Environmental
Policy
We recognise that many of our processes, products and services have
the potential to affect the surroundings in which we operate.
It is our policy to manage these activities in a responsible
manner.
To this end, Autobar Group will:
Comply with, or exceed all
relevant environmental regulations in each of the countries in
which we operate.
Minimise the consumption of
energy and take all practical steps to reduce waste.
Work with our customers and
suppliers to develop, produce and sell products which have a
reduced environmental impact.
Ensure our suppliers are
environmentally compliant in their field.
Encourage recycling within our
business.
Ensure all our operations are
committed to the spirit of this policy.
Autobar's environmental policy is
supported by a range of accreditations and certifications including
ISO 14001 : 2004, ISO 9001 : 2000, Organic and Fairtrade
certifications across its trading companies.
In 1990, Autobar Group was the joint founder of the "Save a Cup"
vending cup recycling scheme in the UK. In addition, Autobar also
develops products that help the environment such as aluminium free
packaging for vending ingredients.
Other quality schemes and accreditations held in the group include
VCA (Holland), Qualicert (France), NSF (water in Finland) and
British Retail Consortium.