1. Introduction

Bonfire Stoves, Fires, Flues and Mantels (“we,” “us,” “our”) is committed to minimising the environmental impact of our operations and promoting sustainability across all areas of our business. We recognise that, as a company involved in the sale and installation of stoves, fires, and flues, we have an important role to play in reducing carbon emissions, improving energy efficiency, and supporting the transition to a low-carbon future.

This Environmental Policy outlines our approach to environmental responsibility, the measures we are taking to reduce our environmental footprint, and the steps we will take to continuously improve our environmental performance.

2. Commitment to Sustainability

We are committed to integrating environmental considerations into our business operations, including the products we offer, how we source materials, and how we manage our energy consumption. Our key environmental goals include:

Reducing carbon emissions associated with our operations.
Minimising waste and promoting recycling.
Promoting the use of energy-efficient and environmentally friendly products.
Complying with all relevant environmental legislation, including the Environmental Protection Act, the Climate Change Act, and other UK laws.
Supporting initiatives that promote sustainability within our industry and communities.

3. Environmental Responsibilities

We are committed to the following practices:

Energy Efficiency: We actively encourage the use of energy-efficient stoves and fires that reduce heating costs while lowering the environmental impact. We provide customers with advice on selecting energy-efficient products and ensure all installations meet the highest environmental standards.
Sustainable Sourcing: We prioritise sourcing products from manufacturers and suppliers who share our commitment to sustainability. This includes selecting stoves and flues that are produced with environmentally friendly materials and processes. We also promote products that use renewable energy sources, such as wood and biomass.
Waste Reduction: We aim to minimise waste generated during the installation of stoves, fires, and flues by ensuring proper disposal and recycling of packaging materials, as well as any waste produced during installation. We also strive to reduce unnecessary waste from our office and operations.
Transportation: We are committed to reducing the environmental impact of our transportation. We will continue to evaluate options for reducing emissions from our fleet, such as optimising delivery routes, maintaining efficient logistics, and considering the use of electric or low-emission vehicles where feasible.
Employee Engagement: We encourage all employees to be pro-active in minimising environmental impact. This includes training staff to understand environmental concerns, promoting energy conservation within the workplace, and supporting environmentally friendly practices across all departments.

4. Product Lifecycle Responsibility

We understand that the environmental impact of our products does not end when they are sold. As part of our commitment to sustainability, we are focused on:

Durability: Offering products that are built to last, reducing the need for frequent replacements and reducing overall resource consumption.
End-of-Life Disposal: Encouraging customers to recycle their old stoves, fires, and flues when they are no longer in use. If required we can provide information on how to responsibly dispose of old equipment and ensure it is safely removed and disposed of at the end of its lifecycle.

5. Compliance with Legislation

We are committed to complying with all relevant environmental laws, regulations, and industry standards in the UK. This includes ensuring that all our products meet environmental certification standards, such as DEFRA (Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs) approvals, and ensuring that our installations meet the required emissions standards set by the UK government.

6. Monitoring and Continual Improvement

We are dedicated to continuously improving our environmental performance. To ensure the effectiveness of this policy, we will:

Monitor and review our environmental impact on an ongoing basis.
Set measurable environmental objectives and targets to improve our sustainability efforts.
Regularly review and update this policy to ensure it remains relevant to our business operations and evolving environmental standards.
Conduct regular environmental audits to identify areas for improvement.

7. Communication and Awareness

We believe that transparency and communication are essential to fostering an environmentally conscious business culture. We will:

Ensure that all employees are aware of our environmental policy and their role in helping us achieve our sustainability objectives.
Provide customers with information about the environmental benefits of our products and services, including energy-efficient stoves and sustainable installation practices.
Actively engage with stakeholders, suppliers, and customers to promote sustainable practices within the industry and community.

8. Conclusion

At Bonfire, we believe that every step we take towards reducing our environmental impact contributes to a more sustainable future. We are committed to taking responsibility for our actions and continuously seeking ways to improve our environmental performance, ensuring that our operations align with our commitment to the environment.

This Environmental Policy is endorsed by our senior management and is applicable to all employees and operations within the company. We encourage all employees, customers, and partners to support us in achieving our environmental goals.

Signed:

Julia Barlow
Director
Bonfire Stoves
31^st October 2024