Sustainability

 

The understanding of the need for environmental protection forms an integral part of the AEROCOMPONENTS business philosophy. We are committed to protecting the environment and believe that the Company has a responsibility not to compromise the ability of future generations to sustain their needs.

The impact that any of our activities, those of our clients/contractors, may have on the environment is an area of concern.

We will seek to reduce our consumption of non-renewable resources, and whenever practicable will select materials which have the least negative impact on the environment throughout their life cycle.

Environmental protection will have equal status to considerations for health, safety and quality.

In confirming our commitment to protection of the environment we will treat environmental regulations that apply to our activities as minimum standards, and where appropriate aim to better them. We will provide information where we can to sub-contractors, customers and end users of our services to ensure that misuse will not be the cause of damage to the environment.

Responsibility for the environmental policy and supporting statement lies with the whole of our management team, including its Directors. The environmental policy will be brought to the attention of all employees and reviewed annually to assess its effectiveness, compliance with environmental law and to ensure that it reflects changing needs and circumstances.

Whilst recognising the fundamental responsibility of the company and its employees for environmental protection, particular attention will be paid to the following areas: –

Waste Management 

Waste will be kept to a minimum, compatible with best industry practises. Only licensed waste contractors will be used to dispose of waste. 

Our sub-contractors shall be encouraged to apply the principals of this policy but shall be required to ensure they comply with the minimum relevant legislation.

Oils are recycled by approved contractors, swarf and metal is recycled and general waste is segregated and dealt with ethically.

AEROCOMPONENTS is working towards a paperless system using less resources.

Recycling

Whenever practicable materials will be purchased from suppliers who obtain products from replaceable sources.

Noise/Dust Light

Will be suppressed, where practical, to ensure that no nuisance is caused to neighbouring establishments or the general public. 

Conservation of energy 

Energy usage is kept to a minimum and where possible, variable load compressor is used to reduce consumption

 

All employees are equally responsible for complying with this Environmental Policy and are encouraged to suggest improvements to this end.

Future Plans 2023 on Machines filtering is under review reducing misting and internal air quality.

Buying energy from sustainable sources such as windfarms, solar and other eco friendly sources is challenged by senior management.

Waste transfer notices will be challenged and trended to understand volumes of waste currently and planned reductions to meet this policy

 

Infrastructure

Review of auto lighting install where possible 

Plant

Modern machinery is chosen for its efficiency as well as its performance 

Training 

All employees shall be made aware of the objectives of this policy and the contribution expected from them. Employees with high risk tasks shall be trained in the environmental aspects associated with those tasks. Flow down planned Q3 2023

Legislative Compliance

Regular environmental assessments shall be carried out to ensure compliance with the legislation and the application of best available practice in environmental protection This is carried out at least yearly as part of Management Review and RMS001 Risk Management, Legislation review.