ABACUS PRINTING COMPANY LTD - ENVIRONMENT POLICY

Abacus Printing Company Ltd., is a family run business operating for over 40 years in EC1 specialising in Litho and Digital printing. Our Customer base includes financial houses, the NHS, Local Authorities and local businesses. We are committed to conducting our business operations in an environmentally responsible manner and recognise the need to continually improve our operations, reduce any adverse effects on the environment and to strive to achieve an economic balance between environmental management and business activities.

The manufacturing operation involves studio work, plate making, digital and lithographic printing, finishing and delivery of the finished product. The minimisation and control of waste is an essential part of the environmental controls and is used as a monitor towards continuous improvement and reduction in pollution.

In order to achieve these overall objectives and to reduce our carbon footprint by 5% in the forthcoming year from the current level of 75.4 tonnes of CO₂e the following policy has been formalised:

• To identify and use materials/processes which reduce the risk of pollution.
• To promote natural resource conservation by encouraging efficient use of energy, minimum use of raw materials, and use of recycled materials where practical.
• Take a proactive approach to environmental management.
• To minimise discharges, emissions, waste and their effects on the environment while maximising recycling.
• To set annual environmental objectives and targets against which to measure improvements in environmental performance.
• To ensure compliance with environmental legislation and regulations.
• To document procedures and continuously monitor progress in environmental performance through regular measurement, review and audit, utilising a management system compliant with ISO 14001.
• To encourage our suppliers and contractors to maintain sound environmental practices.
• To ensure that all employees are made aware of environmental issues on site through a programme of training relevant to their roles.
• To provide information on our environmental policy to interested parties.
• To maintain our Certification of F.S.C. Chain of Custody Standards.

This Environmental Policy and subsequent Action Plan will be published, communicated to our staff and displayed on Notice Boards throughout our premises, in general communications and on our website. A full annual review will take place at our Management Review Meeting by our Management Review Team.