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Environment Guiding Principles: -
Western Building Systems will protect the environment in all of our operations as far as reasonably possible. Environmental excellence is primary management objective and the responsibility of every Western Building Systems employee. The Company is dedicated to continuous efforts to make its operations compatible with protecting property and the environment. The Company is committed to achieving environmental excellence in all of our business practices and operations.
The Company’s policy is implemented through the following guiding principles, with the Environmental Officer with-in the Company and Environmental management committee, and in conjunction with the Company’s Code of Business Conduct.
Commitment:
Management at all levels of the Company will be actively committed to the achievement of environmental excellence in the conduct of our business. Every manager shall demonstrate commitment to this goal and shall strive to provide adequate resources to achieve his goal and follow these principles. Through communication with our employees, it is our goal to ensure that the Company’s commitment to environmental excellence is reflected in day-to-day operations.
Organisation:
We will maintain and enhance Company organisational structure and culture that recognises and encourages the full and active participation of all employees in the systematic management of environmental issues. We will also enhance a culture that allows for the transfer of information and best practices across all levels of the Company.
Accountability:
Achievement of environmental excellence depends heavily on the continuing participation and accountability of management. Responsibility and the protection of the environment is a matter of company policy and is a matter of law, with potentially severe consequences fro failure to comply. Management at all levels is responsible for ensuring that operations are conducted in accordance with this policy and that appropriate environmental programs, procedures and systems of work have been developed and implemented for each facility and operation under their supervision.
Management Systems and Standards:
We will develop, implement and continuously improve effective environmental management systems and develop standards that reflect best industry practices.
We will extend our knowledge by supporting research a.f.a.r.p. where our work practices, products, processes, services, and waste materials effect the environment.
Risk Management:
We will ensure that potential environmental risks associated with all our activities are assessed as early as is practicable in order to minimise and manage adverse effects and to identify opportunities for improvement. The Company will strive to eliminate or manage any foreseeable hazards, which may endanger the environment.
Legislative Compliance:
We will operate to standards that will comply with the requirements of appropriate national and international legislation and codes of practice and will strive beyond compliance and recognize these principles as a valued way of life. We will participate with governments and others in creating responsible laws, regulations, and standards to help safeguard the workplace, community, and environment. Where no regulatory controls exist, we shall adopt and impose our own environmental standards in accordance with relevant industry standards of practice.
Training:
Training is an essential element of excellence. Environmental managers and staff will be qualified by reason of education or experience to discharge their responsibilities and will participate in a program of continuing professional development. In addition, the Company is committed to provide training and development on environmental matters that is appropriate to each employee’s job duties and responsibilities. The management of each of the operating groups shall take steps to assure that appropriate training is conducted on a regular basis.
Environmental Aspects:
We will continuously evaluate the environmental aspects of our products and services. The goal will be to develop and provide products and services that have no undue environmental impact and are safe in the intended use, efficient in their in their consumption of energy and natural resources and can be recycled, re-used or disposed of safely.
Continuous Improvement:
The Company believes that effective environmental management is good business. As in other areas of our business, the Company is committed to continuous improvement of environmental management practices. We believe that adherence to these 10 principles and will assist us in achieving our objectives of environmental excellence. Each year we will identify specific goals against which we will measure our progress toward environmental excellence.
Monitor, Review & Audit:
Effective management requires on-going assessment and review to determine whether the environmental policy is being appropriately implemented. Accordingly, an on-going assessment, self-evaluation and audit programme shall be implemented and maintained for operations throughout the Company. The objective of this program is to provide management with verification that operations are in compliance with laws, regulations, Company policies and standards and to facilitate the spread of best practices throughout the Company’s operations.
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Environment
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Our Goal
To develop and provide products and services that have no undue environmental impact and are safe in the intended use |
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Sustainability
At Western we choose our materials carefully and aim to maximise the building life cycle |
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Building Features
Our heavily-insulated buildings boast superb u-values and we also utilise sustainable features in our projects including water harvesting; solar panels and renewable energy systems |
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