Environment

Today a major issue in our society lies in the over-use of power consumption. To minimise the use of power resources, we supply energy efficient solutions and provide audits on how your organisation can improve the environment and save on power costs.

Our unique approach to energy management is to facilitate and create a programme that can be
rolled out to any of a client's sites at a relatively low cost with maximum return.

Sustainability Objectives

Swan Services are currently in the process of obtaining certification under the Environmental Management Systems – ISO 14001:1996.

We’ve taken steps to address both the general and site-specific environmental concerns inherent in the cleaning industry. We are striving to maximize our contribution to solving the specific challenges of our clients in this ever-growing important area of concern. Swan Services are committed to providing superior environmental management practices.

We are also focused on alleviating the detrimental effects of old chemical usage by developing a “beyond compliance strategy”. This strategy has seen Swan form a strategic alliance with Solo Pak, Portion control Chemicals of Queensland.

Visit their website on: http://solopack.com.au/docs/enviroment.htm

As part of our strategy, Swan are continually looking to improve our cleaning performance. All employees have a responsibility to assist in minimizing our environmental impact and preventing pollution. A rigorous training program involving an induction and follow up on-site training helps to achieve this aim.

Swan understands the importance of a “healthy environment” for both current and future generations and we strive to operate our business in a long-term sustainable manner.

Swan will follow the current IS01011: 1996, Environmental Management Standard.

In order to demonstrate our commitment to reducing waste and emissions from your site, we will utilise the current waste hierarchy and modify it to address the following requirements:

Remove
Reduce
Reuse
Recycle
Replace
Promote awareness across all our operations

Our Environmental Obligations Include:

Resources: Swan will conserve resources through all processes by improving resource efficiency.
Target: Increase recycling by 10% per annum. Decrease resource usage per $ value of sales by 5% per annum.

Energy: Swan will reduce energy use (electricity)
Target: 5% per annum reduction of electrical consumption.

Water: Swan will maximize water efficiency in all our processes.
Target: 5% reduction in water consumption per annum.

Pollution: Swan will reduce overall pollution of our air, ground water, storm water, soil, and noise
Target: Zero breaches of environmental laws and other legal requirements.

Waste: Swan will constantly strive to reduce our waste and maximize resource efficiently.
Target: 10% per annum reduction of waste to landfill. 20% per annum increase in re-cycling.

We’ve also implemented successful recycling programs on some of our major sites and are trialing the use of ENJO’s environmentally friendly products in an effort to eliminate to use of chemicals, where possible.

At Swan we understand the imperative nature of forming a synergy with you the client in order to achieve a successful outcome. As a result, it is useful, if regular meetings are held to discuss future projects and the management of any environmental initiatives introduced on your sites.

The initiatives introduced, will depend on each site requirement and will be consistently monitored. Our staff are instructed to conserve energy and as a result turn lights, heating and/or air conditioning off where appropriate.

Product Management

Our staff are instructed to label any bottles and where possible to avoid using chemicals. We endeavor to only use environmentally friendly products.

Each site is assessed for its specific requirements in products and services. Only when strictly necessary as in the case of older style floors do we use chemicals.

Swan observes the following guidelines where appropriate:-

Replacing chemicals with the use of alternatives

Reducing the use of plastic and other non-biodegradable products (we are in the process of introducing recycling on all our major sites)

Using recycled products where possible

Ensuring that energy is conserved.

Promoting water efficiencies and identifying opportunities to conserve water

Water Restrictions

Our staff are trained to conserve water. We hose in accordance with requirements and current legislation to ensure that there is no waste.

Daily reporting of leaking taps, toilets and urinals

Conserving water where possible by utilising micro-fibre technology, thereby reducing the usage of chemicals

Using auto scrubbers instead of pressure washers or hosing on foyers and surrounds

Promote the use of waterless urinals by advocating the use of bacteria eating pellets such as Desert Rose and Propagate.