All businesses have an impact on the world and we at Millards recognise that we have a duty of care in the delivery of the various services that we provide. There are a numerous policies and initiatives, some counterbalancing each other in a push pull action producing a neutral effect. We have rationalized these policies (Green, carbon neutral, eco-friendly, environmental policy etc) into one coherent joined up policy.
Our approach is segmented into two distinct areas – internally to the operating format of the company and externally to our client and other agencies that we interact with, in carrying out our operations.
INTERNALLY
All electric vans.
Company Bicycle.
80% of contracts within a 20 minute walk of the office.
Recruiting suitable staff who live nearest to the contract.
Use of biodegradable and recycled products.
Use of materials such as microfiber cloths to reduce chemical usage.
Use of equipment such as flat mopping systems to reduce water and chemical usage.
Reduction in office paper usage by holding documents in digital files and duplex printing where paper documents are required.
EXTERNALLY
Ensuring efficient work flow of operations.
Minimum use of lighting on the contract.
Maximum retention of heat within the building in winter by closure of windows and doors.
Maximum loading of waste sack up to the safe limit.
Paper hand towels removed from containers and placed uncontained on a surface – reduces usage by picking one at time rather than a hand full.
Reduction in waste bin sizes – promotes less usage of paper.
These are just some of the ways in which we operate in Millards to achieve the Policy objective of minimizing the use of resources and achieving the smallest impact of our company’s operations on the world.
29.11.10 | Templa-CMS at the Cleaning Show
Templa, in conjunction with Telelog, one of the UK’s leading time & attendance system providers, are hosting a joint stand at the Cleaning Show 2011...
All electric vans.
