Sovini Waste Solutions Compliance Pack

Compliance Pack

About Us

Waste Management Licence

Ares Waste Carriers Licence

ISO9001:2015 QMS Certificate

ISO14001:2015 EMS Certificate

ISO45001:2018 SSIP Certificate

ISO27001:2013 Certificate

ISO27701:2019 Certificate

Health and Safety Policy Statement

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy Statement

Environmental Management Policy Statement

Quality Policy Statement

Information Security Management System Policy Statement

About Us

Sovini Waste Solutions provide functional, low cost and sustainable waste management and recycling services across Merseyside

We provide expert solutions for both domestic and trade waste, including skip hire, waste disposal, waste management reports, drive-in waste tipping and site consultation.

Thanks to our fleet of collection vehicles and national partnerships, we are able to cater for all of your waste management needs, regardless of volume or location.

As part of the award-winning The Sovini Group, we offer an end-to-end solution, providing a range of services including asbestos removal and abatement services, site clearance including soft strip, and large construction projects, through our integrated supply chain.

We recognise that we play a pivotal role in contributing towards growth and sustainability in the region, and we aim to conduct business in an ethical manner so that we can improve the regions and communities in which we work.

As part of our Net-Zero Carbon Commitment, we’re taking decisive action to tackle our carbon footprint, with our goal being to achieve net zero emissions, and last year alone we recycled 100% of our office and construction waste, equating to 5,200 tonnes diverted from landfill.

We are proud of the service we deliver which supports our vision to create a better future for our colleagues, customers and the communities we serve.

This compliance pack evidences our commitment to providing quality services which exceed the expectations of our regulatory authorities, ensuring customers are able to make an informed decision.

For more information visit sovini.co.uk/waste.

0151 523 2277

info.waste @sovini.co.uk

@Sovini Waste Solutions

@SoviniWasteSols

@SoviniWasteSols

The compliance information pack in not designed to negate the requirement of the full duty of care process. However it is provided so that you are able to feel confident in the ability of Sovini Waste in dealing with any requirement you have.

Waste Management Licence

Notice of variation with introductory note

The Environmental Permitting (England & Wales) Regulations 2016

Sovini Waste Solutions Limited

Sovini Waste Solutions

Heysham Road

Aintree

Liverpool L30 6UR

Variation application number

EPR/KP3697EX/V002

Permit number

EPR/KP3697EX

Areas We Cover

We cover Liverpool and surrounding areas. For further information on area coverage please contact our team.

Sovini Waste Solutions provide a range of professional services for domestic and trade waste across the Merseyside region. With extensive transport links to Cheshire, Greater Manchester, The Wirral and North Wales, we are in a prime location to service all skip, roro and site clearance needs. We also offer nationwide skip hire for all clients by acting as a broker.

Waste Carriers Licence

Certificate of Registration under the Waste (England and Wales) Regulations 2011

Regulation

authority

Name

Address

National Customer Contact Centre

99 Parkway Avenue

Sheffield S9 4WF

Telephone number 03708 506506

The Environment Agency certify that the following information is entered in the register which they maintain under regulation 28 of the Waste (England and Wales) Regulations 2011

Carriers details

Name of registered carrier

SOVINI WASTE SOLUTIONS LIMITED

Registered as An upper tier waste carrier, broker and dealer

Registration number

Address of place of business

CBDU216844

Sovini Waste Solutions Limited

Sovini Group

Unit 1 Heysham Road

Bootle L30 6UR

Telephone number 01515232277

Date of registration 29 January 2024

Expiry date of registration (unless revoked) 15 February 2027

This certificate was created on 29 January 2024 These details are correct at the time of certificate generation.

This copy has been issued under Regulation 6 of Waste (England and Wales) Amendment Act 2014 by the Environment Agency This is copy number 1 of the certificate

Making changes to your registration

Your registration will last 3 years and will need to be renewed after this period If any of your details change, you must notify us within 28 days of the change.

ISO9001:2015 QMS Certificate

ISO14001:2015 EMS Certificate

ISO45001:2018 SSIP Certificate

ISO27001:2013 Certificate

ISO27701:2019 Certificate

Health and Safety Policy Statement

Health and Safety Policy Statement

The management of The Sovini Group recognises that:

• It has a legal duty of care towards protecting the health and safety of its employees and others who may be affected by The Sovini Group’s activities, and that managing health and safety is a business -critical function.

In order to discharge its responsibilities, the management will:

• Provide an organisational structure that defines the responsibilities for health and safety.

• Regularly monitor performance and revise policies and procedures to pursue a programme of continuous improvement.

• Provide adequate resources to control the health and safety risks arising from our work activities.

• Encourage staff to identify and report hazards so that Sovini Ltd can all contribute towards improving safety.

• Communicate and consult with our employees on matters affecting their health and safety.

• Maintain our premises and provide and maintain safe plant and equipment.

• Provide information, instructions, and supervision for employees.

• Provide adequate training and ensure that all employees are competent to do their tasks.

• Carry out and regularly review risk assessments to identify proportionate and pragmatic solutions to reducing risk.

• Eliminate risk through selection and design of buildings, facilities, equipment, and processes. Where risks cannot be eliminated, they will be minimised by the use of physical controls or, as a last resort, through systems of work and personal protection.

• Only engage contractors who are able to demonstrat e due regard to health and safety matters.

• Bring this Policy Statement to the attention of all employees.

This policy statement and the full Health and Safety Policy will be reviewed at least annually and revised as necessary to reflect changes to the business activities and any change s to legislation. Any changes to the Policy will be brought to the attention of all employees.

This policy statement will be fulfilled through the adoption and implementation at all times of the Health & Safety Management Systems and procedures required by BS ISO 45001:2018.

Signed:

Roy Williams Group Chief Executive Officer

Reviewed: 21/03/2023

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy Statement

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Policy Statement

Statement of Intent

All entities within The Sovini Group are fully committed to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion. We will promote a positive culture of valuing and celebrating diversity and accepting and including people regardless of their personal characteristics or circumstances. Whoever you are, you can expect to be treated fairly , with respect and free from discrimination. Our work environments will be welcoming, friendly and a place for all our colleagues to thrive in.

We take a zero-tolerance approach to all forms of bullying and harassment in the workplace including behaviour from or directed towards our staff.

We will aim to meet or exceed the legal requirements as outlined primarily in the Equalities Act 2010 and the Human Rights Act 1998, however, in going beyond legal compliance, we want to do what is morally right

We will carry out our duties, in relation to; Recruitment and Selection, Employment, Business/Supply Chain Management and Service Provision with positive regard for the following core strands of equality; Age, Disability, Gender, Race, Gender Identity/Expression, Sexual Orientation, Religion and/or Belief, Marriage & Civil Partnership and Pregnancy & Maternity.

In carrying out our duties, we also recognise that some people may experience disadvantage due to their socioeconomic circumstances, employment status, class, appearance, responsibility for dependants, unrelated criminal activities, being HIV positive or with AIDS, or any other ma tter which causes a person to be treated with injustice.

We will strive to ensure that the principles set out in this statem ent are adhered to at all times.

S Signed:

R Roy Williams Group Chief Executive Officer

Reviewed: 21/03/2023

Environmental Management Policy Statement

Environmental Management Policy Statement

The Sovini Group fully endorses the development, implementation and monitoring of an Environmental Management System that supports the ethos of continual improvement in environmental performance and contributes to the prevention of pollution during the delivery of our ser vices. We believe that our commitment to the development of an effective environmental management systems will not only benefit our organisation, but will also have a positive impact on residents, staff, and the local community.

O Our Environmental goals are to:

• Establish and maintain an environmental management system to support the Environmental Policy

• Comply with all relevant legislation, standards and codes of practice relevant to our operations

• Strive to make efficient use of energy and materials, including substitution for renewable resources wherever practicable.

• Reduce waste by actively promoting the recycling of materials and the use of recycled goods and ensure that all associated residual waste materials are disposed of in a safe and responsible fashion.

• Seek to reduce harmful emissions wherever possible.

• Reduce the consumption of energy in our offices

• Reduce the consumption of water in our offices

• Promote environmental awareness to employees, sub-contractors and customers

• Ensure that the policy is brought to the attention of all employees and is made available to other interested parties on request.

We will undertake an annual review of these goals to assess performance and incorporate Environmental Objectives into the Performance Management Framework.

This policy will be underpinned by the adoption and implementation of the requirement of the Environmental Management Systems and Procedures required by BS EN ISO 14001 and is fully endorsed by myself an d the Executive Management Team.

Signed:

R Roy Williams Group Chief Executive Officer

Reviewed: 21/03/2023

Quality Policy Statement

Quality Policy Statement

The Sovini Group will offer consistently high-quality services and levels of care to our customers, striving to meet their expectations in an efficient and cost-effective way.

We will continue to improve quality and performance through innovation, creativity, best practise and value for money.

We are committed to establishing and reviewing the quality objectives of the Quality Management Systems and communicate these to all of the organisation’s staff.

This policy will be fulfilled through the adoption and implementation at all times of the Quality Manag ement Systems and procedures required by BS EN ISO 9001: 2015

The Integrated Management Systems Manual and its associated Management System procedures constitute the Quality Management System and will be reviewed to ensure it continues to be suitable.

I fully endorse the contents of this Quality Policy and the associated Integrated Management Systems Manual. It is issued with my authority and adherence to these policies and procedures is mandatory for all staff. It is a controlled document and cannot be copied unless I authorise it.

Signed:

Roy Williams Group Chief Executive Officer

Reviewed: 21/03/2023

Information Security Management System Policy Statement

Information Security and Privacy Management System Policy Statement

The Sovini Group is committed to meeting our customer’s requirements and to continual improvement. We will attempt to understand and balance their needs and expectations with our legal and regulatory requirements and contractual security obligations.

We will develop and maintain effective, documented ISPMS based on the requirements of ISO 27001 and ISO 27701, to ensure we have a documented method of control that protects The Sovini Group, its customers, and stakeholders. To achieve this goal, we have undertaken Risk Assessments and developed Risk Treatment Plans, from which we will adopt a framework with regard to setting targets/objectives to assess/measure the effectiveness of the ISPMS Management System Controls.

It is our objective to ensure that:

➢ Information will be protected against unauthorised access

➢ Confidentiality of information will be assured

➢ Integrity of information will be maintained

➢ Availability of information and systems to authorised users

➢ Personally Identifiable Information (PII) is protected

➢ The processing of PII is in accordance with the requirements of Data Protection Act 2018 and the United Kingdom General Data Protection Regulations (UK GDPR)

➢ Regulatory, legislative and contractual requirements will be met

➢ Business Continuity plans will be produced, maintained and tested

➢ Information Security, Privacy and UK GDPR training will be available to all employees

➢ All breaches of information security, actual or suspected will be reported to and investigated by the Designated Data Protection Officer

The Scope of the ISPMS includes:

The Information Security and Privacy Management Systems encompasses the processing of Personally Identifiable Information(PII);

➢ All Sovini Group assets, processes and staff involved Housing Management Services. Property Repair, Capital Works and Maintenance Services. Builder and Timber merchant. New Build, Construction, Refurbishment Property Repair and Maintenance services. The provision of skips and waste processing service. The provision of asbestos removal and waste management services. The provision of scaffolding services including the erection, maintenance and dismantling of scaffolding. The acquisition of land for new build housing construction and development, and the Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability of PII Information, in accordance with Statement of Applicability January 2019

S Signed:

Roy Williams Group Chief Executive Officer

Reviewed: 21/03/2023

25 October 2023

Dear Sirs

We are the Risk and Insurance Managers for the client below and have pleasure in confirming details of their insurance arrangements as follows:Insured

This document is issued to you as a matter of information only and the issuance of this document does not: -

Certificate of Motor Insurance

Certificate of Motor Insurance

Policy Number:

1. Description of Vehicles:

RSAP4549721300

Any Goods Carrying Vehicle the property of the Policyholder or hired or lent to him other than by any person in his employ

2. Name of Policyholder: Please see overleaf

3. Effective start date of Insurance for the purposes of the relevant law: 00:00 hours 30/10/2023

4. Date of expiry of Insurance: 23:59 hours 29/10/2024

5. Persons, or classes of persons, entitled to drive:

Provided that the person driving holds a licence to drive the vehicle, or has held and is not disqualified from holding or obtaining such a licence, and is driving on the Policyholder's order or with his permission.

The Policyholder and any person

6. Limitations of use: Social domestic and pleasure purposes

The Policyholder's own business

This Policy does not cover: Speed testing, pacemaking or competitive driving Use for hire or reward

I

Useful information

Sovini Waste Solutions

The Sovini Group

Unit 1, Heysham Road

Bootle, Liverpool

L30 6UR

Company Registration No: 07797089

VAT No: 997330871

Accredited Management System:

ISO9001:2015 QMS Certificate

ISO14001:2015 EMS Certificate

ISO45001:2018 SSIP Certificate

ISO 27001:2013 Certificate

ISO 27701:2019 Certificate

Bank details: Royal Bank of Scotland

Account payable: Carroll Waste Limited

Sort code: 16-00-02

Account No: 22025826