Environmental Policy
1. AIMS
POWER RENTAL aims to be as environmentally sustainable as possible. We are committed to being environmentally sensitive and responsible. We believe sound environmental practice benefits the staff, and local and global communities. We are committed to constantly updating our environmental policy and practice, and to complying with any relevant laws.
a. Trading
We aim:
i) To purchase where possible the most environmentally sustainable products, both for use, rent and for sale.
GENERATORS AND VEHICLES :-
ii) To promote clean fuel vehicles such as Electric
iii) To promote regular servicing to reduce generator and vehicle emissions
b. Energy
i) The heating should be switched off when rooms are empty
ii) The heating should not be used when the temperature in the building is above 20°C.
iii) Windows should remain closed when the heating is on.
iv) Green energy should be purchased when feasible.
c. Waste
i) We aim to create as little waste as possible, by limiting the use of non-recyclable material.
ii) The company will reuse and recycle as far as possible. This should include the recycling of computer equipment and batteries.
d. Offices
i) All offices should have paper recycling facilities.
ii) All computer monitors should be switched off when not in use
iii) All lights should be switched of when not in use.
iv) Any other electronic equipment should be switched off when not in use.
v) Communication should occur electronically where possible (i.e. e-mail, not paper).
2. IMPLEMENTATION
a. Environment and Resources Committee
i) Meetings will take place at least once a month.
ii) Will review this policy each December to make any amendments and improvements in time for the AGM iii) Will keep constantly updated on the Companies environment policy and ensure that it complies with it at all times.
b. Environment Officer
i) Will communicate with People and staff about Environment Management
ii) In the unlikely event that an Environment officer is not elected, the responsibility for
environmental issues should be shared by the branch managers, which should still be convened at least once a month.
c. Promotion and Communication of this Policy
i) All new staff and officers should receive a copy of the environment policy (preferably via e-mail).
ii) This policy should be displayed in POWER RENTAL company manual on the main server.
iii) The environment pages should be constantly updated by the wonderful environment officer(s).
d. Future
i) In any new building, an environmental audit should be carried out.
ii) Environmental sustainability should be a priority when considering a new building.
