Sample Environmental Policy Template
An Environmental Policy is
often a prerequisite for tenders. If you're getting started, here is a sample
Environmental Policy to help you get started. You can also get further help
on what should be included by seeing our 'Writing an Environmental Policy' article.
Below is a sample Environmental Policy for you to use for your own
organisation. It is designed for general use, with no industry bias.
Last Reviewed : DD/MM/ YY
Next Review : DD/MM/ YY
Mission Statement
[Organisation] 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.
Increase employee awareness and training.
Paper
We will minimise the use of paper in the office.
We will reduce packaging as much as possible.
We will seek to buy recycled and recyclable paper products.
We will reuse and recycle all paper where possible.
Energy and Water
We will 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
We will evaluate if the need can be met in another way.
We will evaluate if renting/sharing is an option before purchasing
equipment.
We will evaluate the environmental impact of any new products we
intend to purchase.
We will seek to buy more environmentally friendly and efficient
products.
We will reuse and recycle everything we are able to.
Transportation
We will reduce the need to travel, restricting to necessity trips
only.
We will promote the use of travel alternatives such as e-mail or
video/phone conferencing.
We will make additional efforts to accommodate the needs of those
using public transport or bicycles.
We will use the 'green' vehicles and maintaining them rigorously.
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.
Increase employee awareness and training.
Monitoring and Improvement
Cleaning materials will be as environmentally friendly as
possible.
Materials used in office refurbishment will be as environmentally
friendly as possible.
We will only use licensed and appropriate organisations to dispose
of waste.
Culture
We will involve staff in the implementation of this policy, for
greater commitment and improved performance.
We will update this policy at least annually in consultation with
staff and other stakeholders where necessary.
We will provide staff with relevant environmental training.
We will work with suppliers, contractors and sub-contractors to
improve their environmental performance.
We will use local labour and materials where available to reduce
C02 and help the community.
Signed
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Position
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Date
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The British Assessment Bureau's reputation was
established in 1969 and we achieved pre-eminent status
in 1997. Today we are a revered UKAS accredited
Assessment Body with an enviable reputation for customer
service.
As well as providing certification to internationally
recognised standards such as ISO 9001 and ISO 14001, we
provide bespoke assessment services for people, services
and organisations of all sizes.
For more information visit
www.british-assessment.co.uk.
Below is a sample Environmental Policy for you to use for your own
organisation. It is designed for general use, with no industry bias.
Last Reviewed : DD/MM/ YY
Next Review : DD/MM/ YY
Mission Statement
[Organisation] 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.
Increase employee awareness and training.
Paper
We will minimise the use of paper in the office.
We will reduce packaging as much as possible.
We will seek to buy recycled and recyclable paper products.
We will reuse and recycle all paper where possible.
Energy and Water
We will 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
We will evaluate if the need can be met in another way.
We will evaluate if renting/sharing is an option before purchasing
equipment.
We will evaluate the environmental impact of any new products we
intend to purchase.
We will seek to buy more environmentally friendly and efficient
products.
We will reuse and recycle everything we are able to.
Transportation
We will reduce the need to travel, restricting to necessity trips
only.
We will promote the use of travel alternatives such as e-mail or
video/phone conferencing.
We will make additional efforts to accommodate the needs of those
using public transport or bicycles.
We will use the 'green' vehicles and maintaining them rigorously.
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.
Increase employee awareness and training.
Monitoring and Improvement
Cleaning materials will be as environmentally friendly as
possible.
Materials used in office refurbishment will be as environmentally
friendly as possible.
We will only use licensed and appropriate organisations to dispose
of waste.
Culture
We will involve staff in the implementation of this policy, for
greater commitment and improved performance.
We will update this policy at least annually in consultation with
staff and other stakeholders where necessary.
We will provide staff with relevant environmental training.
We will work with suppliers, contractors and sub-contractors to
improve their environmental performance.
We will use local labour and materials where available to reduce
C02 and help the community.
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The British Assessment Bureau's reputation was
established in 1969 and we achieved pre-eminent status
in 1997. Today we are a revered UKAS accredited
Assessment Body with an enviable reputation for customer
service.
As well as providing certification to internationally
recognised standards such as ISO 9001 and ISO 14001, we
provide bespoke assessment services for people, services
and organisations of all sizes.
For more information visit
www.british-assessment.co.uk.
