Environmental Policy

ElectraLink provides services which support the smooth operation and governance of the UK’s gas and electricity markets. Environmental issues are a key driver of change in these markets and ElectraLink is committed to supporting these changes.

However we recognise that our business activities include aspects such as maintaining an office environment and travel, which can have negative impacts on the environment. We are committed to ensuring that all our business activities are conducted and reviewed in a way that minimises any adverse environmental impact.

To assist with these objectives, an Environmental Management System (EMS) has been implemented in accordance with the applicable requirements of ISO 14001:2004, having regard to ElectraLink’s business activities.

  • current and future applicable legislation is complied with at all times
  • legislation and other requirements (such as voluntary codes and standards) are monitored and reviewed for applicability to the company
  • all current and future business activities are included within the EMS
  • objectives and targets for measuring and improving environmental performance and for preventing pollution, are set, monitored and reviewed
  • all employees, including new starters, are made aware of their environmental responsibilities
  • suppliers and sub-contractors are actively encouraged to operate with due consideration for their environmental impacts
  • environmental performance and compliance with the EMS is monitored and reported at Executive Management level

Executive Management have created the role of Environmental Manager with the authority and responsibility to ensure that the EMS is effectively implemented and maintained, and to report to the Executive Management on all aspects of environmental performance, including the performance of the EMS and recommendations for improvement.
Executive Management is committed to continually improving the EMS, and shall periodically review the Environmental Policy and the EMS to ensure they are consistent and effective, up to date, in line with business objectives and compliant with legislation and best practice.
ElectraLink intends that its EMS be certified to meet the requirements of the international ISO 14001:2004.