Environmental Policy

At Protek we recognise our impact on the environment and have begun to identify and limit that impact. A summary can be found here:

Business Focused Items

• Operate car sharing policy when visiting clients when possible

• The consideration to use trains for long distance travel within the UK and Europe

• To adhere to relevant building regulations and environmental legislation

• Move towards a reduced use of paper and use of recycled paper

• Use of video and telephone conferences to avoid long distance travel when appropriate

General Objectives

• To recycle paper, plastic, glass and natural waste in conjunction with local authority and commercial recycling schemes that are available

• To ensure all electricity used by the office is not wasted through unnecessary use

Future Operational Development

• To replace existing light fittings with energy efficient light fittings

• To seek renewable or green tariffs/suppliers for energy such as gas and electricity

• To explore and consider decentralised energy solutions with future business development

• To consider replacing business vehicles with more economical and environmentally friendly alternatives

• To consider EMAS or ISO 14001 accreditation in the future Commitment to the above policy will be demonstrated by regular review of improvement plans