Environmental Policy

This statement explains how Freshlook Engineering & Products ltd function as a business with the intention of reducing impact on the environment. We are committed to providing our partners a comprehensive range of sheet metal fabrication and solutions that are reliable, affordable and environmentally friendly.

Mission Statement

Freshlook Engineering & Products Ltd recognises that it has a responsibility to the environment beyond legal and regulatory requirements. We are committed to reducing our environmental impact and continually improve our environmental performance as an integral part of our business strategy and operating methods, with regular review points. We will encourage customers, suppliers and other stakeholders to do the same.

Policy Aims

To comply with and endeavour to exceed all relevant regulatory requirements
Continually improve and monitor environmental performance
Continually endeavour to reduce environmental impacts
To incorporate environmental factors into business decisions
Increase employee awareness and training.

Waste

Waste is dealt with in the priority order of:

Prevention
Preparing for re-use
Recycling
Other recovery (for example, energy recovery)
Disposal

We:

Endeavour to minimise waste sent to landfill
Use registered Waste Carriers
Recycle metals, plastics, cardboard and paper
Recycle other materials, equipment and machines where possible

Paper

We:

Minimise the use of paper in the office
Reduce packaging as much as possible
Endeavour to buy recycled and recyclable paper products
Reuse and recycle all paper where possible.

Energy and Water

We endeavour to reduce the amount of energy used as much as possible
Lights and electrical equipment are switched off when not in use
Heating is adjusted with energy consumption in mind
The energy consumption and efficiency of new products is taken into account when purchasing.

Office Supplies

We:

Evaluate if renting/sharing is an option before purchasing equipment
Evaluate the environmental impact of any new products we intend to purchase
Seek to buy more environmentally friendly and efficient products
Reuse and recycle everything we are able to.

Transportation

We:

Endeavour to reduce the need to travel, restricting to only necessary and essential trips for collecting and delivering to our customers or suppliers
Promote the use of travel alternatives to reduce carbon emissions by using e-mail or video and phone conferencing
Endeavour to accommodate the needs of those using public transport or bicycles.

Maintenance and Cleaning

Cleaning materials are as environmentally friendly as possible
Materials used in office refurbishment will be as environmentally friendly as possible
We only use licensed and appropriate organisations to dispose of waste.

Culture

We will:

Involve staff in the implementation of this policy, for greater commitment and improved performance
Update this policy at least annually in consultation with staff and other stakeholders where necessary
Provide staff with relevant environmental training
Work with suppliers, contractors and sub-contractors to improve their environmental performance
Use local labour and materials where available to reduce C02 and help the community.

Freshlook Engineering & Products Ltd recognise the importance of sustainable environmental protection and is pro-active in complying with environmental regulations, legislation and approved codes of practice.