Environmental

It is the policy of PAL (The Company) to endeavour to undertake its business activities in a manner sensitive to the environment, to conserve natural resources, reduce waste and to minimise pollution to land, water and air.

The Company will also take reasonable steps to maintain compliance with relevant environmental legislation and all other associated legislation, which remains effective and relevant.

The Management of PAL regard the promotion of an environmental strategy as a key element in operating a successful business. In order that this policy can be effective, the maintenance of high standards in environmental issues will also be a mutual objective for employees at all levels.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Company
In order to ensure that this policy is effective, PAL will:

implement all reasonable measures to comply with relevant environmental legislation;
take appropriate steps to minimise its negative impact on the environment and to conserve natural resources;
develop appropriate and comprehensive procedures and guidelines to achieve our objectives;
introduce appropriate forms of instruction, information, training and supervision to enable employees to assist us in meeting our objectives;
appoint competent persons to ensure that the aims of the policy are met;
endeavour to make continual improvements in environmental performance, including working with Clients and Suppliers to create greener solutions, where appropriate;
introduce suitable arrangements to allow for communication and discussion on environmental matters;
review annually, and where necessary update this policy and any relevant environmental procedures;
where appropriate, establish working groups, including the Contaminated Land Group, to respond to specific environmental issues.

Employees
Employees must recognise that they have an important part to play in the success of this policy, by:

complying with all relevant Company environmental procedures and guidelines;
taking all necessary care to prevent contamination and spills;
switching off all non-essential plant and equipment when not in use;
co-operating with Company Management in all aspects of environmental management;
ensuring that any environmental hazards are promptly reported to their Manager;
ensuring that all environmental incidents are properly reported in line with the Company procedure; considering the use of environmentally friendly options, within the scope of their work activities.

Suppliers
Improved environmental performance can only be achieved if suppliers adopt similar standards. Therefore suppliers must:

comply with all relevant environmental legislation;
where appropriate, abide by the Company Rules for Contractors Document and any other local conditions;
take reasonable steps to prevent environmental damage from their activities;
ensure that all plant and equipment is properly maintained, and ensure that all non-essential equipment is switched off when not in use;
be proactive, and look to develop and implement ‘greener’ solutions for their activities, where appropriate;
when appropriate, use environmentally friendly products and recycle waste materials, where-ever possible;
co-operate fully with the nominated Company representative;
promptly report all environmental incidents to the Company representative.