Bettercoal Producer
Banks group
Country of operation: UK
Site assessed against the Bettercoal Code: 2016
Continuous Improvement Plan agreed: 2016
Continuous Improvement Plan (CIP) progress
Progress in working towards meeting the provisions of the Bettercoal Code.
Continuous Improvement Plan commencement: November 2016
Figures accurate as of: Nov 2022
CIP progress
NOV
2022
10
Total assessment findings / changes to be implemented.
6
Changes implemented and independently verified.
0
Changes implemented and awaiting on-site verification.
4
Findings Open/ changes still to be implemented.
Timeline
Oct 2015
LETTER OF COMMITMENT & ASSESSMENT PLANNING
Signed letter of commitment to work towards meeting the expectations of the Bettercoal Code. Completed questionnaire to allow independent assessors to plan for on-site assessment.
Jul 2016
ON-SITE ASSESSMENT
On-site mine assessment carried out, assessing site(s) against the provisions of the Bettercoal Code.
Nov 2016
CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT PLAN AGREED
Continuous Improvement Plan (CIP) set. The CIP supports the company in working towards meeting the expectations of the Bettercoal Code. Evidence of changes implemented to better align operations with the Bettercoal Code are submitted regularly and verified by independent assessors.