Environmental & Sustainability Policy
Ramtech Electronics Ltd is dedicated to being Environmentally Friendly in all aspects of its Business Operations and recognises its responsibilities under the Environmental Protection Act 1990 and all other environmental associated legislations and approved codes of practise. We acknowledge that our activities may potentially impact upon the environment and due to this we will wholly comply with all such associated environmental legislations. We believe that a sound Environmental & Sustainability Policy benefits our Customers, Stakeholders, Employees and the Public by improving the quality of the Environment for all.
Company Compliance
The Company will endeavour to meet or exceed all Environmental Legislative requirements, applicable Statutory Provisions and Approved Codes of Practise by adopting both existing and new cost-effective technology, materials and methods for the disposal of waste. We will also endeavour to support our Suppliers, Sub Contractors, Customers and Associated Companies to achieve such goals, so far as reasonably practicable, securing their commitment. This will be further promoted and achieved by maintaining good relations with all Regulatory Authorities and Bodies.
Management Commitment
Management are committed to promoting, implementing, maintaining and improving all environment controls of the Company. This will support our “Continuous Improvement” philosophy and ensures that the Company operates in such a way that our “Carbon Footprint” and “Environmental Ethos” is controlled in line with other comparable business sectors within the UK.
The key points of this strategy are to:
- Comply with requirements of environmental legislation and approved codes of practice
- Assess the environmental impact of all historic, current and likely future operations
- Continuously seek to improve environmental performance
- Reduce pollution, emissions and waste
- Reduce the consumption of raw materials by recycling and using recycled materials
- Reduce the use of all raw materials, energy and supplies when at all possible
- Raise awareness, encourage participation and train employees in environmental matters
- Actively promote recycling both internally and amongst our customers and suppliers
- Liaise with the local community
Staff
Our employees will be informed of their obligations and we will ensure they co-operate with Management and adhere with the provisions of the Ramtech Electronics Ltd Environmental and Sustainability Policy.
Community
The Company supports any initiatives in the design, development and establishment of sound public Policy and Educational Programs relating to the preservation of our common World Environment.
Waste Regulations: Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE)
The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive aims to minimise the impacts of electrical and electronic equipment on the environment by creating products with recycling in mind and encouraging reuse, recycling, and recovery of WEEE. Ramtech actively supports this directive.
Ramtech alarms should not be disposed of in a domestic waste bin. One of the following options should be taken:
- Remove the batteries and deposit the product in an appropriate WEEE skip.
- Return the product to the retailer.
Ramtech Electronics Limited is a registered producer. Registration number: WEE/EE0043SY with the producer compliance scheme operator of WeeeCare Plc. Registration details available here: https://environment.data.gov.uk/public-register/view/index
Environmental Policy Version 1.0