Planning Inspectorate publishes Environmental Policy

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The Planning Inspectorate has published The Planning Inspectorate Environmental Policy, which has been developed using the Greening Government Commitments, 25-year Environment Plan and the UN Sustainable Development Goals as a framework. The policy intends to help provide an understanding of environmental impacts so that they can be reduced and removed through better management of resources. The policy explains that this will be achieved by reducing emissions, effectively managing waste, applying environmentally responsible and aware procurement methods and by being open and transparent about the Planning Inspectorate's environmental performance. The Planning Inspectorate intends to review the Environmental Policy annually to ensure that its commitments and ambition remain aligned with relevant strategic and organisational objectives.