Environmental and Sustainability Policy

At Protape t/a Datastores, we are committed to protecting, preserving, and improving the environment across all areas of our operations. This commitment is central to ensuring the safety, health, and well-being of our employees, customers, and local communities.

To achieve this, we focus on the following core principles:

• Continuous Improvement: We constantly evaluate our facilities, systems, and processes to minimise our footprint and develop eco-friendly operations.
• Waste & Recycling: We recycle materials wherever possible and ensure all waste is disposed of safely and responsibly.
• Digital-First Operations: To reduce paper waste, we prioritise emailing all paperwork and documentation rather than printing and posting.
• Resource Conservation: We actively conserve energy, water, and natural resources by driving operational efficiency and adopting new technologies.
• Compliance & Accountability: We strictly comply with all relevant government environmental legislation and regulations.
• Team Awareness: We provide our employees with the training and resources needed to understand key environmental issues and support our sustainability goals.

This policy is fully implemented, maintained, and communicated at all levels of management within Protape t/a Datastores. We openly share this commitment with our employees, partners, and the public.

Statement made by Robert Matthews – Managing Director – January 2023.