USP&E is Committed to the Protection and Management of the Environment.
USP&E is committed to conducting all its power plant installations, sales, rental projects, upgrades, construction activities , service and maintenance activities, and associated support activities in an environmentally friendly manner and upholding all corporate environmental objectives of its owners and managers. Management further believes that environmental stewardship is an integral component of its business and that economic development and environmental sustainability remain mutually compatible.
To fulfill these commitments USP&E will:- comply with all applicable environmental legislation and codes as a minimum requirement;
- implement and maintain an efficient and effective environmental management system necessary for pollution prevention;
- conserve resources (material and energy) through efficient utilization of resources, waste reduction, waste reuse or recycling;
- integrate environmental, social, cultural and economic considerations into all planning, designing and implementation activities and decision-making processes.
- Identify, evaluate and manage existing and potential environmental aspects and impacts associated with the company's activities and operations;
- carry out ecologically sustainable development including progressive rehabilitation, (as far as economically feasible) of land surfaces disturbed through the activities and operations of the company;
- promote environmental awareness and understanding among the work colleagues in order to develop an informed and responsible environmental culture;
- provide relevant training and support for all personnel to enable them fulfill their environmental responsibilities;
- conduct environmental audits and periodic management reviews to ensure continuous improvement and responsible industry practice;
- work in partnership with communities around the company's operation areas through proactive engagement and consultation in recognition of the values of their local knowledge and expertise;
- develop and implement innovative approaches to environmental management through scientific research and technology transfer.
