Moffat Group Environmental Policy
Effective date: 1st February 2022
This document read in its entirety constitutes the environmental policy for the Moffat Group.
Environmental Awareness
We at the Moffat Group (Moffat) see protecting the environment as part of our core values. In taking measures such as those outlined below, we aim to continue to reduce our environmental footprint. We recognise that our business has a corporate social responsibility to enhance the environment and promote the long-term sustainability of the Foodservice Industry. We aim to inspire our staff, vendors, and clients to do the same.
In this policy, Moffat comments to:
(a) Understanding and managing our environmental risks with the goal of minimising or eliminating those risks
(b) Ensuring the environment is considered in our investment and corporate strategies, procurement and the products and services we offer
(c) Actively working to minimise pollution, manage waste streams and address relevant biodiversity issues
(d) Engaging with our customers, employees and shareholder on environmental issues and transparently reporting on our environmental performance
(e) Providing all employees with the training and education necessary to meet our objectives
(f) Complying with all applicable legal and regulatory requirements
(g) Regularly review environmental objectives and targets
(h) Openly communicate our policies and practices to interested and approved parties
(i) To monitor and record our environmental impacts on a regular basis and compare our performance with set policies, objectives, and targets.
Our Policy Commitment:
(a) Our environmental policy reflects our commitment to environmental sustainability and our precautionary approach. It also demonstrates our awareness that our actions are important for our clients, our employees, and our business performance.
Reduce. Re-use and Re-cycle:
(a) Moffat commits to reducing our waste products, purchasing reusable products wherever possible and recycling relevant products.
Toxics reduction:
(a) Moffat commits to reducing any toxic materials to protect employee health and the environment.
Implementation:
The Moffat management team are fully committed to our environmental program.
(a) Moffat commits to ensuring that all staff are inducted into our environmental program and have appropriate training.
(b) Moffat will explore measures to reduce energy consumption and waste production in the manufacturing process
(c) Moffat will ensure that purchasing decisions take account of the environmental credentials of the supplier as part of the decision process.
(d) Moffat will review the use of formaldehyde and similar hydrocarbon based glues and coatings and seek to use water based or other less environmentally harmful products.
(e) Moffat will ensure all products sold will only use low environmental impact refrigerants on applicable equipment
(f) Moffat will commit to annual reviews of energy and water consumption to identify any issues.
If you have any questions in relation to this policy or its application, please contact Peter Barnes at peter.barnes@moffat.com.au
Greg J O’Connell
Group Managing Director
