CSC and the Environment
From Lauraibm
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MI Summary
CSC has set an ultimate objective of achieving a zero waste stream. They describe a couple of actions that are being undertaken in order to act in a manner that is responsible to the environment, for example, all employees complete a basic environmental awareness course, employees are also encourages to reduce their amount of car travel and finally environmental considerations are incorporated into the choice of equipment.
Despite displaying a number of objectives, CSC appear to fail at giving any concrete evidence of demonstrating what they have actually achieved and what they are going to do in order to achieve targets, no figures are used to back up the information provided, which casts a degree of doubt into how proactive they are actually being when it comes to environmental issues.
What the Vendor says about itself
Introduction
Our environmental practices are a prime example of how CSC’s business is driven by embedded policies and procedures that support corporate social responsibility. The need for sustainable development is now at the core of European, UK and many international Government policies. CSC is committed to practices that balance economic development while protecting the environment in which we live.
Our ultimate objective is to improve to achieve a zero waste stream.We believe that sound environmental management should not be a cost burden on business units but a long term cost benefit. Our challenge is to build on our sustainable practices, to the benefit of our employees, environment, society, our shareholders and customers alike.
CSC in Action
Environmental Awareness Training
As part of the CSC induction programme, all employees complete a basic environmental awareness course outlining CSC’s policies and ensuring all employees understand how we can manage the impact we have on the environment around us.
Miles more efficient
CSC employees are encouraged to reduce the amount of car travel by providing increased mileage rate incentives for those travelling with CSC passengers
Choosing carefully
We incorporate environmental considerations into the choice of our equipment, services and suppliers, and actively place more business with suppliers and sub contractors who minimise the impact of their activities on the environment.
OBJECTIVES
- Complying with, or exceeding all relevant environmental legislation and regulations
- Measuring and monitoring the waste outputs of our processes and apply continuous improvement techniques to reduce identified waste streams
- Prevent any actions that put our people or the environment at risk
- Achieving significant and on going improvements in environmental management by promoting re-cycling and the use of re-cycled materials, whilst reducing the consumption of all materials wherever possible
- Regularly communicating and promoting environmental awareness and responsibilities with all employees
- Providing technology & tools to support virtual meetings reducing the need for inter–office travel.
IN FOCUS: CSC ROYAL PAVILION, ALDERSHOT
CSC’s European Headquarters, Aldershot has been chosen to be the first CSC site to work towards the International Environmental Standard ISO14001. ISO14001 is an internationally acknowledged Environmental Management System (EMS) that allows organisations to display their commitment to reducing their effect on the environment. It has been designed so that all members of staff can contribute to the accreditation process.
Facilities are provided to encourage employees to take simple actions as part of the normal working day. For example, reducing the consumption of paper by using Duplex printers, making more use of electronic communications such as email and providing plastic, paper and glass recycling bins throughout the building.
CSC’s Environmental Policy extends beyond work practices and includes the ecosystems around buildings and the management of these ecosystems to maintain the diversity of flora and fauna within our stewardship. During the construction of the Royal Pavilion complex, priority was given to preserving the existing trees and wildlife that occupied this recognised site of interest for nature conservation.
