Socal is a family run business and we recognise that whilst our operations and the nature of the products we sell have an effect on the local, regional and global environment, they also provide comfort and enjoyment to our customers.
Currently we
- Supply our main product in reusable packaging
- Minimize delivery vehicle miles through load scheduling and routing
- Recycle or re use as much of the paper and cardboard we would normally discard
- Use low energy electrical appliances where ever possible
We also where ever possible source
- business services locally
- products either locally, nationally or within Europe
- products from sustainable sources
While we realize this is only a start, both the management and staff are committed to continuous improvements in environmental performance and the prevention of pollution and waste.
Staff involvement in environmental matters is encouraged at all levels and will be promoted through Staff training, meetings, communications and a constant review of working methods and techniques.
Our goals are to;
- To continue to promote recycling and the use of recycled or bio-degradable materials, while reducing consumption of materials wherever possible
- Minimise waste in all operations
- Continue to source products that are manufactured locally, nationally or within Europe
- Source products that are both innovative and environmentally sustainable
- Include environmental issues in Staff training and encourage the implementation by all staff of sound environmental practices
- Regard Environmental regulations, laws and codes of practice as setting the minimum standards of environmental performance
