C. J. Thorne & Co Ltd is a professional and environmentally conscious organisation, which acknowledges the effect its operations have on the environment. The clear purpose is to minimise any impact by promoting the following objectives:

• Endeavour to fully conform with the duties placed upon it within the requirements of legislation, whilst at all times complying with, as a matter of best practice, the requirement and duties set out within Approved Guidance as issued by the Environment Agency and other environmental and Client organisations.

• Consider the effects Company operations may have on the local community.

• Seek to work in partnership with the community by behaving in a considerate and socially responsible manner.

• Make efficient use of natural resources by minimising waste and conserving energy and water.

• Separate waste types that occur from work activities and recycle materials wherever feasible.

• Purchase materials to ensure any waste on site is kept to a minimum.

• Only use timber from sustainable sources.

• Ensure employees, suppliers and our partners are aware of our environmental policy and encourage them to apply similar environmental standards.