Environmental Promise for Apex Office Interiors
We recognise the impact of our operations on the environment and aim to minimise any detrimental effects that may occur.
By working together we can contribute to making a cleaner and safer environment and ensure environmental issues remain a focal point and receive proper attention.
In delivering our commitment we will:-
- Comply with relevant environmental legislation and take a proactive approach to future requirements and obligations.
- Seek to conserve natural resources through the responsible use of energy, water and materials but also maintaining the quality of service expected by our customers.
- Monitor performance and aim for continued improvement by reducing re-using, and recycling in areas such as energy consumption, reduction of waste materials and water consumption. Always striving for economical use of materials and maximisation of yield.
- Work with suppliers who have compatible policies for managing their impact on the environment.
- Through our active environmental team we will ensure that our efforts are continually reviewed.
- Offer every customer the option to recycle their furniture at the end of its life.
So what is our policy?
- To understand all the issues with our day to day running and then put in place greener practices
- To use environmental regulations, laws and codes of practice as setting of the minimum standard
- To measure environmental performance and develop and maintain an adequate system of management, measurement and improvement
- To work with all our suppliers to minimise our impacts and where possible locally source products and services to also help the local community. We are proud to recommend British manufactured products where desirable.
- Source from accredited partners
- Aim to reduce our carbon footprint
So what are we doing about it?
Our main issues are energy, water, waste, and purchasing. Here are just a few things we do:
- We strive to minimise the waste we produce, and where that is not possible we aim to reuse or recycle Paper, cardboard, glass, plastic, toner cartridges, fluorescent tubes and electrical products. Our waste is compacted to reduce the number of collections.
- Review gas and electricity consumption annually.
- Efficient removal of worn out fixtures and fittings
- We have commissioned external audits
- Can recommend green products and solutions from our range adopting the principles we have researched to work best in your office environment.
- Aim to lower co2 emissions through the use of highly environmental friendly vehicles
- Choose partners with Green policies
- We can propose “green/energy saving” solutions in fit outs where appropriate e.g.: Building management systems that control temperature throughout the building.
