Environmental Statement
R E Thompson recognises the importance of environmental awareness and is committed to operating in a conscientious and responsible manner within the requirements of all environmental regulations, legislation and codes of practice.

Recycling
All metal waste is recycled, a practice driven both by common sense economics as well as an effort to minimise waste to landfill. Further, as part of our KPI we monitor scrap wastage and deal with issues responsible for scrap such as tool breakage or faulty machinery. We also run a paperless office which reduces paper waste significantly.

WEEE & RoHS Compliance
We are compliant with the requirements of the RoHS & WEEE European Union Directive 2002/95/EC in that none of the flat steel products and their coatings that we use contain either Polybrominated bipnenyls (PBB) or Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDE). Where metal finishing is required we look for service providers that offer alternatives to treatments that utilise lead or hexavalent chromium based compounds where required.

Wastewater & Solvents
All cutting fluids are used in closed loop systems and when replaced are disposed of through suitably licensed waste carriers. No harmful solvents are used within the factory, and those degreasing agents that are used are water based and disposed of in a suitable fashion.

Energy
As an energy intense company we pay particular attention to energy efficiency from heating and lighting use through to machine and plant power consumption.

Noise
As a company with few noise issues we have identified and addressed what noise issues we have, primarily through machine use and are content that the environmental impact of our noise output is minimal. Regarding health & safety, all employees are fully aware of noise implications and have a range of ear protection equipment at their disposal.

Third Parties
We follow our commitment to the environment through to our third party suppliers and sub-contractors and look favourably to companies that demonstrate sound environmental management. This is particularly important with regards to metal finishers, material suppliers and waste carriers.

Environmental Objectives
Through the execution of this policy, management is committed to continuous improvement in environmental performance and to support this objective the company will:

• Actively work to minimise wastage of energy and materials.

• Promote the use of recyclable and renewable materials within our organisation.

• Ensure that the transport and disposal of all materials and waste will be carried out in a responsible manner, with due regard to environmental law.

• Ensure that environmental considerations are taken into account in the design and manufacture of all products.

• Work together with customers in support of their environmental policy requirements.

• Ensure the awareness of all employees in environmental matters, providing appropriate training where necessary.

• Regularly assess the effects of the organisations activities to continually improve environmental protection.