Telefonix Voice & Data Green Policy

Telefonix Voice & Data is committed to reducing its carbon footprint and in general any harm that its work may have on the local and regional environment. Our green strategy and procedures are designed to make all employees, visitors and suppliers aware of their actions and contributions that may make an impact on the environment.

Telefonix Voice & Data operates in an as environmentally friendly and carbon neutral manner as possible. Within our company procedures, we stipulate and encourage the reuse or recycle all of our incoming packaging materials, trade waste and minimise our use of paper. We ensure that all electrical waste, such as old telephone systems, when removed from client premises is disposed of in compliance with the WEEE directives. The European directive on waste from electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) protects the environment by promoting the reuse, recycling and recovery of electronic materials. Telefonix Voice & Data proudly follows WEEE regulations.

Telefonix Voice & Data guiding principles and practices to achieve resource conservation, waste reduction, and sustainability overall are summarised below:

Energy Conservation

Telefonix Voice & Data Employees shall:

• Turn off lights when not in use and use natural light when possible
• Turn off, not just log off, all computers, terminals, speakers and other office equipment at the end of every work day
• Turn off your power strip at the end of every work day
• Activate the power down features on your computer and monitor to enter into a low-power or sleep mode when not in use
• Unplug equipment that drains energy even when not in use (ie mobile phone chargers, fans, coffee makers, desktop printers, radios).
• Use compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs) in desk lamps as opposed to incandescent lights whenever possible
• Utilise conference calls as an alternative to travel when possible

Reduction of Materials Consumption

Telefonix Voice & Data Employees shall:

• Avoid using paper by distributing and storing documents electronically
• Print and photocopy only what you need and double side your paper when possible
• Tell staff and colleagues that you prefer double-sided documents
• Use the back side of old documents for faxes, scrap paper, or drafts

Waste and Recycling

Telefonix Voice & Data Employees shall:

• Recycle paper, paper products, plastic, binders, folders, catalogs, boxes, bottles, cans, batteries, electronics, toner and ink cartridges. Collection points are on every floor
• Use durable reusable beverage containers, plates, and utensils
• Reduce the amount of toner in documents that will be printed when possible
• Print documents in black and white or grayscale whenever possible
• Avoid pouring toxic or hazardous substances down the drain
• Reduce the use of toxic chemicals and use less toxic alternatives wherever possible
• Do not use or purchase mercury or mercury-containing equipment, unless approval has been obtained

Travel

Telefonix Voice & Data carefully plans its van journeys around the country to minimise unneccessary mileage. Employees are encouraged to use the bicycle purchase scheme in which Telefonix Voice & Data contributes 50% of the purchase of a new bicycle when used for cycling to and from work.

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