Environmental Policy -
August 2009
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With the adoption of this policy
Squiders recognise that almost
any business activity, or the
activities of the individuals
within a business, can result in
negative effects on the
environment, wildlife and
general well being of the
planet.
We further recognise the
importance of a healthy
environment rich in
biodiversity, and a belief that
all companies and individuals
have a responsibility to limit
those negative effects and
whenever possible create
positive ones.
Using the CERES Principles and a
variety of “green business”
guidelines we aim to incorporate
an initially simple
environmental policy that can
eventually evolve to full CERES
compliance.
This policy will be made
available to all employees and
associates of the company, and
it’s suggestions actively
encouraged in each individual’s
private life as well as their
professional one. |
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Saving Energy Inside
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Turn off electrical equipment
when not in use (i.e. TV /
Stereo)
Turn off unnecessary lights, use
energy saving bulbs, optimise
use of daylight
Turn off PC monitor and leave PC
on standby when not in use
during the day
Don’t overfill the kettle
Work on optimising water and
central heating settings; switch
off in summer, use draught
excluders, keep doors closed
over and windows closed,
insulate the loft
Avoid the use of air
conditioning or fans unless
absolutely necessary
Seek to produce and encourage
clean and renewable energy
through solar / wind / water
power |
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Saving energy travelling
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Car share
Reduce unnecessary car journeys
and airline flights
Use public transport / walk /
bicycle
Avoid travel during rush hours |
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Saving water
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Do not leave taps running or
dripping
Repair leaks quickly
Displacement dams in toilet
reservoirs (i.e. a brick in the
flush tank)
Collect water from rainfall for
watering the garden or even
washing the car |
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Saving Paper
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Use e-mail and don’t print it
unless it has to be printed
Don’t use fax cover sheets
unless necessary
Send faxes from computers so you
never need a hard copy
Produce double sided documents
Reuse waste paper for note paper
Recycle paper waste Use recycled
paper
Invoice and receipt by e-mail |
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Re use and refurbish
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Consider refurbishing furniture
rather than replacing
Upgrade computer parts rather
than replace the entire unit
Donate unwanted items to charity
shops or schools or sell them on
Try to re use packaging, boxes,
containers, stationery etc.
Buy second hand from sources
such as EBay |
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Suppliers
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Seek environmentally aware
suppliers (such as waterless /
vegetable based printing)
Avoid supplies that damage the
environment in their use or
manufacture
Complain about over packaging
Seek suppliers who take
packaging back for reuse Use
local suppliers to reduce
transport getting supplies to
you
Sign up for paperless billing
and similar web and phone based
services |
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Saving plastics
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Donate all waste plastics to
recycling schemes
Reuse waste plastic wherever
possible |
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Enhancing the environment
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Design outside areas which
benefit wildlife and the
environment itself;
Berry and fruit producing trees
Variable length and overgrown
patches of grass
A mixture of herbs, scented
flowers, climbers and shrubs
Early and late flowering plants
Dead wood pile
Leave seeds stalks and grass
clippings on the lawn and beds
Bird feeders |
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Lead by example
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Support charities and
associations working to benefit
wildlife and the environment,
either financially or through
free services and volunteering
Be proud of the changes made and
encourage others to follow suit
Seek to publicise positive
changes through company products
and marketing
Think big; protect land through
purchase, build environmentally
sound premises, be vocal for
widespread change |
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CERES Principles
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Aim to incorporate these
principles throughout the
company as it continues to grow
and develop. |
