1. Policy statement
emu24 Limited recognises that our business operations have an impact on the natural environment. We are committed to conducting our business in an environmentally responsible manner, minimising our environmental footprint, and continually improving our environmental performance.
This policy applies to all emu24 operations, employees, contractors and suppliers.
emu24's environmental commitment: to reduce our carbon footprint, eliminate unnecessary waste and embed sustainability into every aspect of how we operate.
2. Our environmental commitments
- Comply with all applicable environmental legislation and regulations
- Reduce our carbon footprint by 20% by January 2029 (measured against our 2024 baseline)
- Achieve a 50% reduction in waste sent to landfill by January 2028
- Reduce energy consumption by 15% by January 2028 through efficiency improvements
- Transition our delivery fleet to electric or hybrid vehicles by January 2030
- Promote sustainable procurement and work with suppliers who share our environmental values
- Report annually on our environmental performance against these commitments
3. Action plan
3.1 Energy efficiency
| Action | Target | Deadline | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conduct annual energy audit | Audit report completed | June 2026 | Managing Director |
| Replace all lighting with LED | 100% LED | December 2026 | Operations Lead |
| Upgrade HVAC systems | Feasibility assessed | June 2026 | Managing Director |
| Explore solar panels or green energy tariff | Decision confirmed | September 2026 | Managing Director |
| Install smart metering | Meters active | June 2026 | Operations Lead |
3.2 Waste management
| Action | Target | Deadline | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conduct waste audit | Audit completed | March 2026 | Operations Lead |
| Enhance recycling programme | Facilities on all sites | June 2026 | Operations Lead |
| Transition to sustainable packaging | 100% by Jan 2027 | January 2027 | Operations Lead |
| Work with suppliers to reduce packaging | Supplier review done | June 2026 | Managing Director |
| Eliminate single-use plastics | Zero single-use plastics | June 2026 | Operations Lead |
3.3 Sustainable transport
| Action | Target | Deadline | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deploy route optimisation software | Software live | March 2026 | Operations Lead |
| Begin fleet transition to EV/hybrid | 25% EV by 2027 | January 2027 | Managing Director |
| Introduce EV salary sacrifice scheme | Scheme launched | June 2026 | Managing Director |
| Eco-driving training for all drivers | 100% trained | June 2026 | Operations Lead |
3.4 Water conservation
- Install low-flow taps in all facilities by June 2026
- Implement regular leak detection and repair programme from January 2026
- Target: reduce water consumption by 25% by January 2028
3.5 Sustainable procurement
- Include environmental criteria in supplier selection from January 2026
- Prioritise suppliers who can demonstrate commitment to environmental responsibility
- Review and update procurement policy to include environmental requirements by June 2026
3.6 Employee engagement
- Run an annual environmental awareness campaign for all employees
- Include environmental responsibilities in the induction process for all new starters
- Organise at least one community environmental volunteer activity per year
4. Monitoring & reporting
| Area | Target / measure | Frequency | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carbon footprint | 20% reduction vs 2024 baseline by 2029 | Annual | Managing Director |
| Waste to landfill | 50% reduction by January 2028 | Quarterly | Operations Lead |
| Energy consumption | 15% reduction by January 2028 | Quarterly | Operations Lead |
| Fleet electrification | 25% EV/hybrid by 2027, 100% by 2030 | Annual | Managing Director |
| Packaging | 100% recyclable/biodegradable by Jan 2027 | Annual | Operations Lead |
| Water consumption | 25% reduction by January 2028 | Quarterly | Operations Lead |
5. Responsibilities
The Managing Director has overall accountability for this policy. All employees are responsible for following the environmental procedures relevant to their role and supporting emu24's environmental objectives.
Approval
This policy has been reviewed and approved by:
NameD McCluskey
PositionManaging Director
DateJanuary 2026
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