Dale Farm - Group Overview

Environmental Policy and Objectives

  • Involvement of employees in the implementation of company policy and incorporation of environmental requirements into all aspects of our jobs
  • To monitor and meet the requirements of all environmental legislation and regulations
  • Develop and implement training programs that will equip employees to achieve their environmental objectives
  • Develop and implement an environmental management system and achieve ISO 14001 for our processing sites
  • Set, monitor and achieve company targets based on benchmark results
  • Reduce waste, water consumption, pollution and noise levels thorough the site

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Integrated Pollution Prevention and Control

Our Dromona, Pennybridge and Dunmanbridge operations have applied for an IPPC permit. This permit process is a vehicle for further environmental improvementsand involves;

  • Identification of all waste streams
  • Environmental assessments of air, noise, odour and water emissions
  • Site environmental surveys
  • Reviews of all process controls
  • Investigations into all pollution abatement measures

European Union Emissions Trading Scheme Permit

In 2005 Dunmanbridge successfully recorded emission levels below those imposed through the European Union Trading Scheme Permit.

Environmental management system

The implementation and development of an environmental management system is delivering real environmental benefits. Dunmanbridge has achieved ISO 14001 accreditation and the required procedures have already been put in place for Dromona and Pennybridge.

Energy efficiency Initiatives

Dale farm has a developed a close working relationship with the Carbon Trust. As a result, 22 projects have been identified and £200,000 invested in ensuring that carbon emissions are kept to a minimum.

Waste Packaging

We comply fully with the waste packaging regulations. A single waste contractor has been appointed and this contractor who is responsible for recycling plastic and cardboard on our behalf.