matthew mawson photography
ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY STATEMENT
Matthew Mawson Photography recognises that effective
environmental management is one of its most important corporate priorities, and
is committed to protecting and respecting the environment through active
environmental performance and efficiency in the conduct of its operations. As
part of its
ongoing efforts to attain this objective, the focus
continues to be a range of achievable initiatives.
Efficient use of natural resources to minimise waste
generation through efforts that include efficient transportation, digital
routing and recycling and pollution prevention:
¥ Maintaining
and promoting energy efficiency and energy saving practices.
¥ On-site
material specific recycling bins for all plastic, paper, glass and metal.
¥ Travel
by the least carbon intensive methods whenever possible.
¥ A
company car at the lower band engine size (1200cc).
¥ Actively
promote and encourage digital, paperless delivery of photographic service.
Integration of environmental responsibilities and
considerations into daily operations and business
decision-making processes:
¥ Rewiring
office to incorporate energy efficiency and low-energy lighting.
¥ Increased
fuel-efficiencyvia improved insultation.
¥ Continued investment in high-end digital photography, thus eliminating any use of chemicals, acetate film and photographic paper for delivery of service.
¥ Walking
and use of public transport as primary, with taxis as secondary,
alternatives to use of company
car.
¥ Recycling
of all plastics, paper, glass, metal, ink cartridges.
¥ Actively
conserve energy usage on lighting and electronic equipment.
¥ Digital
systems and processes in place for management, administration and archiving.
¥ Business
communications set to fastest avilable ADSL broadband speed.
¥ Coordinated
scheduling and planning of transatlantic location work aimed at reducing number
of annual long haul air travel journeys.
¥ Cleaning
with biodegradable products.
Promotion of effective
environmental management by our suppliers.
Keeping abreast of viable pro-environment transport,
energy and communications innovation and development so improvements in
environmental performance inform future management decisions ie:
– increased ADSL upload speeds with BT fibreoptic
cabling expected to be available during 2010/11.;
– computer-based video conferencing via Skype;
– Ôpay-as-you-goÕ car alternative schemes eg:
Streetcar;
– increased % mix of renewable energy in the
supplier fuel mix.
Compliance with all applicable
environmental laws and regulations.
document date: 30 September 2010, reviewed annually
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