Our commitment

Virtus Consult Ltd recognises its responsibility to protect the environment, prevent pollution and contribute to more sustainable outcomes through both its own operations and the advice it provides to clients. Environmental management is integrated into our Business Management System and is proportionate to our activities and influence.

We will

Comply with applicable environmental legislation, relevant compliance obligations and agreed client requirements; identify and review the environmental aspects and impacts of our activities; and set and review appropriate environmental objectives and performance measures.

Our operations

Reduce unnecessary business travel where practicable; use efficient digital working; conserve energy and materials; prevent waste and promote reuse and responsible recycling; and take environmental considerations into account when purchasing goods and appointing service providers.

Our professional influence

Consider, where within our appointment and competence, opportunities to improve resource efficiency, whole-life value, resilience and environmental performance in the projects on which we advise. We will bring relevant risks, options and trade-offs to clients’ attention while recognising that design and investment decisions rest with the appropriate dutyholders and decision-makers.

Implementation and improvement

Provide relevant information and awareness to our people; communicate expectations to subconsultants where appropriate; monitor material impacts and objectives through the BMS; respond to environmental incidents or nonconformities; and continually improve the environmental management system and our environmental performance.

This policy applies to Virtus personnel and relevant activities undertaken on its behalf. The Board of Directors is accountable for implementation, communication and review. It is supported by the Business Management Manual (BMS-001) and associated procedures and registers.