To achieve this, we have implemented waste minimisation processes and are committed to the prevention of pollution, with the overall objective of reducing our overall environmental impact wherever possible.
ACM Cleaning Group is devoted to protecting our planet and its future.
OUR COMMITMENT
At ACM, we are committed to:
- Setting and periodically reviewing our environmental objectives and targets
- Complying with local environmental legislation
- Waste and energy minimisation and proper waste handling being considered at all times in existing operations and in the planning or purchasing of new plant, equipment, processes or substances
- Maintaining an environmental reporting system which informs management of important environmental developments
- Careful consideration of community concerns on environmental issues relating to commercial cleaning practices
OUR OBJECTIVES
As part of our commitment to the environment, we strive to:
- Promote good environmental programs for our clients and actively seek partnering commitments; and
- Reduce all chemical usage by 50% and prioritise the use of natural, non-toxic cleaning products as soon as suitable alternatives become available; and
- Eliminate all plastic rubbish bags as soon as a viable alternative is sourced (recycled paper); and
- Use static cloths for dusting, and to re-use cleaning cloths; and
- Minimise water usage in the workplace by cutting water consumption by 20%
- Minimise electrical power usage in the workplace by turning off lights when night cleaning, in areas not being used (target of 10% savings)
- Collect paper, cardboard, plastic and glass waste for recycling purposes
- Purchase only environmentally friendly (biodegradable) cleaning products that are environmentally friendly (biodegradable) and to encourage our suppliers to provide cleaning products only in re-usable containers
- Reduce unnecessary paper usage (by using electronic mail)
- Purchase recycled products when there is a viable alternative
- Educate, train and motivate staff to conduct their activities in an environmentally responsible manner and promote recycling in the office
- Introduce composting (to reduce landfill waste) where possible and in co-operation with our customers
- Encourage employee participation in all environment programs.