CRS
Corporate
Responsibility
Statement
At Wessex Building Products our definition of Corporate Responsibility is simple; we believe that every business, and every individual within those businesses, has a responibility to make the future a better place.
Wessex bps Client Promise
How To Contact Us:
By Post:
Wessex House
Station Works
Tisbury
Salisbury
Wiltshire
SP3 6JT
By Telephone: 01747 871232
By Facsimile: 01747 871734
By Email: sales@wessexbps.co.uk
By Email: admin@wessexbps.co.uk
We will provide further contact details including the name and email address/es of the Team
Member/s directly involved in your project. Team Members will:
• Advise and update you regularly regarding your project.
• Be available when you wish to contact them or re-contact you on the same day.
• Check that you are fully informed regarding outstanding drawing approvals,
upcoming delivery dates and other important logistical matters.
Ensuring your satisfaction is our highest priority. We will acknowledge all of your
instructions in writing. If we are unable to comply with your instructions we will
immediately contact you to explain why and to seek the best outcome with you.
Deliveries to site will arrive on suitable vehicles taking into account any active site
restrictions. Heavy products such as QUICKSTACK brick-slip-chimneys will be delivered
on timber pallets suitable for off-loading by fork lift and/or with lifting eyes attached to
enable off-loading via crane. Medium weight products such as dormer window surrounds
will have timber inserts to enable off-loading by fork lift and also to enable craning into
position with strops. Light weight products such as entrance canopies will be suitably
packed for manual handling. All product weights will be notifi ed to you prior to deliveries
taking place. Should unforeseen problems arise that effect a delivery we will notify you
immediately to inform you of what the problem is and to advise you of our proposed
solution.
Your confidential information will be fully regarded as such by us. Commercial, technical
and financial information supplied to us will be treated in the strictest confidence at all times
and no confidential information will be passed to any third party unless you specifically
request us to do so in writing. Any personal information we hold will be treated and managed
in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998
Wessex bps Travel Policy
Our road map:
The reduction of Greenhouse Gas emissions caused by staff commuting, business travel and
deliveries of both goods out and goods in.
Our route:
cycle to work.
• To encourage the use of Public Transport or car sharing amongst employees who
travel some distance to work.
• Business trips only when genuinely necessary, and then the train to take precedents
over a car or plane.
• Hire vehicles, especially delivery vehicles, to be no larger than required, fuel efficient
and preferably low emission.
• Company cars to be low emission and fuel efficient.
• All raw material requirements to be sourced from as close to the depot as practically
ossible. Forward planning of regular raw material requirements to ensure a
significant reduction in the number of goods inwards deliveries. Small and single item
orders to be avoided unless urgent.
• Dispatch to make full use of the post code banded delivery planner in order to
maximise product delivery efficiency and reduce individual trips. Carriers to be used
for small and single item deliveries.
Monitoring progress and reporting on performance:
• Use of the secure bicycle parking facility will be monitored for take up, and distance
travelling employees will be asked to voluntarily report on their travel arrangements.
• Company car, delivery vehicle and hire vehicle costs will be analysed and compared
with previous year costs in order to monitor and record reduced fuel usage in
individually defi ned groups as well as the whole. The results will be reported to all
employees via internal notice boards.
Responsibilities:
The Directors are fully committed to encouraging and actively assisting our team in
the development and implementation of this policy, and we will work enthusiastically
towards achieving our stated policy objectives. We will periodically asses our progress
and where necessary review our stated objectives to ensure that this policy continues to
limit the environmental impact of our commercial activities
Wessex bps Ethical & Sustainable
Procurement Policy
Our goal:
As far as is practically possible to source our raw materials and services from local and
national suppliers that acknowledge their responsibility and commitment to the importance
of Ethical and Environmental factors in relation to the products and services they supply.
To never knowingly source raw materials or services from companies that disregard the
importance of Natural Resources and the Environment.
Our targets:
Resources and Environment:
Wherever practically possible to purchase raw materials and services from:
• Companies that use verifi able Sustainable Resources.
• Production facilities that do not adversely impact the Environment.
• Companies that acknowledge and comply with Ethical and Sustainability
Legislation regarding the management of Natural Resources such as forests and the
timber derived from them.
Sustainability:
Wessex Building Products is fully committed to a program of Waste Management and
Recycling. We commissioned the construction and installation of a Biomass Heating System
which came on line during 2009. As a consequence the amount of waste recycled as fuel for
our Biomass Heating System enabled us to achieve an authentic 80% reduction in our Waste
to Land Fill by the end of 2009, coupled with the complete decommissioning and removal
of our previous Gas Heating System. In addition we are also reducing the Waste to Land
Fill of several other local, Ethical companies by utilizing their suitable waste as fuel for
our Biomass Heating System. Our commitment to Sustainability does not stop here though.
Moving forward we will:
• Increase the effi ciency of our waste sorting/separation and convert elements of our
waste for recycling into our manufacturing process in order to achieve an authentic
95% reduction in Waste to Land Fill by the end of 2011.
• Regularly review our raw material suppliers to identify ineffi cient and wasteful
practices such as excessive or unnecessary packaging.
• Regularly review our administration procedures in order to achieve further reductions
in the unnecessary use of paper.
• Regularly review our manufacturing procedures in order to increase effi ciency
by further waste recycling into production and further stream lining of our
manufacturing processes.
• Reduce electricity consumption via the introduction of timed light switches in all
little used areas and the elimination of electronic equipment being unnecessarily left
on stand-by.
The Working Environment:
Wessex Building Products actively involves all employees in the importance of
Ethical practices, reducing waste and Sustainability. We fully appreciate that our
Goal can only be achieved by working as a Team with clearly stated and understood
objectives. The voluntary commitment and contribution of all our Team members
is vitally important in ensuring that our Goal is achieved. The Directors of Wessex
Building Products will continue with the effective implementation of this policy by:
• Involving all Team members in regular progress reviews where knowledge gained is
shared and agreed changes or additions to this Sustainable Procurement policy will
be recorded and implemented.
• Ensuring that adequate staff and fi nancial resources are made available to assist in
progressing our Sustainable Procurement Policy throughout the company.
• Monitoring suppliers against the requirements set out in this policy and reporting
progress.
This policy statement confi rms Wessex Building Products commitment towards the
ethical and sustainable procurement of all the companies raw material and service
requirements.
The Directors of Wessex Building Products are fully committed to the implementation
of this Policy and will ensure that this Policy is regularly reviewed in order to ensure
its continued effectiveness as the company moves forward.
Wessex bps
Health & Safety Policy
Promoting a healthy & safe working enviroment
Wessex Building Products aims to provide and promote, as far as is reasonably practicable, a
healthy and safe working environment for all employees, contractors, visitors and others who
may be affected by our work activity.
Our objectives involve:
• Management of health and safety, maximising the contribution of individuals and
groups through their active participation.
• Communication of relevant information and instructions on occupational health and
safety
• Managing health and safety through key personnel
• Training enabling all staff to make an informed and responsible contribution to the
health and safety effort and thereby promoting competence in safe systems of work.
• Producing site-specific local method statements and risk assessments
• Using formal risk assessment and subsequent control of hazards during working
operations to ensure the occupational health and safety of staff, contractors and
visitors.
• Monitoring Health and safety performance and report to the management
• Evaluating the success of the overall health and safety performance and ensuring that
any revisions are promptly brought to the attention of all staff.
This Policy Statement is made available to all staff and issued to them each year and brought
to their attention by being placed on Notice Boards at the all Wessex Building Products
working locations. Staff members are reminded of their responsibility to co-operate and take
an active part on health and safety matters.
The Directors of Wessex Building Products are fully committed to the implementation of this
Policy and will ensure that the Policy is regularly reviewed in order to ensure its continued
effectiveness as the company moves forward
Wessex bps Risk Management Policy
Objective
To identify all potential risks to the Wessex Building Products business, to identify
mitigation strategies and allocate ownership.
Effective Risk management is essential. The potential impact of strategic, regulatory,
compliance, fi nancial operational and physical risks relating to the company, will be
considered and taken into account when formulating company plans and delivering
commercial work.
Wessex Building Products seeks to operate in compliance with all relevant legislation
Actions:
• Maintain and review a detailed Risk Register to record risks and allocate
responsibility
• Review, assess and prioritise risk to probability and impact
• Assess current risk mitigation and controls and suggest further / alternative costeffective
solutions
• Monitor / review / manage risk to ensure continuous reduction in the overall level of
exposure
• Learn lessons and provide guidance to Staff on risk identifi cation and management
Staff members are expected to take part and consider all risks associated with their work and
to discuss any concerns with either the line Manager or Directors. Should staff have concerns
that inappropriate actions or unnecessary risks are being taken by work colleagues; Wessex
Building Products management operates a confi dential whistle – blowing policy under which
any report made will be kept completely confi dential.
The Directors of Wessex Building Products are fully committed to the implementation of this
Policy and will ensure that this Policy is regularly reviewed in order to ensure its continued
effectiveness as the company moves forward.
Wessex bps
Social Responsibility Policy
Our Philosophy:
The Directors of Wessex Building Products are fully committed to the company acting in a
Socially Responsible manner at all times and particularly in all of our interactions with our
employees, as well as in all of our trading relationships.
Wessex Building Products and its Directors would never knowingly encourage or maintain
any form of relationship with any individual or organization that pursues politically extreme,
corrupt, criminal or other illegal activities.
Commercial Activities:
In order to ensure that our high standards of Social Responsibility are maintained the
company will:
• Always be open and transparent, acting with honesty and integrity in all
circumstances.
• Never purchase materials or services from companies that procure goods from
countries known not to respect Human Rights.
• Never purchase materials or services from companies whose activities are known
to be in confl ict with current Health and Safety, Environmental and Social
Responsibility guidelines.
• Do our best to ensure that ‘Fair-Trade’ goods are purchased where this standard is
applicable.
• Never work for Clients whose requirements are known to be in confl ict with current
Health and Safety, Environmental and Social Responsibility guidelines.
• Ensure that our products are properly manufactured, safe and fi t for purpose.
• Ensure that our commercial activities contribute as much as possible to the
furtherance of Economic, Environmental and Social interests, thus contributing
towards sustainable development and a sustainable future.
Employees Rights and Industrial Relations:
Industrial Relations and Employees Rights and well being are of paramount importance to
the Directors of Wessex Building Products.
Each one of our Employees is a highly valued member of our Team and to ensure that they
are always treated with the dignity and respect they deserve we will:
• Always ensure our adherence to current Employment Law and the implementation of
all Legislation regarding the fair treatment and well being of all Employees.
• Ensure that all Employees have a current Contract of Employment in line with
current Legal Requirements with no unreasonable terms or conditions.
• Respect each Employees right to belong to a Trade Union or other legitimate
Employee organization and openly consult, discuss and negotiate fairly with these
organizations regarding issues that are of concern to an Employee or Employees in
pursuit of a continued harmonious working culture.
• Never discriminate against any Employee or potential Employee on the grounds
of Race, Colour, Creed, Social Origin, Sexuality, Gender, Religion, Legitimate
Organisation Membership, Political Persuasion or Age and to give all Employees and
potential Employees equal opportunities regarding new employment opportunities,
training opportunities and Career advancement.
• Promote the advance of sound working practices and procedures in support of a
Health and Safety conscious occupational Environment.
• Not be insular and will be open to positive suggestions from all Employees and
aware of any external developments that may affect the company, and to maintain
a transparent culture in which all Employees are kept informed and abreast of
important information and developments affecting the company.
The Directors of Wessex Building Products are fully committed to the implementation of this
Policy and will ensure that this Policy is regularly reviewed in order to ensure its continued
effectiveness as the company moves forward.