Environmental Policy

Mission Statement

Silicon Dales recognises that it has a responsibility to the environment beyond legal and regulatory requirements. We are committed to reducing our environmental impact and continually improving 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

We endeavour to:

  • Continually improve and reduce environmental impacts.
  • Incorporate environmental factors into business decisions.

Paper

  • We will minimise the use of paper in the office.
  • We will reduce packaging as much as possible.
  • We will reuse and recycle all paper where possible.

Energy and Water

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

Office Supplies

  • We will evaluate if the need can be met in another way.
  • We will favour more environmentally friendly and efficient products wherever possible.
  • We will reuse and recycle everything we are able to.

Transportation

  • We will reduce the need to travel, restricting to necessary trips only.
  • We will promote the use of travel alternatives such as e-mail or video/phone conferencing.

Culture

  • We will involve staff and contractors in the implementation of this policy, for greater commitment and improved performance.
  • We will update this policy at least once annually in consultation with staff and other stakeholders where necessary.
  • We will work with suppliers and contractors to improve their environmental performance.