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[Insert organisation name] is a signatory to [insert details of any environmental initiatives to which the organisation is a signatory, eg the United Nations Global Compact or the Science Based Targets initiative]. The organisation is committed to promoting environmental sustainability and mitigating adverse environmental impacts resulting from our operations. We actively support the achievement of global environmental objectives, including the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This policy outlines our commitment to responsible environmental stewardship, in alignment with international standards and best practices.

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      What are environmental impacts?

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         ‘Environmental impacts’ refer to those impacts set out in the ISO 14001, the UN Global Compact and the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises on Responsible Business Conduct.

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         According to ISO 14001 environmental impacts refer to any change to the environment, whether adverse or beneficial, resulting from an organisation's activities, products, or services.

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         Examples of environmental impacts include:

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            Climate change—energy use, transportation, and greenhouse gas emissions from operations significantly contribute to global warming;

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            Resource depletion—the consumption and exploitation of natural resources, such as water, minerals, oil, gas, and forests, are unsustainable and contribute to environmental degradation and resource