Sustainable operations on the DfT Estate: Policy statement

The Department for Transport's aim is transport that works for everyone. This means a transport system which balances the needs of the economy, the environment and society.

We are committed to reducing, on a cost-effective basis, the environmental impact of our operations and will conduct our own activities and operations to reflect best environmental, social and economic practice.

In particular, we will:

• Comply with all relevant legislation, regulation and other requirements;
• Review our activities and operations to identify sustainability aspects and risks and prioritise action to address the impacts of these;
• Monitor, review, and report against performance and progress against Government targets (PDF, 36kb);
• Raise awareness of sustainable operations amongst our employees through specific training, performance information, and publication of this policy;
• Implement environmental management systems to pursue sustainability, continual improvement and the prevention of pollution. We will keep these systems under review to assess their robustness and ensure their continuing fitness for purpose.

Copies of this policy and other relevant documents will be made available on the Department’s website and other appropriate places as required.

Simon Webb
Sustainability Champion
Department for Transport