'Altogether Greener’
The Environmental Policy of
Chelmsford Star Co-operative Society Ltd.
| The Opening Statement |
Chelmsford Star Co-operative Society Ltd recognises that our
operations have an effect on the local, regional and global
environment. |
| Commitment to Pollution
Prevention |
We recognise however that our day to day operations will
inevitably have an impact on the environment in a number of ways and we wish to minimise the potentially harmful
effects of such activity wherever and whenever possible. |
| Communication to Staff |
We have undertaken to help every Chelmsford Star employee to understand and to implement the relevant aspects of this policy in their day to day duties through the regular
communication of objectives, action plans and achievements. |
| Commitment to Legislative Compliance |
Minimum environment standards of performance will be set
by environmental regulations, laws and codes of practice. |
| Commitment to Continuous Improvement |
Chelmsford Star is committed to continuous improvements in
environmental performance by following environmental best
practice, wherever practical, and, within the resources available in all of its activities and in the provision of its services to its
members and customers.
The policy will be reviewed on an annual basis to ensure that the Society is up to date with the latest environmental issues. |
| Reporting |
Progress towards the Society’s environmental goals will be
reported on an annual basis in the Society’s Social report at the AGM of the Society. |
| Setting Specific Policies |
In particular Chelmsford Star will:
- Reduce waste by operating environmentally sound waste
management procedures.
- Promote environmental awareness amongst staff. Employee involvement will be encouraged at all levels e.g. by including environmental issues within Chelmsford Stars training
programmes.
- Aim to reduce the consumption of fossil fuels through
increased energy efficiency.
- Purchase electricity from renewable sources where possible.
- Include long term strategies for energy efficiency in future plans and developments.
- Work in partnership with the community and other stakeholders in a socially responsible way.
- Monitor progress and publish progress on environmental performance on an annual basis in the Society's Social report.
- Continue to work with the Carbon Trust to obtain the latest advice and guidance on energy efficiency.
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