ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY 

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Mission statement

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TiggerTraining recognises that it has a responsibility to the environment beyond legal and regulatory requirements. I am  committed to reducing my environmental impact and continually improving my environmental performance as an integral part of my business strategy and operating methods, with regular review points. I  encourage customers, suppliers and other stakeholders to do the same.

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Responsibility

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Tigger Pritchard, Director is responsible for ensuring that the environmental policy is implemented.

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Policy aims

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We endeavour to:

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• Comply with and exceed all relevant regulatory requirements.

• Continually improve and monitor environmental performance.

• Continually improve and reduce environmental impacts.

• Incorporate environmental factors into business decisions.

• Increase employee awareness and training.

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Paper

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• I will minimise the use of paper in the office.

• I will reduce packaging as much as possible.

• I will seek to buy recycled and recyclable paper products.

• I will reuse and recycle all paper where possible.

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Energy and water

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• I will seek to reduce the amount of energy used as much as possible.

• Lights and electrical equipment will be switched off when not in use.

• Heating will be adjusted with energy consumption in mind.

• The energy consumption and efficiency of new products will be considered when purchasing.

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Office supplies

 

• I will evaluate if the need can be met in another way.

• I will evaluate if renting/sharing is an option before purchasing equipment.

• I will evaluate the environmental impact of any new products we intend to purchase.

• I will favour more environmentally friendly and efficient products wherever possible.

• I will reuse and recycle everything we are able to.

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Transportation

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• I will reduce the need to travel, restricting to necessity trips only.

• I will promote the use of travel alternatives such as e-mail or video/phone conferencing.

• I will make additional efforts to accommodate the needs of those using public transport or bicycles.

• I will favour ‘green’ vehicles and maintain them rigorously to ensure ongoing efficiency.

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Maintenance and cleaning

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• Cleaning materials used will be as environmentally friendly as possible.

• Materials used in office refurbishment will be as environmentally friendly as possible.

• I will only use licensed and appropriate organisations to dispose of waste.

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Monitoring and improvement

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• I will comply with and exceed all relevant regulatory requirements.

• I will continually improve and monitor environmental performance.

• I will continually improve and reduce environmental impacts.

• I will incorporate environmental factors into business decisions.

• I will increase employee awareness through training.

• I will review this policy and any related business issues at our monthly management meetings.

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Culture

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• I will involve staff in the implementation of this policy, for greater commitment and improved performance.

• I will update this policy at least once annually in consultation with staff and other stakeholders where necessary.

• I will provide staff with relevant environmental training.

• I will work with suppliers, contractors, and sub-contractors to improve their environmental performance.

• I will use local labour and materials where available to reduce CO2 and help the community.

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April 2024