Environmental & Social Policy

Horse Weigh/ FWS Bedell is committed to improving our environmental performance and implementing best practice to minimise the environmental impacts of our business operations. We will also implement strategies that will reduce the impact of environmental risks on our organisation.

AIMS

  • Implement environmental actions within Horse Weigh/ FWS Bedell
  • Monitor the environmental actions and improvements internally.
  • Work sustainably with suppliers, communicating with customers and recommending industry-relevant environmental initiatives.

The Environmental Policy applies to all people connected with our partnership.

This Environmental Policy formalises our commitment to supporting the principles of environmental sustainability and recognises that a sustainable environment is central to our organisation.

We are committed to accelerating the move to a sustainable, low carbon economy and to reduce and ultimately eliminate the impact to the environment from our operations.

Our commitment:

  • Promote responsibility for the environment within the organisation.
  • Assess the environmental impacts of our operations and set objectives and targets annually to improve our environmental performance.
  • Provide adequate resources to meet our commitment to this policy and the environment.
  • Comply with all relevant environmental legislation/regulation.

ACTIONS

  • Ensure that all our services are developed in a way that is complimentary to this policy.
  • Take into account environmental considerations in our procurement.
  • Encourage all partners to commit to improving environmental performance.
  • Reduce our organisations use of energy, water and minimise waste by reduction, re-use and recycling methods and increasing recycling practices.
  • Conscious consideration to the level of travel required and the mode of travel, encouraging lower carbon transportation options.
  • Working with environmental specialists as required.

Horse Weigh/ FWS Bedell will:

  • Demonstrate clear commitment to the environment and lead by example, to ensure that the protection of the environment is promoted.
  • Work in collaboration where possible to reduce the overall environmental impact of the supply chain.
  • Communicate this Environmental Policy to anyone connected with our business where applicable.

Implementation of this Policy is the responsibility of anyone working with Horse Weigh/ FWS Bedell.

Competition – we are committed to free and fair competition, and whilst operating will do so honestly by complying with all local competition laws.

This policy was last updated on 09/01/2024 and will be next reviewed on 01/01/2025.

 

Risk Assessment for UK Delivery and Assembly

A copy of our Risk Assessment for UK delivery and assembly is available on request.