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Groundwork and the Environment

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The Groundwork Thames Valley team can offer environmental audits and advice on environmental management systems.

Practicing what we preach

GTV is proud to maintain BS8555, the recognised industry standard for commitment to environmmental policy. The Trust sets itself a series of environmental targets and Key Performance Indicators.

Environmental Objectives:

To achieve a recognised industry standard as a measure of our commitment to environmental policy

To improve the positive environmental impacts and minimise negative impacts of Groundwork Thames Valley’s (GTV) operations in order to improve GTV’s reputation
To put into place a fully operational environmental management policy and system with backing from all staff
To increase business efficiency and provide a competitive edge, e.g. to support GTV’s funding bids
Maximise potential cost savings as waste, water, transport and energy bills are reduced.

For more information, please follow this link: GTV's EMS Objectives 2008

GTV's Key Performance Indicators 2008

Waste - Paper consumption and usage

Paper consumption and usage exceeded our 2008 target by 24%, i.e. 55 reams.

Waste – Volume of Mixed Recyclable waste collected

The volume of Mixed Recyclable waste has been increased by 60%.

CO2 emissions (i.e. use of resources through Utilities)

Gas consumption did not meet our 2008 target of a 10% reduction, however, a 4% reduction was achieved.

CO2 emissions & Waste (i.e. packaging)

This will be a new indicator for 2009. The aim will be to reduce incoming waste and associated CO2.

For more information on GTV's key performance indicators 2008, please follow this link: GTV's Key Performance Indicators 2008

GTV's Environmental Office Targets

Paper consumption and usage

Target to reduce paper consumption by 5% i.e. 265 reams.

Volume of Mixed Recyclable Waste collected

Target to successfully maintain the Mixed Recyclable and General Waste ratio at 73:27

Gas and electricity meter readings taken on a monthly basis

Target to reduce gas consumption by 5% i.e. 3,300 kwh

Target to reduce electricity consumption by 5% i.e. 2,200 kwh

Quantity of junk mail and packaging received and frequency of regular purchase orders

As a new KPI for 2009 no target will be set. Volumes will be assessed and reviewed in 2010.

For more information, please follow this link: GTV's Targets 2009