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(1) Policy |
The policy of our company is to manage energy and environmental issues in order to | |
(i) Buy electricity, water, and wood material at the most economic costs to avoid unnecessary expenditure | |
(ii) Improve cost-effectiveness, productivity, and working conditions | |
(iii) Protect the workspace and environment | |
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(2) General objectives |
The long-term objectives are to | |
(i) Buy electricity, water, and wood material at the most economic costs | |
(ii) Use them as efficiently as possible | |
(iii) Reduce the amount of pollution, particularly soil pollution and greenhouse gas emissions (caused by our energy consumption) | |
(iv) Reduce wherever possible our dependence on fossil fuels through the use of our waste biomass | |
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(3) Immediate aims |
In the short term, immediate aims are to | |
(i) Gain control over energy and environmental aspects of the business by reviewing and improving metering, operation, maintenance, motivation and training practices, | |
(ii) Improve energy and environmental efficiency continuously by implementing effective energy and environmental management programs that support all operations at customer satisfaction while providing a safe and comfortable work environment. | |
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(4) Action plan |
During the coming years, the following activities will be prepared and undertaken | |
(i) Program of housekeeping and maintenance | |
(ii) Detailed timetable with specified milestones | |
(iii) Indication of actions to be undertaken by designated personnel | |
(iv) Promotion plan for raising awareness among employees | |
(v) Education of employees about how to save energy at work and at home | |
(vi) Review and extra promotional campaign | |
(vii) Devise plans for monitoring and evaluating achievements | |
(viii) Keep employees fully informed about achievements | |
(ix) Establish a reward system to recognize efforts of individuals and groups of employees | |
Our aim is to reduce energy and environmental compliance expenditures by a minimum of 5% each year over the next three financial years. | |
This policy shall apply to all XY facilities, production units, and employees. | |
Date and place | |
Signature: ___________________ | |
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