Environmental Policy Statement

Apple Sound Ltd recognises and attaches a high priority to the need to protect the Health & Safety of its employees, customers and all others who come into contact with us, together with the need to protect the environment, and minimise the detrimental effect that any activity, whenever and wherever carried out by directors, employees or subcontractors of Apple Sound Ltd may have on the environment. To this end, this policy statement will be drawn to the attention of all new employees and all existing employees and sub-contractors annually. The policy will be reviewed on a regular basis, at least annually, in line with the company Health and Safety Policy.

In pursuit of the policy, Apple Sound Ltd will:

1. Ensure that all statutory requirements and recognised guidelines relating to Environmental Issues are either met or exceeded.
2. Ensure that all activities are carried out in a way which keeps pollution and wastage to an absolute minimum.
3. Ensure that all waste material which is unsuitable for re-use or recycling, is removed by Registered Carriers to Licenced Tips. Used batteries must be disposed of in accordance with the manufacturer’s guidelines and those of the refuse collection service.
4. Ensure that all relevant authorities are consulted, and that practical measures are taken to control noise pollution.
5. Ensure that Natural Habitats are disturbed as little as possible as a result of outdoor events, and that any ground disturbance is restored to its previous state after the event.
6. Ensure that disposal of waste material is kept to a minimum, by re-using or re-cycling packing and all other material where possible. Electronic office systems which reduce the use of paper will be used wherever possible.
7. Ensure that all company vehicles are serviced regularly, according to the manufacturers schedules, to ensure vehicles operate at optimum efficiency, and to reduce exhaust emissions. All drivers of company vehicles will receive training aimed at promoting safe and economical use of vehicles.
8. Ensure that the use of energy, water and other consumables is kept to a minimum. Wherever possible, environmentally friendly materials will be used in preference to others. Use of all resources will be monitored with the aim of minimising use.
9. All incidents with any environmental bearing will be recorded, together with any remedial action taken. This record will form part of the annual review of the Policy.

The overall aim of this policy, in conjunction with the Health and Safety Policy, is to promote Health and Safety, Quality and Environmental issues in order to continually improve the working environment.

Responsibility for ensuring compliance with the aims of this policy is with the Directors. Administration of the Policy, together with appropriate procedures and reviews will be the responsibility of the Office Manager, who shall report directly to the Directors.

T J Brown (Director) Issue 005 June, 2004

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