Sustainability

As a leading company of Consulting Engineers, SVM is keenly aware of the international concern surrounding the effects of human activity on the environment and the damage that this has caused in the past and potentially will cause in the future. SVM takes a serious and informed interest in the influence its business activity has on the environment and is committed to minimising them as much as possible without adversely affecting its business.

SVM recognises the responsibility it has for the protection and welfare of its employees, clients and society at large. The Company is also aware of its responsibilities under the Environmental Protection Act and will use its best endeavours to comply with the letter and spirit of the Act.

Clients

SVM is committed to achieving the most appropriate solutions to any brief, by striking a balance between conflicting environmental and commercial requirements. Where possible SVM will:

• Produce designs to standards which will help to reduce the levels of harmful gases released into the atmosphere.
• Constantly seek out clean, energy efficient technologies to be used in designs.
• Recommend the use of environmentally sound materials wherever possible, i.e. products obtained from sustainable sources.
• Reduce the environmental impact arising from the consumption of energy, as far as practical.
• Make contractors, suppliers and anyone with whom we work aware of the company's commitment to reducing the negative impact on the environment of its activities and encouraging them to do the same.

Staff

SVM is committed to the protection and health and safety of its employees and has a Health and Safety Policy, which addresses this commitment. As an annual audit is undertaken by external consultants.

Education

SVM will seek to educate and inform both clients and staff on environmental awareness, encouraging them to adopt environmentally sound best practices where practicable. It will continue to keep staff and clients up to date with the latest developments in environmental issues - technically, legally and commercially. SVM will encourage open dialogue on issues relating to the environment with people and bodies with whom it has dealings.

In house

SVM will adopt environmental practices in respect of the day to day operation of its business and premises where practicable. These practices will include:

• Promotion of environmental awareness throughout the business
• Reduction of energy consumption and improved energy efficiency,
• Minimising the generation of waste and disposing of it in a responsible manner