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  Ridgeway Environmental Policy

• August 2011

Ridgeway Plant Co was established in 1969 Ridgeway has led the field in introducing safe site fencing, training in use of hired tools and alloy scaffold, fall arrest technology, safe working at height training and are Irelands largest supplier and stock holder of metal mesh and flooring products.  

We have confidence in our products and service.  We have built up an unrivalled range over nearly forty years by seeking global manufacturing partnerships committed to Best Value and Best Practice, and by recruiting and training the highest quality staff.

Significant Environmental Issues
Ridgeway are not only committed to quality, safety and convenience of our customers, but also take our environmental responsibilities seriously.  From cleaning of plant to delivery of goods and equipment and running our operations, our significant environmental aspects include fuel consumption for transport, hazardous waste production and use of solvents.

Preventing Pollution and Environmental Management
The company is committed to prevention of pollution to the environment.  The company operates an environmental management system (EMS) to BS 8555 Level 3 standards to control and reduce where possible these environmental aspects. 

Legal Compliance
Ridgeway is committed to complying with all current relevant legislation and industry codes of practice for environment and safety.  

Continual Improvement and Supply Chain
We are committed to continually improving the environmental performance of our business.  We monitor our performance and set objectives and targets for improvement.   We expect our suppliers to operate to equivalent environmental management standards. 

Communication
This Environmental Policy is displayed on internal notice boards and  copies are  available to all our staff and any interested party, and can be viewed on our web site www.ridgeway-online.com.

Stephen Kane

Managing Director
02 August 2011