Child Soldiers International is committed to continual improvement in reducing its effect on the environment in any reasonable way possible. Our main environmental impacts arise from: greenhouse gas emissions from energy use and travel; the use of non-renewable resources; and waste generation. To minimize this impact the following guidelines have been set out:
Environmental Legislation:
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We aim to meet, and where possible exceed, the requirements of environmental legislation.
Recycling and waste:
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We aim to recycle waste produced from the office, such as paper and ink cartridges etc.
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We aim to reduce our production of waste materials e.g. by printing as little as possible and using both sides of the paper.
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We will dispose of computers and other IT equipment in a responsible manner, recycling where possible.
Travel:
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The employees of Child Soldiers International will use public transport wherever possible for journeys incurred for work purposes.
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Where practical, journeys to Europe will be made by train.
Energy:
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We will ensure that energy is saved wherever possible in the office by switching off all lights and electrical appliances out of office hours.
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Desktop computers and laptops will be switched off when not in use.
Responsibility for implementation of this policy lies with every member of staff. This policy will be reviewed annually.