Environmental Policy

It is the policy of Grange Quarry Ltd to conduct its operations in a manner that is environmentally responsible and befitting of a good corporate neighbour and citizen.

Grange Quarry Ltd (the 'Organisation') recognises the importance of environmental protection and is committed to operating its business responsibly and in fulfilment of its compliance obligations relating to the production and supply of aggregates and ready mixed concrete. It is the Organisation's declared policy to operate with and to maintain good relations with all regulatory bodies.

It is the Organisation's objective to carry out all measures reasonably practicable to meet, exceed or develop all necessary or desirable requirements, to protect the environment and to continually improve the Environmental Management System to enhance environmental performance through the implementation of the following:

1. 1. Assess and regularly re-assess the environmental effects of the Organisation's activities.
2.  Training of employees in environmental issues
3.  Minimise the production of waste.
4.  Minimise material wastage.
5.  Minimise energy wastage.
6. Promote the use of recyclable and renewable materials Prevent pollution in all its forms.
7. Control noise emissions from operations.
8.  Minimise the risk to the public and employees from operations and activities undertaken by the Organisation.

Top management demonstrates leadership and commitment with respect to the Environmental Management System by:

1. .aking accountability for the effectiveness of the Environmental Management System
2. Ensuring that the Environmental Policy and Environmental Objectives are established and are compatible with the strategic direction and the context of the Organisation.
3. Ensuring the integration of the Environmental Management System requirements into the Organisation's business processes.
4. Ensuring that the resources needed for the Environmental Management System are available.
5. Communicating the importance of effective environmental management and of conforming to the environmental management system requirements
6. Ensuring that the Environmental Management System achieves its intended outcomes.
7. Directing and supporting persons to contribute to the effectiveness of the environmental management system.
8. Promoting continual improvement
9. Supporting other relevant management roles to demonstrate their leadership as it applies to their areas of responsibility.

This Policy is communicated to all employees, suppliers and sub-contractors and is made available to interested parties.

In accordance with this policy, Grange Quarry Ltd complies with all environmental laws and manages all phases of its business in a manner that minimizes the impact of its operations on the environment. To further this policy, Grange Quarry Ltd shall:

• Minimise waste by evaluating operations and ensuring they are as efficient as possible.
• Minimise toxic emissions through the selection and use of its fleet and the source of its power requirement.
• Actively promote recycling both internally and amongst its customers and suppliers.
• Source and promote a product range to minimise the environmental impact of both production and distribution.
• Meet or exceed all the environmental legislation that relates to the Company.
• Use an accredited program to offset the greenhouse gas emissions generated by our activities.

Grange Quarry Ltd operates an environmental management system that has gained BS EN ISO 14001: 2015 certification, including aspects specific to the production and supply of aggregates and ready mixed concrete.