Our Environmental Commitment
The Travis Perkins Group is fully committed to protecting the environment and we are continually looking for new ways to improve the environmental performance of all our trading activities.
Our aim is to prevent pollution, reduce carbon emissions, cut down on waste and increase the amount of certified, well-managed timber we buy.
Our environmental management system is accredited to the international standard ISO 14001 and we maintain a certified chain of custody for both the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) and the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) timber purchases, so that our customers can feel confident about the timber they buy from us.
Our Certificates
Click on the logo below to view our external environmental certification
Our Environmental Targets
Why have environmental targets?
Quite simply, because we believe we have a duty to run our business in a socially and environmentally responsible way on behalf of our customers, our staff, and our shareholders. An important part of our environmental policy is to set ourselves targets to assess our environmental performance to ensure that we are continually improving.
Timber Management
Timber management is a key area in which the Travis Perkins Group can make a big contribution towards the adoption of environmentally responsible building practices. The Travis Perkins Group is committed to raising the proportion of our timber and forest products supplied from known, legal, certified sources, and to eliminating all products that originate from illegally harvested timber.
Target for 2008
In 2006 we made good progress towards our target of increasing purchases
of certified timber, with 73% of the Group’s timber purchases coming from
certified sources. Our Target for 2008 is to purchase 85% by value of timber and forest products from certified sources.
Carbon Management
Carbon dioxide (CO2) is the main ‘greenhouse’ gas responsible for global warming and climate change. In 2006 The Travis Perkins Group emitted 118,823
tonnes of carbon, and is committed to playing its part in reducing carbon emissions.
Target for 2008
We aim to reduce our carbon footprint – currently 39 tonnes per £1m sales
– by 20% by 2010.We have an interim target of a 10% reduction by 2008.
Waste Management
In England and Wales the combination of industry, commerce and household waste amounts to over 100 million tones annually. A figure that continues to grow at around 3% each year. Travis Perkins plc is committed to reducing the amount of waste produced by its business activities and to increasing the amount of waste that we recycle or recover.
Target for 2008
Our Target for 2008 is a 10% reduction from 2005 levels in the tonnes of waste per pound of yard and retail sales. By the end of 2006 we achieved 6%. We have also introduced a target in 2008 to recycle 25% of our waste.
Pollution Management
We operate in over 1,000 sites in the United Kingdom. We aim to be good neighbours and to ensure that our trading activities do not negatively affect the quality of life enjoyed by those living near to our branches, stores or offices.
Target for 2008
Any complaint or notifiable incident is avoidable, therefore we have an
annual target of zero complaints and incidents.
Transparency
We check our performance every year by participating in the Business in the Community Green Index. You can download a copy of their summary of our performance here.
Our 2006 environmental report has been verified by LRQA a copy of their statement can be downloaded below.
Travis Perkins PLC Environmental Policy
Environmental Reports
Third Party Assessments
Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment Recycling
Please help us to minimise the effect we have on the environment by recycling your waste electrical goods. Find your nearest recycling points and helpful recycling tips for electrical goods by visiting www.recycle-more.co.uk.
Site Waste Management
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