Environmental Policy
Gotham specialises in visual communication and print management services. Gotham recognises that our office-based activities have an effect on the local environment and that it has a responsibility to the environment beyond legal and regulatory requirements. We are committed to reducing our environmental impact and continually improving our environmental performance as an integral part of our business strategy and operating methods, with regular review points. We will encourage customers and suppliers to do the same. As a consequence of this, Gotham is committed to continuous improvements in environmental performance.
Therefore our policy is to:
| • | Identify, promote and strive to achieve best practice in environmental management. |
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| • | Comply with all relevant regulatory requirements. |
| • | Continually improve and reduce environmental impacts. |
| • | Incorporate environmental factors into business decisions. |
| • | Include minimum environmental standards in our supplier and procurement decisions. |
| • | Increase employee awareness and training. |
| • | Continually improve and monitor environmental performance. |
Gotham has identified a number of areas where direct action has been taken to minimise the environmental impact.
| • | Use electricity responsibly and switch off electrical items when not in use. |
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| • | Reduce the amount of paper used in the office through our ‘Be Green, Read from the Screen’ campaign. |
| • | All waste is recycled wherever possible. |
| • | Printer ink cartridges used are to sourced via the HP’s return and recycle plan. |
| • | Couriers must demonstrate their commitment to the environment and employ emission abatement strategies. |
| • | Cleaning products and other consumables are purchased for their environmental merit. |
| • | Paper specification for print work is based on recycled pulp or paper from sustainable forests. |
| • | Unnecessary journeys are avoided and, where possible, public transport is utilised. |
| • | Encourage staff to commute to work by bicycle. |
| • | Promote the use of cycling and walking as the main means of travel to local meetings. |
| • | Explore opportunities for improved environmental awareness within our relationship with stakeholders. |
Gotham continues to monitor its practices and implement policy, schemes and procedures to minimise its impact on the environment. Staff are verbally informed of any changes in environmental policy and practices.
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