Warren Services recognises that its activities impact upon the environment and therefore has a moral obligation to operate in an ethical and ecological fashion with regard to moving towards a more sustainable society.

Through the application of ISO 14001 the organisation has striven to exceed the statutory requirements placed upon it by the Environmental Protection Act 1990 (Parts 1 &2) and all other pertinent legislation; using a strategy of “best practice” approach throughout all organisational operations. By employing this approach, Warren Services will seek to continuously improve its identified environmental aspects and minimise any possibility of inadvertent release of pollutant(s).

We will seek to become an industry leader in our field through a programme of continuous assessment, improvement and monitoring by adherence to the following policy directives:

• Compliance with all relevant environmental legislation.

• Improvement objectives and targets to further develop our environmental credentials.

• Commitment to the tracking and reduction of our greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across Scope 1 (direct) and Scope 2 (purchased electricity), and increasing addressal of our Scope 3 emissions (indirect emissions from our value chain).

• Recognising the impact of non-GHG pollutants including commitment to minimise air pollution, noise, light and odour emissions through operational controls and equipment upgrades, while also reducing traffic and congestion through efficient logistics planning and initiatives like the cycle to work scheme.

• Commitment to responsible water management and pollution reduction through the monitoring of consumption, quality and wastewater in compliance with legal requirements.

• Reduction of waste by evaluating operations and ensuring they are as efficient as possible.

• Commitment to minimising soil pollution risks through careful handling, storage and disposal of hazardous materials, including spill management protocols and routine site audits.

• Recognition of the environmental impact on living organisms and food resources, with a commitment to manage pollutant discharge and chemical run-off that may impact ecosystems or contaminate the food chain.

• Incorporating environmental considerations into the planning of new activities.

• Education of all staff on the implications of bad practices and their detrimental effect to the environment and the organisation.

• Evaluation of our environmental risks and being prepared to deal with all eventualities.

• Minimisation of vehicle emissions through the selection and use of its company vehicles

• Using legislation set down in COSHH to monitor our use of hazardous substances and to actively seek alternatives to existing non eco-friendly substances and materials currently utilised.

• Communication to all staff on all aspects of our environmental aspirations and achievements.

• Encouraging the adoption of these principles by our suppliers and customers, through advocation for low-carbon alternative and sharing best practices on responsible consumption.

• Ensuring that all products and services delivered to our customers meet high safety standards through regular testing, quality assurance and compliance with applicable health and safety legislation, and maintaining transparency with customers about risks and usage instructions.

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Biodiversity

• Land habitat degradation: Warren Services recognises the threat posed by habitat degradation and commits to restoring and maintaining local land habitats. Current efforts include supporting the regeneration of rare Breck Heath ecosystems through translocation of native species and minimising disturbance around ecologically sensitive verge areas.

• Desertification: While operating in a non-arid region, Warren Services acknowledges desertification as a global risk and avoids contributing to land degradation by preserving soil structure, minimising hardscaping, and supporting vegetation cover through wildflower expansion and verge planting.

• Soil sealing: To reduce soil sealing, Warren Services plans to remove unnecessary concrete surfaces (e.g., see Biodiversity Enhancement and Monitoring Report) to restore permeability and allow for natural ground cover. Future site development will assess and limit additional soil sealing where feasible.

• Deforestation: Although direct deforestation is not a current operational risk, we commit to avoiding the use of materials that contribute to deforestation (e.g., unsustainable timber) and support rewilding efforts in local green spaces through native planting schemes.

• State of species: Ongoing species monitoring is conducted in collaboration with conservation specialists to assess the health and spread of native flora. Key indicators, such as the survival of translocated Field Wormwood, help guide conservation strategy and demonstrate positive ecological outcomes.

• Invasive alien species: Warren Services monitors site vegetation for invasive species and takes action to limit their spread, in line with guidance from local conservation officers. Native species are prioritised in all planting and translocation initiatives.

• Impacts and dependencies on ecosystem services: We recognise our dependency on healthy ecosystems for regulating air, water, and soil quality. Our biodiversity initiatives aim to preserve these services through habitat enhancement, connectivity improvement, and reduced ecological disturbance across our operational footprint.

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Achieving these standards is the responsibility of everyone at Warren Services. The management team is fully committed to the implementation of this policy statement.