Environmental management
Central to the delivery of good environmental performance is a sound management process.
Overall responsibility for environmental performance rests with the Chief Executive Officer supported by a team of environmental experts lead by the External Affairs and Environment Director.
The Environmental Commitment Programme
We operate an environmental management system - 'The Environmental Commitment Programme'. This is based on the international environmental management standard ISO 14001 and for each operation involves:
- Identifying environmental legal and policy requirements
- Identifying significant environmental impacts
- Setting targets to manage these impacts
- Regular audits to ensure performance improvements
- Reviewing the system regularly
In addition to our internal system, some parts of the company have received certification to ISO 14001:
- Engineering division
- Beckton and Crossness Sewage Treatment Works sludge powered generators
- Several of our larger water and wastewater treatment works
