Branding that does not cost the earth

"Meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of the future generations to meet their own needs" - The Bruntland Commission 1987.

Environmentally sound

Northern Flags recognises that our work may have a direct or indirect effect on the local, regional and global environment. We are committed to reducing the harmful effects on the environment and promoting the understanding of sustainability in its broadest context.

Our Green policy is to constantly look for ways in which we can improve our green credentials; we are achieving this by forming a steering group to explore ways to achieve our statement promises and to link with other like minded organisations.

We are committed to sustainable development, to reduce the impact on the environment from our operations. We will address these impacts through an environmental management system by meeting the requirements of the international standard ISO 14001.

It is our intention to operate our business in an as environmentally friendly way as we can.

What we have already done

• We re-use or recycle all of our incoming packaging materials.
• We minimise our use of paper.
• Our consumption of fuel and energy is closely monitored and we take care that it is not wasted through inefficiency.
• We recycle mobile phones, printer cartridges, and old computers and will continue to do so.
• Full details of our printing techniques, inks, materials and waste management are available and attached to this web page.

What we will do

• Promote responsibility for the environment within the organisation and communicate and implement this policy at all levels within the work force.
• Minimise waste by reduction, re-use and recycling methods.
• Conserve energy, water and other resources.
• We will endeavour to prevent pollution or where this is not possible reduce pollution.
• Comply with all relevant environmental legislation, regulation and other requirements.
• Identify and provide appropriate training advice and information for staff and encourage them to develop new ideas and initiatives.
• Make sure appropriate resources are provided to meet the commitments of this policy.
• Promote and encourage involvement in local environmental initiatives/schemes.
  
• We will make this policy available to all interested parties.

Download further specifications of our green production methods and legal obligations.

Remember.  Refuse:  Reuse:  Reduce:  Recycle.