Cranswick plc is committed to ensuring that its activities have a positive impact on the environment by reducing the Group's comparative carbon foot print (measured in tonnes of CO2 per tonne of product) by 20% by the end of 2010/11 financial year.
In order to meet this commitment the company will pursue the following environmental objectives:
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Implement Environmental Management systems in all our sites, and where appropriate meet the requirements of the ISO 14001 Standard.
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Commit to a Carbon Action Plan with the Carbon Trust.
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Continually assess and improve our environmental performance and raise levels of environmental awareness throughout the business.
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Commit to reduce our process water consumption by 20% by 2020 under the Federation House Commitment (FHC2020)
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Actively work to reduce waste and identify recycling opportunities available to the business
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Monitor and reduce the Carbon Footprint at both site and Group level measured using the GHG protocol methodology.
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Ensure compliance with all applicable environmental legislation, regulations and associated codes of practice.
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Reduce emissions and prevent pollution.
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To reduce consumption of natural resources and minimise landfill.
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Minimise noise and nuisance.
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Assist in the management of the local ecology.
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To assist in the investigation of environmental incidents in which we may be involved.
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Encourage our customers and suppliers to use sustainable resources wherever practical.
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Assign an Environmental Champion at each of our manufacturing sites
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Make our environmental information available to interested parties.
Environmental progress is reported at board level against performance benchmarks established from the operation of our business during 2007.
The necessary personnel and financial resources will be allocated to assist the company in meeting its environmental objectives and business plans, and to ensure that these remain current and effective.
Bernard Hoggarth Chief Executive - Food Group Cranswick Country Foods January 2009
