The Premier Paper Group recognises that its continued success depends upon its ability to satisfy the product and service level requirements of its customers.
Premier stock over 30,000 tonnes of product across 5,500 product items throughout nationwide branch network. From the sustainable sourcing of products through to our dayto-day activities, our aim is to minimise any adverse environmental effects resulting from our operations.
We pursue our goals through the implementation of quality and environmental management systems which ensure that The Premier Paper Group:
- Has adequate controls in place to maintain a safe and healthy environment
- Is aware, briefed and prepared for all legislative changes which are forthcoming
- Provides information, instruction, training and supervision to its employees to ensure they can carry out their duties safely and efficiently
- Is aware of the needs and expectations of all interested parties
- Provides and maintains the necessary equipment and support processes
- Demonstrates commitment to protecting the environment, reducing the production of polluting emissions and preventing unintended discharge into the environment
- Promotes the use of environmentally friendly and sustainable products including the Carbon Capture Initiative; enabling the creation of new native woodland via the Woodland Trust’s Woodland Carbon Scheme
- Endeavours to meet the standards required to achieve and maintain ‘Chain of Custody’ accreditation for FSC® & PEFC products
- Ensures that the products we sell and promote are sourced using defined environmental criteria and encourage all our suppliers to strive for environmental excellence
- Actively monitors the claims of our suppliers in respect of environmental issues
- Work to reduce waste arising from our activities and promote a higher percentage of re-use and recycle in all areas of our business
- Ensures that this policy and related initiatives are understood, implemented and maintained at all levels of the organisation and that they are supported through suitable education and training
- Reviews and revises this policy at regular intervals
The management team will ensure the effective communication of this policy throughout the organisation and analyse performance during management review meetings.
The directors are committed to fulfilling the requirements of the ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 standards as well as statutory legislative and regulatory obligations with a dedication to optimal performance and continuous improvement.
