preserve, protect & enhance the environment
George Ritchie and Son Ltd recognises its responsibility to carry out all of its activities in ways that preserve, protect and enhance the environment. At our company that is a responsibility we take
seriously.
We believe that commitment and leadership by senior management is fundamental to achieving our environmental aims and objectives and I am pleased to lead the Company in progressing towards our vision of environmental responsibility. I order therefore to meet these aims we will: -
Continually assess the environmental impact and new ways of working, services and operations and benchmark these with the best industry standards.
Establish a recycling regime that reuses any materials etc. not used in the overall contract to reduce waste etc. Any materials that cannot be reused will be disposed of in the appropriate manner in accordance with Scottish Environmental Protection Agency regulations.
Establish systems for the regular assessment of environmental performance.
Develop and implement procedures that reflect the environmental practices in all aspects of our business. This will include review of those systems and procedures adopted by our sub-contractors as well.
Establish activities to ensure continuing awareness and sensitivity to environmental issues amongst Company and Sub Contractors employees.
Work with key suppliers to take account of the environmental impact on the supply chain in a way that meets our joint goals.
Openly and honestly communicate both internally and externally the Company’s environmental performance and plans for improvement.
Openly and honestly communicate both internally and externally the Company’s environmental performance and plans for improvement.
Provide services to our customers to enable them to reduce the impact of their own operations on the environment.
SIGNED
George Ritchie
