Environmental Sustainability.
QUESTION:
Citing examples identify the ways in which companies are increasing environmental sustainability.
INTRODUCTION.
In environmental terms, sustainability implies that an action can be continued indefinitely with little or manageable impact on the environment. Because the health of the environment is closely linked with the health of the society in general, sustainable practices ensure that the earth’s resources will be available for future generations to enjoy, and that there will be an earth to enjoy them on. For these reason many companies focus on sustainability, either as consultants to other companies or as part of their corporate mission.
Bamburi Cement Ltd. Environmental Sustainability
Bamburi Cement Limited has a commitment to conduct its activities in a responsible manner to protect and enhance the environment. Bamburi Cement has maintained leadership in environmental conservation through numerous advanced initiatives.
It is the policy of Bamburi Cement Limited to:
• Ensure that facilities are operated, maintained and, wherever necessary, modified to ensure compliance with laws and regulations and with Lafarge and Blue Circle environmental standards.
• Ensure that its products and their manufacture will not be harmful to people or the environment;
• Strive to continuously improve the efficiency of its operations so as to minimize the use of resources and the generation of waste and to ensure that any waste generated is dealt with in an environmentally responsible manner;
• Set targets against which environmental performance can be measured and have these reviewed regularly;
• Integrate environmental considerations into business decision-making at all levels;
• Train its employees to achieve high standards of environmental performance. All employees will share the responsibility for implementation of this policy.
Reducing CO2 emissions
Bamburi Cement Ltd. is aware of the challenge that climate change presents for the entire
Citing examples identify the ways in which companies are increasing environmental sustainability.
INTRODUCTION.
In environmental terms, sustainability implies that an action can be continued indefinitely with little or manageable impact on the environment. Because the health of the environment is closely linked with the health of the society in general, sustainable practices ensure that the earth’s resources will be available for future generations to enjoy, and that there will be an earth to enjoy them on. For these reason many companies focus on sustainability, either as consultants to other companies or as part of their corporate mission.
Bamburi Cement Ltd. Environmental Sustainability
Bamburi Cement Limited has a commitment to conduct its activities in a responsible manner to protect and enhance the environment. Bamburi Cement has maintained leadership in environmental conservation through numerous advanced initiatives.
It is the policy of Bamburi Cement Limited to:
• Ensure that facilities are operated, maintained and, wherever necessary, modified to ensure compliance with laws and regulations and with Lafarge and Blue Circle environmental standards.
• Ensure that its products and their manufacture will not be harmful to people or the environment;
• Strive to continuously improve the efficiency of its operations so as to minimize the use of resources and the generation of waste and to ensure that any waste generated is dealt with in an environmentally responsible manner;
• Set targets against which environmental performance can be measured and have these reviewed regularly;
• Integrate environmental considerations into business decision-making at all levels;
• Train its employees to achieve high standards of environmental performance. All employees will share the responsibility for implementation of this policy.
Reducing CO2 emissions
Bamburi Cement Ltd. is aware of the challenge that climate change presents for the entire