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Environmental Policy

Legacy Bakehouse Environmental Policy

Purpose

AThis Environmental Policy outlines Legacy Bakehouse’s commitment to responsible environmental management and continuous improvement in our environmental performance. Our approach aligns with or exceeds the requirements of the Sedex Members Ethical Trade Audit (SMETA) 4-Pillar guidelines, supporting sustainable operations throughout our business and supply chain.

Scope

This policy applies to all employees, contractors, suppliers, and business partners of Legacy Bakehouse at all locations and facilities.

Policy Statement

Legacy Bakehouse recognizes its responsibility to minimize the environmental impact of its operations, comply with all applicable environmental laws and regulations, and promote sustainability in its business practices. We are committed to:
• Preventing pollution and minimizing waste
• Using resources efficiently, including energy, water, and raw materials
• Reducing greenhouse gas emissions and supporting climate action
• Protecting biodiversity and ecosystems affected by our activities
• Continuously improving our environmental management systems and performance

Key Principles

  1. Legal Compliance: We will comply with all relevant environmental legislation, regulations, and codes of practice in every jurisdiction where we operate.
  2. Environmental Management System: We will maintain an environmental management system to identify, monitor, and manage our key environmental impacts, risks, and opportunities. This includes regular review of our performance and setting measurable objectives and targets for improvement.
  3. Resource Efficiency: We will implement measures to use natural resources efficiently, reduce consumption, and promote recycling and reuse wherever possible.
  4. Waste and Emissions: We will minimize the generation of waste and emissions, ensure proper handling and disposal, and seek opportunities for reduction and recovery.
  5. Permits and Licenses: We will obtain and maintain all required environmental permits and licenses, and ensure compliance with their conditions.
  6. Continuous Improvement: We will regularly review and update our practices to improve environmental performance and respond to new challenges and opportunities.
  7. Training and Awareness: We will provide appropriate training and resources to employees and contractors to ensure understanding and implementation of this policy.
  8. Supplier and Partner Engagement: We will encourage our suppliers and business partners to adopt similar environmental standards and practices, and assess their performance as part of our supplier management process.
  9. Reporting and Transparency: We will monitor, document, and report on our environmental performance, and make this information available to stakeholders as appropriate.

Implementation and Accountability

  1. The management team is responsible for implementing this policy and integrating environmental considerations into business decision-making.
  2. All staff are expected to support and comply with this policy as part of their roles.
  3. Performance against this policy will be reviewed regularly, and corrective actions will be taken where necessary.

Continuous Improvement and Review

Legacy Bakehouse is committed to ongoing improvement in environmental management and will review this policy annually or as required to ensure its relevance and effectiveness in line with SMETA best practices.

This Environmental Policy is designed to meet or exceed the standards set by the Sedex SMETA 4-Pillar audit, reflecting our commitment to environmental stewardship, legal compliance, and sustainable business growth.