We are committed to responsible resource management that benefits our clients, staff and the community while actively minimising environmental impact.
HCV’s Path to Sustainability
We believe not only in working in the best interests of our clients but also that of our staff and the community at large by reducing the impact on the environment and minimising pollution and waste. We support our dedication and ethics with our own value and process statements to maintain our commitment.
HCV Facility Services management is committed to:
- Operating and continually improving our Environmental Management System
- Complying with all applicable legislation and codes of practice
- Providing a high-quality service with minimal environmental impact
- Searching for initiatives to reduce our environmental impact and move us toward zero emissions
- Using locally-sourced resources where possible
We strive to run our business with a focus on:
- Competitive pricing
- Commitment, Integrity & Team Work
- Training across all levels of our business
- Ongoing approach to systems and business improvement
- Adoption of new rules and regulation
- Taking an environmentally-friendly approach across all touchpoint
Environmental management and continuous improvement
HCV Facility Services maintains environmental management systems appropriate for each site’s operations.
Multiple groups across HCV Facility Services play critical roles in driving strategy, operational and service quality improvements and policy initiatives related to environmental responsibility.
Our Occupational Health, Safety and Environment (OHS&E) organisation has primary responsibility for environmental management systems and environmental compliance at all our sites which are required to implement the HCV Facility Services’ Safety, Environment and Security Standards.
Environmental targets and performance
Our Aim is to reduce toxic effect on the environment by adopting various green/environmental friendly resources to deliver our services without damaging the quality of our services and our commitment to work and our clients.
Our Sustainability Structure
We address these interests via specific plans and actions across four areas. These areas are:
Environment
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- Adopting environmental management systems and improving environmental routine at our sites
- Working with suppliers and customers to reduce environmental impacts throughout our supply chains and the lifecycle of our goods
Work place
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- Maintaining a safe workplace – ‘No Injuries’
- Developing our co-workers through training and assessment
- Adopting equal opportunity across our workplace
Areas of Business
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- Supporting our customers’ sustainability objectives
- Environmental product adoption by sourcing green products
Management
- Opportunity for sustainable business growth to our company and its employees
- Representing good governance, sensible risk taking and business continuity management
- Managing climate change related challenges and opportunities
Risk Management
Our sustainability risks and opportunities are identified and assessed under our Risk Management Framework and incorporated in our approach to sustainability.
Government Departments
ACT Office of Sustainability
www.sustainability.act.gov.au/
Federal Government Department of Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts on ESD (Ecologically Sustainable Development) at
Northern Territory Government
NSW Government Department of Environment and Conservation (DEC)
Queensland Government Environment Protection Authority (EPA)
SA Government Department for Environment and Heritage: Office of Sustainability
www.environment.sa.gov.au/sustainab
ility/index.html
Tasmanian Government Department of Tourism, Arts and the Environment
Victorian Government Department of Sustainability and Environment (DSE)
www.resourcesmart.vic.gov.au/default.aspx
WA Government Department of the Environment and Conservation