Smurfit Kappa Recycling has received certification to BS EN ISO14001, the internationally recognised Environmental Management System Standard, and OHSAS18001, the Occupational Health and Safety Management System Standard, following an independent audit by AJA Registrars.
Each of Smurfit Kappa Recycling’s sites and depots received the BS EN 14001 certificate, after completing a 12-month improvement programme to reduce the impact of its operations on the environment by reducing energy consumption and educating staff.
Gary Grant, UK operations manager said: "Diverting recovered fibre from traditional waste outlets such as landfills has a positive impact on the environment and Smurfit Kappa Recycling has a proud history of diverting substantial volumes. This official accreditation demonstrates our commitment to environmental protection in all aspects of our operations.”
Compliance with OHSAS 18001 entailed a complete review of health and safety including risk assessments and emergency procedures, together with a comprehensive staff training and awareness programme which ran across all eight depots from Southampton to Glasgow.
"We are very proud of this achievement in health and safety but certification is not the end of the story. With the number of fatal accidents in the waste and recycling industry currently more than the national average, no company can afford to be complacent and we will continue to do anything we can to protect our employees, customers and the public," commented Mr Grant.
