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Chandlers archives Ltd recognise
that environmental issues are of fundamental importance to a
successful and responsible business strategy. For this reason we are
committed to reducing the environmental impact of our operations
wherever and whenever this is possible.
In line with this commitment to the environment,
Chandlers archives
Ltd will:
1. Ensure that its operations comply with or exceed the existing
legislation in the areas in which it operates.
2. Attempt to deal with all environmental issues either at their
source or as close to their source as is possible.
3. Endeavour to operate at all times in a way which will incur the
minimum environmental impact before and after the operation.
4. Minimise energy usage and waste generation wherever this is
possible and practicable.
5. Recycle materials wherever this is possible and practical.
6. Set environmental targets which it will strive to achieve, and
communicate these targets to staff and contractors.
7. Train and educate its workforce in relevant aspects of
environmental best practices.
8. Communicate its Environmental Policy and practices at all levels
and sites of the organisation.
9. Review its Environmental Policy on a regular basis.
10. Chandlers archives Ltd believes strongly that good business
practice and sound environmental management are both essential
factors in an efficient and successful organisation.
This Policy is communicated to all employees, suppliers and
sub-contractors and is made available to the public.
Environmental Issues – Achievement so far:
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The reduction in use of paper by
printing on both sides utilizing 100% of the paper.
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Paper purchased is from recycled
materials and sustainable sources.
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Scrap blank paper when available is
used for notepads.
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Office paper is confidentially
shredded and recycled.
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Chandlers archives Ltd storage boxes
are made up of 65% recycled materials and in turn are recyclable
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Low energy lighting has been
installed in the administration building, reducing cost and our
carbon footprint.
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Office furniture, where possible, is
sourced as ‘new’ second-hand.
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Rechargeable batteries are used in
all handheld equipment.
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Confidential document destruction
sacks are recycled, currently minimum use of five times.
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Low energy computer monitors are used
and are set to go into sleep mode after 3 minutes of inactivity at a
workstation.
Some of our objectives for the near
future:
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To purchase renewable energy from our
energy providers.
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To reduce the amount of energy
consumed in our daily activities.
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To further increase the environmental
awareness of staff, suppliers and clients alike.
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To reduce the amount of water
consumed, such as using a rain harvesting tank to supply water to
wash vehicles or fill toilets.
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To reduce the amount of paper used
throughout the organisation.
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Cleaner, more energy-efficient
vehicles.
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