Environmental Management Policy
U and M Group
37 Millmarsh Lane
Enfield
Middlesex
EN3 7UY
Type of Business: Building Contractors
No. of Employees: Approximately 110
We hold a current Certificate of Registration and Waste Licence issued by the Environment Agency under the Control of Pollution (Amendment) Act 1989 registration number GTL/372084.
‘We are the leading public body for protecting and improving the environment in England and Wales. It’s our job to make sure that air, land and water are looked after by everyone in today’s society, so that tomorrow’s generations inherit a cleaner and healthier world’
Quote by Sir John Harman, Chairman of the Environment Agency
As a consequence of this, the management are committed to continuous improvements in environmental performance and the prevention of pollution. The Managing Director is responsible for the implementation and monitoring of this environmental policy.
Environmental regulations, laws and codes of practice will be regarded as setting the minimum standards of environmental performance.
Our business produces the following types of waste:
- Excavated spoil
- Packaging
- Timber and other forestation
- Printer cartridges
- Waste paper
We will ensure that all waste produced is dealt with responsibly and in accordance with the relevant laws and regulations. Waste containers will be located away from environmentally sensitive areas.
We will implement the following recycling policies:
- All timber from sites is to be returned to our yard for reuse.
- Printer and copier cartridges are to be recycled (via a charity)
We will try to reduce the energy and water consumption of the business and minimise
- CO2 emissions and dust emissions into the air by:
- Using dust suppression techniques, such as bunds, water sprays and enclosures
We will ensure that dust, noise and odour do not cause a nuisance to the community surrounding a site on which we are working.
We will try, where possible, to use suppliers who are willing to take away packaging for re-use or recycling and will consider the environmental impact of any purchases.
We will also check the environmental policies and procedures of any subcontractors we are considering using to ensure their compliance with this policy.
We will provide guidance and training in these environmental policies to staff and managers. We will also obtain staff feedback on the success of the policy. The policy will be communicated by:
- Tool Box Talks
- Training
- Employee manuals
We have identified the following as examples of materials or substances stored on site which could potentially he harmful to the environment:
- Cement
- Paint
- Diesel
- Resins
We will try to prevent pollution incidents by storing materials responsibly. We will also do our best to prevent pollution incidents which may arise from vandalism by ensuring that security measures are in place on site.
We will ensure that no poisonous, noxious or polluting matter enters surface waters or groundwater, and will obtain permission before discharging any contaminated water.
We will also make sure that a site investigation has been carried out the check for contaminated land before commencing any work.
Before commencing any construction work, we will check the area for any endangered species, protected plant species, trees which are subject to a Tree Preservation Order, and protected archaeology. If any of these are found, we will contact the relevant authority.
We will implement the following measures to help the business and its employees to use ‘green transport’:
- Provide details of public transport to encourage its use
- Share vehicles wherever possible
- Provide facilities at head office for cyclists
The company will set environmental targets and goals designed to improve our environmental performance.
We will conduct an annual self-evaluation of our performance in implementing these policies by:
- Measurement and comparison of fuel bills for annual energy use
- Provide open forums for staff feedback and idea input