Procedure
Advent Print Management’s environmental objectives & targets are reviewed at least annually and monitored and measured where practical to ensure we achieve our environmental goals.
Principle 1: Environmental risk management
We seek to consider environmental risks in all our business. A failure to properly identify, manage or control environmental risks can lead to financial losses and damage our reputation. These risks are monitored continually.
We seek to avoid relationships if there are material environmental risks that cannot be properly assessed or where, in the judgment of Advent, the counterparty is not addressing environmental issues in an appropriate and responsible manner.
Principle 2: Environmental market opportunities
We also seek to pursue opportunities in the print market for environmentally friendly products and services. We offer a variety of these services to our environmentally and socially engaged customer base.
Principle 3: In-house ecology
We are committed to providing an environmentally safe work place to our staff, and to actively seeking ways to reduce our direct environmental impact on air, soil and water from in-house operations. The major areas where Advent has a direct impact are, in order of importance, energy consumption, business travel, paper consumption, and waste.
We will seek to assess the environmental impact of our suppliers’ products and services, and to engage with them whenever necessary to limit environmental risks.
All waste materials of paper base and plastics used within APM are sorted and disposed of by recycling where possible.
Recyclable cartons used in packaging and cartons are re-used if possible. Non-usable cartons are packed for recycling.
Toner cartridges and film are sent to recycling companies. ie: ALC or Officeworks.
Our warehouse in Parkhurst Drive has water recycling tanks. We utilize rain water run off for use within the building.
Principle 4: Environmental management system
We ensure efficient implementation of our policy through our management system which adheres to the relevant environmental regulations, for achieving self-defined environmental objectives, and for maintaining continuous improvement of environmental performance. The management system is structured in a management cycle consisting of planning, implementation, controlling and management review including corrective actions.
Principle 5: Training and communication
Environmental awareness and expertise play an important role in implementing our goals. We therefore invest in know-how and integrate environmental considerations into internal communications and training.
The primary responsibility for implementing the Environmental Policy lies within the our management group. The Group functions ensure a comprehensive and consistent approach to environmental management across Advent.
Principle 6: Supplier Management
External manufacturers are monitored for the Clean Environment Policies by questionnaire which covers the following points of environment friendly procedures.
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Preference is given to companies that show a clear understanding and application of Clean Environment Policy. Should any breach be noted we initiate a ‘Non-Conformance Report’ as outlined in QS10.2 of our Quality Assurance procedure manual.
Advent Print Management is not only focused on the most cost effective option when selecting suppliers, but also the potential environmental impact of each supplier’s choice in raw materials. We encourage use of renewable vegetable based inks in the printing process rather than traditional printing inks made with petroleum oil that contribute to growing greenhouse gas emissions. Wherever possible we encourage suppliers to purchase paper alternatives that have post-consumer recycled content, are processed chlorine free and have an environmental management system accreditation. And we encourage our clients to choose sustainable paper alternatives wherever available.
We expect suppliers to have waste management systems in place in all manufacturing operations. The most common waste stream and treatment are:
- Paper – recycled
- Plates – recycled
- Ink cartridges – recycled
- Waste solvents and wash-up rags – compliant EPA (or other authority) disposal
- Water – trade waste with relevant authority consents
- Plate processing chemistry – in-line recycling units and then – compliant EPA(or other authority) disposal.
Any customer product to be destroyed and recycled is to be confirmed to APM in writing that destruction is to take place and APM, if requested, will supply a written confirmation that the destruction and recycling has been done in an environmentaly friendly and secure manner.