We believe environmental sustainability and the need to manage our environmental impacts is essential. Provided below are details of initiatives J.J. Richards has introduced to assist in achieving environmental goals both within our organisation and for our customers:
To ensure that our operations meet and where possible exceed environmental requirements, and that all staff consider the environment during their daily operations, we have included environmental management as part of the company's Integrated Management System (IMS).
J.J. Richards has been at the forefront of innovation in Australia's waste management industry since 1932. Our innovative initiatives span all facets of our operations including:
The company's engineering division, J.J. Richards Engineering Pty Ltd, manufactures customised waste management plant and equipment for J.J. Richards and its customers. This research and development division has been responsible for several world firsts in the waste management industry and has a history of reliable, innovative and functional design.
This ensures access to the latest in waste management technology, greater operational efficiencies, exceptional service and personalised waste solutions.
J.J. Richards places significant emphasis on promoting continuous innovation to improve service quality and protect the safety of staff, customers and the environment. The company believes that the people who know the most about specific tasks/jobs are the employees that are undertaking them on a daily basis. It is for this reason that J.J. Richards has facilitated the use of consultative workgroups and team briefing meetings to allow for two-way communications between staff and management. Employees are encouraged to make suggestions with regards to:
Operational issues
Quality assurance
Health and safety
Environmental management
Customer Service
J.J. Richards is a joint partner in the Ti Tree BioEnergy Facility. Located near Ipswich in South East Queensland this innovation represents the latest in bioreactor technology, converting waste into clean energy. For further information on the TiTree please go to http://www.titreebioenergy.com.au
To assist our customers we offer services such as the ones listed below:
Environmental education is one aspect of the company's operations that has developed over the years, culminating in the development of a separate environmental consultancy division EnviroCom Australia, who specialise in environmental education (Waste, Water, Energy etc), waste stream analysis and recycling and waste minimisation programs.
Your J.J. Richards Representative will be in regular contact with you for the duration of your agreement to ensure that all your waste management requirements are met. They are aware of all the various waste streams available within their areas, to ensure that during their regular visits to our customers' sites they are able to continually review and suggest areas for improvement/diversion.
The company offers annual walk through audits for the duration of your contract term. These audits will provide you with a summary of existing waste services and will identify any potential improvement opportunities that may exist. This ensures that your waste management service continues to evolve with your ever changing needs and promotes sustainability of waste management practices.
EnviroCom Australia have been involved in the Environmental Protection Agency "ecoBiz" Program and have assisted many organizations within South East Queensland to manage their energy, water and waste in a sustainable manner.
**J.J. Richards & Sons Pty Ltd have been awarded EcoBiz Partnership Status by the Qld Environmental Protection Agency.
