JD Photo-Tools & Photo Data's primary manufacturing function is to manufacture photomasks and photoplots to meet customer specification. Our main raw materials are photographic films, photographic plates and associated processing chemistry. The company is aware of the potential impact our activities can have on the surrounding environment and is committed to implementing the actions stated in this policy. This policy has been developed as a result of a review of the practices conducted at the Meridian Centre, King St, Oldham. The Policy has been established with the help of Oldham Groundwork Trust, who have completed a full and comprehensive Green Start Revue which will help to target specific areas of environmental policy.

The company:

	Will set clear objectives and targets based on the company’s activities and current environmental performance.
	Is committed to the prevention of pollution through monitoring of operations, the use of risk assessment, training and action planning.
	Will keep abreast of changes in legislation and regulations through membership to relevant trade associations and Groundwork Business Environment Association.
	Will monitor and regularly review environmental performance with the aim of achieving continuous improvement.

• Is committed to:

	Improving environmental awareness through internal and external communication.
	Minimising the environmental impacts of our processes and activities.
	Incorporating environmental issues into everyday running of the company at all levels.

The company’s current focus is:

	To reduce waste generation through improvement in production efficiency and the recovery and recycling of materials.
	To increase utilities efficiency, particularly energy use.