Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Policy Of EPAS

The CSR Policy has regard to:-

The Foundations Of EPAS

Continuous improvement in our approach to:-

The Environment

Recognizing our impact on the environment and working to minimize it

Innovation

The Directors of Environmental Products and Services Ltd (“EPAS/the company”) are committed to a policy of continuing, innovative R&D, seeking to achieve advances in the Company’s overall knowledge and capability in both the fields of science and technology related to the Company’s core business, through the resolution of scientific and/or technological uncertainty. The Company is conducting R&D in a number of projects which are encouraged by Article 3 of the 75/442/EC Directive which states that "Member States shall take appropriate measures to encourage the prevention or reduction in waste production and in particular to encourage the development of clean technologies more sparing in the use of natural resources."

The company is committed to continuous improvement in our products and processes having regard to the societal, economic and environmental impacts of all proposed innovations and related R&D delivering cost effective, sustainable and environmental solutions. aiming to exceed customer’s expectations worldwide with product quality, performance and value for money.

The Community

Channelling our time, energy and creativity to ensure significant and long-term positive impact in the communities in which we work and live. This includes our commitment to the objectives of Water Aid, The Clink Charity; Rosie's Trust and sponsorship of and participation in local community events.

Our Clients / Customers

Delivering long-lasting value and supporting our clients in reducing costs, improving operational effectiveness and achieving their sustainability objectives.

Our People

Demonstrating our commitment to corporate social responsibility to our employees and their continuing professional development.

Our Suppliers and Business Partners

Demonstrating commitment to sound and sustainable procurement procedures

Leadership, Values and Ethics

The way we work and behave.

PRODUCT STEWARDSHIP – SUPPLIER CONTRACT

Environmental Products and Services Ltd Product Stewardship Policy and Lifecycle Management Plan Environmental Products and Services Ltd is committed to responsible life cycle management and the core principles of product stewardship and extended producer responsibility.

As a manufacturer and supplier of GreaseShield product range, Environmental Products and Services Ltd understand that corporate social and environmental responsibility goes beyond the point of sale and warranty periods.

In conjunction with our manufacturing partners and suppliers we will take back all GreaseShield product range products and recycle in the following ways.

Our product stewardship options include:

• Refurbishment of purchased GreaseShield product range for possible reuse by existing customer or on selling/remarketing to new customers.
• Disassembly of purchased GreaseShield product range for component and/or materials reuse in new product manufacturing.
• Disassembly of purchased GreaseShield product range for materials recycling by approved operators/recycling companies.

This Product Stewardship Agreement is in accordance with Environmental Products and Services Ltd Product Stewardship Policy. Environmental Products and Services Ltd recognises the environmental significance of product life cycle management and GreaseShield product range recovery and processing services reflect this approach. This document confirms the specific scope and extent of the product stewardship services offered/tendered in relation to the project.

EXTENT AND SCOPE OF SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED

• Coordinate de-installation
• Coordinate collection and removal from site
• Coordinate re-leasing, resale or auctioning of product
• Coordinate full product refurbishment and/or remanufacturing for release or resale
• Coordinate product disassembly for component/part reuse
• Coordinate product disassembly for materials recycling and processing

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SPECIAL NOTES

1. The customer shall bear the full costs of any activity associated with de-installation, collection and removal of products as specified in Sections 1 and 2.
2. Standard labour rates (of the day) will be applied/charged to any activity specified in Section 2 and undertaken by Environmental Products and Services Ltd in order to deliver the client sanctioned product stewardship service(s).
3. The customer will be responsible for the safe removal of all power, data and communications cables/wiring prior to Environmental Products and Services Ltd de-installing any products subject to product stewardship services specified in Section 2. The customer shall bear the costs associated with undertaking such work.
4. Any and all proceeds arising from any of the product stewardship services specified in Section 2 remain under the control of Environmental Products and Services Ltd.
5. Subject to agreement in writing by all parties, cost attribution other than that noted above can be negotiated between Environmental Products and Services Ltd and the customer.

Signed by:

Jim O'Neill - Managing Director

Environmental Products and Services Ltd

Date: 29/07/2019

EPAS supports the Clink Charity – Training Restaurants.

Prisoners are trained over a 6 to 18 month period to gain qualifications in catering in addition to boosting their confidence, motivation and pride. Graduates from the training process have a reoffending rate of 6% as opposed to a National rate of 46.9% within the first year of release and 75% within 5 years of release.

The issue of reoffending has become one of the most pressing challenges facing society today. The Clink Charity works to train and educate prisoners to aid their rehabilitation. The focus is on reducing reoffending rates, the number of crimes committed and the associated costs to society. Less crime means fewer victims.

EPAS supports the objectives of Water Aid

WaterAid is an international organisation whose mission is to transform the lives of the poorest and most marginalised people by improving access to safe water, sanitation and hygiene.

Through our partners, we reached 2 million people with safe water and 3 million people with sanitation last year.

Everything we do is shaped by our six values:

• Respect
• Accountability
• Courage
• Collaboration
• Innovation
• Integrity

http://www.wateraid.org/uk

EPAS is conducting R&D in a number of projects which are encouraged by Article 3 of the 75/442/EC Directive which states that "Member States shall take appropriate measures to encourage the prevention or reduction in waste production and in particular to encourage the development of clean technologies more sparing in the use of natural resources." This is consistent with the views of the European Community, which provides that environmental protection should be integrated into Community Policies with a view to promoting sustainable development.

EPAS support Rosies Trust,

who supply a voluntary service to pet owners who are terminally ill, to find out more visit rosiestrust.org

Rosie’s Trust aim to alleviate the stresses and anxieties experienced by animal owners who find themselves no longer able to care for their companion pets in a practical way.

People who are terminally ill, suffering the side effects of acute cancer treatment or elderly often find themselves simply too weak or frail to carry out the basic tasks needed to ensure the welfare and happiness of their pet is maintained.

This can cause considerable stress and distress for both the owner and their pet. These circumstances can lead to the owner having to eventually ‘give up’ the pet and in so doing experience a tremendous loss and feeling of guilt – which can only add to their already difficult life changing circumstances.

Rosie’s Trust assist Service Users to do the practical tasks with their pets for example: Walking the dog Vet visits Feeding Cat and small animal care We are also recruiting a network of volunteers who will offer foster homes for pets whose owners need to temporarily go to hospices or hospitals and long term adoption homes when the owner is no longer with us.