Viridor Objectives and Targets 2009/10

Objective Target Target Date Status
Review and develop data and information regarding carbon management in line with the developing sector/ ESA guidance 1. Review current data capture for the Carbon Reduction Commitments and implement changes Jun 2009 Completed
2. Carry out a review of working methods at all MRF's to assess potential efficiency savings Mar 2010 Completed
3. Compare energy usage across all landfill operations. Assess and review the variations in the key activities and identify any potentially significant efficiency savings Mar 2010 Completed
Establish, implement and maintain a robust business management system to ensure continued improvement and efficiency 4. Develop effective communication and feedback systems
  1. Internal feedback
  2. Customer feedback
  3. Employee Information
 Dec 2009 Completed
5. Re-establish and develop the main functions of the portal (including navigation, content, ownership and task management) Dec 2009 Ongoing.
62% of actions complete - project being progressed
6. Establish and implement Business Continuity Models at a senior level Dec 2009 Ongoing.
Forecast completion Autumn 2010
7. Establish a technical advice section on the Viridor external web site Dec 2009 Completed
8. Provide a range of development courses and programmes designed to ensure that line managers at every level have the skills and expertise necessary effectively to manage and develop their teams Dec 2009 Completed
Enhance biodiversity across the closed site portfolio by adopting Biodiversity Action Plans at selected sites 9. Biodiversity
  1. Implement Biodiversity Action Plans (BAPs) on 3 sites for which baseline studies have been conducted.
  2. aim to implement the Wildlife Trust's Biodiversity Benchmark for these sites, to determine its viability as a company wide standard at selected sites with high biodiversity potential
 Mar 2010 Completed
Health and Safety 10. Draw up and implement an active H2S management plan for all relevant sites that ensures a safe and health environment for all workers who may be in contact with H2S Dec 2009 Completed
11. Continue to support the WISH forums' Accident Prevention Charter and contribute to and support ESA/WISH work in publishing Occupational Health Incident rates and DSEAR guidance documents. Mar 2010 Completed
12. Draw up and implement an active contractor selection and management plan for all units that ensures only competent and experienced contractors are utilised thereby improving H&S, compliance and quality performance. Dec 2009 Delayed.
Plan awaiting authorisation
13. Implement recently revised OHSAS 18001:2007 Jun 2009 Completed