Policy Statement
Cambridge Radio is committed to minimising the environmental impact of its activities and operating in a responsible and sustainable manner.
As a community radio station, we recognise our responsibility to contribute positively to the local environment and to encourage environmentally responsible behaviour among our volunteers, presenters, staff and listeners.
We will seek to reduce waste, conserve resources, minimise pollution and continually improve our environmental performance wherever practical and financially achievable.
1. Our Commitments
Cambridge Radio will:
- Comply with relevant environmental legislation and regulations.
- Consider environmental impacts when making operational decisions.
- Promote sustainable practices throughout the organisation.
- Encourage volunteers, staff and presenters to adopt environmentally responsible behaviours.
- Review our environmental performance regularly.
2. Energy Use
We will seek to reduce energy consumption by:
- Switching off lights, computers, monitors and broadcasting equipment when not required.
- Using energy-efficient equipment where practical.
- Making effective use of power-saving settings on computers and technical equipment.
- Monitoring energy usage and identifying opportunities for improvement.
- Considering renewable energy suppliers where available and financially viable.
3. Waste Reduction
Cambridge Radio will aim to reduce waste by:
- Minimising unnecessary printing.
- Using electronic documents and digital communications wherever possible.
- Reusing materials where practical.
- Recycling paper, cardboard, plastics, glass and other recyclable materials where facilities exist.
- Encouraging volunteers and visitors to make use of recycling facilities.
4. Sustainable Purchasing
When purchasing goods and services, we will seek to:
- Buy only what is necessary.
- Consider environmental impacts alongside cost and quality.
- Purchase durable and repairable equipment where possible.
- Use recycled or sustainably sourced products where practical.
- Support local suppliers where appropriate.
5. Travel and Transport
We recognise that travel can contribute significantly to environmental impacts.
Where practical, we will:
- Encourage walking, cycling and public transport for meetings and events.
- Use online meetings where appropriate.
- Coordinate journeys to reduce unnecessary travel.
- Consider environmental impacts when planning outside broadcasts and events.
6. Equipment and Resources
The station will:
- Extend the life of equipment through maintenance and repair where practical.
- Recycle electronic equipment responsibly at the end of its useful life.
- Donate or repurpose equipment where appropriate.
- Reduce unnecessary consumption of materials and resources.
7. Community Engagement
As a community broadcaster, Cambridge Radio will:
- Support local environmental initiatives where appropriate.
- Encourage discussion and awareness of environmental issues affecting local communities.
- Promote responsible environmental practices through our activities and engagement with listeners.
8. Volunteers, Staff and Presenters
Everyone involved with Cambridge Radio is encouraged to:
- Use resources responsibly.
- Avoid unnecessary waste.
- Switch off equipment when not in use.
- Support recycling initiatives.
- Suggest improvements to environmental performance.
Environmental responsibility is a shared commitment across the organisation.
9. Monitoring and Review
The trustees and management team will:
- Review environmental practices annually.
- Consider environmental impacts when developing projects and activities.
- Identify opportunities for continual improvement.
- Update this policy as necessary to reflect changes in legislation, operations and best practice.