ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY

Nationwide Platforms is committed to ensuring that environmental issues are high on the company’s list of priorities, and are considered to be an integral part of all Group Operations.

The Directors will ensure that: -

The company meets all relevant legal requirements, regulations and standards set by the authorities.

That environmental risk should be part of the normal checklist of risk assessment and management.

Details of the procedures for the storage and disposal of hazardous waste materials are contained in the Environmental Procedures Manual.

Regular environmental audits will be conducted so as to ensure that the Policy is effective.

Guidance, training and procedures will be in place to enable all staff to contribute to the company’s policy.

Waste arising from the operation of the company will be disposed of as per current regulation and best practice.

Wherever possible, materials purchased will be recyclable and purchased from Environmentally aware suppliers.

Whenever possible, diesel powered machines will be fitted with low emission or energy efficient engines.

Energy efficient power sources will be used wherever practicable.

Wherever possible environmentally sustainable practices will be pursued.

Andy Wright UK Group Chief Executive

Sustainable Development Policy

As an integral part of its Environmental Policy Nationwide Platforms will aim to minimise the Environmental impact of our Operations. It is the Group’s aim to monitor environmental performance in order to eliminate or reduce waste in all its forms and to minimise our Environmental footprint.

We will achieve this by:

Providing equipment that as a minimum will meet current standards, and is energy efficient, low maintenance and meets the needs of our Clients.

Giving due regard to both our Operational activities and, to the whole life cycles of our equipment.

Promoting environmentally responsible equipment and to provide our Clients and their Customers with information on it’s best usage.

Endeavour to minimise the use of the Earth’s natural & non-renewable resources throughout the Group’s activities.

Minimising waste production by considering the latest and best sustainable designed products, whole life costing, careful material specifications and encouraging re-use and recycling.

Communicating the social, economical and environmental aspects of our work by engaging with our Employees and our Clients.

Developing, training and raising awareness and encouraging personnel to embody the principles of sustainable development into their day to day working activities.

Andy Wright UK Group Chief Executive Reviewed January 2nd 2008

How our policies are implemented

Nationwide Platforms has a fully documented internal Environmental Management System (EMS) based on the principles of ISO 14000 and are working towards full accreditation by 2010. The systems and processes we have in place have been developed over several years with the full consultation of Senior Management, the QHSE Team and all employees. In doing so, we have ensured that Nationwide Platforms has: -

• Agreement and participation of everyone in the company
• Practical but efficient environmental systems of work
• Ensured environmental considerations are an integral part of the whole business

Our internal EMS systems and practices are audited internally and have been scrutinised and accredited by nationally schemes including: -

• Achilles UVDB Verify
• Achilles Link-Up
• Safe Contractor
• CHAS

Sourcing of products and services

Environmental performance of those supplying products and services to Nationwide Platforms are taken into consideration as part of our procurement process. Where possible products and services will be sourced from companies who prioritise their environmental performance and can demonstrate minimal environmental impact or better still carbon neutrality

Waste management

Company procedures and work practices are reviewed at regular intervals in order to continually monitor and reduce the production of all types of waste generated.

Where waste is identified the hierarchy of waste managements principles are applied.

• Elimination
• Reduction
• Re-Use
• Recycling/Composting
• Energy recovery
• Disposal

Hazardous – All hazardous waste streams as defined in current legislation are fully segregated at source. This enables us to accurately measure waste production and identify possible efficiency measures to further reduce waste output.

Nationwide Platforms works closely with a dedicated Waste Management company who fully reports on all wastes produced and can clearly demonstrate that 94% of all hazardous waste is recycled

None Hazardous – These wastes are also segregated where possible on site eg, cardboard, wood, paper. The remaining wastes are taken by an approved supplier to a waste transfer station where they are further segregated to ensure only the minimum waste is sent to landfill.

House keeping

All operations performed by or on behalf of Nationwide Platforms are assessed for environmental impact and measures implemented to prevent or minimise any damage should an environmental incident arise.

All hazardous substances are stored, used and documentation maintained in accordance with the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 with a full register of MSDS and COSHH assessment sheet available in each location.

Where hazardous substances are used spill kits are available and maintained at locations.

Reporting of all environmental incidents is done via a dedicated Accident Incident Management (AIM) Report Line. All reported incidents are investigated and where appropriate, corrective actions implemented to prevent re-occurrence

Environmental management is the responsibility of all employees within the company and regular environmental checks are performed at each location to ensure compliance and closely monitor all house keeping practices, which may affect the environment

Annual Safety and Environmental audits at each location monitor all environmental practices and procedures and corrective actions are issued where non-compliances are identified.