'To protect and improve the natural environment for present and future generations, taking into account the environmental, social and economic principles of sustainable development.’
The EPA recognises that it occupies a unique position in respect of care for the environment. Consequently it is committed to incorporating good environmental management and practice into its everyday activities. The EPA aims to minimise the environmental impact of its own activities, to achieve continual environmental improvement, to prevent pollution, to encourage environmental awareness within the organisation and to contribute to sustainable development.
The EPA is committed to comply with applicable environmental legal and other requirements that apply to its activities.
A set of clear environmental goals has been set for the organisation with appropriate performance indicators, which will be monitored on an ongoing basis in relation to:
The EPA will communicate its environmental policy, plans and performance to staff. It recognises the contribution staff make to improve the environmental performance of the organisation.
The board of the EPA has ultimate responsibility for the environmental performance of the organisation. It will ensure that the necessary environmental policies and resources are put in place to minimise the environmental impacts of the organisation.
Mary Kelly
Director General
11 January 2010
