Environmental Policy
Willow Ware Australia Pty. Ltd. (Willow) aspires to zero harm to people and the environment through its commitment to continual improvement in performance and efficient use of natural resources. Environment and community responsibilities are integral to the way we do business and we take this responsibility seriously.
Policy
Willow Ware Australia Pty. Ltd. will;
- Identify, assess and manage risks to the environment and communities;
- Achieve leading industry environmental practices;
- Meet and, where appropriate, exceed applicable legal regulatory and best practice requirements;
- Set and achieve targets that include reducing and preventing pollution;
- Support the fundamental human rights of employees, contractors and the community in which we operate;
- Care for the environment and value cultural heritage;
- Advise on the responsible use of our products, and;
- Develop our people and provide resources to meet our targets.
Outcome
Our measure of success will be when we achieve our target of zero harm*
Willow is a leading manufacturer and importer of plastic consumer houseware and industrial products and metal and silicone bakeware products. Established in 1886, Willow continues to be a privately owned Australian manufacturer. The majority of products are either blow moulded or injection moulded using polypropylene or High and Low density Polyethylene. The factory operates three shifts 24 hours per day as well as some overtime on weekends.
* Zero harm is defined as zero impact on the environment from Willow operations – no landfill waste, use of renewable energy where possible (and reduction where not), recycling of all other waste streams and the education of the community on the re-use of Willow products.
RALPH WILSON
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER.
