At LaserUser.com (n-Deavor Ltd t/a LaserUser.com), we believe that even as a small business, our actions can positively impact our community and environment. This Ethical and Environmental Policy outlines our commitment to responsible business practices, sustainability, and continual improvement.
Ethical Policies
We are committed to conducting our business with integrity, fairness, and respect. Our ethical practices include:
Legal and Regulatory Compliance
- Full adherence to all applicable UK laws and regulations, including company law, employment law, and health and safety standards.
- Compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) to ensure data privacy and security.
Fair Treatment of Customers and Suppliers
- Honest and transparent dealings with all customers, suppliers, and partners.
- Payment of suppliers within agreed terms, supporting fair business relationships.
Anti-Corruption and Bribery
- Zero tolerance toward bribery, corruption, or unethical business practices.
- Commitment to maintaining fair competition and avoiding conflicts of interest.
Ethical Marketing and Communications
- Clear, honest, and non-deceptive marketing across all platforms.
- Accurate representation of products, services, and capabilities, with no misleading claims.
Confidentiality and Respect for Intellectual Property
- Respect for all confidential information entrusted to us.
- Protection of intellectual property rights, both our own and those of others.
Child Labour Statement
- LaserUser.com fully supports the elimination of child labour globally.
- We do not employ anyone under the legal minimum working age and require that all suppliers and partners also comply with child labour laws and ethical employment practices.
Modern Slavery Statement
- LaserUser.com is committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in all parts of our business and supply chain.
- Although our business scale is small, we undertake due diligence to work only with reputable suppliers who share our values of fairness, dignity, and respect for human rights.
Conflict of Materials Statement
- LaserUser.com is aware of the ethical issues surrounding conflict minerals (such as tin, tungsten, tantalum, and gold) that may originate from regions of armed conflict.
- While our business operations involve minimal material sourcing, we strive to work with suppliers who are committed to responsible sourcing practices and who make reasonable efforts to ensure that their products are conflict-free.
- We support initiatives that promote supply chain transparency and ethical sourcing of materials.
Environmental Policies
Recognising the importance of environmental stewardship, LaserUser.com is committed to minimizing its environmental footprint wherever possible.
Waste Minimisation and Recycling
- Actively minimizing waste through careful resource use and digital processes.
- Recycling paper, packaging, and electronic equipment responsibly via certified schemes where available.
Energy Conservation
Minimising travel requirements whenever possible.
Working from a home office to reduce commuting emissions and associated energy use.
Use of energy-efficient office equipment and LED lighting to lower energy consumption.
Sustainable Sourcing
- Prioritising suppliers who demonstrate environmental responsibility.
- Favouring products and materials that offer recycled or recyclable options.
Reduced Use of Paper
- Defaulting to electronic communication methods, such as email and digital documentation, to minimise paper consumption.
- Printing only when necessary and using recycled paper where possible.
Responsible Disposal of Electronic Waste
- Proper disposal and recycling of electronic waste in line with UK WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) regulations.
Continuous Environmental Improvement
- Commitment to regularly reviewing and improving environmental practices in line with business growth and new opportunities for sustainability.
Our Commitment to Continuous Improvement
LaserUser.com acknowledges that environmental and ethical responsibility is an ongoing journey. We are committed to regularly reviewing our practices, staying informed of evolving best practices, and making meaningful adjustments to ensure we operate in a way that reflects our values and responsibilities as a modern, ethical small business.
Thank you for taking the time to learn about our policies and for supporting businesses that care about the world we all share.