Environmental Policy
StaffHost Ltd. recognises that its activities impact upon the environment through its routine internal operations, its infrastructure and through its influence and effects on the wider community. It acknowledges a responsibility for and a commitment to, protection of the environment at all levels. StaffHost Ltd. will comply fully with environmental legislation and is in addition committed to continued efforts to:
Promote environmental management policies and practices at every level throughout the organisation;
Increase awareness of environmental responsibilities among staff and Members;
Minimise waste and pollution and develop and operate environmentally sound waste management procedures;
Continue to encourage and facilitate modes of transport by staff and Members which minimise environmental impact;
Reduce water and energy consumption;
Promote a purchasing policy which will give preference, as far as practicable, to those products and services which cause the least harm to the environment;
Avoid wherever practical the use of environmentally damaging substances, materials and processes; and
Encourage Member organisations to adopt environmentally sensitive policies with regard to all aspects of their businesses.
Policy aims
We endeavour to:
Comply with and exceed all relevant regulatory requirements
Continually improve and monitor environmental performance
Continually improve and reduce environmental impacts
Increase employee awareness and training
Incorporate environmental factors into business decisions
Energy and water
We will seek to reduce the amount of energy we use, as much as possible
Lights and electrical equipment will be switched off when not in use
Heating will be adjusted with energy consumption in mind
The energy consumption and efficiency of new products will be considered when purchasing
Paper
We will minimise the use of paper in the office
We will only print when absolutely necessary
We will seek to buy recycled and recyclable paper products
We will reuse and recycle all paper where possible
Office supplies
We will evaluate if the need can be met in another way
We will evaluate the environmental impact of any new products we intend to purchase
We will favour more environmentally friendly and efficient products wherever possible
We will reuse and recycle everything we are able to
Transportation
We will reduce the need to travel, restricting to necessary trips only
We will promote the use of travel alternatives such as e-mail or video/phone conferencing
We will make additional efforts to accommodate the needs of those using public transport or bicycles
Maintenance and cleaning
Cleaning materials used will be as environmentally friendly as possible
Materials used in office refurbishment will be as environmentally friendly as possible
We will only use licensed and appropriate organisations to dispose of waste
Monitoring and improvement
We will comply with and exceed all relevant regulatory requirements
We will continually improve and reduce environmental impacts
We will continually improve and monitor environmental performance
We will incorporate environmental factors into business decisions
We will increase employee awareness through training
We will review this policy and any related business issues annually
Culture
We will involve staff in the implementation of this policy, for greater commitment and improved performance
We will review this policy at least once annually in consultation with staff and other stakeholders where necessary
We will provide staff with relevant environmental training
We will use local labour and materials where available to reduce CO2 and help the community
Our policy is endorsed by the Board of Directors and is communicated to all our employees and suppliers. The policy is reviewed annually and updated where necessary. It forms the basis for setting environmental improvement objectives that influence the way we do business.
