Environmental Policy

Our business statement

We Do Workwear recognises that it has a responsibility to the environment beyond legal and regulatory requirements.

We are committed to reducing our environmental impact and continually improving our environmental performance as an integral part of our business strategy and operating methods, with regular review
points.

Responsibility

James Smith is responsible for ensuring that the environmental policy is implemented. However, all employees have a responsibility in their area to ensure that the aims and objectives of the policy are met.

We take steps both internally and externally to show our commitment to reducing our environmental impact. Below is a summary of our actions:

Internally	Actions (with examples below)
Waste management	We will reduce the amount of waste produced and recycle where possible. We will prevent the release of pollutants that can cause environmental damage (if relevant). We will reuse certain packaging products where possible.
Office supplies	We will evaluate the environmental impact of any new products we intend to purchase. We will always try to buy an eco friendly option where possible.
Monitoring and improvement	We will continually improve and monitor environmental performance.
Maintenance and office cleaning	The cleaning materials we use will be checked to ensure it’s as environmentally friendly as possible.
Energy	Lights and electrical equipment will be switched off when not in use and our heating will be adjusted with energy consumption in mind. Auto switch on lights are in use that tick off when not needed. All our bulbs are LED.
Our people	We will increase employee awareness through training. We will involve staff in the implementation of this policy, for greater commitment and improved performance.
Water	We will avoid water wastage wherever possible.
Chemicals and hazardous substances	Wherever possible we will substitute substances that are harmful to the environment with those that have less of an impact.
Legal duties	We will keep up to change with changes in environmental law and ensure we are fully compliant with our duties.

Externally	Actions (with examples below)
Transportation	Where possible, we’ll promote the use of alternatives such as email or video/phone conferences; We’ll reduce the need to travel, wherever possible. We use DPD who have some electric vans.
Customers, suppliers and other stakeholders	We will work with suppliers, contractors and sub-contractors to improve their environmental performance. We strive to supply eco friendly products from our suppliers where ever possible.
Contractors	We will work with contractors who are equally as committed to reducing their environmental impact.

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