It is Company policy to minimise the impact on the environment of its activities in the design and installation of building services in a responsible and accountable way by means of a programme of continuous improvement, balancing the needs of the environment with operational obligations and available resources.
We aim to meet and where appropriate exceed the requirements of all relevant regulations and legislation. We minimise waste in all of our operations as far as is economically practical and promote recycling and the use of recycled materials whilst reducing the consumption of materials. We ensure appropriate disposal of waste products.
We manage energy wisely and reduce wherever reasonably practical the level of harmful emissions in order to contribute to a healthy and sustainable environment.
We regularly review the environmental impact of our transport policy.
We encourage similar environmental standards to our own from suppliers and subcontractors.We provide information to enable systems which we install to be operated and maintained at design levels of performance and enable occupiers to understand the environmental aspects of the services installed in their buildings.
We enhance environmental awareness and commitment from our employees through training and communication.
We reassess on a regular basis the environmental impact of our operations with a view to achieving both continuous improvement of our environmental performance and compliance with the principles of BS EN ISO 14001 ''Environmental Management Systems".
Organisation and Responsibility
The management and control of our environmental impact is an integral responsibility of the Health and Safety Management Team consisting of the Company H&S Manager, Michelle Jones and an Operations H&S Manager, Arthur Lander who are undertaking a training programme to become associate members of the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA).
Day to day operational matters are addressed by line management with support from the SHE Management team.
Environmental responsibilities of all personnel according to job function from Managing Director downwards are detailed within the Company SHE Policy document.
Arrangements
The arrangements for managing and controlling our environmental impact are described within the SHE procedures. An alphabetical cross reference for all environmental topics is provided within the Company SHE Policy document.
Environmental procedures are fully integrated within the Company health and safety management system.
Environmental Management System
The essential elements of the company environmental management system are as follows:
- Provision of transparent policy and procedures including waste management and refrigerant handling.
- Effective communication of environment documentation and information via Company intranet, briefing notes and training programme.
- Effective induction and training programme for all personnel
- SHE inspections and audit programme.
- Management review linked to monitoring and targeting plan.
