Environmental

WE ENDEAVOUR TO: COMPLY WITH ALL RELEVANT REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS, CONTINUALLY IMPROVE AND MONITOR ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE, CONTINUALLY IMPROVE AND REDUCE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS AND INCREASE EMPLOYEE AWARENESS

 

Waste Paint and Tins
We will:

  • Use all manufacturers recycling schemes
  • Dispose all waste paint responsibly using accredited waste management companies

Paper
We will:

  • Minimise the use of paper in the office

Energy and Water
We will seek to

  • Reduce the amount of energy used as much as possible
  • Operate Switch Off Policy
  • Adjust heating with energy consumption in mind
  • Take energy consumption and efficiency of new products into account when purchasing them

Office Supplies
We will:

  • Evaluate if the need can be met in another way
  • Evaluate the environmental impact of any new products we intend to purchase
  • Favour more environmentally friendly and efficient products wherever possible
  • Reuse and recycle whenever possible

Transportation
We will:

  • Reduce the need to travel, restricting to necessity trips only
  • Promote the use of travel alternatives such as email, or video/phone conferencing
  • Make additional efforts to accommodate the needs of those using public transport

 

Maintenance and Cleaning
We will:

  • Use cleaning materials that are as environmentally friendly as possible
  • Use materials in any office refurbishment that are as environmentally friendly as possible
  • Only used licence and appropriate organisations to dispose of waste

 

Monitoring and Improvement
We will:

  • Comply with all relevant regulatory requirements
  • Continually improve and monitor environmental performance
  • Continually improve and reduce environmental impacts

Culture
We will:

  • Update this policy at least once annually in consultation with staff and other stakeholders where necessary.
  • Involve staff in the implementation of this policy, for greater commitment and improved performance
  • Work with suppliers, contractors, and subcontractors to improve their environmental performance
  • Use local labour and materials where available to reduce CO2 and help the community