Highlights of the year

• Record percentage of corporate responsibility targets achieved: 13 out of 16 completed, 2 ongoing, one delayed.
• Power generation capacity increased by 27.5 Megawatts (MW): Two additional energy from waste (EfW) facilities incorporated into operations.
• Energy and efficiency reviews conducted across all materials recycling facilities (MRFs), major reprocessing operations and landfills. Significant saving opportunities identified; programme of implementation and evaluation established.
• 1.9m tonnes of material recovered/ recycled. Six major recycling-led contracts secured or started.
• 5 new recycling facilities operational at Ford, Salmon Pastures and Bargeddie MRFs, and Deepmoor and Waithlands in-vessel composting plants (IVCs).
• Greater Manchester: UK's largest integrated waste and renewable energy PFI contract became operational - A Viridor Laing joint venture delivering services for Greater Manchester Waste Disposal Authority; all planning consents achieved; Greater Manchester Waste Ltd integrated into Viridor; construction programme underway, 22 new facilities built and operational.
• Winner at National Awards for Excellence in Recycling and Waste Management 2009 - Innovation in Design of a Waste Management Facility category. Shortlisted for two awards at National Recycling Awards and commended in two categories at the Organics Recycling awards.
• Employee survey completed - excellent response rate and results show high levels of satisfaction with company workplace, vision and internal communications.
• Training review completed. Training department strengthened, along with increased access for all employees to regular training opportunities, with particular focus on health and safety training initiatives.
• Viridor Biodiversity Action Plans in place at three key sites - Tatchells, Warmwell and Odcombe closed landfills. UK Biodiversity Benchmark initial assessment passed.