Internally

Actions (with examples below)

Waste management 

• We will reduce the amount of waste produced and recycle where possible.  
• We will prevent the release of pollutants that can cause environmental damage (if relevant).

Office supplies

• We will evaluate the environmental impact of any new products we intend to purchase.

Monitoring and improvement

• We will continually improve and monitor environmental performance.

Maintenance and office cleaning

• The cleaning materials we use will be checked to ensure it’s as environmentally friendly as possible.

Energy

• Lights and electrical equipment will be switched off when not in use and our heating will be adjusted with energy consumption in mind.

Our people

• We will increase employee awareness through training.
• We will involve staff in the implementation of this policy, for greater commitment and improved performance.

Water

• We will avoid water wastage wherever possible.

Chemicals and hazardous substances

• Wherever possible we will substitute substances that are harmful to the environment with those that have less of an impact. 

Legal duties

• We will keep up to change with changes in environmental law and ensure we are fully compliant with our duties. 

Externally

Actions (with examples below)

Transportation

• Where possible, we’ll promote the use of alternatives such as email or video/phone conferences;
• We’ll reduce the need to travel, wherever possible. 

Customers, suppliers and other stakeholders

• We will work with suppliers, contractors and sub-contractors to improve their environmental performance.

Contractors

• We will work with contractors who are equally as committed to reducing their environmental impact.