.

Frequently asked questions

Your sustainability questions, answered

Here are the answers to some common questions about the environmental credentials of the Geobear solution.

Yes. Our material is inert and stable. It does not react with the high-salinity (Sabkha) soils or groundwater found in the UAE. It is designed to be a permanent, non-polluting part of the ground structure.

Excavation requires heavy machinery, which consumes significant amounts of fuel and produces emissions. It also generates large volumes of waste material that must be transported to landfill. Our non-invasive process avoids all of this, leading to major carbon savings.

Embodied carbon refers to the total greenhouse gas emissions generated to produce a material. Traditional methods rely on huge quantities of high-embodied-carbon materials like concrete and steel.

Our solution uses far less material overall, resulting in a dramatically lower embodied carbon footprint.

Yes. Traditional concreting and grouting require massive amounts of water. Our chemical expansion process requires zero water on site, supporting the UAE’s water security goals.

Goebear policy documents

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Modern slavery policy statement

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Health and safety policy document

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Environmental policy statement

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Quality policy statement

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Corporate social responsibility