Underground Services recognises its responsibility to effective environmental management in a committed drive to preserving the environment. To meet this commitment, the company has developed and implemented an Environmental Management System in accordance with AS14001, guided by the following principles:

• The promotion of an environmental awareness throughout the company by educating and training all personnel.
• The continual improvement of methods and systems of work in order to prevent pollution and reduce the impact on the environment.
• Complying with all statutory, regulatory and legal requirements regarding environmental issues.
• Adopting environmentally responsible work practices throughout the company.
• Establishing measureable indicators that are regularly reviewed by management to ensure we are meeting our commitment to preserving the environment.
• The use of equipment and materials that are environmentally friendly.
• Ensuring that all employees understand and are active in the maintenance of the environment and related matters.
• Establishing and maintaining a system for recording, reporting and reviewing and environmental related incidents.

All company personnel are required to cooperate with and assist management in achieving these principles and improving the company's environmental performance.

Underground Services' Environmental Management System is certified to ISO 14001:2004