In Emergency Call 0800 585 387 Main Menu Home / Policies / Environmental Policy Environmental Policy It is BPA’s environmental policy that, in the conduct of our business, we shall: Be committed to the protection of the environment, including prevention of pollution andother specific commitments relevant to the context of BPA’s activities. Be committed to fulfil BPA’s compliance obligations, including legislation and standards. Through committed leadership, systematically manage environmental matters as anintegral business critical activity, including environmental aspects and foreseeableenvironmental risks and opportunities. Be committed to the continual improvement of BPA’s environmental management systemto enhance BPA’s environmental performance. To achieve these principles, BPA’s Leadership Team shall implement and maintain an environmental policy, within the defined scope of BPA’s environmental management system, that: Is appropriate to the purpose and context of BPA, including the nature, scale and environmental impacts of BPA’s activities, products and services. This shall be implemented by a risk framework process and site assessment programmes; Provides a framework for setting environmental objectives, by issuing an annual HSSEQ Plan; Satisfies applicable requirements, by undertaking an annual management review Is monitored and reviewed regularly to ensure continuing suitability, by reviewing performances, arranging audit programmes and undertaking an annual management review. In applying this policy, BPA shall: Ensure that BPA’s environmental policy, aspects, issues and management system aredocumented and consulted on within BPA, and are communicated to all staff, and asappropriate, to contractors and relevant interested parties. Require strict adherence to the management system requirements, and standards towhich BPA subscribes, by all specified roles, management, staff and relevant parties. Promote an environmentally aware culture in which all staff share a commitment toachieving a high standard of environmental performance and which shall be reflected instaff appraisal and reward systems. Effectively control changes that could impact on environmental management. Formally investigate and report incidents and significant near misses and ensure lessons are learnt and corrective actions are promptly completed. Establish and maintain emergency response plans in consultation with relevant authorities and interested parties. Ensure that adequate resources are made available to meet this policy, including access to competent advice, and that staff are trained and competent to perform their assigned roles and responsibilities. Apply appropriate environmentally sustainable principles, including life cycle perspective, efficient use of materials, water and energy resources and, where practicable, shall apply waste minimisation and recycling, carbon emission reduction and maintaining biodiversity. BPA’s Environmental Policy is implemented through its Environmental Management System, as detailed in MAN-C-01, and is externally certified as meeting the requirements of ISO 14001:2015 (ISO 14001). P M Davis Director and General Manager, BPA For and on behalf of the BPA Board June 2021 For more information contact: Hemel Hempstead (Head Office) 5-7 Alexandra Road Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire HP2 5BS UK Tel: +44 (0)1442 242200 About Us About BPA Our People Affiliations Our Standards Health and Safety Environment Quality News Our Services Engineering Operational Policies Legal Disclaimer Privacy Statement & GDPR Health and Safety Policy Security Policy Quality Policy Environmental Policy Terms & Conditions Sitemap Copyright Notice Policy on Business Conduct Statement on Slavery and Human Trafficking BPA © 2021 We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. Cookie settings ACCEPT