Environmental Policy
Airwave is passionately committed to the positive protection of the environment - meeting the needs of the present without compromising those of the future.
The company is committed to the prevention of pollution and minimising the impact of its operations on the environment. This will be achieved through a programme of continual improvement.
Airwave will:
- Meet all relevant legislation and set our own standard where no regulations exist.
- Continue to refine and develop our Environmental Management System in line with business needs, taking into account appropriate best practices.
- Understand relevant environmental science in order to keep abreast of current and developing issues whilst supporting on-going research and development.
- Improve consumption of materials in all operations, reduce rather than dispose of wherever possible and promote recycling and the use of recycled materials.
- Promote energy efficiency in the specification for new and refurbished buildings, sites, and equipment.
- Reduce where practicable the level of harmful emissions.
- Consider environmental issues throughout the lifecycle of our network products, equipment and services.
- Work in partnership with our suppliers to minimise the impact of their operations on the environment through a quality purchasing policy.
- Endeavour to site our buildings, structures and operational plant in order to minimise the visual, noise and other impacts on the local environment and where operationally feasible make use of existing structures and the continued best use of technological advances.
- Liaise with the local community and the cellular industry on environmental awareness and issues.
- Promote individual awareness of good environmental practices.
- Monitor progress and produce an annual report on our environmental performance.
The Environmental Policy provides the framework for setting and reviewing environmental objectives and targets. Our Environmental Policy is documented, implemented and maintained and communicated to all employees.
Airwave pledges to implement and operate the ISO 14001 Environmental Management System to further enhance environmental performance.