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Harlow Printing Limited has been certified to ISO 14001 environmental standard since 1998.
 
All waste is segregated and recycled including glass, metal cans, ink cartridges, paper and plastics. Our waste reduction programme has resulted in waste to landfill being reduced by 75%. Similar programmes in relation to energy consumption has reduced energy use by 15%
 
All materials are sourced with regard to sustainability and where possible environmentally friendly alternatives are substituted.
 
Energy and carbon Emissions
As an ISO 14001 certified company energy use and associated emissions are an integral part of our annual targets to reduce demand and emissions. Energy consumption is measured monthly and compared with reduction targets. We have achieved an overall saving of 15%. Power is supplied by accredited green sources of energy.
 
Critical Physical resources
Critical materials are sourced from multiple suppliers with all key materials available from several sources to ensure continuity of supply. Paper stocks are sourced from sustainable sources to ensure continuity. Energy is controlled as above and sourced from Green/renewable energy providers.
 
Biodiversity action plan
We are addressing the issue of biodiversity by developing a wildlife garden in the grounds of our new warehouse/distribution centre. The garden includes the provision of pond, nesting boxes, flora for species in decline (bees, frogs, newts etc.).
 
Within the scope of our accreditation we include an environmental committee, consisting of departmental representatives, to review and implement environmental process improvements.
 
A complete copy of our environmental policies and procedures (which extends to several volumes) is available for inspection.
 
Policy Statement

We recognise that our operations have the potential to affect the environment. Harlow Printing meets all legal and regulatory requirements. Indeed, we regard it as critically important that we continuously improve all aspects of our environmental performance. Therefore we ensure that while satisfying the demanding requirements of our clients, our goods, services and internal housekeeping comply with environmental legislation and best practice.

In partnership with County Durham Environmental Trust (CDENT) and Groundwork South Tyneside and Newcastle we have designed and developed a wildlife garden at our new warehouse and distribution centre. The garden is a biodiversity project providing a natural habitat for endangered flora and fauna. Local schools have been involved in the planting of many hundreds of shrubs and trees over the last several months. The garden is now available as a curriculum resource for local schools providing opportunities for the practical application and appreciation of habitat, environment and indigenous species. We have been the recipient of many awards for environmental good practice including:

Evening Chronicle Environmental business of the year award
STEP awards for environmental good practice
South Tyneside Borough Council Gold award for environmental good practice