1.1 The Environmental Policy covers all aspects of Writing on the Wall operations, from good housekeeping measures such as using both sides of paper prior to recycling, to ensuring that investments made are environmentally sound. The policy also commits us to promoting suppliers and services that adhere to environmentally sound ways of operating.
1.2 All staff must have access to this Environmental Policy through the policy folder. The Environmental Policy should be regularly referred to in decision- making and through team meetings that involve the 3Rs Reduce, Reuse and Recycle. It is to be included during the induction of new staff, board members and volunteers.
1.3 Writing on the Wall practises the principles of the 3Rs:
Reduce waste where possible by considering purchasing goods and services
Reuse wherever possible by trying to find a second life for items especially paper and office stationery.
Recycle as the least preferred option of the 3Rs
1.4 Recycled paper.
Writing on the Wall will buy recycled paper. We will endeavour switching all publications and general office papers to 100% post-consumer waste recycled papers, any additional purchasing costs will be balanced against reduced consumption.
1.5 Fair Trade
Writing on the Wall will seek to purchase fair-traded and environmentally sound goods. When catering for events, food should be organic where possible, and tea and coffee should be fair-traded.
1.6 Travel
Writing on the Wall will promote the use of cycling and walking as the main means of travel to local meetings. We will also ensure the use of public transport for the majority of journeys. For journeys requiring travel by car, car sharing, will be encouraged.
1.7 Energy
Writing on the Wall will seek to minimise the use of energy in its activities. Over time electric light bulbs will be replaced with those that are more energy efficient. Lights and equipment will be switched on only when needed and not out of routine. Heating will be kept to a minimum and the thermostat will be regularly checked to ensure it is not set too high, thereby promoting the need to open windows.
1.8 Partnership and Activity
Writing on the Wall are members of the Shift Network. Shift Liverpool is a new sustainability network for cultural organisations in the Liverpool City Region.
The Shift Liverpool network brings us together to collaboratively respond to these challenges with the aims of:
We have a designated ‘green’ lead on the Trustees board, and a designated ‘green ambassador’ staff member.
We are also committed to holding public events around environmental awareness.
The environmental policy will need to be reviewed annually. All aspects of the policy are monitored and reviewed on an ongoing basis. An annual review will be carried out The Board of trustees.
Writing on the Wall recognises the importance of environmental sustainability and has implemented an environmental policy to minimise its impact on the environment. The policy sets out the organisation’s commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, conserving natural resources, and promoting sustainable practices in all its activities. The policy includes measures to reduce energy consumption, waste generation, and carbon emissions, as well as guidelines for sustainable procurement and travel. Writing on the Wall is committed to continuous improvement and will regularly review and update its environmental policy to ensure that it remains relevant and effective.