Environmental Policy
Businesses operating in today's challenging environments have a number of important issues to consider, such as the economic, environmental and social impact they are having on the world around them.
At Excel, we strive towards having the best practices in place to help with our environmental and corporate responsibilities. These include:
A Solid and Dependable Environmental Responsibility Programme
Excel aims to continually review and reduce any negative environmental impact that its business activities create, including waste production and waste disposal.
With the introduction of literature produced on recycled or FSC paper, we are moving towards all of our literature being produced on paper made from recycled fibres.
All of our stationery is printed on FSC certified paper. FSC paper is produced from sustainable sources and is certified by the Forest Stewardship Council.
Implementation of the WEEE Compliance Statement
As a supplier of electrical and electronic equipment, Excel has a clear and compliant approach to its responsibility with regard to the European Union's Waste Electrical and Electronic (WEEE) Directive. All products that are subject to the WEEE Directive, supplied by Excel from 13th August 2005, are compliant with the WEEE marking requirements. Such products are marked with the 'crossed out wheelie bin' WEEE symbol in accordance with European Standard EN 50419.
Commitment to reducing our packaging and waste by 40% or more
Through our waste management programme, we aim to reduce our packaging usage and waste disposal by more than 40%. Our aim is to use only recyclable packaging cartons and materials for the transportation of our products to customers.
From 1st September 2008, all Excel cartons that leave our distribution warehouse have two symbols displayed on them: the green triangle, confirming that the carton is made from recycled materials and proving that we are compliant with EU directives, and the green dot, indicating that Excel is contributing to a 'packaging waste compliance scheme'.
We are also aware of our landfill responsibilities and we have an efficient recycling system in place at our head office location in order to recycle all our waste cardboard, paper, plastic and wood.
