Abacus Printing Company are committed to conducting their business operations in an environmentally responsible manner and recognises the need to continually improve their operations, reduce any adverse effects to 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 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.
- Maintenance of Certification of F.S.C. Chain of Custody Standards.
