To achieve Godfrey Hirst’s commitment to the environment, we have instituted initiatives and measures to help achieve our goals.

Objective
Our aim is to minimize or eliminate all adverse impacts that the activities and products of the Godfrey Hirst Group may have on the environment, while remaining a competitive leader in the field of carpet manufacture. This includes a commitment to minimize pollution and seeking ecologically sustainable waste management systems.

Initiatives
Initiatives and measures undertaken by the Godfrey Hirst Group to achieve its objective include:

• Ensuring all Godfrey Hirst Group operations achieve compliance with environmental statutory requirements.
• Development and implementation of an environmental continuous improvement plan.
• Process of integration of an environmental management system into Godfrey Hirst Group carpet manufacturing activities.
• Conduct of regular environmental audits to monitor progress and ensure legal compliance.
• Wherever possible, provision and use of products and services that have minimal adverse environmental impact.
• Efficient use of energy and natural resources and provision for energy and resource recovery.
• Minimising waste generation and maximising recycling opportunities.
• Ensuring the safe and appropriate disposal of all waste generated to minimize any environmental impact.
• Regularly reporting to key stakeholders on key performance indicators to improve environmental awareness.
• Increasing employee awareness, understanding and involvement in environmental issues through communication and training.
• Developing an open relationship with regulatory authorities and the local community with regards to environmental reporting.