Environmental Policy

Valley Education Services (VES) recognises that its activities impact upon the environment through its routine internal operations, its infrastructure and through its influence and effects on the wider community.

It acknowledges a responsibility for, and a commitment to, protection of the environment at all levels. VES will comply fully with environmental legislation and is in addition committed to continued efforts to: 

• Promote environmental management policies and practices at every level throughout the organisation
  
  
• Increase awareness of environmental responsibilities among staff
  
  
• Minimise waste and pollution and develop and operate environmentally sound waste management procedures
  
  
• Continue to encourage and facilitate modes of transport by staff and Members which minimise environmental impact
  
  
• Reduce water and energy consumption
  
  
• Avoid wherever practical the use of environmentally damaging substances, materials and processes
  
  
• Demonstrate our commitment to improve environmental performance to both schools and candidates

Updated: 1st September 2020

Review date: 1st September 2021