Our aim is to maintain a
Carbon Neutral business – we offset our CO2 emissions by the careful
management of our own woodland
We all have a
responsibility to take environmental matters seriously. To
this effect Swallow Barn Weddings makes every effort to minimise the
impact that the day to day running of the business has on the
environment.
We will take action to:-
•
Minimise the use of natural resources and lessen any impact from the
business on the environment
• Purchase non-polluting and energy
efficient technologies wherever possible
• Assist suppliers and customers to
promote greener products and services
• Meet or exceed all applicable
regulations
• Regularly review our
performance for resource efficiency and pollution reduction
and implement identified improvements
• Communicate, review and update this
policy regularly
Environmental
Policy in Practice;
Local and Sustainable Food
We use seasonal, local and/or organic produce where possible such
British flowers and wine and for our wedding breakfasts local meat,
vegetables and fruit.
Water Conservation
Our water supply is metered and we only use water efficient appliances
and re-cycled rain water to maintain our grounds as much as possible.
Sustainable Materials
We mainly use renewable materials sourced from our own managed woodland
to heat our business premises and belong to the Small Woodlands
Association
Sustainable Transport
We provide transport to our weddings for all guests by small luxury
coach and do not allow any unnecessary cars on site.
Carbon Reduction
We strive to be energy efficient through the use of energy
efficient light bulbs, our premises are well insulated, we
keep temperatures to a minimum and ensure appliances are turned off
when not in use. We use solar energy to light our outside
facilities
Culture & Heritage
Masson Farm is organic, with free range hens and suckler
cattle. We use traditional methods such as coppicing and dry
stonewalling to preserve local traditions and the landscape.
Diversity and Fair Trade
We pay fair wages, offer equal opportunity to all on merit, and support
fair trade.
Waste Reduction
We communicate with our customers electronically and recycle paper,
cans and glass, ink cartridges, compost waste and re-use as much as
possible. After our weddings, the flowers are taken to our
local homes for older people for their enjoyment
Use of Suppliers
We only use our own approved suppliers who are encouraged have their
own identifiable environmental policies and practices.
Masson Farm, St Johns Road, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3PQ
Policy Version 2 Reviewed November 2008