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News Release from: Seddon Group | Subject: New 'green' guide
Edited by the Buildingtalk Editorial
Team on 25 April 2007
Seddon gets the 'green' light with new
guide
Seddon Group launch new 'green' guide to help staff preserve and protect the area in which they work.
The Seddon Group is leading the way on environmental issues with the launch of a brand new 'green' guide to help staff preserve and protect the area in which they work Providing workers with a wealth of information and advice on going green, the handbook also includes guidance on how to implement a 'reduce, reuse and recycle' policy with materials in the workplace, a key element of The Seddon Group's ethos
This article was originally published on Buildingtalk on 6 Sep 2006 at 8.00am (UK)
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Neil Fraser, Quality and Environment Manager at Seddon Stoke, part of the Seddon Group, unveiled the new publication - which is printed using sustainable methods - on the site of the new multi-million pound Bentilee Neighbourhood Centre in Stoke-on-Trent.
Neil says: "This publication raises awareness of green factors and supports the company's own environmental policy".
"It takes our policies to protect the environment out onto our building and painting sites, to give contract managers and other employees the information they need to meet company standards".
The Seddon Group is committed to delivering a better working environment and was singled out by judges at last year's Quality in Construction Awards for 'ethical trading in the local community'.
The comments were made after the company took the Training Achievement accolade at the awards, organised by the industry publication Construction News and supported by the DTi and Construction Excellence.
Rod Sellers, Seddon Group Chairman, says: "Seddon Stoke was one of the first construction companies in the UK to achieve ISO 14001 several years ago and this new guide for staff is a continuation of our commitment to sustainability and the environment".
"We are continually investigating and implementing new ideas to improve environmental efficiencies, including modern methods of construction, power generation and the use of biodeisel".
"It's important to make people aware of this environmental awareness approach across the entire company and this publication will enable us to do that.".
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