environment EMPR®Australia

EMPR® Australia recognises and accepts its responsibilities to ensure all its activities are planned, managed and controlled with the objective of minimising any form of pollution, and protecting the environment, people and wildlife from damage in any way.

With this in mind, particular attention is given to:

•     planning work activities and methods to maximise the use of materials and reduce waste;
•     using packaging and other materials, as far as possible, that are of a recyclable nature;
•     avoid excessive noise and other acts that may be a nuisance to neighbours;
•     avoiding any emissions to the air that contain toxic gasses, odours, or other pollutants;
•     ensuring there are no leakages of oil, fuel, detergents or other contaminants;
•     minimising the use of energy;
•     minimising the use of water;
•     avoiding discharges of substances into storm water and sewerage systems;
•     having appropriate controls, where appropriate, to ensure the Company does not create any emissions of radiation;
•     protecting amenities, trees and wildlife;
•     supporting urban renewal.

Additionally, EMPR® Australia has a policy of:

•     only using products and equipment that are environmentally friendly;
•     storing and disposing of surplus or waste products and materials in an environmentally acceptable manner;
•     ensuring its work activities do not endanger public safety;
•     protecting the health and safety of its employees;
•     minimising the risk of fire;
•     avoiding the accumulation of debris on the site;
•     disposing of pallets in an appropriate manner.

All Company personnel are required to take particular care in the performance of their work functions to ensure the above objectives are achieved. They are also encouraged to advise management of any potential dangers to the environment and make suggestions as to how the Company can improve its operations in any way, particularly as far as conserving energy and resources, avoiding pollution and protecting the environment are concerned.