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:

• Power efficiency through use of low energy lighting.

• 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).

• Fast ADSL broadband communications.

Integration of environmental responsibilities and considerations into daily operations and business

decision-making processes:

• Rewiring office to incorporate energy efficiency and low-energy lighting.

• Continued investment in high-end digital photography, thus eliminating any use of chemicals, acetate film and photographic paper for delivery of service.

• Walking and ise of public transport or walking as primary, with taxis as secondary,

alternatives to use of company car.

• Sorting and recycling of all plastics, paper, glass, metal, ink cartridges.

• Switching off lights, monitors, chargers and printer when not in use.

• Digital systems and processes in place for management, administration and archiving.

• Actively promote and encourage digital, paperless delivery of photographic service.

• Coordinated scheduling and planning of transatlantic location work aimed at reducing number of annual long haul air travel journeys.

• Cleaning with biodegradable products.

• Place of work heating thermostat set at 18 degrees C

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;

– computer-based video conferencing;

– hybrid motor alternatives;

– developments in electric car technology /the Think car, new electric Mini and wireless powercharger;

– developments in ‘pay-as-you-go’ 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: 2 September 2009, reviewed annually

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