Purpose and Scope
This is the Environment Policy Statement for Cheshire West Recycling Ltd (CWR), it is owned by the Managing Director and sets out the Company’s commitment to protecting the environment.
Our Commitment
- We aim to achieve zero harm to the environment and will positively encourage practices which reduce the potential for harm to the environment.
- We will comply with all relevant legislation and permitting requirements and ensure that our environmental objectives are compatible with the strategic direction of the company.
- We will foster a culture of environmental awareness through strong visual leadership and will strive for continuous improvement.
- We will constantly strive for continual improvement protect the environment and bring innovative practices into the workplace to protect the environment.
Responsibilities
The Managing Director is ultimately responsible for health and safety at CWR and is supported by a Health, Safety Environment and Quality (HSEQ) Manager.
The management of health and safety is a responsibility for all employees and the Managing Director will hold his/ her senior management accountable for the management of health and safety within their business areas.
CWR will include specific health and safety responsibilities for all employees within their job descriptions and general responsibilities are set out within the health and safety standards.
Arrangements
Environmental Management
CWR will establish, implement, and maintain an environmental management system.
Information, Instruction and Training
We provide our employees with the correct information, instruction, and training to ensure environmental competency and awareness.
Consultation and Communication
We are committed to engaging with our employees, customers and regulators to improve our environmental performance.
Continual Improvement
We will monitor and review our environmental performance to identify any areas for potential improvement.
ISO 14001
We will work to a management system for environmental performance that meets the ISO 14001 Standard
Resources
We will provide sufficient resources to implement this policy.
Objectives
Objectives are set annually by the Senior Leadership Team and approved by the Board.