Environment Policy
At Protek we recognise our impact on the environment and have begun to identify and limit that impact. A summary can be found here:
Business Focused Items
- Operate car sharing policy when visiting clients when possible
- The consideration to use trains for long distance travel within the UK and Europe
- To adhere to relevant building regulations and environmental legislation
- Move towards a reduced use of paper and use of recycled paper
- Use of video and telephone conferences to avoid long distance travel when appropriate
General Objectives
- To recycle paper, plastic, glass and natural waste in conjunction with local authority and commercial recycling schemes that are available
- To ensure all electricity used by the office is not wasted through unnecessary use
Future Operational Development
- To replace existing light fittings with energy efficient light fittings
- To seek renewable or green tariffs/suppliers for energy such as gas and electricity
- To explore and consider decentralised energy solutions with future business development
- To consider replacing business vehicles with more economical and environmentally friendly alternatives
- To consider EMAS or ISO 14001 accreditation in the future Commitment to the above policy will be demonstrated by regular review of improvement plans