In addition to Ecolibrium's Privacy Policy relevant to the operation of this website, we have provided other Statements relevant to the practices used for any client commissioned work, which have been developed in support of our stated longer term aim of working towards certification to International Standards ISO 9000 (Quality), ISO 14001 (Environmental), and OHSAS 18001 (Occupational Health & Safety).
PRIVACY POLICY STATEMENT
Maintaining individual and company privacy is important to Ecolibrium, users of the website and enquirers by other means. Thus, the company has developed this policy to provide assurances of online and other information practices. To make this policy easy to find online, it is available on our homepage and at every point where personally identifiable information may be requested.
This policy applies to all information collected / submitted on the Ecolibrium website or subsequently collected / submitted by any other means. At present, online information collected is only through information submitted by users of the site; other indirect means (eg. via use of "cookies") are not utilised by the company. We do not share any information on individuals or companies of any nature with any outside parties, except where this disclosure is required to allow progress of a project already commissioned by a client.
To prevent unauthorised access, maintain data accuracy, and ensure the correct use of information, we have put in place appropriate physical, electronic, and managerial procedures to safeguard and secure the information we collect. Any interested party can access all personally identifiable information held by Ecolibrium by request at anytime.
This policy, its organisation and arrangements, will be reviewed regularly, modified and updated as necessary and employees notified of amendments. It shall be communicated to all employees, Specialist Associates and other contractors, and shall be made available to interested parties, including the public, upon request.
Derek Panton
Director
Date: 19th February 2007
ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY STATEMENT
Ecolibrium provides integrated environmental science, technology and management consultancy services to industry, commerce and public bodies. As such, these services inherently lead to environmental benefit and improvement.
However, the company recognises that its activities still have a range of actual or potential impacts on the environment. It therefore realises and understands its responsibilities in addressing these. Thus, Ecolibrium is committed to the continual improvement of environmental performance through the annual determination of challenging objectives and targets, and, in the longer term, through an implemented Environmental Management System.
Thus, the company attaches great importance to reducing environmental impact across all activities, from marketing activity and consultant travel, through to the provision of advice / solutions to clients. More specifically, the company will endeavour to:
- Meet and exceed the requirements of all relevant legislation and regulations
- Promote energy efficiency in all areas of activity (eg. office, transportation)
- Reduce, wherever practicable, the use of car / personal transport
- Eliminate or reduce, where practicable, waste from operations (eg. from proposal / report preparation)
- Procure the most sustainable products available (eg. office consumables)
- Provide appropriate training to all personnel, and encourage them to apply good environmental practice
- Review projects to, where appropriate, ensure implementation of means to minimise environmental impact and / or prevent pollution
- Ensure that any environmental consultancy, or auditing conducted, delivers the most appropriate recommendations to minimise actual or potential impacts of subsequent action.
This policy, its organisation and arrangements, will be reviewed regularly, modified and updated as necessary and employees notified of amendments. It shall be communicated to all employees, Specialist Associates and other contractors, and shall be made available to interested parties, including the public, upon request.
Derek Panton
Director
Date: 20th December 1998
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY POLICY STATEMENT
Ecolibrium Ltd. is committed to the implementation of measures that are designed to minimise the risks, as far as is reasonably practicable, to the occupational health and safety of employees, or others who could be adversely affected by company actions or services. This is in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.
Ecolibrium Ltd. will take steps to meet this responsibility through the provision of:
- A safe working environment and adequate welfare facilities.
- Safe handling, storage, and use of articles and substances.
- Necessary information, instruction, training and supervision.
The management of Occupational Health and Safety is imperative for this policy's success and the company therefore expects all employees, to treat health and safety matters with paramount importance. Employees should take steps to meet their responsibility by:
- Taking care of their own Occupational Health and Safety and that of others through their acts and omissions.
- Co-operating with the company on matters relating to Occupational Health and Safety.
- Reporting to their employer defects they encounter in equipment, machinery or systems, etc.
It is the policy of this company to take all reasonable precautions for the prevention of accidents and dangerous occurrences. It shall also provide adequate resources to meet the above objectives.
This policy, its organisation and arrangements, will be reviewed regularly, modified and updated as necessary and employees notified of amendments. It shall be communicated to all employees, Specialist Associates and other contractors, and shall be made available to interested parties, including the public, upon request.
Derek Panton
Director
Date: 30th October 2005
QUALITY POLICY STATEMENT
Ecolibrium undertakes to ensure that it uses robust business processes that achieve all quality objectives in meeting the requirements of our clients. We intend to maintain and extend a reputation for the provision of excellence in our areas of service, and aim to ensure that our performance is as cost-effective and efficient as possible to the benefit of our clients.
Ecolibrium will compare our own quality management performance with those of competitors and leaders in other sectors, with a view to ensuring client satisfaction through all stages of a project and optimising project outcomes.
In implementing the policy, Ecolibrium will:
- Monitor the effectiveness and suitability of our management systems to ensure our clients' needs continue to be satisfied
- Develop and establish a programme of continual improvement
- Provide the necessary resources to ensure the policy is communicated and implemented effectively
- Provide appropriate training for our staff and promote quality awareness amongst our suppliers, contractors and partners.
This policy, its organisation and arrangements, will be reviewed regularly, modified and updated as necessary and employees notified of amendments. It shall be communicated to all employees, Specialist Associates and other contractors, and shall be made available to interested parties, including the public, upon request.
Derek Panton
Director
Date: 30th October 2005
