Environmental Policy

Umbrella Planet values the environment as one of its core values. We are proud to be an Australian business that takes good care of its responsibilities to future generations. The policy outlines how we will strategically manage the environment and create measures that minimise any possible ecological impact across our business.

Purpose and Scope

This Environmental Policy is meant to continually steer our business operations toward environmental improvements in the corporate operation's procurement, distribution, and warehousing areas and toward the employees, contractors, suppliers, and partners whose activities contribute to our operations in some way.

Guiding Principles

The environmental policies which shall guide Umbrella Planet are:

Compliance with the Law: The company will fully comply with all relevant environmental statutes, regulations, and codes of conduct applicable in Australia.

  • Pollution Prevention: The Company shall adopt practices to avoid wastage, emission, and other forms of pollution to minimise the environmental impact.
  • Sustainable Resources Management: We promote efficient resource use in terms of materials, energy, and water and actively seek ways to use renewable and recyclable resources as practicable.
  • Continual Improvement: We are committed to continuously assessing and improving our environmental performance, using management systems and review processes.

Environmental Management Objectives

We actively support the following objectives towards our commitments to the environment:

  • Integrate environmental considerations at all stages of procurement and product selection.
  • To reduce waste generation by reuse, recycling, and responsible disposal.
  • To minimise energy and emission consumption within all operations.
  • To propagate environmental training and education for employees and promote their involvement in sustainability activities.
  • Build alliances with suppliers and service providers who advocate for ecological integrity.
  • To endorse environmental campaigns and community programs that speak to our values.

Product Selection and Responsible Sourcing

Our product selection is based on sustainability. We favour products that:

  • They are made from recycled, recyclable, or biodegradable materials.
  • They are robust and meant for long-term use, ensuring a minimal replacement rate.
  • Have suppliers whose environmental credentials and labour standards can be fully audited.
  • Minimise the use of packaging, and all substances used for packaging are recyclable or even compostable wherever applicable.

We partner with suppliers who have demonstrated a clear commitment to sustainable practices. We also do our due diligence to assess their compliance with environmental standards in Australia and other regions.

Adoption of Operational Sustainability Practices

The general approaches and operations implemented in all daily activities aim to reduce the environmental impact. Some key initiatives are:

  • Use of energy-efficient lighting and equipment in the office and warehouse surroundings.
  • Power-saving measures such as shutdown of equipment and sensor lighting have been incorporated.
  • Hybrid working arrangements are encouraged to limit the emissions generated from commuting.
  • Our sites have complete recycling facilities for paper, plastics, etc.
  • Single-use disposables are avoided, and staff are encouraged to use reusable alternatives.

Collaboration within the Supply Chain

We assess and select suppliers not only according to product quality and value but also based on their environmental performance. Our preferred suppliers are:

  • Using renewable energy in manufacturing plants and packaging facilities.
  • Minimise packaging materials that cannot be recycled or are harmful to the environment.
  • Exhibit responsible waste management practices throughout their operations.
  • Offer carbon-neutral shipping or lean towards using local production to reduce transportation-related emissions.

Circular Economy Support

This is how we commit to increase the longevity of products and materials through:

  • Reinforcement for reusable instead of single-use consumer goods.
  • Repair and refurbishment studies for items of heavy-duty use.
  • Working with recycling services to divert textile waste and plastics from landfills.

Community Engagement and Philanthropy

We sponsor financially, partner, and give in kind toward environmental and conservation projects. Our philanthropic efforts include the following:

  • Ongoing support to non-profit organisations engaged in habitat conservation and anti-deforestation.
  • Discounted merchandise rates for ecological charities and community sustainability projects.
  • Educating the public through campaigns and community events promoting environmental awareness.

Monitoring and Accountability in the Environment

We maintain a solid environmental accountability framework that includes-

  • Regular audits and assessments of ecological practices and supply chain partners.
  • Key performance indicators of the organisation's ecological objectives on performance and outcomes.
  • External transparent communication of environmental goals and achievements about stakeholders.
  • Complete documentation and reporting must be conducted for ongoing compliance and informed decisions.

Commitment to Improvement

The policy on the environment of Umbrella Planet is regularly reviewed for compliance with the current legal requirements and application to industry expectations and other interested parties. These strategic measures are taken while considering environmental factors, and the commitment to improvement is firm and permanent. We will maintain our responsible role as corporate citizens through systematic audits and follow-ups while fostering ecological sustainability methods that would make a difference.