The Joy Care Group

RESPECTING THE ENVIRONMENT. . . BECAUSE IT MATTERS TO ALL OF US

At Joy Care Group, our environmental policy is based on the belief that no one operates in isolation.  Everyone shares the same earth and everything we do matters to those around us.

At Joy Care Group we put people first.  The health, safety and welfare of our customers, employees and the people of the communities we serve are paramount.  That is why we take our commitment to environmental stewardship seriously and have developed specific principles to guide us in serving our customers.  At Joy Care Group, we pledge to:
 

• Consider health, safety and environmental issues in our action. We are committed to providing safe, effective, quality services through the use of proven methods and tested products.  At Joy Care Group, we will strive to be a leader in understanding the health, safety and environmental effects of the products and methods we use staying abreast of scientific research and trends in new product development.

• Use and apply all products safely. Because we are in the business of helping people keep their hospitals, homes, workplaces and surroundings vital and healthy, we seek to reduce the harmful effects of pests and disease on the environments we service.  While many of the products we use are available to consumers, our services are designed to provide maximum benefit with minimal environmental impact through careful, selective, professional application.  We believe the key to providing a safe, quality service is employee training.  Thus, at Joy Care Group the training and evaluation of our employees is ongoing.

• Communicate openly and honestly. We will strive to foster an open, honest dialogue with our employees, customers and the communities in which we operate.  At Joy Care Group we will be responsive to questions and concerns and work to improve public understanding about the benefits of the services we provide and the materials we use.

• Ensure the safety and well-being of our employees. We will provide our employees with the tools, training and support they need to do their jobs safely, effectively and efficiently.  At Joy Care Group, we will maintain a work environment where risks are understood and minimised and where adherence to safe work practices is expected and commended.

• Minimise waste through re-use and re-cycling. We are committed to re-use and re-cycle as the best methods for minimising waste (and will help our customers employ these practices also).  When these methods are not practical, we will take the responsibility for assuring the safe disposal of wastes generated by our services.

• Include resource conservation in our daily operations. We recognise the limited nature of our natural resources.  We will use energy efficiently and responsibly and practice prudence in our consumption of both renewable and non-renewable resources.  We will strive to use sustainable energy sources whenever practical.  At Joy Care Group, we are committed to developing methods that promote the conservation of natural resources and improve the quality of our service.

• Strive for compliance plus. We will comply with all applicable legislation and local regulations.  Moreover, at Joy Care Group, we will seek to exceed these standards in a continuing effort to preserve and enhance our environment.

• Participate in public policy. We will encourage sound public policy by taking a leadership role in environmental, health and safety issues.  We will work with government, special interest and industry groups to help create responsible laws, regulations and standards for safeguarding the workplace, the community and the environment.

• Monitor our progress.Our Board of Directors will audit the effectiveness of, and our compliance with, the Joy Care Group environmental stewardship principles.

• Put commitment behind our words. We will commit human and financial resources to carrying out policies, procedures and programmes which enable us to meet our environmental stewardship responsibilities.

• At Joy Care Group, our most important commitment is to continuous improvement.  We will always strive to do better by our customers, our employees and our environment.