At Project First we are committed to minimising our environmental impact by encouraging the use of green technologies, cutting our vehicle emissions, reducing the amount of energy and paper we use, and more effectively managing our waste. In the light of these initiatives we have successfully completed the BS8555 Phase 1, 2 and 3 inspection for improving our environmental performance. This has been achieved by introducing a dedicated Environmental Management System (EMS).

Phase 1 was the establishment of Project First’s Environmental Policy, Phase 2 involved organising the structure of the EMS, and Phase 3 was the planning and implementation of the EMS.

Our Environmental Policy includes increasing our recycling of waste polystyrene, wood and plastics, operating a paperless office, switching computers off at night, switching from diesel to gas/electric wherever possible, and minimising waste (using initiatives such as Site Waste Measuring Plan SWMP, and measuring to manage waste Envirowise GC414, The Producer Responsibility Obligations - Packaging Waste Regulations 2005). Read about our WEEE Information

Project First is ready to continue on its journey to a greener, more environmentally sound future by gaining accreditation for Phases 4 and 5 of BS8555. Within the next year BS8555 standard is a phased implementation approach for an EMS.

All partners and suppliers are assessed to ensure they adhere to ethical standards in the treatment and welfare of their employees. We review all our major suppliers Corporate & Social Responsibility charters, sharing our knowledge when necessary. We utilise a lot of suppliers, but the main supplier base resides within Europe and we operate a fair trading and payment schedule with them.