Environmental Policy
Whistl is committed to adopting practices aimed at minimising the environmental impact of its operations. The Company undertakes to comply with all current legislation and other requirements relating to the environment and its protection. Whistl is committed to comply with the Company Social Responsibility Policy and Whistl Business Principles and this policy. The scope of this policy and the company’s Environmental Management System (EMS) Applies to all activities undertaken at its business locations within the UK. Key activities Being mail collection, Sortation and segregation, mail delivery and storage of mail.
In pursuing our environmental policy, Whistl is committed, subject to sound business practice and economic practicability, to the following objects:
EMS to be continually accredited to ISO14001 External involvement and assessment in line with CAESER Manage energy use and carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions through EMS objectives and government trading scheme (CRC) Manage our transport activities to be fuel efficient with new vehicle technologies coupled with improved driver behaviour activities Considering environmental issues when making new investments Providing training for employees and the necessary resources and facilities to allow for the implementation of this policy Encouraging suppliers, subcontractors and agencies to demonstrate a responsible attitude to the environment in recognition of the impact their activities have on the environment and our company To implement and improve waste management techniques to recycle and reduce waste associated with our activities Developing in conjunction with the appropriate authorities, procedures to deal with and limit environmental impact and site emergencies Identifying areas for future improvement, setting measurable environmental objectives and targets, implementing improvement plans, monitoring and auditing our progress against these objectives and targets at the quarterly Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Group and annual management review meetings Avoiding nuisance to our neighbours and considering the rights and opinions of others in managing our activities Copies of this policy are made available to employees, subcontractors and displayed at all Whistl locations. This policy is also available upon request to suppliers, customers, visitors and any other interested parties via the Whistl website.
The Whistl Environmental Policy will be reviewed annually and revised where necessary, taking into consideration any local operational reviews, legislative changes and the needs of our customers.
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