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The Environmental Policy commitments of UK Coal PLC are to:
•Minimise pollution and comply with environmental legislation, and any agreements with external organisations in order to comply with ISO 14001.
•Maintain certification of environmental management systems to international standards at all mines, and progress certification in other areas of the business.
•Set and regularly review objectives and targets to achieve continual improvement in environmental performance, including a reduction in the use of natural resources.
•Use the principles of sustainable development to design new projects and restore completed sites to include long-term environmental or community benefits.
•Provide access to contact us about environmental issues, and give a prompt response.
•Ensure this policy is communicated to all employees, contractors and suppliers.
•Encourage the efficient use of coal with minimum emissions.
•Maximise the use of other natural resources recovered with the coal.
This policy was approved by the Board in July 2008