DSW firmly believe that we have a moral and ethical obligation to run our business in a manner that, wherever possible, affords protection towards the environment in which we live and operate within. We strive to care for the environment and recognise our responsibilities in doing so. We consider our environmental policy to be sound business practice and implicit within our approach to running our business.
Our policy statement commits DSW to:
• Complying with all relevant environmental legislation, regulations and approved codes of practice relevant to our Sector – Office Businesses.
• Protecting the environment by striving to prevent and minimise our contribution to pollution of land, air and water.
• Seeking to keep wastage to a minimum and maximise the efficient use of materials and resources.
• Managing and disposing of all waste in a responsible manner and recycling wherever possible (including paper, card, files, toner cartridges, ink cartridges etc).
• Providing training for our staff so that we all work in accordance with this policy and within an environmentally aware culture.
• Developing our management processes to ensure that environmental factors are considered during planning and implementation of major projects.
• Monitoring and continuously improving our environmental performance.
The policy statement will be reviewed and updated as necessary. The management team endorses these policy statements and is fully committed to their implementation.
Good Practice
DSW currently have arrangements in place to recycle:
| • Paper | • Card |
| • Files | • Disks |
| • Ink Cartridges | • Toner Cartridges |
| • Obsolete Computer Equipment | • Used Batteries |
| • Redundant Furniture | • Light bulbs & florescent tubes |
Charity and Community Support:
• DSW is committed to supporting the local community and has been involved with the development and sponsorship of local youth football and cricket teams.
• We regularly hold ‘dress down’ days with staff contributing to charity.
• Our staff regularly give their time in support of local education and small business initiatives, without charge.
• We work closely with both Business Link and Doncaster Chamber of Commerce and are members of a work placement scheme.
• The proceeds from recycling toner and ink cartridges are sent to a national premature baby charity.
• DSW recently sponsored the ‘Race For Life’ campaign – donating to charities supporting cancer research.
• A significant donation to charity is made in lieu of issuing Christmas cards