We attach maximum importance to matters concerning the environment.

Our policy is to meet and, where practical, exceed all relevant regulatory requirements and to minimise any adverse environmental effects caused as a result of our activities, services or products.

We will continually assess the environmental impact of our operations and, through minimising the use of materials and resources, we will reduce our wastage to the lowest practical level. Products will be designed in such a way as to minimise their environmental effects in production, usage and disposal. Consideration will always be given to the environmental effects of our raw materials sourcing and wherever possible we will use materials and components that can be recycled.

Through strategic planning we will minimise the environmental effect of new developments and aim to include environmental consideration in investment decisions. Employee involvement in environmental matters is encouraged at all levels and will be promoted through training, communications and a constant reappraisal of working methods and techniques.

Our Environmental Management System which applies to all our activities provides for the setting of objectives and targets and it is our aim to secure continual improvement in environmental performance.

The Board of Directors is committed to the implementation of this policy and will give full backing to all those authorised to carry it out.