Sustainability

Sustainability policy
Effective date: 19 July 2023

Technical Manager Jamie McDonald is the responsible person for Sustainability at Press Red. We are committed to working towards improving our Environmental, Social and Governance offering.

We would like to commit to the following:

  • Recycle as much waste material as possible, incorporating the likes of cardboard and plastic recycling at our warehouse.
  • Move towards completely paperless, using online means where possible e.g. Dropbox, E-Sign for delivery notes etc
  • Recycling or the correct disposal of audio visual equipment. At first, attempt the repair of any damaged/faulty equipment, if this is not possible use an approved WEEE recycling facility.
  • Reduce our energy consumption. Lower thermostats, ensure heating is set on timers so that no energy is wasted when building is not occupied. Low energy lighting throughout the building, equipment shut down and not on standby when the building is not occupied.
  • Paper products used are to be made from recycled paper.
  • Research consumables with a lower environmental impact. Then implement their use throughout our building.
  • Research our transport and logistics to see how we can lower our environmental impact. Avoiding unnecessary travel by using the likes of video conferencing where possible.
  • Promoting our equality and diversity at work.
  • Development and implementation of our Sustainability Plan
  • Ensure that all staff have undertaken Sustainability Awareness Training.
  • Research the possibilities of using low emission vehicles for our business
  • Research the possibilities of ways we can support the local community.
  • Strive to provide a wellness program for our staff.

Sustainable Procurement policy
Effective date: 19 July 2023

The purpose of this policy is to support Press Red’s wider sustainability strategy and ensure that staff involved in the procurement of goods, services and works throughout the company consider appropriate environmental, social and economic factors in their purchasing decisions.

Sustainability can be incorporated into the whole procurement process assessing and defining the need, evaluating options, design and specifying, supplier selection, tender evaluation, post-contract management and supplier development.

Our sustainable procurement objectives are to:

  • comply with all relevant legislation and regulatory requirements
  • promote sustainable awareness and assessment amongst suppliers and contractors
  • procure sustainable products and services
  • reduce the environmental sustainability impacts of construction and refurbishment projects
  • include environmental, economic and social aspects when specifying specific good or services
  • include sustainable criteria when evaluating offers from potential suppliers
  • promote awareness of sustainable issues and considerations within the user community
  • develop measures of our sustainable practice using sector standards

These policies will be reviewed regularly and updated if necessary.

Derek Tallent – Director

 

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Our Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement

Our Equality, diversity and inclusion policy