- Introduction
This Sustainability Policy applies to all of Tenax Ltd’s activities, products and services. All staff in Tenax Ltd will follow the principles of this policy and supporting guidance to assist Tenax Ltd in meeting its sustainability objectives
A widely accepted definition of sustainable development is Development which meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs (The Brundtland Commission 1987).
Tenax Ltd recognises the importance of sustainable development for future generations and that its decisions and actions affect society and the economy, as well as the environment and natural resources at local, national and global levels. Our Sustainability Policy is based upon the following principles to which Tenax Ltd is committed to:
- Maintaining compliance with all relevant UK, European and international legislative and regulatory requirements and agreements as a minimum standard;
- reviewing all our activities and operations in order to identify, understand and evaluate all the direct and indirect environmental aspects and impacts, and prioritise action to address them;
- to integrate sustainability considerations into all our business decisions
- supporting continuous improvement by establishing sustainability performance targets that are reviewed and externally reported annually;
- ensuring that sustainable development is fully understood by staff and all interested external parties and is enshrined within all aspects of planning and activities, and that they are fully committed to implementing and improving it;
- to minimise the impact on sustainability of all office and transportation activities;
- to make clients and suppliers aware of our Sustainability Policy, and encourage them to adopt sound sustainable management practices;
- to review, annually report, and to continually strive to improve our sustainability performance.
- Impacts and Objectives
In order to implement this policy, Tenax Ltd has undertaken a baseline review and has determined the following key sustainability impacts and associated objectives.
2.1 Energy and water
To reduce energy and water use and establish a utilities monitoring and targeting system and to continue to explore the possibilities of less carbon intensive energy sources either through the purchase of renewable energy or through an increased use of onsite renewables.
2.2 Waste and natural resources
To prevent pollution by reducing emissions and discharges and to promote the zero-waste principle (rethink, reduce, reuse, recycle) in order to minimise the environmental impact of waste disposal and use of natural resources.
2.3 Procurement
To develop and implement a sustainable procurement policy that integrates environmental and social issues with economic issues and that supports the use of products and services from contractors and suppliers who are in accordance with Tenax Ltd’s Sustainability policy.
2.4 Education and Research for Sustainable Development
To further encourage the training of and research into sustainable development at Tenax Ltd.
2.5 Transport
To develop and implement a Company wide green travel plan in order to minimise emissions arising from business travel, commuting and service delivery.
2.6 Construction and Refurbishment
To incorporate the principles of sustainable development into any new build or refurbishment projects.
2.7 Community Involvement
Build partnerships and take part in networks to share experience and knowledge of sustainability with the broader community and contribute to debate on sustainability issues.
2.8 Health, Welfare and Safety
Promote the highest standards of health and safety for our staff, contractors and visitors and provide a good working environment for our employees, treating them with fairness, dignity and respect.
2.9 Training, awareness and communication
Increase the awareness and understanding of sustainable development amongst staff through learning opportunities and training.
- Adoption
Tenax Ltd’s Sustainability Policy is fully supported by Tenax Ltd’s Managing Director, who has ultimate responsibility for the sustainability performance of all undertakings. All staff, visitors and relevant external stakeholders share this responsibility.
- Review
Following its initial adoption, this Sustainability Policy will be reviewed by the Company’s Board of Directors on a regular basis, at least annually, and may be amended from time to time.