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Environmental Management
The company recognises that good environmental performance is fundamental to successful business and must be given full regard by Company Management. This will be achieved through the implementation of an Environmental Management System complimentary to both National and European agreed standards monitored and reviewed by management, and actioned by all Company employees.
Within this policy the company commits to:
- Operate to standards which comply with all legal requirements, Government guidelines and industry codes of practice
- Minimise environmental disturbance including nuisance from noise, dust and traffic
- Provide systems to avoid pollution to land, air, groundwater and other controlled surface watercourses
- Respond quickly and effectively to environmental incidents through implementation of emergency response procedures
- Make efficient use of natural resources, minimising waste and conserving energy and water. Wherever practical, the use of material from renewable/sustainable sources, recycled or recyclable materials and components shall be specified
- Protect wildlife and trees and endeavour to enhance the provision for biodiversity
- Encourage liaison with local communities to ensure appropriate responses to their needs and concerns
- Take account of environmental considerations when selecting plant and equipment
- Seek to ensure that our contractors and major suppliers are aware of and apply environmental standards, compatible with our own
- Promote awareness and provide training to enable employees to perform their duties in a manner consistent with our Policy objectives
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