GLL Environment and Energy Policy

Environment and Energy Policy 

Board statement of commitment:
As a leading social enterprise we at GLL recognise our responsibility to actively manage our impact on the environment in collaboration with our partners.  The use of energy and water is vital in the delivery of GLL's services and represents a significant proportion of our operating costs.  Climate change, potential water shortages and rapidly rising energy costs mean that the importance of increasing our sustainability through controlling consumption and reducing waste is paramount.  This aim is consistent with GLL's core values.

The Board of GLL recognises that sound environmental management is vital to the future of our business and community and must be fully integrated into our management and operational procedures.  It must be an every day part of what we all do.  The Board commits GLL to ensuring that appropriate approaches to environmental management are developed and maintained and that sufficient resources are made available to achieve the objectives of this policy.

Scope and objectives
This policy applies across all GLL activities though they are applicable depending on building size, tenure and age. The policy requires GLL to:
  
ENERGY
Reduce gas and electricity consumption annually so that carbon emissions are reduced by 2% based on the previous financial year.

ENVIRONMENT  
Continue with the Gllgreen core training programme to ensure all staff are informed and educated to understand key environmental issues and what they must do.

SUSTAINABILITY
Ensure that GLL fully register and comply with the CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme and associated legislation.
Closely monitor and report energy consumption and Carbon Emissions their potential impacts to GLL's operations. 

WASTE MANAGEMENT
Introduce and maintain a waste management and recycling strategy.

RENEWABLE ENERGY
Develop a clear approach to the use of renewable energy.

ACCREDITATION
Subject to evaluation achieve and maintain appropriate energy and environmental management accreditation.

REFURBISHMENT & NEW BUILD
Ensure that environmental considerations are evaluated as a key element of future physical developments.

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