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Swann-Morton Group Environmental Policy

Environmental Policy Key Statements

The Swann-Morton Group consisting of Swann Morton Limited, Swann Morton (Services) Limited and Swann Morton (Microbiological Laboratory Services) Limited are committed to conducting their business activities in a way that minimises the impacts on the natural and human environment and prevents the pollution of the environment wherever possible. The Swann-Morton Group will continually improve its environmental performance in line with its Environmental Policy by implementing and maintaining an Environmental Management System, which includes developing, maintaining and achieving Objectives and Targets.

Aims

In meeting its environmental policy, the Group:

1 Will comply with all statutory and regulatory requirements for environmental protection and keep up to date with relevant forthcoming environmental legislation.

2 Will ensure that documented risk assessments and procedures are fully incorporated into the management systems of the Group to reduce the risks to the environment and develop emergency preparedness where considered appropriate.

3 Will improve the efficiency of energy use by identifying energy saving opportunities and by ensuring the use of best practicable techniques and technologies. All employees of the Group will be actively encouraged to participate in reducing wastage of energy.

4 Will maintain a high level of environment stewardship with regards to waste disposal. Where possible, consideration will be given to waste minimisation, recovery and recycling. The Group will reduce the environmental effects associated with any significant waste or gaseous emissions.

5 Aims to promote the reduction of the environmental impacts associated with the products and materials purchased and used by the Group, through supplier education, greener purchasing where viable and more efficient resource usage.

6 Will actively promote the communication of environmental issues concerning the Group to it's staff, customers and other parties deemed appropriate. Comments and suggestions will be encouraged and considered where appropriate feedback will be given.

This policy will be read by every employee of the Swann-Morton Group and made available to any other interested party.

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