Active Environmental Commitment

WS Associates’ operations must be guided by active environmental commitment and continuous improvement.

The goal of our environmental work is long-term sustainable development. 

The operations must be aimed at the smallest possible use of resources and environmental impact.

It is the joint responsibility and task of management and all employees to follow this policy.

TO ACHIEVE THIS, WE SHOULD ALWAYS STRIVE TO:

PREVENT
Unwanted environmental impact by attacking possible problems at the source.

HOUSEKEEPING
At all levels improve the management of materials and energy and recycle residual products and waste.

CAUTION
Through planning prevent environmental accidents and minimize the use of substances and chemicals that can be harmful to humans or nature.

LIFE CYCLE THINKING
With life-cycle thinking, adapt production processes and product development to reduce environmental impact now and in the future.

COMPLY WITH LEGAL REQUIREMENTS
Ensure that applicable environmental legislation is followed.

EFFICIENT TRANSPORT
Transport in the most efficient way with environmentally adapted vehicles and with packaging that is reused.

COMMUNICATION
Maintain an open dialogue on environmental issues both internally and with suppliers and environment.

SKILLS
Increase and renew the staff’s environmental competence with information and training.

GOOD WORKING ENVIRONMENT
Work for a working environment that promotes increased work content, influence, personal development.