Environmental policy
The GTTR is committed to minimising the environmental impact of its operations through adopting sustainable practices and continual improvement in environmental performance.
To achieve this the GTTR will
- keep abreast of and comply with legislation, regulations and codes of practice on environmental matters relevant to its operations
- train employees and promote environmental awareness and commitment throughout the Company
- be proactive in developing opportunities to minimise waste and reuse or recycle materials
- monitor, review and continually improve its environmental performance
- maintain an environmental management system that meets the ISO/14001 certification standard
- use suppliers wherever appropriate that have environmental standards compatible with its own
- be committed to the prevention of pollution.
Specific objectives on which the GTTR will focus include:
- minimising the environmental impact of business travel
- reducing the consumption of resources such as paper and plastic
- minimising the volume of waste generated and maximise reuse, recycling and energy recovery from waste
- reducing the consumption of fossil fuels and incorporate long-term strategies for energy efficiency into planning and development
- continually reassess changing technology, business requirements and best environmental practices.
Policy review
This policy will be reviewed annually.
Authorised by:
Mary Curnock Cook
Chief Executive
UCAS