Environmental Policy

Policy Title
: Environmental Policy
Author
: Bauer Energy Limited
Approved by
: Richard Port, CEO
Reviewed by
: Rachel Murphy, Chief of Staff
Date last reviewed
: 02/03/2026

1. Purpose & Commitment

Bauer Energy Ltd recognises that its operations, including office-based activities and subcontracted EVCP installation works, have environmental impacts.

We are committed to:

  • Protecting the environment
  • Preventing pollution
  • Reducing environmental impact across our operations
  • Continual improvement of our Environmental Management System

This policy applies to:

  • Office staff
  • Remote workers
  • Subcontractors working on behalf of Bauer Energy

2. Scope of Environmental Impact

Our key environmental impacts arise from:

  • Energy use (office and remote working)
  • Travel to installation sites
  • Waste generated from EVCP installations
  • Procurement of EV charging equipment and materials
  • Use of subcontractors

We recognise our responsibility to manage direct and indirect environmental impacts, including those from outsourced activities.

4. Environmental Objectives

4.1 We aim to:

  • Reduce energy consumption across office and remote operations
  • Minimise waste and promote recycling
  • Reduce paper usage through digital working
  • Improve environmental performance of subcontractors
  • Reduce carbon impact from travel and logistics

Environmental objectives are reviewed annually and monitored through internal audits and management review.

5. Operational Controls

5.1 Energy Management

Employees will:

  • Shut down laptops, screens, and equipment when not in use
  • Turn off lighting in unoccupied areas
  • Work efficiently in shared spaces to reduce energy use

Management will:

  • Use energy-efficient lighting and equipment
  • Promote remote working where appropriate
  • Maintain equipment for energy efficiency
  • Monitor energy usage trends

5.2 Waste Management

Employees will:

  • Use recycling facilities correctly
  • Minimise waste generation
  • Reuse materials where possible

Management will:

  • Apply the waste hierarchy (reduce, reuse, recycle)
  • Ensure subcontractors remove and dispose of waste responsibly
  • Use licensed waste carriers where applicable
  • Encourage sustainable procurement

5.3 Paper & Digital Working

Employees will:

  • Only print when necessary
  • Use double-sided printing
  • Use digital systems for documentation

Management will:

  • Promote paperless systems
  • Use cloud-based document storage
  • Encourage digital communication and reporting

5.4 Travel & Carbon Reduction

Bauer Energy will:

  • Prioritise remote meetings (Teams, video calls)
  • Minimise unnecessary travel
  • Encourage use of public transport where practical
  • Plan site visits efficiently

5.5 Subcontractor Environmental Control

Bauer Energy ensures subcontractors:

  • Follow environmental best practices on site
  • Dispose of waste responsibly
  • Comply with environmental legislation
  • Minimise environmental impact during installations

Environmental performance is monitored through:

  • Supplier approval process
  • Ongoing performance reviews
  • Site feedback

6. Roles & Responsibilities

6.1 Senior Management

  • Provide leadership on environmental matters
  • Integrate environmental considerations into business decisions
  • Ensure resources are available
  • Review environmental performance

Employees

  • Follow this policy and related procedures
  • Work in an environmentally responsible manner
  • Identify opportunities for improvement

Subcontractors

  • Comply with Bauer Energy environmental requirements
  • Manage waste and materials responsibly
  • Avoid pollution and environmental damage

7. Monitoring, Measurement & Improvement

7.1 Bauer Energy Ltd will:

  • Monitor environmental performance (energy, waste, travel)
  • Maintain a risk-based environmental approach
  • Conduct internal audits
  • Review performance annually
  • Record and investigate environmental incidents

8. Continual Improvement

8.1 We are committed to:

  • Improving environmental performance year-on-year
  • Reducing environmental impact of EVCP installations
  • Enhancing sustainability awareness across the business
  • Working with suppliers to improve environmental outcomes

9. Review

9.1 This policy will be:

  • Reviewed annually
  • Updated following significant business or regulatory changes
  • Communicated to all employees and subcontractors