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Environmental Policy

We are aware that what we do as a business, can significantly impact the environment.

As a responsible business we are committed to doing as much as we can to reduce our environmental impact, while continuing to produce high quality goods and services. We will do this in a sustainable manner through continuous improvement in the environmental performance of our activities.

In addressing environmental issues the company will:

  1. Comply with all applicable environmental laws, regulations and standards and embrace the principles of the principles of the National Packaging Covenant.
  2. Maintain management systems that identify, monitor and control environmental risks.
  3. Perform and facilitate sharing of information and knowledge across the organisation.
  4. Embrace continuous improvement and seek to find ways of further enhancing our energy efficiency.
  5. Minimise the generation of waste and not cause unacceptable environmental impacts on land, air and water.
  6. Ensure that significant plant and process changes are assessed in advance to prevent adverse environmental impacts.
  7. Act as an environmentally responsible neighbour.
  8. Conduct regular environmental audits of our activities to ensure legal compliance and achievement of this Policy.
  9. Implement corrective actions in a timely manner.
  10. Minimise, wherever practicable, the environmental impact of packaging while maintaining quality and safety standards.

Our employees also have a responsibility to see that this policy is implemented.

Officers and managers are responsible for ensuring that:

  1. The commitments of this policy and the environmental obligations of the company are met and adequate resources are made available.
  2. Employees are aware of this policy and are appropriately trained and encouraged to fulfil their environmental responsibilities.

If you would like further information on this policy, please contact the GWF Customer Services Centre on 0800 TIPTOP (0800 847867) or email consumer@gwf.co.nz