Environmental Policy | The Omega Group

Updated: 12 November, 2025

QMS-00107 (rev 1.0.0)

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Introduction

At Omega Group (Operations) Limited, we understand that we have a responsibility to the environment that goes beyond what is required by law. We are committed to reducing our impact on the environment and improving our environmental performance.

This is an essential part of our business strategy and the way we operate. We will also encourage our clients, suppliers, and other stakeholders to join us in our efforts to protect the environment.

Responsibility

Nick Tyler, Managing Director, is responsible for ensuring that this environmental policy is implemented, however, all employees have a responsibility in their area to ensure that the aims and objectives of this policy are met.

Policy aims

We endeavour to

comply with all relevant regulatory requirements
continually improve and monitor environmental performance
continually improve and reduce environmental impacts
incorporate environmental factors into business decisions
increase employee awarenessand training

Paper

We will

minimise the use of paper in our offices, on site and laboratories
reduce packaging as much as possible
seek to buy recycled and recyclable paper products
reuse and recycle all paper where possible

Energy and water

We will seek to

reduce the amount of energy used as much as possible
switch off lights and electrical equipment when not in use
adjust heating with energy consumption in mind
take energy consumption and efficiency of new products and construction testing equipment into account when purchasing them

Office supplies

We will

evaluate if the need can be met in another way
evaluate if renting or sharing is an option before purchasing equipment
evaluate the environmental impact of any new products we intend to purchase
reuse and recycle everything we can

Transportation

We will

reduce the need to travel, restricting to necessary trips only
promote using travel alternatives such as e-mail or video/phone conferencing
favour 'green' vehicles and maintain them rigorously to ensure ongoing efficiency

Maintenance and Cleaning

We will

use cleaning materials that are as environmentally friendly as possible
use materials in any office refurbishment that are as environmentally friendly as possible
only use licensed and appropriate organisations to dispose of waste

Monitoring and Improvement

We will

comply with all relevant regulatory requirements
continually improve and monitor environmental performance
continually improve and reduce environmental impacts
incorporate environmental factors into business decisions
increase employee awareness through training
review this policy and any related business issues at monthly management meetings

Culture

We will

update this policy at least once annually in consultation with staff and other stakeholders where necessary
involve staff in the implementation of thispolicy, for greater commitment and improved performance.
provide staff with relevant environmental training
work with suppliers, contractors and subcontractors to improve their environmental performance
use local labour and materials to reduce CO2 and help the community