Environmental Policy

The management of Manor Creative regard the promotion of environmental measures as a mutual objective for management & employees at all levels and those working for or on behalf of the company, and are committed to providing the resources necessary to fully implement the Company’s Environmental Policy which is designed to satisfy the requirements of the ISO 14001:2004 standard, and operate environmental best practice throughout the company.


Manor Creative is a full-service design and print company. Our on site administrative and production processes consume energy, raw materials and other resources and produce wastes, effluents and emissions.


Our ongoing strategy is to reduce our impact on the environment in all aspects of our operations. Employees and suppliers are kept informed of our progress, the implications of our new environmental initiatives as well as their responsibilities regarding environmental procedures and requirements.


Our policy is implemented and achieved by the following key objectives:


• As a minimum, we will comply with and where practical exceed, the requirements of all relevant UK environmental regulations.
• We manage our material use and waste stream to reduce the impact on landfill disposal and maximise recycling or re-use.
• We ensure that all waste is removed and safely disposed of only by licensed contractors.
• Energy and water supplies are metered allowing us to monitor consumption and deploy reduction methods through appropriate action plans.
• Our production processes are monitored to minimise any environmental impact and the prevention of pollution and discharge.
• We ensure correct usage of all substances in accordance with COSHH regulations.
• We conduct regular audits and have training programs in the safe use of hazardous or toxic substances.
• To communicate and provide the necessary information, instruction, supervision and training to enable all persons, affected by the Company’s undertakings, to carry out their environmental duties.
• Hold all employees and contractors accountable for environmental performance of their areas of responsibility;
• Monitor our use of energy, transport and natural resources with a view to reducing our impact on the environment;
• Support process modifications and products that reduce pollution and waste and encourage recycling;
• Maintain sufficient documentation to demonstrate compliance with the environmental requirements;
• Work with our contractors and suppliers to promote positive environmental actions in accordance with our stated objectives,
• Assess, in advance where possible, environmental impact resulting from business operations and the environmental effects of any significant development, and adjust the company plans accordingly.
• Ensure that all incidents and non compliance situations are reported, recorded and route causes identified where environmental harm occurs or could have occurred and ensure that corrective and preventive actions are implemented.
• Demonstrate our commitment to continual improvement by setting targets and objectives for our services and Company activities and review these measures on a regular basis.
• Maintain an open communication environment, whereby, all employees can actively participate in the Environmental Management System.  Managers and supervisors are encouraged to address employees’ questions and concerns promptly and thoroughly.

 

Our company will carry out its activities with consideration for the environment as part of the process to prevent pollution and minimise waste.  Our commitment to the environment and a Low Carbon Economy which is explained fully in our business sustainability pledge document entitled "Manor Earth".

This policy will be made available to our employees, to those working for or on behalf of the Company and provided on request to any other interested parties. This policy will be periodically reviewed in accordance with Company procedure. We also recognise that we have a responsibility to encourage our suppliers, to assist us in achieving our environmental objectives by providing products and services that are in-line with best environmental practice.