Environmental policy

UCAS is committed to minimising the environmental impact of its operations through adopting sustainable practices and continual improvement in environmental performance.

To achieve this UCAS will:

  1. keep abreast of and comply with legislation, regulations and codes of practice on environmental matters relevant to UCAS' operations
  2. train employees and promote environmental awareness and commitment throughout the Company
  3. be proactive in developing opportunities to minimise waste and reuse or recycle materials
  4. monitor, review and continually improve our environmental performance
  5. maintain an Environmental Management System that meets the ISO/14001 certification standard
  6. use suppliers wherever appropriate that have environmental standards compatible with our own
  7. be committed to the prevention of pollution

Specific objectives on which UCAS will focus include:

  1. minimising the environmental impact of business travel
  2. reducing the consumption of resources such as paper and plastic
  3. minimising the volume of waste generated and maximise reuse, recycling and energy recovery from waste
  4. reducing the consumption of fossil fuels and incorporate long-term strategies for energy efficiency into planning and development
  5. continually reassess changing technology, business requirements and best environmental practices

Policy Review

This policy will be reviewed annually.


Authorised by:

Mary Curnock Cook

Chief Executive
UCAS