Environmental Policy
Introduction
This policy has been
produced to endorse Complete Hire Services commitment to promote environmental
issues as a fundamental element of its activities and to demonstrate its
resolution to continual improvement in environmental practices.
Complete Hire services will comply with the statutory duties contained in the Environmental Protection
Act 1990 and its subsequent regulations.
Aims
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To improve awareness and understanding of
environmental issues within the business
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To encourage all staff to actively
participate in environmental initiatives
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To improve the way Complete Hire Services
manages its own environments
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To minimise the emission of air pollution
and noise
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To minimise waste products
Environmental
Management - Overview
To develop strategies for
implementing the company’s environmental policy.
Energy and Waste
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To conserve energy by progressively
improving heating and lighting systems, and investing in energy efficient
equipment
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To conserve water by gradually installing
water saving devices as and when appropriate
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To encourage, where possible, the use of
alternative energy and water resources
Waste Management
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To pass waste only to an authorized
person as defined by the EPA
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To implement a comprehensive waste
management policy
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To use best current practice for handling
hazardous waste
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To dispose of waste oil and fuels using
an approved oil waste management company
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To reduce amount of waste by
re-cycling reusable parts of equipment prior to disposal
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To follow Material Safety Data Sheet
information for the safe disposal and environmental nature of substances
used
Purchasing
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To encourage purchasing from
environmentally friendly suppliers
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To avoid the use of wood from non-replenishable
sources
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To purchase equipment wherever possible
with low emissions of fumes, dust and noise
Transport
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To plan our deliveries and collections to
reduce pollution of the environment
Chemicals
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To minimise the purchase where reasonably
practicable of solvent based products and non-biodegradable chemicals
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To purchase where practicable the use of
CFC free products