UCAS - Environmental policy

UCAS environmental policy

Policy aim

UCAS is committed to minimising the environmental impact of its operations through the adoption of sustainable practices and continual improvement in environmental performance. We accept the "Duty of Care" imposed by legislation as the minimum standard to be set and maintained, and we aim to develop a sustainable business that is financially viable, environmentally sustainable and socially equitable.

In order to achieve this UCAS will observe the following practices:

be conscious of the environment beyond our immediate operations and to take steps to prevent pollution and to minimise environmental harm and nuisance
keep abreast of and comply with legislation, regulations and codes of practice on environmental matters relevant to UCAS' operations
build an environmentally friendly work culture through training and high quality communication with staff and all stakeholders
monitor, review and continually improve our environmental performance
be proactive in minimising our production of waste and reusing or recycling materials
develop sustainable supply chains by using suppliers wherever appropriate that have environmental standards compatible with our own and to implement the UCAS 'Ethical Purchasing Policy'
work in partnership with external stakeholders to develop our corporate social responsibility

UCAS' position

Specific objectives on which UCAS will focus include:

minimising the environmental impact of business travel
reducing the consumption of resources such as paper and plastic
minimising the volume of waste generated and maximise reuse, recycling and energy recovery from waste
reducing the consumption of fossil fuels and incorporate long-term strategies for energy efficiency into planning and development
continually reassessing changing technology, business requirements and best environmental practices

Policy review

This policy will be reviewed annually.

Mary Curnock Cook

Chief Executive
UCAS
November 2012