ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY STATEMENT

INCLUDING LINEAR FISHERIES (OXFORD) LTD

Smith and Sons recognise that what we create today will be inherited by the next generation of interested parties. We are determined to pass on a profitable company committed to its employees and to high standards of environmental performance. Smith and Sons operate an Environmental Management System (EMS) in accordance with ISO14001:2015 and we have established the following Environmental Commitments.

Smith and Sons will understand the potential environmental impacts from climate change on its quarrying and fishery operations to prepare and adapt the business accordingly. Smith and Sons will also measure and report its carbon footprint on an annual basis.
Smith and Sons will identify and monitor waste generation, energy consumption, fuel usage and efficiencies through audits, supplier portals/dashboards and the use of remote/telemetry systems. A hierarchy of improvements aimed at avoiding, reducing, or substituting (by adopting renewable/low carbon technologies) will be considered along with setting performance indicators.
Ensure that all aspects of Smith and Sons (EMS) are understood and implemented throughout the company and that contractors, suppliers, staff, and management, are aware of their responsibilities to the EMS and have adequate authority, training, and resources to fulfil them. Relevant elements of the EMS will be made available to interested parties.
Develop opportunities, which arise from our operations to protect the environment, enhance biodiversity, access to geodiversity, nature conservation, educational activities, employee volunteering through the participation of community projects, and improve public access to the countryside.
To carry out our sustainable business activities with respect and care for the environment, our neighbours, and local communities/businesses by understanding the environmental impacts of our supply chain. Relationships will be built to help improve the environmental performance of suppliers and their products, whilst also learning from suppliers who will share best practice of their sustainability journey.
Ensure compliance is fulfilled against all mandatory compliance obligations set by interested parties, but also any voluntary compliance obligations which Smith and Sons choose to adopt.
Smith and Sons will continue to maximise its opportunities in the recycled aggregate sector in order to build a more sustainable future for the business.
All environmental risks associated with the lifecycle of Smith and Sons operations are systematically considered, mitigated or at least minimised through the prevention of pollution and all environmental opportunities are identified, prioritised, and implemented.
Build good relationships with our identified interested parties who have a direct relationship with Smith and Sons operations through regular dialogue and via updates on Smith and Sons environmental performance.
Management will ensure there is a commitment to the continual improvement of the EMS to enhance the company environmental performance.

All Managers will ensure personal involvement and accountability in driving the environmental performance of the business. Smith and Sons will review this Policy Statement once every 12 months or when there is a significant change to the EMS.

Signed:
Ric Clemmey, Managing Director.
01/03/2026

Review Date: March 2027

Environmental POlicy