Sustainability:

SUSTAINABILITY:

What is it and what does it mean for your business?

Rebbecca Page – Sustainability Advisor

First things first….

WHAT ON EARTH

IS SHE TALKING ABOUT?

Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World - 2014

The 3 ‘P’s : People, Planet and Prosperity

In a nutshell…

Sustainability means‘the capacity to

endure’

By looking after the planet, people and prosperity you are

positioning your business to be a resilient and lasting one.

The funnel…As our demand increases and the capacity to meet this demand declines, society moves into a narrower portion of the funnel. As the funnel narrows there are fewer options and less room to manoeuvre. Organisations that continue business-as-usual; are likely to hit the walls of the funnel, and fail.

Forward looking organisations can position themselves to avoid the squeeze of the funnel and invest toward opening the walls and creating a truly sustainable and rewarding future.

Waste

Energy/CO2

Water Stewardship

Corporate Social Responsibility

Measuring the three ‘P’s

It just makes sense (cents too!)

Recent analysis of Laminex Sales Fleet showed that by simply reducing petrol use by 10% would save 4,700 kg CO2 and over

$25,000 in twelve months.

This is as easy as:

Checking tyre pressures - low pressure can cost 5 per cent more fuel.

Turn off air-conditioning when not needed, or face an 8 per cent to 12 per cent fuel penalty.

Lighten loads - every 50kg added to a car costs 1 per cent to 2 per cent more fuel

Replacing ONE 1000w Halogen security light with a 30w LED giving equivalent light and functionality (3 hrs per night):

It just makes sense (cents too!)

Savings per year: $637.29 and 3120.6 kg CO2

1000w lamp:Cost per year $657.00CO2 emissions per year 3217.1kg

30w LED lamp:Cost per year $19.71CO2 emissions per year 96.5kg

How can you identify a Sustainably & Ethically Responsible Supplier?

• Ask! Most sustainably and ethically responsible suppliers will be happy to talk about their practices and will share this information on their websites.

• Third Party Certifications: By engaging an external auditing service to endorse business practices shows that a business is REALLY doing what they say they are doing. Key certifications include:

• Industry Collaboration: Successful businesses optimise opportunities to benefit both the environment and their business by aligning with industry partners. Some great examples of this include

Laminex New Zealand’s commitment to the environment.

This strategy reflects our belief that action must follow good intentions and ambitious goals.

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