Over recent years it has 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, Grafton Merchanting GB has developed this Environmental Strategy
which sets out the group’s policy and proposals regarding future conservation at all
its branches.
ISO 14001
All Grafton merchanting GB brands are ISO 14001 certificated. Every trading branch has a Branch Environmental Champion who is responsible for monitoring, and managing policies and procedures contained in the branch Environmental Manual. All information on the ISO 14001 system is on the company intranet site and available at every branch.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The Director responsible for Health, Safety and Environmental issues will:
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ENSURE SO FAR AS REASONABLY PRACTICABLE THE NECESSARY TRAINING IS CARRIED OUT TO ENSURE
COMPLIANCE IN ALL GRAFTON BRANCHES THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY.
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ENSURE THAT SUBCONTRACTORS ARE MADE AWARE OF THE GRAFTON MERCHANTING GB
ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY AND THE REQUIREMENTS FOR ITS IMPLEMENTATION.
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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:
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ENSURE, SO FAR AS IS REASONABLY PRACTICABLE, THE NECESSARY INFORMATION, TRAINING AND
INSTRUCTION ON ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES AND REPORT TO THE HEALTH, SAFETY AND
ENVIRONMENTAL DIRECTOR.
Grafton Merchanting GB branches, in conjunction with the Health, Safety and Environmental manager will:
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MAINTAIN AN ENERGY CONSERVATION POLICY TO REDUCE THE CONSUMPTION OF NON-RENEWABLE
RESOURCES.
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MINIMISE ALL WASTE AND REDUCE, RECYCLE AND REUSE WASTES WHENEVER POSSIBLE.
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TAKE PART IN RECYCLING BY WHATEVER MEANS PRACTICAL TO ACHIEVE SUBSTANTIAL INCREASES IN
THE REUSE OF WASTE MATERIALS.
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PURCHASE ITEMS USING RECYCLED MATERIALS WHEREVER POSSIBLE.
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ONLY BUY PRODUCTS WHICH USE NON-RENEWABLE RESOURCES, IF SUITABLE EQUIVALENTS ARE NOT
AVAILABLE.
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AVOID THE PURCHASE OF ANY PRODUCT, WHEREVER POSSIBLE, THE PRODUCTION OR USE OF WHICH
POLLUTES THE ENVIRONMENT.
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EXTEND THE TRAINING PROGRAMME TO INCLUDE ELEMENTS WHICH EDUCATE THE STAFF,
CONTRACTORS AND OTHERS IN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND ECOLOGICAL MATTERS.
ENVIRONMENTAL STRATEGY STATEMENT
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GRAFTON MERCHANTING GB WILL CONTINUE TO PROMOTE THE CONSERVATION AND SUSTAINABLE
USE OF NATURAL RESOURCES, TO MINIMISE ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION IN ALL ITS OWN ACTIVITIES
AND THROUGH ITS INFLUENCE OVER OTHERS, WHENEVER POSSIBLE.
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IT WILL REVIEW ALL ITS POLICIES, PROGRAMMES AND SERVICES AND UNDERTAKE WHEREVER
NECESSARY TO IMPROVE ENVIRONMENTAL STANDARDS TO THE BENEFIT OF THE COMMUNITY AS A
WHOLE.
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THE COMPANY WILL ALWAYS WORK TOWARD MAXIMISING ITS PROCEDURES WITH REGARD TO
REDUCING, REUSING AND RECYCLING ITS WASTE.
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