An Environmental Policy is a written statement which outlines a business' aims and principles in relation to managing the environmental effects and aspects of its operations.

There is no legal requirement for businesses to have an Environmental Policy in place. In the UK the drafting of an Environment Policy is voluntary and the structure and content are not regulated under UK legislation, however, an increasing number of businesses are choosing to have an Environmental Policy in place.

Also, it should be noted that for companies intending to obtain certification to a formal EMS, including ISO14001 and EMAS, the Environmental Policy is a vital document for implementation.

This Business Environmental Policy template is in Microsoft Word format, written in plain English, easy to use and edit.