Sustainability Policy
Sustainability is concerned with sustained economic activity, environmental protection and social equity. Sustainable development encourages firstly, the conservation and preservation of natural resources, systems and the environment and secondly the management of energy, waste and transportation. It involves the equitable sharing of the benefits of economic activity across all sections of society to enhance the well-being of people, protect health and alleviate poverty. Sustainable development is about meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability and resources to meet the needs of future generations.
West Mercia Supplies recognises that its operations have economic, social and environmental impacts. It is committed to improving positive performance and reducing adverse impacts through a programme of continuous improvement and integration of social and environmental considerations into its business decisions.
Compliance with the relevant legislation and regulations will be regarded as a minimum standard.
Objectives
- To take sustainable considerations into account in our procurement decisions and actively encouraging our suppliers and contractors to commit to good sustainability practices.
- Seek to enhance our customer’s awareness of relevant sustainability issues, promoting sustainable behaviour and endeavour to facilitate them in the pursuit of their sustainability aims.
- To comply with current legislation and regulations and, where practical, seek to meet future legislative requirements and regulations ahead of relevant deadlines.
- Continue to review our business operations, identifying and where possible, quantifying our sustainability impacts and identifying examples of best practice that could be introduced.
- Continue to improve our efficiency in the consumption of energy and other natural resources and taking steps to actively reduce our carbon emissions and prevent pollution.
- Continue to improve our efficiency in the minimisation of waste and seek to recover as much as is economically practical and ensure that the remainder is disposed of responsibly.
- Report annually to the Joint Committee on WMS’ progress.
Further Information
Sustainable Procurement Policy - pdf
Defra guide to green labels >> (pdf - size: 339kb)
Inkjet and Toner Cartridge Recycling Programme >>
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