Environment

We recognize the importance of environmental issues and sustainability and therefore will consider these matters in all our business decisions.

We have adopted a minimum set of standards to develop our environmental policy, concentrating on processes that cut down waste, re-use resources and recycle wherever possible. Where practicable, we aim to set internal standards which exceed the minimum legal requirements. equipment and procedures to ensure these are energy efficient and utilized to an acceptable standard.

This policy is not contractual but environmental issues are an integral part of our quality management process and we believe placing emphasis on this gives the right message to our employees, clients/customers and suppliers, as well as demonstrating our commitment to the wider community.

The actions we will take to make this policy work include:

• Disposing of any waste produced in an environmentally responsible manner wherever reasonably practicable
• Ensuring that all decisions regarding working practices and purchasing take relevant environmental considerations into account
• Where possible, reducing the use of vehicles and regularly monitoring the condition of our vehicles (and the makes/models leased or purchased) with a view to reducing harmful emissions
• Training and encouraging all employees to work in an environmentally responsible manner and ensuring our communications raise awareness and keep all employees and interested parties informed
• Endeavoring where possible to ensure that clients, suppliers, and contractors with whom we have dealings are likewise environmentally minded in their approach