Posted By Robert S Woods Has anyone got an environmental statement that complies with the relevant standards that I can have a look at. Not my area of expertise but I've been asked what one would include and it would only be a guess at this point. In hope Bob

Posted By Robert S Woods client has asked what should be in one. I have explained I would do what I could to help. They are fluid technologists (they put pipe runs pumps etc in factories). A tender was turned down because they didn't have a statement. I think what they are looking for is similar to a statement of intent: we will do this ect rather than the whole hog. Bob

Posted By John Webster Is what you are actually looking for an Environmental Policy statement, similar in effect to the H&S Policy statement we are all familiar with?

Posted By Kevin stone Hi, although not an expert in the enviromental field like most people through the joy of 'cross training' and 'development' I have a little experiance of this. First as stated an enviromental policy is like a health and safety policy in that it lists your intentions and also like a health and safety policy is tied into an enviromental managment system. Typicaly it will include statment of intent (i.e improve effiicny of plant, dispose of waste correctly etc) and list how goals will be met (audits continuous imprvment etc). If you check out a search for ISO 14001 you should find all the info you need. Good luck. Cheers

Posted By Paul Craythorne Dear All, Just to put a spanner in the works the Environmental Policy (whether you call it a statement of intent is neither here nor there) should be compiled after you have carried out an aspects and impacts analysis. How can you make commitments to do things (other than comply with legislation, prevent pollution and provide training) if you don't know what your impact on the environment is? Your environmental objectives and targets will be derived from aspects and impacts analysis and you will document these in your policy. These are, in effect, your intentions. Regards, Paul Craythorne

Posted By Kevin stone Appologies for not being clear, I should have explained in more detail the in and outs of the managgment system and what is required. Could your friend not apply for ISO 14001? It is getting more and more essential that businesses obtain these standards. If I remeber correctly one of the clauses in ISO14001 is that any contractors/suppliers should have the standard where possible and if not they should be encouraged to get it (somthing along those lines) Hope we managed to help. Cheers.

Posted By Dave Wilson ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY STATEMENT J BLoggs ltd and individuals are responsible for preventing pollution and compliance with Environmental Regulations and to be seen to be a responsible neighbour that cares for our surroundings and the Environment as a whole. We are committed to ensuring that a framework exists to control our working practices so that they have the least damaging effect on our Environment. Pollution Prevention is the key if we are to be successful, this can be achieved by: • Minimising waste production, which will in turn REDUCE the amount of waste we generate and save costs as well as protection of the Environment, • REUSE, RECYCLE & RECLAIM waste products if at all possible, • RESPONSIBLE WASTE MANAGEMENT ensures that we comply with relevant legislation. • DISPOSAL of any Waste in accordance with Duty of Care requirements ensures that all waste is disposed of in the proper manner. The impact which this may have on the environment can therefore be greatly reduced and can only contribute to our success if we adopt the above principles into everything we do within J Bloggs Ltd. J Bloggs Managing Director 1st May 2005