Environmental Policy – The Caraires Consultancy LTD
The Caraires Consultancy Ltd 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.
Responsibility
Nicola Carrouche, Director, is responsible for ensuring that this environmental policy is implemented. However, all of our employees have a responsibility in their own area and for their own materials to ensure that the aims of this policy are met.
Policy Aims
We endeavour to:
- Comply with all relevant regulatory requirements
- Continually improve and monitor environmental performance
- Continually improve and reduce environmental impacts
- Incorporate environmental factors into business decisions
- Increase employee awareness and training
Paper
We will:
- 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
We will:
- Reduce the amount of energy used as much as possible
- Switch off lights and electrical equipment when not in use
- Adjust heating with energy consumption in mind
- Take energy consumption and efficiency of new products into account when purchasing them
Office Supplies
We will:
- Evaluate if the need can be met in another way
- Evaluate if renting or sharing is an option before purchasing the equipment
- Evaluate the environmental impact of any new products we intend to purchase
- Favour more environmentally friendly and efficient products wherever possible
- Reuse and recycle everything we are able to
Transportation
We will:
- Make additional efforts to accommodate the needs of those using public transport or bicycles
- Favour ‘green’ vehicles and maintain them rigorously to ensure ongoing efficiency
Maintenance and Cleaning
We will:
- Use cleaning materials that are as environmentally friendly as possible
- Use materials in any office refurbishment that are as environmentally friendly as possible
- Only use licenced and appropriate organisations to dispose of waste
Monitoring and Improvement
We will:
- Comply with all relevant regulatory requirements
- Continually improve and monitor environmental performance
- Continually improve and reduce environmental impacts
- Incorporate environmental factors into business decisions
- Increase employee awareness through training
- Review this policy and any related business issues at weekly management meetings
Culture
We will:
- Update this policy at least once annually in consultation with staff and other stakeholders where necessary
- Involve staff in the implementation of this policy, for greater commitment and improved performance
- Provide staff with relevant environmental training
- Use local labour and materials where available to reduce CO2 and help the community
Nicola Carrouche
Director
Updated 14/07/2022