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It has over recent years become increasingly evident that
the continuing pollution of the environment could endanger
the quality of life of future generations. Governments and
other organisations in many countries are now more aware of
the impact of past ignorance regarding environmental matters
and increasingly have become more environmentally sensitive.
In recognition of this, Matsons has developed this
Environmental Strategy which indicates Matsons’ policy
and proposals regarding conservation for the future in all
of its branches.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The Director responsible for Health, Safety and Environmental
issues will:
- ENSURE SO FAR AS IS REASONABLY PRACTICABLE, THE NECESSARY
TRAINING IS CARRIED OUT TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH ALL MATSONS
BRANCHES THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY.
- ENSURE THAT SUBCONTRACTORS WORKING FOR MATSONS ARE MADE
AWARE OF THE MATSONS ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY AND THE REQUIREMENTS
FOR ITS IMPLEMENTATION.
- AUDIT THE POLICY ON A REGULAR BASIS AND REPORT THE RESULTS
OF ANY SUCH AUDIT TO THE MAIN BOARD AT THE DIRECTORS MEETING
HELD EVERY TWO MONTHS.
The Health, Safety and Environmental Manager will:
- ENSURE, SO FAR AS IS REASONABLY PRACTICABLE, THE NECESSARY
INFORMATION, TRAINING AND INSTRUCTION ON ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES
AND REPORT TO THE HEALTH & SAFETY DIRECTOR.
Matsons branches, in conjunction with the Health, Safety
and Environmental manager will:
- MAINTAIN AN ENERGY CONSERVATION POLICY TO REDUCE THE CONSUMPTION
OF NON-RENEWABLE RESOURCES.
- MINIMISE ALL WASTE AND REDUCE, RECYCLE AND REUSE WASTES
WHENEVER POSSIBLE.
- TAKE PART IN RECYCLING BY WHATEVER MEANS PRACTICAL TO
ACHIEVE SUBSTANTIAL INCREASES IN THE REUSE OF WASTE MATERIALS.
- PURCHASE ITEMS USING RECYCLED MATERIALS WHEREVER POSSIBLE.
- ONLY BUY PRODUCTS WHICH USE NON-RENEWABLE RESOURCES, IF
SUITABLE EQUIVALENTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE.
- AVOID THE PURCHASE OF ANY PRODUCT, WHEREVER POSSIBLE,
THE PRODUCTION OR USE OF WHICH POLLUTES THE ENVIRONMENT.
- EXTEND THE TRAINING PROGRAMME OF MATSONS TO INCLUDE ELEMENTS
WHICH EDUCATE THE STAFF, CONTRACTORS AND OTHERS IN ENVIRONMENTAL
PROTECTION AND ECOLOGICAL MATTERS
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