Sustainability Policy

As a responsible business we are committed to proactively managing our environmental and sustainable development impacts. We abide by all relevant legislation and codes of practice and are committed to pollution prevention and the continual improvement of our environmental impacts. Our key areas of management and mitigation focus on premises energy and water efficiency, material usage, efficient transport and supply chain engagement. Specifically, we:

• Monitor & manage our utilities, specifying energy & water efficient fixtures, fittings and equipment,    and setting appropriate reduction targets
• Look for opportunities to reduce our energy use and associated carbon emissions, through utilising renewable energy tariffs
• Implement the waste hierarchy in all we do, segregating waste streams for recycling, and minimising waste to landfill through careful design, purchasing and work methods
• Governed by the sustainability hierarchy of reuse, repurpose, recycle, recover & replace
• Utilise a life cycle assessment approach when specifying materials and building services
• Reduce business travel impacts through the use of digital communication technologies
• Seek to support clients in delivering sustainable solutions and develop a network of suppliers and associates who share our commitment and ethos
• Operate in line with all relevant legislation, including the Environmental Protection Act and other legislation relating to emissions to air, water and ground
• Ensure all staff benefit from the appropriate training and necessary resources for the effective functioning of this policy
• Employ locally and invest in our workforce

We will regularly review our progress and take remedial action in the event of us falling short of our aims & objectives.