Environmental Policy Statement

Introduction

Merlin Plastering Limited is a Building Sub Contractor, established in 1985, mainly working in the commercial, industrial and domestic markets with an approximate turnover of £1.2m.

We recognise that our activities have an impact on the environment and we are committed to minimise that impact through seeking continually to improve our Environmental performance.

The company will put its Environmental policy into practice by pursuing the following objectives.

We will:

    • Meet all the relevant legislation, regulations, government guidance and industry codes of practice on Environmental issues
    • Ensure that all our staff and sub-contractors have a good understanding of the Environmental impacts of our business and what they are expected to do to minimise these impacts
    • Make efficient use of natural resources by minimising waste, recycling office paper and other materials, and conserving energy and water
    • Use and maintain modern and efficient modes of transport which have reduced impact on the environment
    • Communicate with the people local to the construction sites to ensure that the work causes minimum disturbance and disruption
    • Keep transport use to a minimum and service vehicles regularly to maintain their efficiency
    • Keep sites clean and tidy to ensure minimum disturbance and disruption to clients and their neighbours
    • Ensure that our suppliers and sub-contractors are aware of this policy and encourage them to apply similar Environmental standards to their own work
    • Report annually to our trade association on our Environmental performance and how, in particular, we have met our annual Environmental targets

      Environmental Targets for 2009

      During the coming year we have set ourselves the following targets.

    •  Reconsider the replacement of transport at intervals which achieves minimum impact on the environment
    • Investigate energy efficient lighting system for site use
    • To investigate the re-cycling of office papers
    • Compile and continually update an environment manual detailing our statutory obligations and the various industry codes of practice
    • Organise training sessions for all members of staff
    • Review these targets at the end of 2009