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Environmental
Policy
Cranswick has sought to demonstrate high environmental
standards which consistently exceed the basic requirements
of environmental legislation. The fact that 9 per
cent of the equity in Cranswick is owned by 'green
investors’ is itself a good indication of Cranswick's
high environmental targets.
Objectives
Cranswick operates under the
following broad objectives:
To not only meet, but where possible exceed, the statutory
requirements for environmental performance.
To meet the highest possible environmental standards
in each sector and, where relevant, to achieve accreditation
from recognised organisations
To ensure, as far as possible , that products purchased
from and services rendered by third party suppliers
meet the same high environmental standards
To require all employees to address environmental
responsibilities within the framework of their normal
operating procedures.
To integrate environmental objectives into all relevant
business decisions.
To minimize waste, seek to recover as much as is economically
practical and ensure that the remainder is disposed
of responsibly.
To maximize energy by monitoring and reducing energy
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Packaging
With the introduction of the Producer
Responsibility (Packaging Waste) regulations 1997 relevant
businesses are now required to demonstrate that they are
contributing towards the targets set by the UK National
Waste strategy in relation to the recovery and recycling
of packaging waste. In order to discharge this each individual
business takes steps to reuse packaging wherever possible
and/or recycle packaging for alternative uses. In areas
of the business where bulk supply is required Cranswick
often delivers products in loose form, thus avoiding the
need for packaging.
Transport
Cranswick recognizes the environmental
impact of transport in terms of fuel consumption and
CO2 emissions and therefore aims to ensure the most
efficient use of transport across the business. Initiatives
have been introduced to reduce the number and length
of journeys. These include a policy of maximizing loads,
combining trips and carrying out detailed route planning
prior to journeys.
Energy Efficiency
In 1997, the UK agreed a legally
binding commitment under the Kyoto Protocol to reduce
greenhouse gas emissions. A key element to achieving this
commitment is the Climate Change Levy Agreements (CCLA).
Cranswick has introduced a number of efficiency measures
to reduce both CO2 emissions and energy consumption. |
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