{"id":426,"date":"2017-12-08T10:41:59","date_gmt":"2017-12-08T07:41:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.enka.com\/sustainability\/?page_id=426"},"modified":"2025-09-12T15:06:29","modified_gmt":"2025-09-12T12:06:29","slug":"environment-management-approach-policy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.enka.com\/sustainability\/home\/health-safety-environment\/environment-management-approach-policy\/","title":{"rendered":"ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT APPROACH &#038; POLICY"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\">[vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row_content_no_spaces&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221;][vc_column]<div id=\"ultimate-heading-99669f37120da3eb\" class=\"uvc-heading ult-adjust-bottom-margin ultimate-heading-99669f37120da3eb uvc-6568 \" data-hspacer=\"no_spacer\"  data-halign=\"center\" style=\"text-align:center\"><div class=\"uvc-heading-spacer no_spacer\" style=\"top\"><\/div><div class=\"uvc-main-heading ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='.uvc-heading.ultimate-heading-99669f37120da3eb h1'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"\",\"line-height\":\"\"}' ><h1 style=\"font-weight:bold;color:#025e9e;\">ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT APPROACH &amp; POLICY<\/h1><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ult-spacer spacer-69f37120da4be\" data-id=\"69f37120da4be\" data-height=\"32\" data-height-mobile=\"32\" data-height-tab=\"32\" data-height-tab-portrait=\"\" data-height-mobile-landscape=\"\" style=\"clear:both;display:block;\"><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221;][vc_column]<div id=\"ultimate-heading-993369f37120da4f4\" class=\"uvc-heading ult-adjust-bottom-margin ultimate-heading-993369f37120da4f4 uvc-4089 \" data-hspacer=\"no_spacer\"  data-halign=\"left\" style=\"text-align:left\"><div class=\"uvc-heading-spacer no_spacer\" style=\"top\"><\/div><div class=\"uvc-main-heading ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='.uvc-heading.ultimate-heading-993369f37120da4f4 h2'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"\",\"line-height\":\"\"}' ><h2 style=\"font-weight:normal;color:#025e9e;\">OUR ENVIRONMENTAL APPROACH<\/h2><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ult-spacer spacer-69f37120da552\" data-id=\"69f37120da552\" data-height=\"20\" data-height-mobile=\"20\" data-height-tab=\"20\" data-height-tab-portrait=\"\" data-height-mobile-landscape=\"\" style=\"clear:both;display:block;\"><\/div>[vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;]Our ultimate aim as ENKA is to cause \u201cZero Harm\u201d to the environment in all locations where we conduct our operations. To achieve this aim and serve relevant Sustainable Development Goals for a sustainable future, we;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Assess the potential environmental impacts of our operations in advance,<\/li>\n<li>Plan our operations considering the adequate mitigation measures for identified impacts, and recognize the organizational risks and opportunities as per relevant national and international standards and legislations,<\/li>\n<li>Ensure our employees are trained and competent on environmental issues,<\/li>\n<li>Train our interested parties when necessary and consult them when required,<\/li>\n<li>Consider and keep track of energy and emission management, natural resource management, material and raw material management, land management, water management, waste management, protection of biodiversity, climate change &amp; carbon footprint with extensive care during our operations,<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Set <strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.enka.com\/sustainability\/home\/strategy\/sustainability-goals#smart-targets\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">SMART targets<\/a><\/span><\/strong> and measure our performance against them regularly,<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Conduct internal audits including our subcontractors and suppliers in regular intervals,<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Are committed to conduct annual management reviews on our environmental management system to support continual improvement. Our environmental management system is regularly audited by third parties,<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Are committed to report our environmental performance to stakeholders, interested parties and the public transparently through our company\u2019s web site and other public reporting tools.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Design and execute the company owned investment projects in an ecofriendly perspective.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;]<div id=\"ultimate-heading-339369f37120da57e\" class=\"uvc-heading ult-adjust-bottom-margin ultimate-heading-339369f37120da57e uvc-9199 \" data-hspacer=\"no_spacer\"  data-halign=\"left\" style=\"text-align:left\"><div class=\"uvc-heading-spacer no_spacer\" style=\"top\"><\/div><div class=\"uvc-main-heading ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='.uvc-heading.ultimate-heading-339369f37120da57e h2'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"\",\"line-height\":\"\"}' ><h2 style=\"font-weight:normal;color:#025e9e;\">ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT<\/h2><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ult-spacer spacer-69f37120da5c7\" data-id=\"69f37120da5c7\" data-height=\"20\" data-height-mobile=\"20\" data-height-tab=\"20\" data-height-tab-portrait=\"\" data-height-mobile-landscape=\"\" style=\"clear:both;display:block;\"><\/div>[vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221;]\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Environmental Impact Assessment sets a baseline for our environmental management system in our operations. During these assessments potential impacts on energy, water, land, air, biodiversity, noise, vibration and natural resources are identified. We apply stringent standards across all our projects, particularly when we operate in critical habitats that are rich in biodiversity and in areas of cultural significance or close to local communities, including indigenous people. Additional assessments and surveys are done when required during the following phases of our operations. All identified impacts are registered through necessary documentation. Mitigations for identified impacts are defined in these assessments and they are included in project planning.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"ult-spacer spacer-69f37120da5f6\" data-id=\"69f37120da5f6\" data-height=\"20\" data-height-mobile=\"20\" data-height-tab=\"20\" data-height-tab-portrait=\"\" data-height-mobile-landscape=\"\" style=\"clear:both;display:block;\"><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;3556&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221;][vc_column]<div id=\"ultimate-heading-743069f37120da61e\" class=\"uvc-heading ult-adjust-bottom-margin ultimate-heading-743069f37120da61e uvc-8235 \" data-hspacer=\"no_spacer\"  data-halign=\"left\" style=\"text-align:left\"><div class=\"uvc-heading-spacer no_spacer\" style=\"top\"><\/div><div class=\"uvc-main-heading ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='.uvc-heading.ultimate-heading-743069f37120da61e h2'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"\",\"line-height\":\"\"}' ><h2 style=\"font-weight:normal;color:#025e9e;\">PLANNING AND RISK ASSESSMENT<\/h2><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ult-spacer spacer-69f37120da662\" data-id=\"69f37120da662\" data-height=\"20\" data-height-mobile=\"20\" data-height-tab=\"20\" data-height-tab-portrait=\"\" data-height-mobile-landscape=\"\" style=\"clear:both;display:block;\"><\/div>[vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221;]\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">While we plan our environmental management methodology for each operation, we consider the identified impacts and their mitigation options as a core part of the process. We further combine them with the relevant requirements of prime contract, national and international legislations and standards. Subsequently, we identify the internal and external issues as well as the needs and expectations of our stakeholders which are affected by the environmental management of our operations. The risks and opportunities arising from these issues are evaluated and included during environmental planning. We conduct cradle-to-grave analyses for all our products, services and activities in each operation.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text]<div id=\"ultimate-heading-508569f37120da68a\" class=\"uvc-heading ult-adjust-bottom-margin ultimate-heading-508569f37120da68a uvc-3852 \" data-hspacer=\"no_spacer\"  data-halign=\"left\" style=\"text-align:left\"><div class=\"uvc-heading-spacer no_spacer\" style=\"top\"><\/div><div class=\"uvc-main-heading ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='.uvc-heading.ultimate-heading-508569f37120da68a h2'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"\",\"line-height\":\"\"}' ><h2 style=\"font-weight:normal;color:#025e9e;\">TRAINING, COMPETENCY &amp; CONSULTATION<\/h2><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ult-spacer spacer-69f37120da6d0\" data-id=\"69f37120da6d0\" data-height=\"20\" data-height-mobile=\"20\" data-height-tab=\"20\" data-height-tab-portrait=\"\" data-height-mobile-landscape=\"\" style=\"clear:both;display:block;\"><\/div>[vc_column_text]\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">We ensure that our employees are competent enough to achieve our ultimate objectives. For this purpose, we work with competent professionals both at corporate offices and in each operation. We regularly provide suitable and sufficient amount of training to our employees about environmental related topics including energy management, water management, land management, climate change, pollution prevention, spill prevention, protection of biodiversity, local communities and natural resource consumption. We also provide trainings and awareness meetings to our relevant stakeholders about environmental topics related to them. Consultation on environmental topics with stakeholders is one of the main principles of our management system.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;459&#8243; img_size=&#8221;140&#215;340&#8243; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;3\/4&#8243;]<div id=\"ultimate-heading-30969f37120da6f8\" class=\"uvc-heading ult-adjust-bottom-margin ultimate-heading-30969f37120da6f8 uvc-5924 \" data-hspacer=\"no_spacer\"  data-halign=\"left\" style=\"text-align:left\"><div class=\"uvc-heading-spacer no_spacer\" style=\"top\"><\/div><div class=\"uvc-main-heading ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='.uvc-heading.ultimate-heading-30969f37120da6f8 h2'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"\",\"line-height\":\"\"}' ><h2 style=\"font-weight:normal;color:#025e9e;\">ENERGY MANAGEMENT AND CLIMATE MANAGEMENT<\/h2><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ult-spacer spacer-69f37120da73a\" data-id=\"69f37120da73a\" data-height=\"20\" data-height-mobile=\"20\" data-height-tab=\"20\" data-height-tab-portrait=\"\" data-height-mobile-landscape=\"\" style=\"clear:both;display:block;\"><\/div>[vc_column_text]\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Energy management is a key element for us to execute our work. We always seek for the most efficient energy systems with the best available technology. We analyze our current systems, keep track of efficiency opportunities and integrate improvements if applicable. In addition, we make investments on renewable energy resources where feasible.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">In today\u2019s world, energy has become a basic human need and a necessity which our lives depend on. Due to a globally growing population, energy demand increases every day while the current state of our planet and the climate face serious threats.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">We at ENKA are aware of the fact that the climate is changing and we should take responsibility to do our part to leave a better habitat for future generations. As part of our environmental management system, we measure our greenhouse gas emissions and calculate our carbon footprint annually in accordance with international accepted standards. We report our climate strategy and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions data on international platforms and the public transparently. We are committed to make investments to reduce our carbon footprint as much as possible by implementing industry best practices and best available technologies in our operations in order to reduce our impact on climate change while still meeting operational demands. Also, we implement resource efficiency, end-of-pipe solutions and advanced emissions control technologies in our operations to minimize our greenhouse gas emissions.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221;][vc_column]<div id=\"ultimate-heading-519969f37120da761\" class=\"uvc-heading ult-adjust-bottom-margin ultimate-heading-519969f37120da761 uvc-3775 \" data-hspacer=\"no_spacer\"  data-halign=\"left\" style=\"text-align:left\"><div class=\"uvc-heading-spacer no_spacer\" style=\"top\"><\/div><div class=\"uvc-main-heading ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='.uvc-heading.ultimate-heading-519969f37120da761 h2'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"\",\"line-height\":\"\"}' ><h2 style=\"font-weight:normal;color:#025e9e;\">AIR EMISSIONS<\/h2><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ult-spacer spacer-69f37120da7a0\" data-id=\"69f37120da7a0\" data-height=\"20\" data-height-mobile=\"20\" data-height-tab=\"20\" data-height-tab-portrait=\"\" data-height-mobile-landscape=\"\" style=\"clear:both;display:block;\"><\/div>[vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221;]\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">As ENKA, we identify all emissions caused by our operations in advance. Then proper planning, engineering and mitigations are set in place to ensure the environment is protected and emissions stay at acceptable levels defined in relevant requirements of national and international legislation, and the prime contract. Best available technologies are utilized to mitigate the emissions of PM10, PM2.5,\u00a0NOx, SOx, greenhouse and ozone depleting gases. Different type of monitoring techniques including continuous emissions monitoring systems and spot measurements are used to ensure the emissions stay below limits set by regulations.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221;][vc_column]<div id=\"ultimate-heading-476269f37120da7c6\" class=\"uvc-heading ult-adjust-bottom-margin ultimate-heading-476269f37120da7c6 uvc-17 \" data-hspacer=\"no_spacer\"  data-halign=\"left\" style=\"text-align:left\"><div class=\"uvc-heading-spacer no_spacer\" style=\"top\"><\/div><div class=\"uvc-main-heading ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='.uvc-heading.ultimate-heading-476269f37120da7c6 h2'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"\",\"line-height\":\"\"}' ><h2 style=\"font-weight:normal;color:#025e9e;\">NATURAL RESOURCE CONSUMPTION<\/h2><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ult-spacer spacer-69f37120da804\" data-id=\"69f37120da804\" data-height=\"20\" data-height-mobile=\"20\" data-height-tab=\"20\" data-height-tab-portrait=\"\" data-height-mobile-landscape=\"\" style=\"clear:both;display:block;\"><\/div>[vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221;]\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">We acknowledge that natural resources are limited and do our best to preserve them while complying with all relevant national and international legislations. With proper planning, responsible execution and adequate level of monitoring, we ensure that no natural resources are overconsumed.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;]<div id=\"ultimate-heading-980469f37120da82a\" class=\"uvc-heading ult-adjust-bottom-margin ultimate-heading-980469f37120da82a uvc-4515 \" data-hspacer=\"no_spacer\"  data-halign=\"left\" style=\"text-align:left\"><div class=\"uvc-heading-spacer no_spacer\" style=\"top\"><\/div><div class=\"uvc-main-heading ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='.uvc-heading.ultimate-heading-980469f37120da82a h2'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"\",\"line-height\":\"\"}' ><h2 style=\"font-weight:normal;color:#025e9e;\">WATER MANAGEMENT &amp; WATER FOOTPRINT<\/h2><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ult-spacer spacer-69f37120da869\" data-id=\"69f37120da869\" data-height=\"20\" data-height-mobile=\"20\" data-height-tab=\"20\" data-height-tab-portrait=\"\" data-height-mobile-landscape=\"\" style=\"clear:both;display:block;\"><\/div>[vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221;]\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">We believe in the \u201cWater is Life\u201d philosophy and do our best to preserve natural water sources while complying with all necessary national regulations. We keep records of amount of water we withdraw and discharge. We look for opportunities and implement as many reasonable procedures as possible where we can reduce the consumption and recycle \/ reuse the water in our operations.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;458&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221;][vc_column]<div id=\"ultimate-heading-109169f37120da88e\" class=\"uvc-heading ult-adjust-bottom-margin ultimate-heading-109169f37120da88e uvc-5493 \" data-hspacer=\"no_spacer\"  data-halign=\"left\" style=\"text-align:left\"><div class=\"uvc-heading-spacer no_spacer\" style=\"top\"><\/div><div class=\"uvc-main-heading ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='.uvc-heading.ultimate-heading-109169f37120da88e h2'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"\",\"line-height\":\"\"}' ><h2 style=\"font-weight:normal;color:#025e9e;\">PROTECTING BIODIVERSITY<\/h2><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ult-spacer spacer-69f37120da8c9\" data-id=\"69f37120da8c9\" data-height=\"20\" data-height-mobile=\"20\" data-height-tab=\"20\" data-height-tab-portrait=\"\" data-height-mobile-landscape=\"\" style=\"clear:both;display:block;\"><\/div>[vc_column_text]\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">We respect wildlife and take great care to protect biodiversity everywhere we work. We demonstrate extensive care to endemic species. We support biodiversity and work together with relevant NGOs to protect it. We develop biodiversity action plans for our operations to mitigate our impacts on the flora &amp; fauna at each location.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221;][vc_column css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1545901524104{margin-top: 0px !important;}&#8221;]<div id=\"ultimate-heading-181569f37120da8fb\" class=\"uvc-heading ult-adjust-bottom-margin ultimate-heading-181569f37120da8fb uvc-8221 \" data-hspacer=\"no_spacer\"  data-halign=\"left\" style=\"text-align:left\"><div class=\"uvc-heading-spacer no_spacer\" style=\"top\"><\/div><div class=\"uvc-main-heading ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='.uvc-heading.ultimate-heading-181569f37120da8fb h3'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"\",\"line-height\":\"\"}' ><h3 style=\"font-weight:normal;color:#025e9e;\">BIODIVERSITY POLICY<\/h3><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ult-spacer spacer-69f37120da94a\" data-id=\"69f37120da94a\" data-height=\"20\" data-height-mobile=\"20\" data-height-tab=\"20\" data-height-tab-portrait=\"\" data-height-mobile-landscape=\"\" style=\"clear:both;display:block;\"><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1545901524104{margin-top: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">We allocate sufficient resources for biodiversity protection<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">We work closely with relevant NGOs and government authorities for biodiversity protection<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">We ensure that our employees are aware of the values of biodiversity and the steps they can take to conserve and use it sustainably<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">We ensure that competent persons are involved in biodiversity management.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Biodiversity baseline details of the flora &amp; fauna are clearly identified in environmental impact assessments and baseline studies at each location of operation.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Biodiversity action plans are developed based on the results of environmental impact assessment and baseline studies.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">If endemic species are identified which are potentially being affected by our operations, appropriate protection measures are taken including engineering controls, monitoring, measuring, treatment and relocation.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">We manage biodiversity in our operations in consideration of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbd.int\/sp\/targets\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Aichi Biodiversity Targets<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;3610&#8243; img_size=&#8221;550&#215;465&#8243; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;3\/4&#8243;]<div id=\"ultimate-heading-630169f37120da971\" class=\"uvc-heading ult-adjust-bottom-margin ultimate-heading-630169f37120da971 uvc-8420 \" data-hspacer=\"no_spacer\"  data-halign=\"left\" style=\"text-align:left\"><div class=\"uvc-heading-spacer no_spacer\" style=\"top\"><\/div><div class=\"uvc-main-heading ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='.uvc-heading.ultimate-heading-630169f37120da971 h2'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"\",\"line-height\":\"\"}' ><h2 style=\"font-weight:normal;color:#025e9e;\">WASTE MANAGEMENT<\/h2><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ult-spacer spacer-69f37120da9ae\" data-id=\"69f37120da9ae\" data-height=\"20\" data-height-mobile=\"20\" data-height-tab=\"20\" data-height-tab-portrait=\"\" data-height-mobile-landscape=\"\" style=\"clear:both;display:block;\"><\/div>[vc_column_text]\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">In respect of our ultimate aim, we at ENKA use an integrated approach to Waste Management, with our utmost priority being the\u00a0prevention of waste generation if possible. In cases where it is not possible to do so, other options are chosen by following the steps within the waste hierarchy. Waste Management Plans are developed for each operation in light of impact assessments which aim to \u2018Eliminate Waste at Source\u2019. Then Reduce, Reuse, Recycle principles are applied to manage the waste and minimize the impact of wastes. Finally, proper waste disposal methodologies are followed. We are keen to reduce plastic waste by banning the use of plastic bottles and replacing plastic products with alternatives.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;442&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;]<div class=\"ult-spacer spacer-69f37120da9d2\" data-id=\"69f37120da9d2\" data-height=\"40\" data-height-mobile=\"40\" data-height-tab=\"40\" data-height-tab-portrait=\"\" data-height-mobile-landscape=\"\" style=\"clear:both;display:block;\"><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;3553&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;]<div id=\"ultimate-heading-201069f37120da9f8\" class=\"uvc-heading ult-adjust-bottom-margin ultimate-heading-201069f37120da9f8 uvc-2186 \" data-hspacer=\"no_spacer\"  data-halign=\"left\" style=\"text-align:left\"><div class=\"uvc-heading-spacer no_spacer\" style=\"top\"><\/div><div class=\"uvc-main-heading ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='.uvc-heading.ultimate-heading-201069f37120da9f8 h2'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"\",\"line-height\":\"\"}' ><h2 style=\"font-weight:normal;color:#025e9e;\">SOIL MANAGEMENT<\/h2><\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text]\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Preventing soil contamination and the protection of top soil is our first priority in soil management. Where we work, we preserve the top soil by separating, storing and reinstating it properly. In the case of soil being contaminated, appropriate remediation practices are applied. All our excavations are done in accordance with project specific excavation plans which consider the type and condition of soil.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;]<div id=\"ultimate-heading-329069f37120daa32\" class=\"uvc-heading ult-adjust-bottom-margin ultimate-heading-329069f37120daa32 uvc-5915 \" data-hspacer=\"no_spacer\"  data-halign=\"left\" style=\"text-align:left\"><div class=\"uvc-heading-spacer no_spacer\" style=\"top\"><\/div><div class=\"uvc-main-heading ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='.uvc-heading.ultimate-heading-329069f37120daa32 h2'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"\",\"line-height\":\"\"}' ><h2 style=\"font-weight:normal;color:#025e9e;\">COMPLIANCE WITH INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS<\/h2><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ult-spacer spacer-69f37120daa6a\" data-id=\"69f37120daa6a\" data-height=\"20\" data-height-mobile=\"20\" data-height-tab=\"20\" data-height-tab-portrait=\"\" data-height-mobile-landscape=\"\" style=\"clear:both;display:block;\"><\/div>[vc_column_text]\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Our Environmental Management System is in full compliance with the ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management Systems Standard. Our certificate, which we received in 2002 for the first time, has been approved and renewed every year through regular audits by British Standards Institute (BSI). As a result of the most recent audits, we have successfully completed our transition to the latest 2015 revision of the ISO 14001 Standard.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text]<div id=\"ultimate-heading-31469f37120daa90\" class=\"uvc-heading ult-adjust-bottom-margin ultimate-heading-31469f37120daa90 uvc-8221 \" data-hspacer=\"no_spacer\"  data-halign=\"left\" style=\"text-align:left\"><div class=\"uvc-heading-spacer no_spacer\" style=\"top\"><\/div><div class=\"uvc-main-heading ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='.uvc-heading.ultimate-heading-31469f37120daa90 h2'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"\",\"line-height\":\"\"}' ><h2 style=\"font-weight:normal;color:#025e9e;\">ENVIRONMENTAL EMERGENCY &amp; INCIDENT MANAGEMENT<\/h2><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ult-spacer spacer-69f37120daac9\" data-id=\"69f37120daac9\" data-height=\"20\" data-height-mobile=\"20\" data-height-tab=\"20\" data-height-tab-portrait=\"\" data-height-mobile-landscape=\"\" style=\"clear:both;display:block;\"><\/div>[vc_column_text]\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">We plan, prepare and test our emergency response to environmental emergencies and incidents. We consider environmental incidents as opportunities to determine their causes and make sure they never happen again. For this purpose, we investigate and report each and every environmental incident, no matter its magnitude, in great detail. 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