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CPS Sustainability Policy
This policy has been updated in June 2011 to reflect the introduction of an
Environmental Management System (EMS).
The original policy was agreed by the Director's Board and the CPS' sustainable
development Minister. The policy applies to the whole Department, its functions,
management and staff, and is consistent with the new Greening Government
Commitments.
Departmental responsibility is jointly taken by the CPS' sustainable development
Minister and the Director. All accountable managers within Areas, Casework
Directorates and Headquarters will be required to review and report annually on their
progress in supporting this policy. The CPS' Finance Directorate (Procurement and
Estates Division) has the authority to oversee the implementation of this Policy and is
responsible for its maintenance and continued improvement.
The Department will:
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Extend the scope of all aspects of sustainable development into its business
activities;
Comply with relevant environmental legislation and other requirements,
including public sector targets and Greening Government Commitments;
Requiring Areas and Headquarters to report on sustainable development in
their annual reports and to appoint, as required, representatives to CPS'
sustainable development working group;
Publishing a periodic update on sustainable development within the CPS'
Annual Report, and the Law Officers' Department Annual Report;
Establish relevant annual objectives and targets, against which performance
will be measured, monitored and progressed. Formal reviews will be
completed on an annual basis as a minimum;
Raise awareness both internally and externally of the benefits associated with
sustainable development polices and practice.
The Department will focus on improving waste management, reducing energy
consumption, reducing water use and improving efficiency of material
resource use.
The Department is committed to continual improvement and prevention of
pollution.
This Policy has been produced to help ensure that the CPS' aims are widely
understood and to introduce positive sustainable development measures, that are
effectively integrated into the work of the CPS.