Environmental Policy

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Environmental Policy

Management is committed to reducing their impact of civil construction services on the environment to as low as practicably possible and will implement management systems appropriate to the nature, scale and potential environmental impacts of proposed developments undertaken by the company. 

This policy includes a commitment to comply with the clients’ environmental management plan, approval conditions, local council requirements and relevant environmental legislation and ISO 14001.

This commitment may be achieved through key strategies:

CORE OBJECTIVES

• Ensure Environmental Management is an integral part of project planning and site operations;
• Environmental awareness training for all workers and levels within the company;
• Implement Risk Management strategies and controls to minimise environmental impact and prevention of pollution;
• Document and implement procedures to achieve developed objectives;
• Environmental transparency and adherence to all State and local environmental and international standards.

Carruthers Contracting understands that Environmental Management is a shared responsibility and will assist workers and contractors meet their legislative requirements.

Management reviews along with external and internal audits will be the framework for setting and reviewing environmental objectives and targets to ensure they are consistent with the Environmental Policy and the requirements stated in ISO 14001 to ensure continual improvement and enhancements of the environmental systems.  This will ensure that the objectives positively contribute to environmental protection, operational effectiveness and financial performance.

VALUES

Innovative; adaptable; pride in what we do; quick and responsive; flexible; trust and honesty in our workplace; respect; team work; communication; maintaining a safe working environment.

The company has a policy of promoting continual improvement and setting of environmental objectives in line with the framework laid down within ISO 14001 Standard. These objectives will address the risks and opportunities within the company as determined by top management.

The environmental system will be monitored, measured, evaluated and enhanced regularly under the senior management’s ultimate responsibility, with regular reporting and communication of the status and effectiveness at all levels.