Environmental Policy

Mission statement

Signify is committed to improving its environmental performance by complying with relevant guidance and regulation and by adopting modern methods of environmental management and sustainable development to improve environmental performance, wherever practicable.

Aim of this policy

The aim of this policy is to enable this organisation to:

  • reduce its impact on the environment

  • ensure compliance with environmental legislation and regulations

  • ensure the effectiveness of its environmental management system

  • reduce its use of energy and resources

  • minimise its waste

  • reduce unforeseen environmental risks.

The directors of this company are accountable for the effectiveness of its EMS and will commit the resources necessary to:

  • meet or exceed the requirements of all environmental legislation under which they are obligated

  • take all essential measures to prevent pollution

  • maintain the continual improvement of its environmental performance through the regular review of its management system.

Waste Management & Recycling

In this business:

  • all waste will be segregated into appropriate waste streams prior to disposal

  • all waste appropriate for recycling (ie plastics, paper, tins and glass) will be placed in the appropriate receptacles ready for collection by recycling services

  • all other domestic waste will be placed inside black waste bags

  • all hazardous or clinical waste will be placed in yellow waste bags in accordance with the Clinical Waste Policy 

  • all electrical waste will be disposed of according to the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations (WEEE)

  • discarded furniture and office equipment owned by the company will be offered to charity for recycling or reuse.

The organisation intends to comply with all current national and local waste management laws, policies and procedures. The organisation will liaise regularly with the appropriate local authority department to regularly review its performance in this area.

Energy Efficiency

To conserve power, staff should:

  • turn off non-essential lights and power sources when not in use

  • keep windows and doors closed when using heating

  • report malfunctioning thermostats on radiators immediately to the building management team.

Water usage

In this organisation. Staff will optimise water use to conserve supplies and the company will incorporate water-saving measures as necessary to reduce consumption. System failures such as dripping taps and leaking pipes will be reported to the building management team.

Sustainable Procurement

This organisation will ensure where possible that all resources, goods and services are only bought or contracted from organisations and companies who have sustainable use policies in place.

Pollution

Pollution will be minimised by:

  • investing in cleaner equipment and processes wherever practicable

  • ensuring that existing equipment is maintained and serviced

  • ensuring that any dangerous substances are used and disposed of properly.

Transport

In this organisation, the environmental impact of transport used will be minimised by:

  • eliminating the use of vehicles for unnecessary trips 

  • supporting staff use of public transport, cycling and walking to travel to and from work.


This Environmental Policy was last updated on 01.01.2025