Statement of Intent
Sco-Fro Group Ltd believes that it must take steps to
manage its impact on the
natural environment. As a consequence we are committed to
conducting our
business in a manner that is sensitive to the environmental needs
of the communities within which we operate.
This aim will be achieved by upholding defined, key environmental
standards in all of our operations, and we actively encourage our
business partners to demonstrate similar levels of commitment.
Sco-Fro Group Ltd Environmental Standards
Energy use
We constantly measure our energy use and aim to continuously reduce
consumption per unit of output in each of our manufacturing
operations. Where feasible to do so, renewable energy sources are
used.
Water use
We source water responsibly and aim to continuously reduce our
water use and
discharge per unit of output at each location.
Packaging
Packaging materials are designed where possible to minimise their
environmental impact whilst still ensuring that product safety and
integrity are maintained at all times. Wherever practicable
packaging materials are manufactured from recyclable or reusable
materials.
Non-hazardous solid waste production
Wherever possible solid waste is reused or recycled. We measure and
aim to reduce our non-hazardous solid waste production each
year.
Citizenship
We always seek to be a "good neighbour" - minimising the impact of
our plants on local residents and aiming for zero complaints about
issues such as noise, dust or odour.
Supporting activities
Sco-Fro Group Ltd is committed to upholding high standards of
responsible behaviour in our own operations and to developing and
supporting a similar commitment amongst our business
partners.
These behaviours are supported by the systems and processes
summarised below:-
Continuous improvement
All sites aim for continuous improvement in reducing the
environmental footprint of their operations.
Customers and suppliers
We work closely with our customers to ensure our systems meet their
requirements.
We also brief all on-site contractors about key environmental
issues to ensure that
we are managing our environmental impact effectively.
Crisis Management / Contingency Planning
We have a documented and tested Group Crisis Management System
which enables an effective and professional response to incidents
of a serious and/or urgent nature. The system also covers Sco-Fro
Group's response to 3rd party crises which could have a significant
impact on our business.
Review
We recognise that the environments in which we operate globally are
constantly
changing and, because of this, the Board of Directors continually
review it to ensure that its content and implementation remain
effective. This review will be chaired by
the Group Chairman. Any amendments to the policy will be ratified
by the Board of Sco-Fro Group.