The Richmond Group has recently implemented its first Environmental Policy along with an Environmental Management System (EMS) and Office Environmental Procedures signed and approved by our Managing Director
What we already achieved:
- SMS messages are already sent instead of letters whenever possible.
- Online statements are being developed to cut the need for sending postal statements to customers.
- We are working towards converting all documentation onto recycled paper by 2008.
- 80% of all our paper is currently recycled and 75% of our total waste is recycled.
- 78% of payments are taken electronically rather than by post.
- All outbound mailing lists are de-duplicated and checked against the Royal mail PAF file so that we never knowingly send undeliverable or duplicate mail.
- 80% of our employees use public transport, car share. This is possible because of our town centre location and we are working to keep it that way.
What we aiming for:
- Energy consumption is currently being reviewed .We are aiming for a 25% reduction in energy consumption per employee by 2008.
- Minimise waste throughout the Company by waste reduction, reuse or recycling, sending waste to landfill as a last resort.
- Conduct regular management reviews of our environmental policy.
- Invest in our employees, by providing continual training, and involve all employees in our environmental programme.
FLM Environmental Policy
The Richmond group was formed 9 years ago to service the credit and finance needs of ordinary people who had been refused credit by the large Banks.
Over the last seven years our company has grown by a minimum of 50% every year. Now comprising 7 separate brand identities, employing over 379 people, and dealing with over 8,000 finance applications.
The Richmond Group is not only committed to being the best small company to work for, but also one of the most environmentally friendly and community involved firm in the South West.
To minimize environmental impacts concerning our activities, products and services, we shall:-
- Comply with applicable legal requirements and other requirements to which the Company subscribes which relate to its environmental aspects.
- Prevent pollution, reduce waste and minimise the consumption of resources.
- Educate, train and motivate employees to carry out tasks in an environmentally responsible manner.
- Encourage environmental protection among suppliers and subcontractors.
The company is committed to continual improvement of environmental performance.
This Policy will be communicated to all staff, contractors and suppliers, and be available for the public.
