ENVIRONMENTAL & SUSTAINABILITY
Reducing unnecessary waste, improving operational efficiency and supporting responsible logistics, vehicle and mobility operations across DVM Group.
Environmental framework · September 2026
REDUCE WASTE. IMPROVE EFFICIENCY.
DVM aims to integrate practical environmental considerations into day-to-day operations while maintaining the safety, reliability and service standards required by customers and operational partners.
Increasing use within operations
Responsible waste streams
Where safe and practical
Improving environmental performance
01. OUR ENVIRONMENTAL APPROACH
DVM Group recognises that logistics, vehicle operations, warehousing and mobility services can have environmental impacts through vehicle movement, energy use, materials, packaging and waste generation.
Our approach is to identify practical opportunities to reduce unnecessary environmental impact while continuing to meet operational, safety and customer requirements.
Avoid unnecessary journeys, material use, waste and inefficient operational practices.
Reuse suitable packaging, materials and operational items where this is safe and practical.
Separate appropriate waste streams and use suitable recycling routes where available.
Review operations and identify reasonable opportunities for further improvement.
02. ENVIRONMENTAL SCOPE
Environmental considerations form part of multiple areas of DVM Group activity.
Storage, packaging, material movement, deliveries and commercial logistics.
Vehicle selection, route efficiency, maintenance and responsible vehicle use.
Battery handling, transport, operational hubs and end-of-life considerations.
Packaging, furniture reuse, recycling and waste generated during commercial projects.
03. VEHICLE FLEET & ELECTRIFICATION
DVM has invested in electric vehicles as part of the continuing development of its operational fleet.
Vehicle choice remains dependent on operational suitability, payload, range, charging availability and the requirements of the service being delivered.
EVs are used where suitable for the operational requirement.
Proper servicing helps maintain safe and efficient vehicle operation.
Appropriate vehicle selection helps avoid unnecessary journeys and inefficient loading.
Responsible driving can contribute to more efficient fleet operation.
04. ROUTE & OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY
Vehicle movement is a significant part of DVM operations. Planning routes, workloads and collections efficiently can reduce unnecessary mileage, repeated journeys and operational downtime.
Review required jobs, routes and operational priorities.
Consolidate appropriate movements where practical.
Use vehicle space effectively and safely.
Complete operations efficiently and safely.
Identify repeated inefficiencies and opportunities.
05. WAREHOUSE & STORAGE OPERATIONS
Warehouse operations can generate packaging, damaged materials, pallets, electrical equipment and other waste streams.
Structured storage can help reduce accidental damage and unnecessary disposal.
Reusable packaging should be retained where practical and safe.
Relevant waste streams should be separated where suitable arrangements exist.
Controlled work areas support both safety and responsible material management.
06. REUSE & MATERIAL RECOVERY
DVM aims to avoid unnecessary disposal of materials that remain suitable for continued use.
Depending on the project and customer requirements, opportunities may include reuse, redistribution, donation, refurbishment or recycling.
Suitable furniture may be relocated, reconfigured or reused rather than disposed of.
Reusable protection, containers and packaging may be retained where appropriate.
Materials unsuitable for reuse may be directed to appropriate recycling streams.
07. WASTE MANAGEMENT & DUTY OF CARE
Waste generated through DVM operations should be handled through appropriate waste routes and in accordance with applicable environmental requirements.
Determine the type of waste generated.
Keep appropriate waste streams separate where practical.
Prevent unsafe or uncontrolled waste storage.
Use an appropriate authorised waste route where required.
Retain relevant waste documentation where applicable.
08. WEEE & ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
Electrical and electronic equipment that becomes waste should not automatically be treated as ordinary general waste.
Where WEEE forms part of a DVM project or operation, an appropriate reuse, recycling or authorised disposal route should be selected according to the circumstances.
Electrical equipment should be assessed for reuse, recovery or appropriate disposal rather than automatically entering general waste.
09. BATTERIES & MOBILITY OPERATIONS
Battery operations require both safety and environmental consideration.
Batteries should be handled according to their condition, operational status and applicable partner, manufacturer, transport and waste requirements.
Managed as part of normal mobility operations where suitable for use.
Removed from normal handling and escalated through the relevant procedure.
Directed through the applicable authorised recovery or waste route.
Relevant operational or waste information retained where required.
10. ENERGY & RESOURCE EFFICIENCY
DVM aims to avoid unnecessary energy and resource consumption where reasonable operational alternatives are available.
Avoid unnecessary lighting or energy use in inactive operational areas where practical.
Battery and vehicle charging should be managed using suitable equipment and procedures.
Maintain equipment to support reliable and efficient operation.
Avoid unnecessary consumption of disposable operational materials.
11. SPILLS & ENVIRONMENTAL INCIDENTS
Environmental incidents such as significant leaks, spills, uncontrolled waste release or other abnormal events should be reported through the appropriate operational process.
Where safe to do so, operations should be controlled to prevent an environmental incident becoming more serious, followed by appropriate escalation and reporting.
12. SUPPLIERS & OPERATIONAL PARTNERS
DVM works with customers, suppliers, contractors and operational partners whose activities can influence the environmental performance of a project.
Where relevant and proportionate, DVM may consider environmental arrangements when selecting services, waste routes, transport solutions or operational suppliers.
Appropriate providers used where regulated waste or specialist services are required.
Environmental responsibilities should be understood within the applicable project.
Site-specific environmental rules followed where applicable.
13. TRAINING & AWARENESS
Personnel should receive environmental information relevant to the operations they perform.
14. RECORDS & DOCUMENTATION
Environmental records should be retained where appropriate to the operation or required by applicable legal, contractual or client arrangements.
Relevant waste transfer records where applicable.
Significant incidents and corrective action.
Project-specific environmental records where required.
Information supporting future improvements.
15. CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT
DVM's environmental approach may develop as vehicles, technology, operational partners and service requirements change.
Where practical, DVM aims to identify improvements that can reduce waste, improve fleet efficiency, increase reuse and support more responsible operational practices.
16. ENVIRONMENTAL & REGULATORY FRAMEWORK
Depending on the specific activity undertaken, environmental requirements affecting DVM operations may include UK waste, electrical waste, battery, transport and environmental protection requirements.
The precise environmental obligations applicable to an operation depend on the activity undertaken, type of material or waste involved and DVM's role within the relevant supply or waste chain.
This page describes DVM Group's environmental and sustainability approach. It does not claim that DVM operates a licensed waste treatment facility or holds environmental permissions that are not specifically required and obtained for its actual activities.
ENVIRONMENTAL QUESTION?
Contact DVM Group regarding environmental requirements, waste arrangements, sustainability information or project documentation.
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