Parkhouse is committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace and in carrying out our work to enhance the wider environment and minimise any harmful impact as far as is reasonably possible.
Our current activities do not create emissions to the environment covered by environmental protection legislation. However we remain committed to a high level of environmental protection and, where possible, enhancement.
- Responsibility
Environmental management is the responsibility of all employees. Compliance with our policy and implementation of best practice is monitored by the Business Performance Department.
Employees are reminded that minimising waste is good for the organisation and the environment and that they should co-operate with environmental initiatives. They are also encouraged to re-use and recycle materials where possible, and to make positive suggestions as to how we may improve what we do.
- Office Energy
Low energy lights are used where possible, and all employees are reminded to ensure that all electrical items are switched off when the leave the office. The efficiency of each office's building insulation is regularly reviewed.
- Paper
The use of electronic communication and documentation is well established, however the use of paper is unavoidable. As good practice, all offices are encouraged to manage the lower use of paper and to collect waste paper for recycling.
- Toner Cartridges
All used toner cartridges are disposed of in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations.
- Travel
Staff are required to reduce business travel where possible, or as a minimum plan work and meetings to make travelling more efficient. The use of public transport is encouraged where suitable, as is car sharing.