The Number 27 Environmental Policy...
Mission Statement
The Number 27 recognises that it has a responsibility to the environment beyond legal and regulatory requirements. We are committed to reducing our environmental impact and continually improving our environmental performance as an integral part of our business strategy and operating methods, with regular review points. We will encourage customers, suppliers and other stakeholders to do the same.
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.
- Incorporate environmental factors into business decisions.
Paper
- Minimise the use of paper in the office.
- Reduce packaging as much as possible.
- Seek to buy recycled and recyclable paper products.
- Reuse and recycle all paper where possible.
Energy and Water
- Seek to reduce the amount of energy used 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 taken into account when purchasing.
Office Supplies
- Evaluate if the need can be met in another way.
- Evaluate if renting/sharing is an option before purchasing equipment.
- Evaluate the environmental impact of any new products we intend to purchase.
- Seek to buy more environmentally friendly and efficient products.
- Reuse and recycle everything we are able to.
Transportation
- Reduce the need to travel, restricting to necessity trips only.
- Promote the use of travel alternatives such as e-mail or video/phone conferencing.
- Make additional efforts to accommodate the needs of those using public transport or bicycles.
Maintenance and Cleaning
- Comply with and exceed all relevant regulatory requirements.
- Continually improve and monitor environmental performance.
- Continually improve and reduce environmental impacts.
- Incorporate environmental factors into business decisions.
Monitoring and Improvement
- Cleaning materials will be as environmentally friendly as possible.
- Materials used in office refurbishment will be as environmentally friendly as possible.
- Only use licensed and appropriate organisations to dispose of waste.
Culture
- Update this policy at least annually in consultation with staff and other stakeholders where necessary.
- Work with suppliers, contractors and sub-contractors to improve their environmental performance.
- Use local labour and materials where available to reduce C02 and help the community.