Green Policy

Introduction

Big Fun UK Limited recognises 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.

We will encourage customers, suppliers and other stakeholders to do the same.

Policy aims

We endeavour to:
Comply with all relevant regulatory requirements.
Continually improve and monitor environmental performance.
Continually improve and reduce environmental impacts.
Incorporate environmental factors into business decisions.
Increase employee awareness.

Paper

We will:
Minimise the use of paper in the office.
Reduce packaging as much as possible.
Seek to buy recycled and recyclable paper products.
Reuse and recycle all paper where possible.

Energy and water

We will seek to:
Reduce the amount of energy used as much as possible.
Switch off lights and electrical equipment when not in use.
Adjust heating with energy consumption in mind.
Take energy consumption and efficiency of new products into account when purchasing them.

Print & Branding

We will:
Use where possible 'eco' solvent or water based latex inks.
Use recycled substrates and products where possible.
Reuse CNC cut plastic substrates where possible.
Recycle waste plastics, wood, metals & material.
Recycle empty ink cartridges with full circle accountability.

Office supplies

We will:
Favour more environmentally friendly and efficient products wherever possible.
Reuse and recycle everything we are able to.

Transportation

We will:
Reduce the need to travel by trying to plan multiple event deliveries.
Promote the use of travel alternatives such as e-mail or video/phone conferencing.
Use new vehicles with the latest EURO rating, maintain them rigorously to ensure ongoing efficiency.

Maintenance and cleaning

We will:
Use cleaning materials that are as environmentally friendly as possible.
Only use licensed and appropriate organisations to dispose of waste.

Monitoring and improvement

We will:
Comply with all relevant regulatory requirements.
Continually improve and monitor environmental performance.
Continually improve and reduce environmental impacts.
Incorporate environmental factors into business decisions.
Review this policy and any related business issues at monthly management meetings.

Culture

We will:
Update this policy at least once annually in consultation with staff and other stakeholders where necessary.
Involve staff in the implementation of this policy, for greater commitment and improved performance.
Work with suppliers, contractors and subcontractors to improve their environmental performance.
Use local labour and materials where available to reduce CO2 and help the community.

Declaration

This statement covers 1 January 2023 to 31 December 2023 and has been approved by managing director Andy Green on behalf of the board of Big Fun UK Limited.