1. Be seen , be green!
by Toronto Training and HR
March 2012
2. 3-4 Introduction to Toronto Training and
HR
Contents 5-8 Sustainability and sustainability
disclosure
9-10 Five steps to a greener supply chain
11-20 Case studies A-E
21-23 Opportunities for Aboriginal
communities
24-26 Green jobs
27-28 Manufacturers reducing their impact
on the environment
29-31 Making your workspace more eco-
friendly
32-34 Green initiatives
35-37 Links between HR and environmental
performance
38-39 Drill
40-53 Case studies F-L
54-55 Conclusion and questions
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4. Introduction to Toronto Training
and HR
• Toronto Training and HR is a specialist training and human
resources consultancy headed by Timothy Holden
• 10 years in banking
• 10 years in training and human resources
• Freelance practitioner since 2006
• The core services provided by Toronto Training and HR are:
- Training event design
- Training event delivery
- Reducing costs
- Saving time
- Improving employee engagement & morale
- Services for job seekers
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22. Opportunities for Aboriginal
communities 1 of 2
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
Aboriginal Human Resource Council and Ontario
Sustainable Energy Association
Projects to advance learning about the green
sector and ways that Aboriginal people can
achieve business and employment opportunities in
the sector
Joint applications for grants and joint responses to
requests for proposals, where appropriate
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23. Opportunities for Aboriginal
communities 2 of 2
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
Aboriginal Human Resource Council and Ontario
Sustainable Energy Association
Cross-skills training between the two organizations
to identify human resources areas that need
further development and adjustment to satisfy the
green labour market
Developing a web-based seminar to discuss the
findings of the cross-skills working group
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30. Making your workspace more
eco-friendly 1 of 2
Communicate more, print less
Request eco-friendly office products
Collect electronic waste, such as used ink
cartridges, batteries and computer parts
Collect books and other printed handouts that
might be of use to others
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31. Making your workspace more
eco-friendly 2 of 2
Dress comfortably and appropriately by making
simple, professional attire work for you
Carpool or bike your way to work
Bring a travel mug, water bottle and a set of
kitchen utensils to work
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36. Links between HR and
environmental performance
1 of 2
ORGANIZATIONS WITH BETTER ENVIRONMENTAL
PERFORMANCE MAY:
Have younger employees or less unionization
Have more involvement and support at the
managerial level
Allow for flexibility in HR policies, which in turn
fosters employee satisfaction
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37. Links between HR and
environmental performance
2 of 2
ORGANIZATIONS WITH BETTER ENVIRONMENTAL
PERFORMANCE MAY:
Have a dedicated environmental unit-ideally, with a
privileged position within their organization
Have greater employee involvement,
communication, and cross-functional collaboration
relating to environmental programs
Use specific rewards to incent ideas or behaviours
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