Environment Policy

J.B. Barbour & Co. Ltd

Environmental Policy Statement

The Environmental Policy Statement is presented under the requirements of the Environmental Protection Act.

• The Directors have overall responsibility for the environmental policy statement within the company.

• All employees have a responsibility to adhere to the Environmental Protection Act and related guidance.

• The company is committed to complying with UK and EC legislation and with Government initiatives relating to the environment.

• The management of environmental issues is an integral part of the company’s system for planning, allocating and controlling resources.

• Employees will receive suitable training on environmental issues, such as pollution and recycling.

• The company will reduce discharges and emissions to the air, water or land and take any necessary actions to prevent pollution occurrence.

• The company will reduce consumption of raw materials, purchase materials from sustainable sources and, where feasible, increase the use of recycled materials.

• The company will reduce the amount of waste arising from work activities and segregate waste materials (i.e. timber, plastics, metals, substances, etc.) for recycling, where appropriate.

• The company will ensure that waste is disposed of in compliance with the Environmental Protection Agency and Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs’ Duty of Care legislation and guidance.

• Waste Transfer Notes will be given, sought and retained by the company.

• The company recognises the legitimate interest employees and external sources have in its management of environmental issues.

• The company will make the environmental policy statement available to employees and respond constructively to external requests for information.

• This policy statement will be reviewed and revised annually to take account of changes in legal requirements and company commitments.

• The company will seek advice from a specialist consultant as, and when, required.