ProTech Computer Systems will strive to improve its environmental and social performance and to contribute to a better quality of life, now and for generations to come.

This will be achieved by:

• aiming to improve our economic, environmental and social performance, integrating environmental and social factors in our management systems and programmes and in our commercial decisions
• identifying significant aspects and impacts of our activities, including changes, on society and the environment and developing programmes to minimise these impacts
• setting clearly defined objectives and targets addressing our environmental and social issues
• meeting or exceeding requirements of relevant rules and regulations
• using natural resources efficiently, minimising waste and harmful releases to the environment
• working constructively with organisations concerned for communities, society and the environment
• raising awareness of environmental and social issues with staff, partners and suppliers, who we will seek to influence to adopt similar policies
• undertaking open dialogue on our environmental and social programmes with our staff, customers and other stakeholders
• providing support, advice and training to staff on matters relating to our environmental and social performance
• monitoring, auditing and reviewing our performance
• regularly reviewing policies and management systems in these areas in order to drive for continual improvement.

Specific aspects of social and environmental performance are covered in other policy documents, including the Code of Conduct, the Health & Safety Instructions, and the Employment Guide.

Responsibilities for Implementing the Policy

Staff

All staff are responsible for safeguarding, as far as they are able, both their working environment and the greater environment surrounding our operations. This includes:

• complying with environmental standards and procedures,
• notifying management and supervisors of potential hazards,
• avoiding needless wastage of energy and materials.

Line Management

All line managers, in relation to activities under their individual control, are responsible for identifying and ensuring compliance with environmental regulations affecting our environment. Each Director shall address environmental matters regularly, identify items requiring action and make sure they are followed up. Line managers must:

• establish individual responsibilities, objectives and accountabilities for subordinate staff in environmental matters,
• develop and maintain procedures to protect the working and external environment,
• monitor implementation of procedures and working practices and take swift and appropriate steps to put deficiencies right,
• ensure that a statement of environmental impact, tailored to specific requirements, is prepared as part of the planning of facilities and operations, and for modifying or abandoning them,
• investigate and report all environmental incidents and near misses and take necessary follow up actions,
• review regularly the use of materials and energy in order to reduce waste, optimise recycling and select materials compatible with environmental objectives
• periodic assessments, audits and reviews of facilities and operations to ensure compliance with this policy,
• provision of support and advice on environmental matters throughout ProTech Computer Systems operations,
• promoting workable procedures, codes of practice and working co-operatively in emergencies,
• encouraging initiatives to implement this policy, and research to reduce environmental problems,
• keeping staff, relevant authorities and, as appropriate, the public informed of our efforts to protect and improve the environment,
• interpreting and ensuring implementation of this policy, and updating it as required.