Environmental & Carbon Reduction Plan 1. Policy Statement EndGrain CNC Litd is committed to minimising its environmental impact and reducing carbon emissions while delivering safe, secure, and high‑quality vehicle conversions. We recognise our responsibility to support public‑sector sustainability objectives and will operate in a manner that balances operational effectiveness, environmental protection, and continual improvement, in line with ISO 9001:2015 principles. This policy provides the framework for managing environmental impact and carbon reduction across all activities. 2. Scope This policy applies to: • All company operations, premises and workshops • All employees, temporary staff and contractors • Conversion, modification, testing, and delivery of private and emergency vehicles • Energy, materials, waste, travel and information systems 3. Our Commitments We commit to: • Reducing our carbon footprint through practical, proportionate measures • Using energy, materials and resources efficiently • Preventing pollution and minimising waste • Supporting low‑emission emergency vehicle technologies • Meeting applicable environmental, legal, and customer requirements • Continual improvement through planned objectives and review 4. Environmental & Carbon Management Environmental and carbon management is embedded within our ISO 9001 Quality Management System, ensuring: • Clear objectives and responsibilities • Risk‑based thinking applied to environmental impacts • Controlled documentation and audit trails • Measurable improvement actions Environmental risks and opportunities are reviewed as part of management review and operational planning. 5. Carbon Reduction Approach Key Carbon Sources: • Electricity and gas use within workshops and offices • Company vehicles used for collection, testing, and delivery • Energy use during vehicle conversion and commissioning • Materials, components, and waste handling • Business travel and supplier activity Carbon Reduction Measures: • Use of energy‑efficient lighting and equipment • Controlled heating, shutdown and energy‑saving procedures • Efficient routing and reduced idling of company vehicles • Improved stock management to reduce waste • Preference for durable, energy‑efficient conversion components 6. Emergency Services Specific Considerations Recognising the critical nature of police and emergency vehicles: • Environmental improvements will not compromise operational readiness • Carbon reduction measures are applied without impacting safety or reliability • Low‑energy lighting and battery‑managed auxiliary systems are prioritised where requested • Conversions are designed to maximise efficiency and service life 7. Waste & Resource Management • Waste is segregated and recycled where feasible • Electrical, electronic and hazardous waste disposed of responsibly • Packaging minimised and recycled where possible • Paper use reduced through secure digital processes 9. Supply Chain & Contractor Engagement • Environmental expectations communicated to key suppliers • Preference for local suppliers to reduce transport emissions • Encouragement of reduced packaging and responsible sourcing • Contractors required to comply with site environmental rules 10. Training & Awareness • Environmental responsibilities included in staff induction • Regular toolbox talks covering energy use and waste reduction • Employee engagement encouraged to identify improvement opportunities • Awareness promoted without compromising security or operational needs 11. Monitoring, Review & Improvement • Environmental and carbon performance reviewed at least annually • Objectives and targets set proportionate to SME scale • Improvement actions tracked through the QMS • This policy reviewed following significant operational or regulatory change 12. Compliance We comply with: • Applicable environmental legislation and guidance • Customer‑specific sustainability requirements • ISO 9001:2015 requirements for governance and continual improvement