Environmental Policy
This Environmental Policy sets out a business’ principles and guidelines in relation to managing their effects on the environment.
4.5 (41 reviews)
Last updated December 19, 2024
Under 10 minutes
Suitable for Australia
Written by
Edwin Montoya Zorrilla
Reviewed by
Damin Murdock
Document Overview
This policy sets out the business’ commitment to protecting the environment and complying with all relevant legal and regulatory requirements. The policy further details the specific obligations of the company regarding key areas such as travel, energy usage, waste management and recycling. The policy is an important document for any company to publicly highlight the measures taken to uphold their environmental principles.
The Legal Risk Score of a Environmental Policy Template
Our legal team have marked this document as low risk considering:
- The document stipulates that it will be reviewed periodically, which means that the commitments and responsibilities may change, potentially affecting how parties need to comply over time.
- The policy applies to a wide range of individuals including employees, contractors, and volunteers, which could lead to challenges in ensuring consistent understanding and implementation across such a diverse group.
- The policy requires adherence to a variety of environmental regulations and standards, which could pose a risk if not properly managed due to the complexity and potential for non-compliance.
Environmental Policy Checklist
Complete your free Environmental Policy with our checklist
Review Schedule Compliance
Ensure that the policy is reviewed at the intervals specified to keep it updated with current environmental standards and organizational priorities.
Communicate and Train
Disseminate the policy to all applicable parties mentioned under section 3 and provide necessary training to ensure understanding and proper implementation.
Monitor and Report
Regularly monitor the environmental actions as outlined and report the outcomes to enhance transparency and accountability to stakeholders.
Policy Adjustment
Gather and incorporate feedback on the policy regularly to refine and improve its effectiveness in achieving environmental sustainability goals.
Use this Environmental Policy if:
- You wish to inform your employees of concrete steps they can take within the company to protect the environment.
- You wish to have a formal document outlining your company’s plans and objectives to reduce their environmental footprint.
- You wish to create an environmental policy compliant with legislation and regulatory obligation.
What does the Environmental Policy cover?
- Environmental sustainability statement
- Environmental commitments
- Obligations regarding travel, procurement, waste and IT
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