Environmental Policy

Mando Group inevitably has an impact on its local environment.

This impact arises from providing services (direct effects), for example by staff using resources and creating waste; and from influencing the environmental actions of others (indirect effects), for example by regulating, motivating and raising environmental awareness. Mando Group recognises its impact on the area and is committed to protecting and enhancing the environment for future generations by acting responsibly and considering environmental, social and economic factors in all decision making processes.

Mando Group is committed to continual environmental improvement and has an aim to implement an environmental management system across the Company by 2008. This system will identify all significant environmental impacts of the Company's operations and will set objectives and targets reviewed on an annual basis to ensure continual environmental improvements.

In all its activities Mando Group will:

• Ensure environmental legislation is complied with, and fulfil our statutory environmental responsibilities.
• Reduce the use of natural resources including energy and water in its own buildings, vehicles and in all Company activities.
• Avoid waste and encourage the conservation, reuse and recycling of resources.
• Prevent environmental pollution from all its activities and influence others to do the same.
• Use biodegradable chemicals wherever possible.
• Use timber from sustainable (managed) forests
• Minimise use of solvents and lead-based paints.
• Ensure that procedures are in place to minimise noise disturbance to neighbours.
• Phase out CFCs and ozone-depleting substances.
• Reduce the need for the movement of both people and goods. Where movement is necessary, encourage the use of public transport, cycling and walking.
• Procure goods and services in a socially and environmentally responsible manner.
• Promote understanding and participation in environmental issues through education, information and consultation.
• Provide appropriate resources and the necessary training for staff to ensure that they are able to fulfil the commitment given in this policy.
• This Environmental Policy will be made available to all staff and other interested parties.