Our aims and objectives, impact on the ground and how we operate within a federation of charities.
The main themes of our work and some of our most important initiatives
What we can do for the wide range of people and organisations that we work with.
Find out the latest about how we're changing places and lives.
Further your career or help us make a difference.
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Groundwork Cheshire have been continously recognised as an Investor in People since 1993 and became accredited to the environmental management quality standards BS8555 in 2007, demonstrating our commitment to both our staff and our environment.
Information on Groundwork Cheshire's policies, standards and procedures can be obtained on request to our HR Department at our Cheshire Office, including details of our Child Protection and Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) policies.
Groundwork & the Environment
Groundwork Cheshire has identified the environmental aspects of its activities and acknowledges its responsibility under the Environmental Protection Act, EPA (1990) and associated legislation to reduce the impact on the environment. As part of its commitment, senior management has endorsed the Environmental Policy and takes primary responsibility for its implementation. The policy sets out aims for continuous environmental improvements and has four key themes:
1. Waste Management & Recycling
2. Resource Efficiency
3. Local Environment and Transport
4. Environmental Awareness and Training
The Environmental Policy is available on this website.
Environmental Management
In order to reduce the environmental impacts, strategies for change are developed in line with an Environmental Management System. Specific procedures for managing and reducing the impacts are documented. The Safety, Health & Environment committee is responsible for overseeing the development of environmental initiatives.
An Environmental Management team discuss environmental issues and ensure the profile of the environment is raised.
Individual Environmental Responsibility
Groundwork Cheshire believes that responsibility for the environment rests with every member of Groundwork Cheshire’s staff. We firmly believe awareness of the effects of Groundwork’s activities on the environment and ways to improve the impact on the environment is the responsibility of everyone.
