SMART ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY

SMART Tool Group Global Ltd Limited recognises the importance of environmental protection and is committed to operating its business responsibly and in fulfilment of its compliance obligations. It is the Organisation’s declared policy to operate with and to maintain good relations with relevant regulatory bodies.

It is the Organisation’s objective to carry out all necessary activities, to protect the environment and to continually improve the Environmental Management System through the implementation of the following:

In 2021 we launched our ‘Zero100 campaign’ to have 0% single-use plastics across our product ranges and for all products to be produced in 100% recyclable packaging by the end of 2023.

The Organisation operates a system to:

  • – Assess and regularly re-assess the environmental effects of the Organisation’s activities
  • – Provide training of employees in environmental issues
  • – Minimise the production of waste.
  • – Minimise material wastage.
  • – Minimise energy wastage.
  • – Promote the use of recyclable and renewable materials.
  • – Minimise the risk to the general public and employees from operations and activities undertaken by the Organisation.

Top management demonstrates leadership and commitment with respect to the Environmental Management System by:

  • – Taking accountability for the effectiveness of the Environmental Management System
  • – Ensuring that the Environmental Policy and Environmental Objectives are established and are compatible with the strategic direction and the context of the Organisation
  • – Ensuring the integration of the Environmental Management System requirements into the Organisation’s business processes
  • – Ensuring that the resources needed for the Environmental Management System are available
  • – Communicating the importance of effective environmental management and of conforming to the Environmental Management System requirements
  • – Ensuring that the Environmental Management System achieves its intended outcomes
  • – Directing and supporting persons to contribute to the effectiveness of the Environmental Management System
  • – Promoting continual improvement
  • – Supporting other relevant management roles to demonstrate their leadership as it applies to their areas of responsibility.

The Environmental Policy is communicated to all employees, external providers and other interested parties and is regularly reviewed in order to ensure its continuing suitability.

This policy was approved by the Board of Directors and signed for and on behalf of SMART Tool Group Global Ltd by

Bruce Webberley (General Manager)

Date: 25.01.23