Introduction and Purpose
KMS Lighthouse is dedicated to exceeding environmental responsibilities beyond mere compliance with laws and regulations. Our commitment is to reduce the environmental impact of our operations and ensure a safe, healthy workplace for our employees. We aim to integrate best practices into all aspects of our business.
Our goals at KMS Lighthouse include:
- Integrating environmental considerations into our decision-making processes.
- Reducing waste through recycling and reusing materials wherever possible.
- Continuously improving our environmental performance.
- Communicating our environmental goals and achievements to stakeholders.
- Ensuring compliance with all relevant environmental regulations.
- Regularly reviewing and enhancing our sustainability efforts.
Scope
This Policy aims to:
- Identify and mitigate the environmental impacts of our operations.
- Comply with environmental regulations in all regions where we operate.
- Promote efficient use of energy and water through conservation initiatives.
- Implement waste reduction strategies, focusing on recycling and reusing materials.
- Raise environmental awareness among employees through education and engagement.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to address environmental priorities.
- Minimize our carbon footprint by encouraging virtual meetings.
- Develop sustainable procurement practices across our supply chain.
This Policy applies to all KMS Lighthouse offices, employees, and associated partners, including suppliers, vendors, service providers, contractors, and consultants.
Our Commitment
We foster environmental awareness among our employees, encouraging them to support our sustainability goals through their daily actions. Initiatives include:
Travel and Transport
- Prioritizing public transportation and informing employees about commuter benefits.
- Encouraging virtual meetings to minimize business travel.
- Planning and scheduling to reduce the frequency of flights.
- Supporting carpooling and group travel for business trips.
Office Green Initiatives
- Providing recycling bins for easy disposal of recyclables.
- Encouraging the use of reusable mugs, dishes, and cutlery.
- Using coffee makers that do not require paper filters and composting coffee grounds.
- Maintaining live plants in our offices.
- Using environmentally friendly cleaning products.
- Promoting paperless practices and responsible printing.
- Ensuring lights and air conditioning units are turned off after office hours.
Sustainable Sourcing
We aim to purchase environmentally friendly products and services, such as:
- Recycled content products to reduce landfill waste.
- Energy-efficient products to lower electricity consumption.
- Green cleaning products certified by third-party organizations.
- Water or vegetable-based inks to reduce VOC emissions.
- Supporting local businesses in our procurement processes.
Waste Reduction
We strive to minimize natural resource consumption and manage waste responsibly:
- Replacing disposable items with durable, reusable alternatives.
- Ensuring IT equipment is reconditioned or disposed of sustainably.
- Phasing out single-use plastics and providing reusable alternatives.
- Complying with regulations for disposing of electrical items.
Paper and Water Use
- Reducing paper use and purchasing recycled paper.
- Reusing and recycling paper.
- Implementing water conservation measures, especially in water-stressed regions.
Energy Usage and Carbon Emissions
We are committed to reducing our carbon footprint through:
- Using clean, carbon-free electricity sources.
- Replacing fluorescent lights with energy-efficient LEDs.
- Evaluating equipment for energy efficiency.
- Performing regular maintenance on HVAC systems.
External Compliance
We expect our partners to operate responsibly and comply with environmental laws and standards.
Governance, Implementation, and Reporting
KMS Lighthouse has a governance system to implement and review this Policy annually. The Policy is reviewed by our company executives.
We train employees on ESG risks and opportunities and engage with stakeholders to incorporate diverse perspectives. We share information on our sustainability initiatives and encourage employee involvement.
Policy Revision
This Policy will be reviewed regularly to ensure its relevance and adequacy, with amendments made as necessary.
