Environment Policy OBJECTIVES Building Partnerships Limited has environmental concerns at the heart of its business. The organisation will therefore, through all its staff, take responsibility for the environmental impacts of our business. Global warming is accepted as the detrimental impact of mankind’s production of greenhouse gases that are elevating levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. In the last 15 years this has resulted in increases of 30% which are mainly as a result of the burning of fossil fuels and deforestation. Climate change and development is affecting wildlife and habitants. Positive management and environmental issues will be considered wherever appropriate to sustain bio-diversity and increase habitat diversity. Building Partnerships addresses environmental matters in their business under two main areas: DEVELOPMENT Building Partnerships Limited are committed to improving our environmental performance in developments through assessing environmental impact. In undertaking our operations, Building Partnerships will: Ensure that the procurement of buildings in development or refurbishment will take account of environmental impact in terms of design materials and construction. Consider developments in terms of its impact on flora and fauna. Consider the visual impact on the landscape including light pollution. Comply with statutory and regulatory environmental requirements. Promote awareness of managing the environment on completion of any scheme. Seek in development or refurbishment to investigate the efficient use of energy resources including considering natural resources and/or non-renewable resources. OFFICE In order for environmental issues to be sustainable, companies through their Board of Directors and staff need to take responsiblity for the environmental impacts of their business. Building Partnerships will strive to achieve this by: Selecting suppliers and services for our offices and equipment, that reflect environmental issues. Seeking to reduce our production of waste and, wherever practical, to recycle materials. Heating the office mainly using fuel that comes from renewable resources. Travelling especially on long journeys by rail wherever this is a practical alternative to the car.