Environmental Policy Statement
Globe Cleaning & Maintenance acknowledges the impacts of its activities on the environment at a local, national and global level. Globe Cleaning & Maintenance therefore seeks solutions to environmental problems by adopting sound principles and best practice according to the principles of sustainable development.
Globe Cleaning & Maintenance is therefore committed to:
- promoting the protection of the environment and minimising the impact of all of its activities upon each of the local, regional and global environments both directly and through its influence on others;
- integrating environmental management policies and practices into every level and every department of the University;
- providing safe, healthy working conditions for staff.
In order to achieve the above Globe Cleaning aims to:
- reduce the use of fossil fuels through improvements to energy efficiency and the substitution with renewable energy sources;
- avoid the unnecessary use of hazardous materials and processes and to take all reasonable steps to prevent damage to either public or ecological health where such materials are in essential use;
- minimise waste by reduced consumption and develop effective waste management and recycling procedures;
- use recycled and recyclable materials where appropriate; choosing products and suppliers which minimise negative environmental impacts, thereby promoting sustainable development;
- co-operate with local initiatives to establish an integrated transport policy, providing improved facilities for disabled people, pedestrians and cyclists and encouraging the greater use of travel by foot, bicycle and public transport;
- protect natural habitats and local wildlife and preserve biological diversity;
- increase awareness of environmental responsibilities among staff;
- encourage collaborative interdisciplinary research on sustainable development themes;
- continually monitor and audit its environmental policies and practices.
The main responsibility for implementation of this policy lies with the Directors of Globe Cleaning & Maintenance.
