DARNI PLĖTRA (CORPORATE SUSTAINABILITY) (ANGLŲ K.)
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In today’s consumer marketplace being “green and ethical” are no longer options but a necessity. New legislation, voluntary standards and customer expectations are making companies more and more accountable for the impact of their products on the environment and society. Consumer demand for eco-friendly and ethically-made products continues to grow. As environmental and social issues enter mainstream thinking, most major brands and retailers are beginning to focus on the “Triple Bottom Line:” social, economic and environmental responsibility. Yet, many companies are unsure where and how to begin.

What is Corporate Sustainability?
Corporate Sustainability is a business approach that creates long-term shareholder value, improves performance by removing waste and manages risk. It considers the interrelationship of economic, environmental and social issues. For example, a product using hazardous chemicals creates liability and social issues across the supply chain, from workers who may become ill at manufacturing sites or distribution centers, to consumers having adverse reactions to the product. Water supplies and soil may become contaminated from improper disposal of products and substances, creating negative long-term environmental affects. Economically, what initially appeared to be an inexpensive substance in a product is now a far more costly issue generating potential risk and liability. For consumer products, key sustainability issues include chemical management, carbon offset, eco-friendly packaging and environmental concerns such as energy usage, waste disposal, and recycled content. At Bureau Veritas, we can help you assess your needs and integrate these key areas into a customized sustainability program.

What are the key benefits?
• Meet the growing consumer demand for ethically-made and eco-friendly products
• Minimize the hazardous impact of products upon the environment and society
• Demonstrate compliance to hazardous substances regulations
• Enhance risk management and brand protection
• Identify and realize sustainable cost savings across the supply chain

OUR APPROACH
At Bureau Veritas, we believe a better world means better business, and we are committed to helping you produce and deliver eco-friendly goods to the marketplace in a sustainable manner. With a wide range of services, we can help you take a comprehensive approach and customize a corporate sustainability program that includes:

Defining your policy
– Focus on key issues: chemical, packaging, carbon offset and environment
– Engage with local community to improve environment – air, water, land

Training and auditing of your supply chain
– Train procurement teams, designers and suppliers on policy requirements
– Specify program requirements in letters to suppliers
– Establish plans for testing, inspection and auditing for effective controls
– Audit supplier process and performance

Tracking substances through a chemical register
– Establish a chemical inventory management system (know what’s in your products)

Identifying and implementing packaging requirements
– Set objectives and measure targets for recycled and biodegradable materials; packaging ratio; labeling, etc.

Reducing your carbon footprint
– Implement best practices to measure and offset your carbon footprint

Addressing environmental concerns
– Set targets for energy usage, waste disposal and recycled content
– Incorporate eco-design principles into products (e.g., EUP Directive)
– Select and audit certified suppliers (ISO14001, industry standards, supplier scorecards)
– Engage with local community on air, water and land concerns

Social Compliance
– Monitor social compliance for responsible working conditions