Environment and Sustainability

Environmental and Sustainability Policy

North East Chemicals Ltd manufacture and supply a wide range of chemical, cleaning and hygiene products. We are based in Newcastle Upon Tyne and operate as a family business.

We are committed to improving our products, improving our customers’ experience and reducing the impact of our activities on the environment. As a responsible organisation we plan to operate, grow and develop in a sustainable manner. We pride ourselves on being closely integrated into the economic, cultural and social life of the local area and strive to ensure we demonstrate a managed and caring approach to the environment and play an active role in promoting sustainability.

We recognise and are committed to reducing the environmental impacts of all our organisation’s operations with the following commitments -

  • Integrate where possible.
  • Build environmental Management into our day-to-day operations.
  • Meet and where appropriate exceed all relevant legislation, industry standards and regulations.
  • Minimise our consumption of natural resources in relation to: energy and water efficiency; waste minimisation and recycling; sustainable procurement and influencing suppliers and contractors; transport policies and fuel use; identify, monitor and minimise aspects of our operation that have an impact on the environment including prevention of pollution by reducing emissions and discharges; provide appropriate environmental education, training and communication for staff to raise awareness of environmental issues; make this Environmental Policy visible and understandable; demonstrate continuous improvement in all of our activities which impact on the environment.

North East Chemicals Ltd's activities and their impact are kept under constant review and are monitored against our Environmental Policy and against new trends and legislation that apply. In this way North East Chemicals Ltd will continue to operate responsibly and strive with our community, suppliers and customers to protect our environment.