ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY

Paper

We will:

• Minimise the use of paper in the office
• Reduce packaging as much as possible
• Seek and buy recycled and recyclable paper products
• Reuse and recycle all paper where possible

Energy and Water

We will seek to:

• Reduce the amount of energy used as much as possible
• Switch off lights and electrical equipment when not in use
• Adjust heating with energy consumption in mind
• Take energy consumption and efficiency of new equipment into account when purchasing them

Office Supplies

We will:

• Evaluate if the need can be met in another way
• Evaluate if renting or sharing is an option before purchasing equipment
• Evaluate the environmental impact of any new products we intend to purchase
• Favour more environmentally friendly and efficient products wherever possible
• Reuse and recycle everything we are able to

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 or bicycles
• Promote ‘working from home’ as an option where possible

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 licensed 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
• Incorporate environmental factors into business deceisions
• Increase employee awareness through training
• Review this policy and any related business issues at weekly management meetings

Culture

We will:

• Update this policy at least once annually in consultation with staff members and other stakeholders where necessary
• Involve staff members in the implementation of this policy, for greater commitment and improved performance
• Provide staff members with relevant training
• 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.