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Our Environmental Policy:
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Is appropriate to the nature, scale and environmental
impacts of it's activities, products and services and
Includes a
commitment to continual improvement and prevention of pollution |
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Includes a commitment to comply with relevant environmental legislation and
regulations
and with other requirements to which the organization
subscribes |
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Provides a framework for setting and reviewing objectives and targets; |
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Is documented, implemented and maintained and communicated to all employees; |
The management of Pacific Lawrence Company, Inc. believe that we
must lead not only economically, but environmentally and socially as well.
Our objective is not only to sustain our environment for our descendants but
also to rehabilitate the damage previously done.
We believe that our corporate responsibility goes beyond our proprietary borders
and we
endeavor to cooperate with our neighbors and our suppliers to develop our
business in a sustainable
manner.
Every effort will be made to conserve resources throughout our
operations. Our purchasing
department will seek products and services of local origin and that are
environmentally benign. The
company will choose to hire local whenever possible.
Our success will be
determined on a yearly
basis with a commitment to improve.
Furthermore, the company will not only meet
existing
environmental laws and regulations, but seek
techniques and
approaches that position us ahead of our competition.
Our policy towards the environment will be readily available and promoted to our
business partners and clients.
Growth of our company depends on our abilities to minimize or eliminate our
impacts on our surroundings. Our company‘s future and the future of our
environment are interconnected.
Office Protocol
All paper used in the office is from recycled paper. No utensils, glass and
mugs made from plastic or paper is allowed.
All toners and ink used in the office is recycled or reclaimed product.
Computers and office equipment are turned off at night.
Appliances and office equipment must have the
ENERGY STAR rating, and sleep
modes are set to the shortest period possible.
All recyclable paper products are recycled.
All light bulbs in the office and storage facilities are energy efficient
fluorescent units or compact fluorescent.
Lights in warehouses and storage areas are turned off when not used.
Communications
Invoices and purchase orders are send via e-mail in PDF format
when possible.
Payments are made via direct electronic deposits when possible.
Delivery and Shipping
All products are shipped from the nearest
nationwide warehouse.
Incoming shipping boxes and padded envelopes are re-used for outgoing shipments.
We pickup and recycle our toner products from customer sites and provide free
shipping labels to customers for recycling.
Help our customers utilize available e-waste recycling programs.
Local Delivery
Company vehicles have the tires set at the maximum pressure.
Air filter and tune is checked monthly.
Orders are consolidated with others to minimize driving.
Related Links
ENERGY STAR
Environmental Protection Agency
Department of Energy
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