We at Rodentia are conscious of our social responsibilities with regards to helping the environment through our working practices. Our objective is not only to sustain our environment for our descendants but also to rehabilitate the damage previously done. We believe that our corporate responsibility goes beyond our proprietary borders and therefore every effort will be made to conserve resources throughout our operations.

Rodentia will try to not only meet existing environmental laws and regulation, but will endeavour to go beyond the status quo and see techniques and approaches that position us ahead of our competition.

Growth of our company depends on our abilities to minimise or eliminate our impacts on our surroundings. Our ultimate success depends on the environment of the United Kingdom so our company’s future and the future of our environment are interconnected.

Following are our specific ideals:

Awareness and Commitment

Our policy towards the environment will be readily available on our website. We will endeavour to ensure  that we implement our environmental commitment and objectives.

Transport

Rodentia will endeavour to reduce the impact on the environment wherever possible with respect to transport. 

Practical Implementation:

• Seek and employ local products and services to reduce transport costs.
• Rodentia will avoid unnecessary travel, and will use energy efficient vehicles and driving styles. The company vehicle is currently a hybrid vehicle.
• Encourage the use of public transport, cycle or foot.
• To eliminate unnecessary and inefficient use of Rodentia owned motor vehicles

Energy & Water Consumption

Rodentia accepts a share of the UK's commitment to a reduction in carbon dioxide emissions both by attaining greater efficiency in total energy consumption and by continuing to examine the possibility of acquiring electricity from 'green' sources when finances permit, either through the purchase of 'green' electricity, or through an increased use of solar water heating, combined heat and power plants (CHP), or photo-voltaic.

Practical Implementation:

• Rodentia will make every effort to use water efficiently and avoid pollutants entering the drainage system.
• Rodentia will use energy efficient products wherever practical, and monitor usage to achieve minimum energy consumption. Solar panels currently provide electricity and heat water at the business.

Waste Generation and Management

Rodentia will try to minimise the production of waste and pollution; including unnecessary packaging.  Rodentia will implement measures to reduce the volume of waste generated and to increase the proportion of that waste which is recycled.

Practical Implementation:

• Rodentia composts organic waste.
• Rodentia has implemented four separated recycle bins for glass, paper, plastic, and cans/tins.

Rodentia minimises the amount of waste generated in the first place.

Materials and Resources

Rodentia will try to minimise environmental impact with regard to sourcing materials and resources.

Practical Implementation:

• Rodentia will avoid using materials which have an undesirable effect on the environment, and wherever possible use locally made recycled goods. All resources will only be sourced in the United Kingdom.
• Rodentia will maximise use of electronic communication and information storage as an alternative to paper, and take into account the environmental quality and impact of food products and where possible to purchase food which has been grown locally if it cannot be grown on site.

Natural Environment

Rodentia will help to protect and enhance natural habitats and wildlife, take appropriate opportunities to enhance them and be sensitive to landscape issues. Look to minimise impact on local wildlife, and to look for opportunities to work with the local community in caring for the local environment. Rodentia will endeavour to be aware of local planning developments and take appropriate action where these are potentially damaging to the environment.

Thank you for helping us to help the environment.