Wolfestone Translation Ltd Environmental Policy
The Environmental Policy covers all aspects of operations for Wolfestone Translation Ltd - from good housekeeping measures such as using both sides of paper prior to recycling, to ensuring that investments made are environmentally sound. The policy also commits us to promoting suppliers and services that adhere to environmentally sound ways of operating.
All staff must have access to this Environmental Policy through the policy folder and within the company handbook. The Environmental Policy should be considered in all decision-making and team meeting.. It is to be included during the induction of new staff and interns.
Wolfestone Translation Ltd practises the principles of the 3Rs:
1. Reduce waste where possible by thinking about what we buy and how we use it.
- Non-essential documents and emails will not be printed.
- We will annually review which internal documents and external publications are essential, if they are not they will be cancelled thus reducing waste and saving money.
- We will endeavour to reduce the use of all consumables where at all possible.
- We will ensure all printing and photocopying is done on double-sided paper.
2. Reuse wherever possible by trying to find a second life for items especially paper and office stationery.
- Scrap paper will be used in printers, fax machines, for taking messages and for writing notes or draft copies of documents.
- Envelopes and packaging will be reused where possible.
3. Recycle as the least preferred option of the 3Rs.
- Wolfestone Translation Ltd will have a nominated person who will have the responsibility to recycle paper, cardboard, toner cartridges and inkjets, etc.
- If office furniture or IT equipment is being replaced then Wolfestone Translation Ltd will seek to have those items reused or recycled.
Recycled paper
Wolfestone Translation Ltd will buy recycled paper. We will endeavour switching all publications and general office papers to 100% post-consumer waste recycled papers, any additional purchasing costs will be balanced against reduced consumption.
Fair Trade
Wolfestone Translation Ltd will seek to purchase fair traded and environmentally sound goods. When catering for events, food should be organic, and tea and coffee should be fair-traded.
Travel
Wolfestone Translation Ltd will promote the use of cycling and walking as the main means of travel to local meetings and to and from the office. We will also ensure the use of public transport for the majority of journeys where possible. For journeys requiring a car, sharing will be encouraged.
Energy
Wolfestone Translation Ltd will seek to minimise the use of energy in its activities. Only low energy bulbs will be used. Lights and equipment will be switched on only when needed and not out of routine. Heating will be kept to a minimum and the thermostat will be regularly checked to ensure it is not set too high, thereby promoting the need to open windows. Computers and other office equipment will not be left on standby and will be switched off completely whenever they are not in use. Energy will be sourced from a supplier that invests in renewable and carbon neutral energy sources where possible.
The Environmental Policy will be reviewed annually. All aspects of the policy are monitored as an ongoing practice. An annual review will be carried out by the senior management group.
The signed copy of this policy is available in the offices of Wolfestone Translation Ltd.
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