 Shields Environmental Key Facts
- The company was founded by Gordon Shields in 1979. Focusing on the
telecoms sector he linked good environmental management practices to revenue
return, becoming one of the first companies to provide a sound business case
for environmental excellence.
- Turnover in the year ending 30 June 2003 was £30.9 million ($55.6
milllion), up 17.5% over 2002.
- Shields Environmental, offers an end-to-end approach to the
management of our clients' telecoms assets. We deliver maximum residual
value while utilising our environmental systems and expertise to protect our
clients corporate reputations and hard-earned brand images.
- We were joint first company in the world to achieve a certificated
Environmental Management System in 1995 (now ISO 14001).
- We were one of the first companies in the world to measure and
reduce our CO2 emissions.
- We were one of the first companies to report publicly on our
environmental impact producing an EMAS verified Environmental Statement
(since 1996).
- We have ranked first in our category in the Business in the
Environment Index (for 4 years), consistently achieving a score of over 97%.
The BiE index is the leading benchmark for environmental excellence.
- We are certificated to ISO 14001 and 9001-2000, and our Environment
Statement is EMAS registered.
- Some of the World's largest network operators Shields Environment
services, including: O2, Orange, T-Mobile, Vodafone, BellSouth, Bell Canada
and many more.
- Despite significant growth in between 2002 and 2003, the company's
CO2 emissions remained consistent with an increase of just 1%.
- Shields has maintained a 100% regulatory compliance record for 24
years.
- The company is headquartered in South Ockendon, Essex and also has
offices and facilities in Canada, the USA, France and Singapore.
- The company is privately owned.
For more information, please contact: Sarah Bond (sarah.bond@shields-e.com).
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