Environmental Policy

Management Systems

Link 51 achieved the accreditation ISO 14001 Environmental standard for the Shelving and Storage Division at the Brierley Hill site in October 2007. This complements the ISO 9001 Quality accreditation already held by Link 51, illustrating the commitment to operate and manufacture to the highest standards. The company plans to gain accreditation for the Pallet Racking Site at Telford by April 2009.
ISO 14001 is the internationally recognised standard for Environmental Management Systems (EMS). Achieving this accreditation reflects the company’s commitment to reduce Link 51's carbon footprint and minimise any adverse environmental impact throughout the design and manufacturing process.

In October 2007 Link 51 launched its environmental policy; an important step towards executing the Link 51 Sustainable Business Strategy.

The Link 51 Environmental Policy

The company is committed to:

• prevent pollution and nuisance

• comply with relevant environmental legislation and other requirements

• reduce the production of waste, encouraging wherever possible its recycling and manage the effective disposal of waste through approved agencies

• minimise the actual and potential environmental impacts associated with our activities

• minimise emissions to air

• evaluate environmental impacts when considering new plant, equipment or processes

• continual improvement through setting objectives and targets to address our significant aspects;

• encourage company-wide involvement by providing training to all staff on environmental issues and by providing opportunities for staff to contribute to environmental improvements

Whittan Storage Systems will achieve this through appropriate actions, including working pro-actively with employees, customers, contractors and other interested parties.

All elements of the environmental management system will be audited and reviewed at least annually.

Continuous Improvement

Link 51 understand that achieving the 14001 certification is only the first stage in the process and that continuous improvement and commitment to maintaining the environmental management systems is extremely important to the overall strategy of the business. The Link 51 environmental aims and objectives have formed part of a Company-wide initiative involving all of its employees.