Chris Davis Consultancy

Environmental Policy

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Introduction and Aim

Chris Davis Consultancy is a multi-disciplinary consultancy business, operating from offices in the South-West of England. Our main services are;

• Tender Submissions

• Production of Construction Documents

• Project Management

• Business Planning

 

We recognise that our operations result in emissions to air and water, and the generation of waste. It is our aim to comply with legislation and other requirements, continue to reduce the environmental impacts of our business and operate in an environmentally responsible manner. This policy describes how we will achieve our aim.

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Responsibility

This environmental policy applies to all of our operations including management, office services, site operations and procurement. Chris Davis, Principal, has overall responsibility for ensuring that sufficient resources are made available to enable the business to achieve our environmental objectives and targets and that the policy is implemented and for ensuring that the requirements of this policy are being followed and for monitoring the effectiveness of the objectives. However, all employees have a responsibility in their area to ensure that the aims and objectives of the policy are met.

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Objectives

During 2019-2020, we aim to:

• make efficient use of natural resources by conserving energy and water, minimising waste and recycling where possible

• meet our duty of care requirements in relation to waste by ensuring the safe keeping, transportation and subsequent recovery or disposal of waste

• specify recycled construction materials whenever these can be safely and commercially justified

• keep transport use to a minimum and regularly service vehicles to maintain their efficiency

• work with suppliers to ensure they recognise and reduce the environmental impact of their products and transportation

• include environmental considerations in investment decisions for new plant, equipment or working practices

• inform and train all employees of the companies environmental objectives and how they can assist in meeting targets

• use the most environmentally friendly cleaning products whenever possible

 

Targets

To achieve our aims, we have set ourselves the following targets:

• reduce vehicle emissions to air by the scheduling of work to reduce mileage and using public transport where practical

• recycle as much paper, cardboard, plastic and metal waste generated in the office as possible

• reduce paper usage by increasing the use of e-mail and electronic documentation

• reduce energy consumption by monitoring energy usage and training staff on basic housekeeping

 

Monitoring and Auditing

Progress against these objectives will be monitored through a number of mediums including:

• Annual management review of this environmental policy and any associated environmental procedures

• Regular internal audits of environmental procedures

• The monitoring of environmental objectives and associated client led KPI’s / targets

• Monthly management meetings.

 

Communication

This environmental policy is available at our office. All members of staff will receive training on the environmental responsibilities of their role, and will be informed of any updates or revisions via e-mail or team meetings.

 

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Chris Davis   February 2019