Our policy can be summed up in the simple statement of ” take only photographs leave only foot prints”
UPDATES
Splash have managed to reduce our bus transport requirements by working in innovative partnerships with outhe local companies enabling us to use larger buses which will have the impact of reducing our bus journeys by over 50%
ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY
There can be no doubt that rafting is the best way to complete a journey with the least environmental impact. Even walking has more of a impact on the land than a river journey.
Splash is committed to sustaining our natural surroundings by reducing our environmental impact and promoting good practices through:
Training employees within their working practices ensuring reduced impact in all areas.
Educating clients in the sound understanding of environmental impact and reduction.
Complying with relevant environmental legislation and implementing systems and procedures to assure compliance.
Instill the philosophy of continuous monitoring and improvements of practices and procedures throughout the company.
Monitoring our environmental action plan at the quarterly Health & Safety meetings.
Key areas for continuous improvement
Reduce our energy consumption by increased energy efficiency
Reduce our water consumption by improving water usage and waste
Create less waste by the adoption of waste reduction and recycling
Reduce our activity impact
Reduce our impact on air and land through sound transport management
Continue with our environmental work with key partners and local companies as well as international campaign groups like Arteries International
Work so Far
60% of Splash waste from out center is recycled
Recycling scheme put into place throughout center and remote work locations
We have changed to environmentally friendly cleaning products
Light bulbs on site have been changed to low energy
Transport policy ensures maximum use of buses
Contract catering company has the best fairtrade policy we could find
Maximum use of home work for office staff reducing travel impact
Key team members attend environmental impact courses
Our Future Plans
To increase our recycle waste rate to 75%
To develop a better environmental transport policy( 2008 update phase one complete which has reduced our buses usage by over 50%)
To further promote river conservation worldwide
To encourage clients to transport share when visiting us
To further consolidate our buildings use.
To install a more energy efficient drying system
To commission outside environmental audits of Splash
To develop environmental positive activity weeks that contribute to the environment
