Environmental Policy

Premier Vanguard and the Environment

Premier Vanguard is a Yorkshire based Company who supply and manufacture paper rolls for the retail, financial, transportation and ticketing industries.

We are also able to supply over 25,000 stationery, furniture and all other Office related products, to our clients on a nationwide basis, providing a one of the most comprehensive business solutions.

As a company we are fully aware of the impact we have on the environment.

We are working with, the award winning, Carbon Smart over 3 years to gain blue, silver and gold accreditation.

For 2010 we have been assessed as having a carbon footprint of 202.7 tonnes and have now created a practical, sustainable plan to help reduce our carbon footprint over this year and next.
Throughout 2008 /2009 we have successfully reduced our footprint in the areas of our fleet, business travel and waste by 14.4 tonnes.

In our second year we plan to reduce our carbon footprint by 8 %, and then review our results annually. By 2011 we are committed to showing a total reduction of 15% in our carbon footprint.

The majority of the power we use comes from our manufacturing site. Our use of gas and electricity show the greatest part of our environmental impact. The reduction of this impact now forms part of our second year action plan and our new green policy:

1: Gas: - Our gas usage accounts for 89.6 tonnes of our carbon footprint, we will be working closely with all members of staff to reduce this further. Our separate green policy will look to address this part of our action plan into 2010.

2: Electricity: -Electricity accounts for 110.6 tonnes of our carbon footprint, we will again be working closely with all members of staff to reduce any unnecessary use of power and to ensure efficient use of power relating to our premises. Our separate green policy will list our actions in this area.

3: Waste Management: - A company “re-use and recycle” mentality will continue to be embraced.

4: Staff and customer Engagement: - we will actively promote our green credentials to our customers and our stakeholders.

5: To inspire our customers by demonstrating our commitment to the project.

Our environmental policy will be implemented through a process of monthly staff training and learning and then communicated electronically to our customers via a quarterly newsletter.

To implement our So-Go-Eco programme, an environmental champion has been appointed who will involve all employees within our company and keep them up to date with our plan for 2010.

This green team will help update our customers and maintain our internal environmental management system. Our next review will take place on the 4st January 2010, quarterly thereafter.

» Premier Vanguard Green Policy 2011 PDF Download
» Premier Vanguard Environmental Action Plan 2010/2011 PDF Download
» Premier Vanguard Health & Safety Policy Statement PDF Download
» Premier Vanguard Carbon Smart Environmental Programme PDF Download
» Premier Vanguard AWM Waste Management Partnership Powerpoint Download