Corporate & Social Responsibilities

Occupational Health & Safety Policy Statement

Cladceil Ltd recognises that it is responsible for the health and safety of its employees and any other persons that might be affected by its work activities.

Cladceil Ltd will meet its responsibilities by ensuring that:

Relevant health and safety legislation is complied with.
Adequate resources to manage health and safety are provided.
Assessments are carried out of the significant health and safety risks arising from work activities, work equipment and the workplace.
The results of risk assessments and any control measures required are brought to the attention of relevant employees.
Risk assessments are reviewed on a regular basis, where there has been significant change, in the event of an accident or incident, or there is reason to suspect that they are no longer valid.
Where reasonably practicable, significant health and safety risks are eliminated
Where it is not reasonably practicable to eliminate significant health and safety risks, control measures are implemented to reduce risk to the lowest level that is reasonably practicable
Communication and consultation is carried out with employees regarding any matter likely to affect their health and safety whilst at work.
Premises, plant and equipment are provided and maintained that are safe and without risks to health.
Adequate welfare facilities are provided and maintained.
Information, instruction and training are provided to employees to enable them to carry out their work safely and without risks to their health.
Suitable procedures are in place covering the action to be taken in the event of an emergency.
Procedures are in place to enable employees to report hazards, incidents, accidents and work-related ill-health.
Reports of hazards, incidents and accidents are investigated and suitable measures implemented where required to prevent their recurrence.
Health and safety relating to contractors and visitors is controlled.
Health and safety performance is monitored and reviewed at regular, programmed intervals.
This statement of its health and safety policy is brought to the attention of all of its employees.

Environmental Policy Statement

Cladceil Ltd will implement an Environmental Management System that draws on the intentions and principals of BS EN ISO 14001: 2015 Environmental Management System. This Statement identifies the objectives, commitment and responsibilities of all the Company's employees to control the environmental impact whilst in the execution of their duties.

To ensure the implementation of this statement at all levels in the Company, Cladceil Ltd shall appoint personnel who will have responsibility, along with their other duties, for continuing development and maintenance of the system.

This statement affirms the need for all employees to:

make every effort to conserve the use of materials and energy and, where viable, collect waste materials for recycling.
wherever viable, use materials and products from sustainable sources that are also re-usable or recyclable.
identify that whilst construction is in progress, all reasonable precautions will be taken against environmental damage, disruption or nuisance on or adjoining the project.
that as a good environmental practice all places of work, including sites will be kept clean and tidy.
avoid pollution of the air, ground and waste by unnecessary noise, fumes, dust or the disposal of construction materials.
establish targets against which environmental performance can be measured.
regularly assess the need for further environmental investigations or surveys.
comply with the appropriate Codes of Practice.

Arrangements for Environmental Management

Waste Management

All waste generated from our works will be, where practicable, segregated and disposed of to a licensed tipping facility utilising registered and licensed waste disposal Contractors. Transfer notes will be retained for all waste removed from site.

In the case of hazardous waste, all products will be removed and disposed of in accordance with relevant local enforcing bodies, with all licenses obtained, and transfer notes retained as proof of correct disposal. Where there is more than 500kg of hazardous waste to be removed from site, the premises will be registered with the Environmental Agency as required by the Hazardous Waste Regulations 2009.

Where site conditions allow debris skips will be utilised and all waste will be segregated into inert and general waste.

All waste carriers will have the appropriate licence and all Waste Consignment Notes will be stored on site recording the category of waste removed and the destination of the waste.

Where specific segregated waste storage facilities are cross contaminated, the waste will be removed as per the most hazardous waste contained within. The requirement for waste segregation where possible, will be fully explained during the induction process onto site. Information will be communicated to relevant site operatives and clear signage will be displayed at each waste storage facility.

Noise

Where practicable the company will ensure noise generated is reduced to an acceptable level for Contractors on site and the general public in the local vicinity. All plant and equipment will be fitted with efficient noise suppression or controls to assist in attaining reduced noise output levels.

Any complaints concerning noise emissions from our sites will be investigated and appropriate corrective and preventive measures taken to prevent reoccurrence.

Emissions into the Atmosphere and Water Courses

Emissions into the atmosphere and watercourses are to be controlled by the best available means practicable. Environmentally safe products will be used attempting to minimise the effects of our works on the environment.

Spillages

Any spillages that occur on site must be contained and prevented from entering any watercourse and harming the local environment. COSHH information for all substances being stored and used on site will be available. Spillage kits of appropriate sizes will be available on site, if required, and will be used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

General

Monitoring of these requirements will be undertaken by the Site Manager and shall be carried out at regular intervals to ensure the environmental controls are effective. The monitoring will take the form of audits, which will be reported formally and used as a basis for identifying improvement

Where environmental problems are encountered during the works it will be brought to the attention of the Director who shall review the problem and, where applicable, propose an acceptable solution.

It will be the responsibility of the Director to ensure that the Company's Environmental responsibility is communicated to all staff and that each individual is encouraged to input into the environmental system such that all can contribute to minimising the impact on the environment.

Corporate & Social Responsibility Statement

Cladceil Ltd recognises our responsibility to operate in an environmentally responsible, ethical and socially responsible manner, whilst meeting the expectations of our customers, employees, suppliers, subcontractors, local communities and other stakeholders.

Our approach is supported by our ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems, Constructionline Gold accreditation and membership of the NFRC.

Environmental Sustainability

We are committed to continually improving our environmental performance and reducing the impacts of our activities. We will:

Use energy, fuel, water and materials responsibly and seek opportunities to improve efficiency.
Reduce waste and promote reuse and recycling where reasonably practicable.
Prevent pollution and minimise noise, dust, spillages and other environmental nuisance.
Consider environmental impacts when selecting materials, suppliers and subcontractors.
Comply with applicable environmental legislation and project-specific requirements.
Consider environmental impacts throughout the project lifecycle, including procurement, transport, installation, waste and product lifespan.

Cladceil also track carbon footprint through The Supply Chain Sustainability School, of which we are Gold Members.

Responsible Procurement and Business Ethics

Cladceil Ltd is committed to conducting business honestly, fairly and transparently. We do not tolerate bribery, corruption, fraud, discrimination, harassment, modern slavery or other unethical business practices.

We seek to select and manage suppliers and subcontractors based on appropriate criteria including quality, competence, health and safety, environmental performance and ethical standards.

We encourage responsible procurement, appropriate product selection, traceability and the use of suitable certified or documented products and services.

Stakeholder Engagement

We recognise the importance of effective communication with our customers, employees, suppliers, subcontractors, local communities, regulators and other interested parties.

We take feedback, complaints and suggestions seriously and, where appropriate, investigate concerns and implement corrective or improvement actions.

We communicate relevant requirements and objectives through meetings, inductions, training, toolbox talks, project communications and management reviews.

People, Skills and Community

We recognise that competent and engaged employees are essential to our success. Training requirements are managed and reviewed, with training provided by suitably qualified providers where appropriate.

Apprentices previously employed by Cladceil have progressed into full-time employment with the company.

We support local communities through local employment, use of local suppliers where practicable, support for local sports teams, charitable contributions and other good causes.

Objectives, Measurement and Continual Improvement

We will monitor relevant performance and seek continual improvement in:

Environmental performance, including waste, energy, fuel and resource efficiency.
Quality and customer satisfaction.
Health, safety and workforce competence.
Responsible procurement and supplier/subcontractor performance.
Training, apprenticeships and community engagement.
Stakeholder feedback and complaints.
Corrective actions and improvement opportunities.

Performance and objectives will be reviewed periodically through our management systems and management review processes. Where appropriate, measurable targets, responsibilities and timescales will be established.

Cladceil Ltd is committed to maintaining high standards of business performance while minimising and effectively managing environmental, quality, health and safety and business risks.

Modern Slavery Statement

Modern slavery is an umbrella term that encompasses a wide spectrum of crime, including human trafficking, slavery, servitude and forced labour. The term refers to situations of exploitation that a person cannot leave due to coercion, use of force, abuse of vulnerability, deception or other means. It is the illegal exploitation of people for personal or commercial gain and is a violation of fundamental human rights.

Worldwide, the International Labour Organisation estimates hundreds of billions of illegal profits are generated by traffickers per year. Unscrupulous businesses who use slave labour undercut businesses and if this horrendous crime is to be eradicated from the UK and the rest of the world, government and businesses must work together.

Cladceil Ltd is committed to a proactive approach to mitigating modern slavery and all forms of corruption and bribery, directly and indirectly, associated with these criminal acts. While no such abuse is tolerated, an open and transparent approach is required by Cladceil Ltd and our suppliers, to ensure we take steps to identify and tackle any instances of modern slavery in our supply chain. This policy applies to all in any capacity, including directors, employees, sub-contractors, suppliers, and other persons doing business with Cladceil Ltd.

Cladceil Ltd acknowledges the risk that a supply chain may involve the use of a hidden or unknown subcontractor reliant on forced labour. Although Cladceil Ltd considers the risk of modern slavery to be low due to the nature of its supply chains, it takes its responsibilities to combat modern slavery seriously as demonstrated by its promotion and adoption of the following policy measures:

The prevention, detection, and reporting of modern slavery in any part of its business or supply chains is the responsibility of all those working for us or on our behalf.
Appropriate due diligence processes must be carried out in relation to modern slavery which may include considering human rights in a sector or country, the type of sector in which a service provider operates, the countries from which services are provided, the nature of relationships with suppliers, and the complexity of supply chain(s).
All supply chain lines need to be continually risk assessed and managed in relation to modern slavery and any high-risk suppliers audited.
Cladceil Ltd encourages anyone to raise any concerns about modern slavery and will support anyone who acts in good faith. Cladceil Ltd has a anti-slavery policy which can be used to report any instances of modern slavery.
Cladceil Ltd will continue to develop its commitment to combat modern slavery and will provide staff training where appropriate.

Any breaches of this policy may result in Cladceil Ltd taking disciplinary action against individual(s) and/or terminating its relationship with any organisation or supplier.

Where we provide goods or services

Cladceil Ltd acknowledges that it is an organisation carrying out business in the UK. It is required to comply with the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and that pursuant to Section 54 of that Act it will publish annually the steps it is taking to ensure its operations and supply chains are trafficking and slavery free.