Environmental Policy

Aim

The Businesses are committed to conducting their business in an environmentally aware and responsible manner.  We seek the co-operation of our workers and business partners in ensuring our organisational practices are conducted with minimal environmental impact.

Objective

To work with workers, contractors, visitors and business partners to achieve compatibility between economic development and the maintenance of the environment to minimise harm.

The Businesses will endeavour to minimise impact on the following:

• Atmospheric emissions
• Storm water management
• Site contamination and spills
• Unnecessary energy consumption
• Noise Emission
• Minimise & manage Fuel Wastage
• Damage to flora and fauna
• Management of Waste Oils

To fulfil this commitment, The Businesses will observe all environment laws and promote environmental awareness among all workers to increase understanding of environmental matters.

The Businesses will actively take part in the following:

Assess Eco-footprint to identify environmental impacts and move towards more sustainable practices

• Identify waste streams and options for effective waste management
• Improve purchasing (buy recycled materials, reduce waste, use less harmful/volatile chemicals)
• Improve storage (reduce quantity, waste and spills, reduce odours by keeping containers closed)
• Conserve energy (eco-friendly lights, turn lights off, emergency efficient equipment, greener fuel sources – such as LPG and methane)
• Conserve water (install water saving accessories, repair leaks)
• Preserve waterways (clearly mark and protect storm water drains)
• Emergency planning and spill response
• Seek appropriate licenses/permits from State Environmental Protection Agencies and other relevant Authorities
• Improve education/awareness
• Notify relevant authority in the event of a major environmental impact