Our Performance
Environmental ComplianceCertain of our processes at our Sandwich site are regulated by the Environment Agency, and are required to operate within prescribed limits with regard to releases to the environment. Our five year compliance record is given below.
We have had occasions where releases have exceeded our authorisation limits and have resulted in non-compliance. None of these have resulted in significant environmental impact. During 2008 we have significantly improved our performance, following the introduction of engineering and operational improvements made to meet the requirements of new regulatory requirements.
Integrated Pollution and Prevention Control (IPPC)We hold IPPC permits for our Manufacturing, Pilot Plant and Utilities (energy generation and water and waste management) plants.
Operating to the requirements of the Authorisations includes, assessment of the environmental impact of our operations and the requirement to use effective means to eliminate and minimise releases, known as Best Available Techniques.
Since implementation of IPPC we have successfully completed a number of continuous improvement projects (specified within the permits), including, additional protection related to preventing releases to land, waste minimisation reviews and action plans and review of emissions monitoring.
