Environmental Management Plan

The iconic global insurance company Lloyd's of London has named climate change one of the biggest threats facing global business alongside terrorism, political instability and natural catastrophes

Green Sustainability Policy

ACS is committed to conserving environmental resources, and as such the following guidelines from True Green™ Work an essential and practical guide for every Australian Workplace have been adhered to:

• "Paper makes up up to 70% of a typical office's waste" - All ACS invoices, statements and the majority of payslips are delivered by email as opposed to hard-copy thus reducing our paper usage. Double-sided photocopying and printing is used wherever possible and a recycling bin is made available to staff at Head Office.
• Glasses and coffee mugs are made available in ACS offices as opposed to disposable cups. Full kitchen and cooking facilities are provided in an effort to encourage staff to bring home-packed lunches and reducing the solid-wastes produced by take-away products.
• ACS office instructions include activating the "sleep" mode on computers during down-time reducing the electricity consumption to less than 5% of full power. All computers are switched off at night.
• Indoor plants play a crucial role in the ACS work environment.
• ACS is very conscious of the products and processes used to keep indoor/outdoor environments clean may also contribute to indoor pollution. Material Safety Data Sheets are mandatory for every ACS cleaning site and the ACS Water and Energy Conservation Policy is enforced.
• ACS subscribe to the policy of tele-conferences as opposed to face-to-face meetings wherever possible, resulting in a saving of time, money and energy.
• ACS embraces the Adopt-A-Site with Clean Up Australia Day each year.
• The ACS Office and field Environmental Policy is self-auditing.

Water and Energy Conservation Policy

ACS is committed to the highest standards of business practice. The conservation of resources particularly water and energy is among ACS highest priorities. All relevant local, state and federal laws, regulations and standards will be adhered to in all business operations.

The following general principles have been adopted and are enforced

Pro-active management

Management will design, implement, manage and monitor all business activities. The primary focus of these activities will be the cost effective operation of all activities. Management will take steps to ensure that resources will not be wasted or misused.

Efficient Work Methods

ACS have developed work methods which emphasise minimum usage of water and energy. Where possible, machines will recycle water. Work methods will reflect the correct usage of machinery and equipment as specified by the manufacturer.

Product/Equipment Selection and Usage

ACS will only select and utilise machinery and equipment that produces low emissions, can utilise alternative fuels such as LPG and are appropriate for the prescribed task. Equipment will be selected on the basis of efficiency.

Maintenance Program

ACS has implemented a maintenance program whereby manufacturer's recommendations are followed in order to achieve the most efficient and reliable operation of all equipment. For large equipment maintenance contracts have been implemented.

Staff training

Staff have been trained in the safe and proper handling of all equipment. For larger equipment staff are trained and certified by the manufacturer's representative.

Supervision

All activities of ACS staff and contractors will be supervised to ensure compliance with this procedure.