The company recognises its duty to ensure so far as is reasonably practical, the continuing protection of the environment, and to ensure that by the exercise of best practice. Environmental challenges are managed as an integral part of the company's operating strategy.

The company will produce products to meet customer requirements, whilst operating in an environmentally responsible manner, implementing an effective environmental management system designed to fulfil our responsibility as a good industrial employer and neighbour of the local community.

The company requires employees at all levels to exercise a duty of care and to cooperate, in establishing and maintaining, good environmental practices to avoid any action that may be detrimental to the environment surrounding themselves and others.

It is the company's policy to comply with legal environmental requirements as a minimum standard and with relevant Codes of Practise, where appropriate.

Each individual manager and supervisor is expected to implement the environmental policy and assist in the continuous improvement of the company's environmental management system.

Each individual manager and supervisor is accountable for any errors or omissions within his area of responsibility.
Managers and supervisors should, through training, communicate with all employees such that they are:

• Aware of their responsibilities to ensure that all environmental aspects are conformed to
• Competent to carry out their duties
• Competent to operate plant and equipment.

The company's environmental management system will be regularly reviewed, revised as necessary and any revisions brought to the notice of the employees and where applicable to statutory bodies