Davenham Players Sustainability Policy

Davenham Players Theatre Sustainability Policy
Davenham Players Theatre
Sustainability Policy
Our Sustainability Values Statement
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We care about our community, our members, our visitors, and our planet.
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We understand the need to protect our natural environment and limit the day-to-day impact of our business.
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We aim to follow and champion good sustainability practices, reduce the environmental impacts of our activities, and give something back to our community and the environment.
Our Sustainability Policy
We will uphold sustainability practices by:
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Ensuring we comply with all relevant environmental regulations and legislation.
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Reducing our consumption of resources including energy, water, and other raw materials, and ensuring the efficient use of the resources we do consume.
To this end, we plan to-
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Reuse our costume, set and props where possible
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Use donated water-based paint from the Changing Lives warehouse
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Repurpose donated wood from pallet deliveries for set building and maintenance
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Cut down on single use plastics across all activities
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Make a gradual change to LED lighting in the auditorium to reduce our energy consumption
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Use LED bulbs throughout the theatre
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Minimise the use of paper, communicating electronically where possible
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Where possible repair rather replace as a first response
Davenham Players Theatre Sustainability Policy
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Look at the energy efficiency and insulation of the building with the aim to improve it.
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Put into place the medium term aim of a modern well-insulated extension with the potential addition of overhauling the heating/ cooling system.
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Ensuring consideration is given to the environmental, social, and ethical impacts of the goods and services we buy.
To the that end, we plan to:
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Buy locally for the Bar and for any production requirements
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Use Cheshire Farm Ice Cream with fully recyclable packaging
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Minimise plastic packaging purchasing for the Bar
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Working with our suppliers to reduce the impact of our supply chain and to encourage them to improve their sustainable and environmental practices.
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Managing waste generated from our business in line with the waste hierarchy; by avoiding waste in the first place, then giving priority to minimising, reusing, recycling, recovery of waste, and finally ensuring the safe disposal of waste.
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Regularly reviewing our practices with the aim of continually improving the impact of our business activities on the environment, local community, and wider society.
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Measuring and taking action to reduce the greenhouse gas emissions associated with our business activities.
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Supporting social and environmental projects and initiatives within our community or in wider society.
This policy will be reviewed regularly to evaluate its continued relevance and to monitor our progress. Signed Date Review