a few words about
Environmental Policy
Grow Transform Belong – GTB CIC seeks excellence in every aspect of their business and is committed to addressing the environmental impacts of business operations. This statement represents our general position on environmental issues and the policies and practices that we will apply in conducting our business
Our commitment is to:
- Manage waste generated from business operations according to the principles of reduction, re-use and recycling
- Travel responsibly to minimise our carbon footprint
- Continuously improve environmental performance
- Improve the efficient use of resources
- Give due consideration to environmental issues and energy performance within the business
- Comply, as a minimum, with all relevant environmental legislation
- We have a commitment to be zero carbon by 2050
We will:
- Seek oversight and review of environmental policies
- Set some key objectives for managing environmental performance
- Communicate the importance of environmental issues
- Work together with staff to promote improved environmental performance
- Review our environmental policy annually
Item | Time Frame | Completed/Review Date |
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Reduce printing and keep online receipts and accountancy systems | 1st April 2022 | 1st April 2022 |
Investigate into a hybrid/electric car on the business | By June 2021 | 1st April 2022 |
Carry out meetings online or via telephone where possible to avoid travel. | From 1st April 2021 | 1st April 20221 |
Recycle Ink cartridges | 1st April 2021 | 1st April 2021 |
Reuse or Recycle Paper used at the office | Current | Completed, to review 1st April 2023 |
Compost waste at the office | Current | Review 1st April 2023 |
Work with environmentally committed individuals | 1st October 2021 | Review 1st April 2023 |
Calculate our carbon emissions as an organisation over the next 12 months | 1st October 2022 | Review 1st April 2023 |