Environmental Policy Statement
1. POLICY STATEMENT
1.1 Matthew Algie is committed to conducting its activities in an environmentally responsible manner and recognises the need to continually improve its operations in order to protect, conserve and improve the environment, and minimise the potential environmental impacts arising from our activities.
2. RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE POLICY
2.1 Whilst Matthew Algie accepts the main responsibility for implementation of this policy; employees have a very important role in cooperating with those responsible for safeguarding the environment and are expected to assist and cooperate in the implementation of this policy.
2.2 The main responsibility for implementation of this policy lies with the Directors. The Policy has been endorsed by the Board of Directors who give their full support to its implementation.
3. OUR COMMITMENTS
3.1 In order to achieve our aims, Matthew Algie is committed, where applicable;
(a) to promote sound environmental management policies and practices throughout Matthew Algie and conform to all legal requirements as well as the requirements of BS EN ISO 14001;
(b) to promote environmentally responsible procurement of goods and services and to promote environmental awareness amongst our suppliers, contractors and partners;
(c) to use energy and water efficiently and in an environmentally responsible manner;
(d) to minimise waste generated from our business according to the principles of reduction, reuse or recycling waste where appropriate, and to monitor the treatment and disposal of residual waste;
(e) where practicable, use materials and processes that reduce the risk of pollution;
(f) to minimise any adverse environmental impact of any new development within Matthew Algie;
(g) to communicate within Matthew Algie and to the outside community, Matthew Algie’s environmental performance and objectives;
(h) to raise awareness internally of the company’s environmental impact, activities and performance, and to promote individual good practice and behaviour change both at work and at home;
(i) to document procedures and continually progress in environmental performance through setting clear objectives, and regular measurement, review and audit of our standards and objectives. The Environmental Committee brings together a cross-section of employees from different departments to manage this process.
4. COMMUNICATION AND AWARENESS OF THE POLICY
4.1 All employees are made aware of this policy as part of their induction.
4.2 Adequate information and training on environmental issues is made available to all employees.
Endorsed: Thomas Heinen – Managing Director
Date: 23/10/2025
Endorsed: Neil Freckingham – Operations Director
Date: 23/10/2025
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