Environmental policy

It is the Policy of Dillons, wherever they conduct activities and business, to ensure that strict operational procedures are identified to give proper regard to the conservation of the environment. In implementing this Policy Dillons fully recognize the importance of complying with the requirements of relevant local legislation and also promoting the appropriate measures to safeguard the environment for all whom may be affected directly or indirectly by Dillons operational activities.

The appropriate measure relate to the safety of operations undertaken by Dillons employees and sub-contractors. This includes the prevention of air, water and soil pollution, as well as the necessary precautions to minimize damage from accidents that may occur in the circumstances.

Dillons undertakes to continually review and seek to improve its operating procedures, equipment and other resources to comply with the following Environmental Policy:

• All Company Employees will observe applicable environmental, health, hazardous material transportation and safety laws & regulations.
• Priority will be given to the protection of employees, the public, clients and the environment.
• Prior to any new or changes to existing operations Dillons line management will address any possible adverse environmental impacts before their implementation.
• The environmental impact of all materials in use or proposed for use in operations will be assessed in advance.
• Strict control by line management responsible for operations shall be exercised on waste generation and onsite disposal together with toxic and critical pollutant emissions.
• Materials, which are considered of a hazardous nature to the employee, public or the environment shall be avoided, but, where their use is deemed necessary use shall be minimized. However, wherever possible such materials shall be replaced by alternative materials of an environmentally friendly nature.
• Work activities shall be planned carefully to ensure that spills and unintended releases to the environment are avoided.
• Dillons, through its line management, will promote environmental concern among its employees and seek to generate an overall awareness of the impact of their operational activities on the environment.
• All employees will be further encouraged to identify and promptly report potential environmental matters of concern to their senior management and / or the health, safety section.
• Actively promote recycling both internally and amongst its customers and suppliers.

Dillons having acknowledged the importance of protecting the environment, will at all practical times seek to promote the efficient use of energy sources and maximize on conservation aspects.