Environmental Policy
As the Shetland Museum and Archives is part of the Shetland Amenity Trust it adheres to the Trust’s environment policy:
Shetland Amenity Trust Environmental Policy
Shetland Amenity Trust is a champion for Shetland’s Heritage and Culture - with a wide remit spanning Woodlands, Archaeology, Recycling and Waste Minimisation, Environmental Improvement, Interpretation, Biological Recording, Place Names, Historic Building Restoration and Holiday Accommodation, Museum & Archive provision and Environmental Education.
Shetland’s environment is at the heart of Shetland Amenity Trust’s activities and we are committed to sustainable practices in all our areas of work. This includes undertaking the following actions:
- We comply with the requirements of environmental legislation and approved codes of practice.
- We build environmental considerations into core decision making.
- We play an active role in several groups committed to the strategic protection of Shetland’s heritage and culture.
- We are often the lead organisation in Shetland’s many strategic environmental initiatives.
- We continuously seek to improve our environmental performance.
- We raise awareness, encourage participation and train employees in sustainable business practices.
- We liaise with the local community.
- We promote waste minimisation, reuse and recycling of waste wherever possible.
- We assist others to use resources and access/enjoy Shetland’s heritage and culture in an environmentally sustainable way.
- We record, protect, plant and encourage natural flora and fauna.
- We are a member of several schemes, including Green Tourism Business and Tidy Business, and have received several awards in recognition of our environmental commitment and sustainable practices.
If you would like to help us please enquire about participation in our environmental schemes. If you are a visitor to the isles, ask for details of our responsible visitor charter. We are also happy to hear of any ways in which we could improve our service.