Carbon Footprint and Carbon Reduction Policy - Quality Waste

Address: Unit 13, Bugbrooke Business Park, Bugbrooke Rd, Kislingbury, Northamptonshire NN7 4UF
Email: admin@qualitywaste.co.uk

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1. Policy Statement

Quality Waste recognises the urgent need to address climate change and is committed to operating in a sustainable and environmentally responsible manner. Our goal is to continually reduce our carbon footprint and contribute to a low-carbon future while delivering responsible waste management services.

We will achieve this by minimising waste to landfill, reducing emissions from operations, investing in low-carbon technologies, and promoting a culture of sustainability throughout our business and supply chain.

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2. Current Position

Quality Waste already maintains a low carbon footprint through:

• Operating a nil-to-landfill policy by maximising recycling and recovery.
• Prioritising e-waste reduction and recycling, preventing hazardous materials from entering the waste stream.
• Utilising natural lighting in our warehouse to reduce energy consumption.
• Employing efficient route planning to reduce fuel use and emissions.
• Maintaining close monitoring of energy and resource use.

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3. Targets & Commitments

To build on our current performance, Quality Waste has set the following measurable targets:

Waste Management & Recycling

• Continue nil-to-landfill commitment for all managed waste streams.
• Increase e-waste collection and recycling year-on-year by working with businesses and local communities.

Vehicles & Equipment

• Transition to 100% electric vans and fleet vehicles by 2030.
• Replace existing LPG gas-powered forklift trucks with electric forklifts by 2028.
• Explore opportunities for charging infrastructure and renewable energy supply.

Energy Use

• Maintain and expand the use of natural lighting and low-energy LED systems across all facilities.
• Conduct an annual energy efficiency audit to identify new opportunities to reduce energy use.

Supply Chain & Procurement

• Prioritise working with suppliers who demonstrate strong environmental practices.
• Review procurement processes to ensure consideration of carbon footprint in decision-making.

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4. Monitoring & Reporting

• Quality Waste will monitor its carbon footprint annually and report progress against targets to stakeholders.
• Progress will be reviewed at board level to ensure continual improvement.
• Corrective actions will be taken where targets are not met.

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5. Continuous Improvement

We recognise that sustainability is a continuous journey. Quality Waste will seek out new technologies, practices, and partnerships that help us further reduce emissions, conserve resources, and minimise environmental impact.

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6. Approval

This Carbon Footprint and Reduction Policy has been approved by the Board of Directors of Quality Waste.

Signed: William
Position: Managing Director
Date: 16/01/2025