The Environment

Here at GWIBS 24-7, we are very concerned about the environment and the impact we have on it in the day to day operation of our business.

As a company, we are looking towards a future in which customers and employees are demanding sustainable business practices. We have a wider responsibility to ensure that we do all we can to minimize the environmental impact of what we do for the benefit of everyone. We are responding to changing attitudes by showing commitment to improving our business practices by making our company as environmentally friendly as possible.

Our Environmental Policy

1) We shall act responsibly to prevent pollution and shall demonstrate compliance with applicable legislation and to other requirements to which the company subscribes. Environmental considerations will be integrated into our business to improve, where practicable, the sustainability of our activities, products and services.

2) It is the responsibility of all employees to respect this policy, and training will be provided in the environmental affects of our activities. We will implement an environmental management system (EMS) complying with the requirements of the International Standard ISO 14001 to facilitate continual improvement and to minimise our impact on the environment.

3) Key business objectives include:

1. Promoting the efficient use of energy in our business;
2. Reducing pollution and emissions associated with our transport;
3. Minimising waste, reusing and recycling materials (e.g. packaging) where possible and disposing of waste responsibly;
4. Improving water conservation; and
5. Encouraging our suppliers and contractors to adopt similar environmental values;

4) GWIBS shall establish specific targets to satisfy these objectives and performance shall be monitored to ensure continual improvement. Employees play a critical role in the implementation of this policy and performance will be communicated accordingly to encourage active participation. Senior Management will demonstrate commitment to this policy by means of leading by example and shall periodically review this policy.

GWIBS Environment Policy
November 2008