ENVIRONMENTAL AND SUSTAINABILITY POLICY

It is essential that sustainable development and environmental management are at the core of all activities in the NCIP. The NCIP intend to be a contributor to society’s efforts to achieve sustainability through:

The environment in which its staff and members work.

The skills and knowledge that they acquire and put into practice. Its own strategies and operations.

Central to our strategy is our social responsibility policy and Working online policy, which support and promote a reduction paper-based work.

Definitions

Sustainability: Meeting the needs of the present, without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs, sustainable development must address environmental, economic, and social factors and the interrelationships between them.

Environment: Surrounding conditions, influences, or forces, by which living forms are influenced and modified in their growth and development.

Policy Statement

The NCIP recognises the importance of the role it must play in environmental stewardship and in promoting principles of sustainability in its business activities.

The NCIP will manage and control its environmental risks in a sustainable manner by complying with relevant legislation and adopting, where appropriate, best practice.

Paperless since 2018, The NCIP will also attempt to integrate the principles of sustainability into itsstrategies, policies, and procedures.

In accordance with the policy statement, The NCIP will:

Monitor and meet the requirements of environmental legislations.

Commit to a process of continual environmental improvement.

Incorporate understanding of environmental issues into staff training. Promote and adopt best practice.

Promote and adopt sustainable initiatives.

Ensure social, ethical and environmental scrutiny of products and services in our procurement processes, whilst attempting to achieve best value.

Maximise energy efficiency, use of renewable resources, and use of low carbon technology in our workspaces.

Promote environmental and sustainable approach among our registered members, accredited training providers and our partner-organisations.

To reduce the impact of our work, the NCIP will:

Invite and encourage Registrants to consider online working practices.

Promote sustainable travel to other locations where travel is necessary.

Seek expert advice about our policies and processes as required.

The NCIP’s Environmental & Sustainability Policy will be regularly reviewed as required and in line with changes to environmental legislation and/or requirements.

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