Environmental Responsibilities
We understand we have a responsibility to undertake sustainable practices that help preserve the planet. It is therefore our policy to seek to increasingly reduce our environmental impact by minimising the use of resources and by wherever possible preventing environmental damage.
Meet legal and other requirements
- We will comply with or exceed environmental legislation requirements and approved codes of practice and put in place appropriate internal best practice standards.
- We will ensure adequate budget and resource for environmental management.
Continuously improve environmental performance
- We will identify and monitor environmental hazards and assess and control environmental risk.
- We will prevent environmental incidents where possible and investigate any that do occur to help reduce their number and severity.
- We will discuss appropriate best-practice solutions within our industry and with appropriate external agencies and expert parties.
Reduce pollution, emissions and waste
- We will make efficient use of resources and minimise our use of energy, water and supplies.
- We will review our energy purchasing policies across our business and where possible purchase and utilise non-polluting and energy-efficient technologies.
- We will promote reuse and recycling and operate effective waste management systems.
Raise awareness among employees and encourage participation
- We will communicate this Policy and related material and we will allocate formal environmental responsibilities.
- We will provide appropriate environmental training, guidance and information.
Expect environmental standards similar to ours from others with whom we interact
- We will encourage our suppliers, contractors and business partners to ensure best practice in environmental performance and where appropriate, collaborate with them on environmental schemes and initiatives.
- We will encourage our customers to adopt more environmentally friendly behaviours and reduce their greenhouse gas emissions.
- We will liaise with the local community.
