The Russell Press recognises the importance of environmental considerations and is committed to a policy of ongoing care for the environment and will take this into account at all stages of business planning, development, production and marketing whilst continuing to produce high quality products to our customer's specification and satisfaction.
The Russell Press is committed to the prevention of pollution and to continual improvement and has implemented an environmental management system for this purpose. The company also commits to meet or exceed legal requirements and those of relevant industry codes of practice and our customers.
In particular the following objectives will be pursued as far as is reasonably practicable:
To develop systems to prevent/reduce any environmental pollution and alert the company to any accidental emissions or incidents.
To develop systems for the responsible purchase, development, operation and maintenance of plant and associated processes to reflect the principles above.
To reduce consumption of all raw materials used, including water, fuel and energy.
To reduce the amount of solvents and other hazardous chemicals in the workplace and/or atmosphere.
To reduce waste in production and packaging.
We Will:
Provide safe, clean and hygienic working conditions.
Ensure that any waste generated is labelled, stored and disposed of correctly and where possible recycled.
Reduce noise levels to lowest levels practicable for employees and members of the public.
Co-ordinate deliveries and sales calls to reduce transport costs and energy use where possible.
To ensure that the management, staff and sub-contractors understand and comply with this policy.
To communicate environmental awareness in our staff through regular briefings and training where required.
Periodically review and revise this policy.