2. Mission Statement To inspire a culture of sustainability within GPC by promoting environmentally‐responsible actions. Goals Develop and Facilitate Implementation of GPC Sustainability Program Policies Initiate, Coordinate and Promote Environmentally Sustainable Activities Enhance Employee Sustainability Awareness Assess and Report Sustainability Activities 2 Mission Statement and Goals
3. Generally CSR and Sustainability are used interchangeably these days, through there is a distinction. CSR has more of an internal focus – (direct impacts) - carbon footprint, responsible workplace, ethics etc. Sustainability is more about the external focus (indirect impacts) - solving the world problems through business contribution- energy conservation, landfill reduction etc 3 Difference between CSR and Sustainability
4. Meeting the needs of today's population without harming the ability of future generations to meet their own needs 4 Definition of Sustainability
5. A company that is socially responsible is committed to: ■ Sustainable processes that benefit the environment and enhance efficiency ■ Providing a safe, innovative place to work in which diversity is respected and valued ■ Being a good neighbor in the communities in which we live and work 5 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
6. ■ Managing the Supply Chain •Responsible Forestry Management (SFI, FSC etc) •Defining Environmental Specifications ■ Operating Sustainably •Resource Efficiency •Waste Minimization •Sustainability from the Ground Up ■ Creating Safe, Productive And Enriching Workplaces ■ Taking Full Advantage of the Benefits of Diversity and Inclusion in our Workplace Communities •Be a Good Neighbor in the Communities in Which we Live and Work •Understand, Respect and Leverage Diversity 6 CSR generally deals with four areas:
7. ►Reduce - reduction in the use of resources by providing energy efficient systems and water conservation measures ►Reuse - the reuse of resources such as renovating an old building as opposed to tearing them down to build another decreases resource demand ►Recycling – use of recycled materials decreases new resource demand and keeps resources out of landfills 7 Basis for Suatainability – Three “Rs”
8. List practices that promote sustainability, and chances are good that you have also described ways to operate more efficiently. 8 Added Benefit…
10. Resource Efficiency ■ Using solar energy for electrical generation and heating water ■ Rainwater collected for non-potable use ■ Skylights providing natural lighting ■ Heat recovery from exhaust to heat water or convert to cooling power ■ Promote car pooling Waste Minimization ■ Recycle paper waste ■ Reuse pallets, plastic cans and metal barrels Green Procurement ■ FSC and PEFC Certified ■ Using water based inks only ■ Work waste haulers whose eco-friendly waste treatment system is based on solar energy Green Certification ■ Sustainable Green Printer (SGP) 10 Some potential Sustainable projects
11. The SGP Partnership recognizes the following sustainable business practices as guiding principles to ensure continued viability and growth: Employ, wherever and whenever possible, materials derived from renewable resources or with low environmental impact, maximizing recycling and recovery efforts with efficient utilization of renewable energy. Encourage the adoption of changes within the supply chain by strongly recommending the use of raw materials that do not threaten or harm future generations. Educate the customer and ultimate consumer regarding the benefits of a restorative economy. 11 Sustainable Green Printer (SGP)
12. The SGP Applicant will progress though a detailed review before becoming a certified SGP Printer. The review is composed of the following five steps: • Initial application – concerning EHS compliance and a Sustainability Policy • Supplemental application – concerning Sustainability Management system and Continuous Improvement project (with a proposed goal in “SMART” format) • Pre Certification Review ( also called the Desk Top Audit) – a “pre-audit” review of selected, relevant documents and procedures • On-Site certification audit – actual site visit by a third party, SGP trained auditor • Completion of any Corrective Action identified in the certification audit 12 Certification process
13. List out projects Assign individuals to champion project Develop Sustainability Policy Complete SGP Application form 13 Next steps
