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Environmental Policy


Statement:

Totara Glen Nurseries Ltd is committed to the conservation, sustainable use and enhancement of the local environment for the present and the future. We believe that our operations should have a positive impact on the environment, and we will meet our commitment through environmentally responsible practices.

Risk and Precautions:

All activities carried out by Totara Glen Nurseries Ltd will have some type of environmental impact. The Environmental Policy sets out Totara Glen Nurseries commitment to:
  • Give consideration to the sustainable use of resources in its management decisions.
  • Consult appropriately on matters of environmental concern.
  • Be culturally aware and consult if appropriate.

Sustainable Resource Management:

Strategies that are used at Totara Glen Nurseries Ltd to ensure sustainable resource management include, but are not limited to:
  • Managing the built environment to promote sustainability by minimising material, water and energy use using natural assets and material sources effectively.
  • We aim to reduce our solid waste by recycling as much as possible.
  • Applying best practice when managing and storing hazardous substances.
  • Managing procurement processes to reduce the production of waste by-products and to forge links with suppliers committed to environmental goals.

Ongoing Education and Continuous Improvement:

Totara Glen Nurseries Ltd is committed to ensuring that all our staff are fully trained on environmental awareness and receive regular updates to any new initiatives that are brought in to lessen our environmental impact further.

Legislation:

Totara Glen Nurseries Ltd is committed to maintaining all legal requirements as a minimum level of performance.