Environment Headlines:
Ecotrans Group is focused increasingly on the Environment and
how we can make our transportation safer and more efficient. We are
constantly looking for ways to improve our skills and follow the
evaluations from Q3 / Systole - A forum for sustainable transport -
a collaboration of six major buyers of transport. Learn more about
Q3 & Systole organization http://www.Q3.se
Environmental Management / Policy
Ecotrans Group has through Q3 and SYSTOLE an environmental
safety tool, Q3 / Systole is a living document in which the
positive development of the car and trailer park and associated
subcontractors are audited monthly. At the same time we implement
and specifies the minimum requirements Ecotrans Group demands that
their subcontractors live up to through the tool Q3 / Systole.se.
This tool audits our subcontractor's euro classification on a
monthly basis. Ecotrans Group has an environmental policy that
describes and set's the ambitions for environmental issues. This is
reported on a request basis.
Environmental Risks
Ecotrans Group is to carry out, running risk inventory via the
tool Q3 / systole.se where written documented procedures are in
place, ensuring that the risks identified as environmentally
critical will be care'ed for. These procedures should include at
least the reporting of emergency preparedness and planning measures
for mitigation of identified environmental risks, see more under
Eco trans Group rankings on Q3 / Systole.
Environmental Plan
Q3 / Systole establish a project specific environmental plan
that members must follow. Ecotrans Group's vision and strategic
direction and policy on the environment (as the introduction above)
should always be considered in the environmental plan. The plan of
www.systole.se is clear procedures for the consultant's
self-monitoring, more info at the specifications via Q3/
Systole.
Environmental Audit
Q3 / Systole reserves the right to conduct environmental audits
at the supplier (Ecotrans Group). Provider shall participate in
such audits and provide appropriate documentation. In cases where
sub-contractors and / or subcontractors occurs, the Ecotrans Group
ensure that Q3 / Systole has the same right against the provider's
subcontractors and suppliers.
Influence of climate
Ecotrans Group's data on carbon dioxide emissions, and number of
tucks that live up to EURO 5 standards, are all shown? Monitored
and visual on Q3 / www.systole.se Given Ecotrans Group
environmental objectives, the vehicle fleet at the end of first
quarter 2012 to be exchanged for a minimum of Euro 5-standard
trucks. Ecotrans Group has strong demands towards its suppliers to
keep up with today's current development, in reducing the climate
and environmental impact.
Ecotrans Group's claims against customers in the waste and
residues
Customer is responsible for waste and waste sorted and placed in
accordance with the procedures applicable to the project and given
the current rules. When the customer is responsible for disposal of
wastes shall be shown how the waste was handled. The customer shall
have procedures for identifying and handling hazardous waste.
Customer is responsible for disposal and to answer his or her own
waste in accordance with Waste Ordinance (SFS 2001:1063). Customer
shall upon request provide shipping documents and permits /
certificates to waste receiver confirms that the Regulation's
requirements are met.