Responsibility
Committed to delivering services responsibly and sustainably
At Compass we don’t see Corporate Responsibility as a buzzword, but a state of mind that is at the core of everything we do. Our decision making aims to ensure that at all times we are performing responsibly and that our success is built on sound ethics and effective sustainability within all areas we work.
Our commitment
We are committed to delivering our services responsibly and sustainably, ensuring that we meet the needs of our customers while managing and minimising the social, environmental, and economic impacts of our operations and services.
We recognise that that by working in close partnership with our suppliers, customers, employees, and the communities in which we operate we can make a great contribution to a sustainable society.
Our approach
Our distinctive approach to business is culminated with over 45 years of amassed knowledge and experience, which combines a commitment to innovation and technological progress with a genuine and demonstrable concern for the environment.
We continue to research and evaluate new, more efficient, and environmentally focussed waste management techniques including waste collection, waste treatment and recycling, resource recovery and diversion from landfill as well as our support services
Key responsibilities
Our core value of being responsible requires that we focus on the following key areas:
- Environmental – Protecting the local and global environment through responsible management, ensuring compliance, limiting climate change impacts, minimising waste, and protecting biodiversity
- Health and Safety – Promoting a positive safety culture that considers the health, safety and wellbeing of our employees and the wider community
- Our People – Attracting a diversity of people to the organisation who believe in the same principles of responsibility and who are engaged through ongoing training and development
- Community – Encouraging open, honest, and respectful communication with the community, whilst supporting local enhancement initiatives that leave a lasting legacy
Corporate Management System
Since 2014, we have been committed to developing, implementing, and operating an Integrated Corporate Management System.
The Corporate Management System fully satisfies the requirements of BS ISO 9001:2015 (Quality Management), BS ISO 14001:2015 (Environmental Management)
Our management system has been fully integrated across all the business and audited by the Regulatory Affairs Team. They provide support and guidance, identify new areas of opportunity and best practice.
Our senior management team conduct quarterly reviews across all areas. These reviews continue to create a specific collective focus on the analysis of data across the business, including customer feedback.
These reviews continue to create an opportunity to reflect on successes and also to make further improvements to the business and make progress towards our goals.
We continue to prove our commitment to delivering our services responsibly and sustainably.
Compass Environmental Head Office:
Portland House
Belmont Business Park
Belmont
Co Durham
DH1 1TW
T: 07907 733411
E: enquiries@compass-esl.co.uk
Environment
Protecting the local and global environment
At the heart of our business is the important environmental service we provide in dealing with the waste generated by society.
Our commitment
We are committed to protecting the local and global environment through responsible and effective management, minimising any negative impact and maximising opportunities to enhance the local environment in which we operate.
We comply with all relevant legislation, guidance, and best practices to ensure we minimise our impact on the environment and conserve natural resources.
Our approach
Our Corporate Management System is accredited to the international standards of BS ISO 14001:2015 (Environmental Management)
The Compass Environmental Policy outlines our commitment to consider the environmental impact of our operational activities and ensure we manage them effectively.
We enthusiastically support the waste hierarchy and focus our efforts on the reuse and recovery of recyclable materials and the recovery of energy from waste through anaerobic digestion, landfill gas initiatives and Energy from Waste incineration.
Our performance
Every year at Compass we measure, monitor and manage, setting annual targets and using the indicators to help understand and mitigate the environmental impact of our operations. By doing so, we can develop future strategies and demonstrate our performance and progress to all stakeholders.
Compliance
One of our key commitments is to ensure that we fully comply with all relevant legislation, managed by the Environment Agency, which monitors our ongoing compliance.
Compass Environmental Head Office:
Portland House
Belmont Business Park
Belmont
Co Durham
DH1 1TW
T: 01325 352744
E: enquiries@compass-esl.co.uk
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