Ray & Co Surveyors
Standard: ISO 14001:2015
Last reviewed: 18/12/2025
Next review due: 18/12/2025

 

1. Policy Statement

Ray & Co Surveyors recognises the importance of protecting the environment and is committed to minimising the environmental impact of its activities, services, and operations. We operate an Environmental Management approach aligned with the principles of ISO 14001:2015, integrating environmental considerations into business planning, decision-making, and service delivery.

Our aim is to act responsibly, proportionately, and sustainably within the UK built environment sector.

 

2. Scope of the Environmental Management Policy

This policy applies to all activities undertaken by Ray & Co Surveyors, including:
● Building performance and condition surveys
● Damp, mould, ventilation, and retrofit-related assessments
● Office-based and remote working
● Travel to and from client sites
● Use of equipment, materials, and consumables
● Training and educational activities

 

3. Our Environmental Commitments

Ray & Co Surveyors is committed to:
● Complying with all applicable environmental legislation and guidance
● Preventing pollution where reasonably practicable
● Reducing waste and promoting responsible disposal
● Using resources efficiently
● Continually improving environmental performance

Environmental considerations will be balanced with health, safety, and service quality
requirements.

 

4. Legal & Other Requirements

We aim to identify and comply with all relevant environmental legislation applicable to our activities, including:
● Environmental Protection Act 1990
● Waste (England and Wales) Regulations
● Duty of Care requirements for waste
● Relevant guidance relating to transport, energy use, and emissions

Compliance is reviewed periodically as part of management oversight.

 

5. Environmental Aspects & Impacts

We recognise that our activities may have environmental aspects and impacts, including:
● Vehicle travel and associated emissions
● Energy consumption in office and home-working environments
● Waste generation (paper, packaging, electronic waste)
● Use of electronic equipment and consumables

We seek to identify, assess, and manage these impacts in a proportionate manner.

 

6. Objectives & Improvement

Environmental objectives are established to support continual improvement and may
include:
● Reducing unnecessary travel
● Improving digital document management to reduce paper use
● Responsible sourcing and disposal of equipment
● Encouraging environmentally responsible behaviours

Progress towards objectives is reviewed periodically.

 

7. Operational Controls

Where appropriate, Ray & Co Surveyors implements controls to minimise environmental impact, including:
● Digital-first reporting and communication
● Responsible waste segregation and disposal
● Use of energy-efficient equipment
● Planning site visits efficiently to reduce travel

Controls are proportionate to the scale and nature of our operations.

 

8. Training, Awareness & Competence

We ensure that personnel are aware of:
● Relevant environmental responsibilities
● How their actions can influence environmental performance
● The importance of complying with environmental controls

Environmental awareness is incorporated into general business training and communication.

 

9. Monitoring, Review & Continual Improvement

Environmental performance is monitored and reviewed through:
● Periodic management review
● Review of objectives and actions
● Consideration of changes to services or operations

This policy is reviewed at least annually or following significant change.

 

10. Communication & Availability

This Environmental Management Policy is:
● Available on our website
● Communicated to relevant persons as appropriate
● Available to clients, partners, and contractors upon request

 

Approved by: Bradley Ray

Director
Ray & Co Surveyors
Date: 18/12/2025