Alan Hendry

Envirowise Scotland Manager

TODAY’S OBJECTIVES

Introduce Envirowise Introduce the Public Sector Supply Chain

Project Other examples of success

WHAT IS ENVIROWISE ?

A programme funded by government and the devolved administrations Free help for all businesses

Promotes better environmental practices that reduce business costs

ENVIROWISE OBJECTIVES

To reduce UK industry’s impact on the environment whilst……...

Saving UK industry £585M per year by 2015 – currently £270 million/year. A total saving of £1 billion so far.

ENVIRONMENT & ENERGY HELPLINE

Gateway to Envirowise & Carbon Trust Freephone 0800 585794 Any environmental or energy efficiency

question 2 hours free specialist advice Signposting to other sources of information Requests for publications

COMPANY VISITS

Fast Track Visits- how to get started For larger companies – health check

and targeted visits Whole day allocation or more Walk around site Find the data Analysing process and prioritising Follow up research Bullet point Action plan

PUBLICATIONS & TOOLS Good Practice Guides (how to do it)

Practical tools to help manage a supply chain partnership [GG362] Waste Mapping [ET219] Waste Minimisation for Managers [GG367]

Case Studies Retail supply chain distributes cost savings from improved

packaging [GG332] Retail therapy: supply chains benefit from partnership approach

[EN388] Retail therapy 2003: reducing waste

through supply chain partnerships [EN442]

Videos & software

A partnership approach

THE PUBLIC SECTOR SUPPLY CHAIN PROJECT

WHAT’S ON OFFER Unique project for public sectors bodies and their

suppliers Usually up to 10 host public sector bodies as a pilot Normally inviting 25 –30 suppliers each Aim is to reduce waste and costs from joint business

activities Free technical support from Envirowise to identify

where waste and costs can be reduced

THE PROGRAMME

Four phases – over six months Launch Free company visit for suppliers – energy, waste, water,

design Free support for public sector organisations Free training workshops for all Impact assessment Case studies for exemplar suppliers Programme to concentrate on one service delivery area e.g.

catering, office supplies or furniture to be agreed

PHASE 1

Half day launch Overview of the Programme to selected

suppliers Outline supply chain partnership benefits and

opportunities Sign up for FTV and future training workshops

PHASE 2

Initiate public sector organisation waste mapping activities

Support benchmarking activities for priority resources

Manage and present benchmark data Co-ordinate Free Fast Track Visits

for suppliers

PHASE 3

Training workshops These will cover resource related issues e.g.

energy, water, resources etc. Implementation support Discussion and progress on

action plans

PHASE 4

Record supplier achievements on an ongoing basis for public sector organisations and suppliers

Measure aggregated financial savings and environmental improvements

Case study of exemplar suppliers Encourage dialogue for future cost and

environmental savings

BENEFITS TO PUBLIC SECTOR

Improved Service levels Reduced costs Improved supplier relationships Assistance in the delivery of the Waste

Strategy for Scotland Environmental benefits Address best value and SD

BENEFITS TO YOUR SUPPLIERS

Sharing experiences Problem solving Networking with other companies Targeted to your needs Direct access to expert support Free, independent technical support Environmental and cost savings

OTHER SUCCESSES

KEY ACTIONS FROM THE COMPANIES

Raw materials Switch to returnable packaging Optimise cutting patterns Purchase pre-cut pieces Rework or reuse reject metal Improved planning/purchasing

of materials Optimise solvent use and reuse Use of more efficient spray

equipment for stains and lacquers

Use of electronic mail for internal memos

Better control of chemical dosing

Improve handling, segregation and movements of materials

Waste Measure different wastes Return packaging to suppliers

for reuse Bale cardboard waste and

compact general waste Segregation and recycling Source recycling contractor for

scrap materials Source pellet manufacturer for

wood waste Install incinerator with heat

recovery for wood waste

KEY ACTIONS FROM THE COMPANIESUtilities / Energy

Record monthly consumption of gas/electricity and relate to product

Measure temperature of buildings Install energy efficient lighting Install presence detectors in

unoccupied areas Read electricity & water meter at

night Check for water leaks Check for compressed air leaks Turn off computers at nights and

weekends Mend leaking tap Install water saving devices Check for unauthorised use of water Switch off heaters when workshop

unoccupied

Others Measure different wastes Check compliance Check compliance with Packaging

Waste Regulations Set up a team to identify potential

improvements suggested in Focus Guide

Contact Loan Action Scotland for interest free loan for energy efficiency improvements

Contact the Helpline for Awareness Raising materials

Contact STEP for a student placement

Contact Helpline for publications Staff Training

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