St Austell Handyman
Last Reviewed: 9th May 2025
Environmental Policy
1. Purpose
St Austell Handyman is committed to reducing its environmental impact and promoting sustainable practices in all aspects of its operations. This policy outlines our commitment to environmental responsibility and sets out the actions we take to minimise our carbon footprint, reduce waste, and operate in an environmentally responsible manner.
2. Scope
This policy applies to all employees, subcontractors, suppliers, and third parties working on behalf of St Austell Handyman. It covers all aspects of our operations, including project planning, material sourcing, waste management, and energy consumption.
3. Our Commitment
- To comply with all relevant environmental legislation and regulations.
- To minimise waste and promote recycling wherever possible.
- To reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions through efficient work practices.
- To choose sustainable materials and suppliers where feasible.
- To prevent pollution and reduce the impact of our operations on the environment.
4. Practical Steps
- Waste Management: Reduce, reuse, and recycle materials where possible, and ensure proper disposal of waste.
- Energy Efficiency: Use energy-efficient tools, vehicles, and equipment to reduce our carbon footprint.
- Sustainable Sourcing: Prioritise suppliers who demonstrate a commitment to sustainability and ethical practices.
- Staff Training: Provide training to employees and subcontractors on environmentally responsible work practices.
- Continuous Improvement: Regularly review our environmental impact and set measurable goals for improvement.
5. Monitoring and Review
- This policy will be reviewed annually and updated as necessary to reflect changes in legislation or company practices.
6. Responsibility for Compliance
- All employees, subcontractors, and third parties are responsible for ensuring compliance with this policy. Management is responsible for promoting a culture of environmental responsibility and leading by example.
7. Environmental Objectives
- Reduce waste by increasing the reuse and recycling of materials.
- Improve energy efficiency to reduce carbon emissions.
- Prioritise sustainable suppliers and materials where feasible.
- Prevent pollution and manage waste responsibly.
- Reduce water usage where possible through efficient work practices.
- Regularly review and improve environmental practices to reduce overall impact.
- Monitor and minimise vehicle emissions through efficient route planning and regular maintenance.
- Reduce waste by increasing the reuse and recycling of materials.
- Improve energy efficiency to reduce carbon emissions.
- Prioritise sustainable suppliers and materials where feasible.
- Prevent pollution and manage waste responsibly.
- Regularly review and improve environmental practices.
8. Acknowledgment
- All employees and subcontractors must acknowledge that they have read, understood, and agree to comply with this policy as a condition of their employment or engagement.
Approved by:
St Austell Handyman Management
Date: 9th May 2025
Next Review Date: 8th May 2026
