Develop Workplace Policy and Procedures for Sustainability

This document discusses workplace policy and procedures for sustainability, covering topics such as ecological foot printing, energy efficiency opportunities, green office program, green purchasing, and more.

Develop workplace policy and
procedures for sustainability
Assessment 2

Table of Contents
Ecological foot printing...................................................................................................................3
Energy Efficiency Opportunities Bill 2005.....................................................................................3
Global Reporting Initiative..............................................................................................................3
Green office program.......................................................................................................................3
Green purchasing.............................................................................................................................4
Greenhouse Challenge Plus (Australian government initiative).....................................................4
ISO 14001:2004 Environmental management systems life cycle analyses.....................................4
Product stewardship.........................................................................................................................5
Supply chain management...............................................................................................................5
Sustainability covenants/compacts..................................................................................................5
Triple bottom line reporting.............................................................................................................5
REFERENCES................................................................................................................................7

Ecological foot printing
The ecological footprint considered as a method which is promoted by the Global footprint
network in terms of measuring the human demand on the grounds of nature capital which depict
the quantity of nature to take support an economy. Moreover, the ecological footprint of
company is considered as the sum of grazing land forest fishing Grounds that need proper food
and fibre to consume the waste when it uses the energy in terms of offering space for the
infrastructure (Diaz‐Carrion, López‐Fernández & Romero‐Fernandez, 2018). In Australia people
are consuming more than three times their fair share towards the natural resources of planet.
Energy Efficiency Opportunities Bill 2005
Energy is undertaken as the basic input for every aspect of Business and personal activity.
The energy efficiency opportunities bill 2005 is established as the Framework for the mandatory
Energy Efficiency opportunities assessment and it is announced by the Australian government
regarding energy. This bill includes various components like submission of plan undertaking and
Energy Efficiency opportunity assessment registration of the details of company Compliances
and enforcement arrangements and so on. Moreover, the aim of this program is to stimulate the
business industry in order to take more difficult approach towards the energy management.
Global Reporting Initiative
Global reporting initiative described and developed a comprehensive sustainability reporting
framework which is prominently used across the world. This report depicts the values of
company and governance model by showing the link among their strategy and commitment for
the sustainable global economy (Lee, 2018). Global reporting initiative is an international not for
profit organisation which is the network-based structure and include thousands of organisations
and professional from various sectors and regions. It tends to develop collaboratively export
input considering the stakeholder engagement International working groups and due process
which help the Framework for the sustainable and credible towards the company.
Green office program
Green office program is considered as a guide that can eliminate energy save money and
help the environment with green office equipment’s. It is helpful for individuals in terms of
purchasing environmentally friendly office equipment’s and also helpful in eliminating the
operating and environmental cost considering Greenhouse gas emissions. This guide is

developed as the part of national appliances and equipment energy efficient program which is
supported by various agencies and territory governments (Pellegrini, Rizzi & Frey, 2018). For
this environment is preferably purchase considering the whole life cycle of the product covering
various aspects including acquisition of raw materials for the manufacturing process that contain
recycled materials.
Green purchasing
This purchasing is all about the procurement for the selected products that are less damaged
to the environment and the well-being of human which is prominently purchased. Green
procurement is not about purchasing the greenest product but it is all about buying greener and
finding products that matches with the needs of company. This method tends to purchase the
environmental and social considerations that are equal towards the price availability and
performance. Moreover, the green procurement initiative is significant in terms of delivering the
prominent market shift towards the sustainability. In terms of this every product impact on the
environment and human well-being during its life cycle.
Greenhouse Challenge Plus (Australian government initiative)
The greenhouse challenge is undertaken as the joint voluntary initiative among the
organisations and Australian government. Its objectives and goals are to encourage abatement
enhanced Greenhouse gas management and improve the emissions measurement and monitoring
that leads to strengthen government it in terms of Information sharing (McPherson & Panero,
2016). Moreover, considering the wide range of abatement actions participants for the
greenhouse challenge tends to eliminate the greenhouse gas emissions. along with this it includes
various actions regarding the investment in Technologies process for Energy Efficiency
improvement and fuel switching in terms of capturing The Fugitive emissions.
ISO 14001:2004 Environmental management systems life cycle analyses
Environmental management system is considered as the set of procedure for managing the
overall impact on environment of the activities of company. It includes reviewing thought audits
organisational activities and so on in order to identify impact on the environment and also pursue
the structured program in terms of securing ongoing improvement for the performance of
environment. In regard of this local government also recognise the benefit of executing this
system and its benefit include the elimination of environmental impact improved resource

efficiency demonstration for the responsible management of environmental risk and significant
liabilities.
Product stewardship
Product stewardship is undertaken as the prominent approach in terms of managing the
impact of various products and materials that leads to acknowledge those things that are involved
in producing selling using and disposing of products in terms of sharing responsibility. It also
tends to make sure that the products and materials are managed in an effective way by
eliminating the impact throughout the life cycle considering the environment and human health
(Svensson & Varela, 2018). It is undertaken as the environmental management strategy which is
used for the product in terms of taking responsibility to eliminate the impact of environment
throughout the stages of product life cycle including the end of life management.
Supply chain management
Supply chain management is undertaken as the prominent approach in terms of planning
executive and controlling the flow of information considering the services for the raw materials
and manufacturing of finished products towards the distribution of commodity to the end
customer. This process leads to employee the effective combination of system people and
Technology which is performed by the company for the effective collaboration of external
supply chain partners (Bratton, 2018). It is undertaken as the strategic orientation and
recognizers as the competitive strength for the company which is not only determined by the
products but also with the activities and operations that provide supporting services.
Sustainability covenants/compacts
In terms of becoming sustainable individuals need to make sure that the environment is safe
healthy and clean for the prominent enjoyment of upcoming generation. Sustainability covenants
are considered as the voluntary agreements for which the group of organisation and industry
sector can explore new and innovative ideas to eliminate the environmental impact and also
enhance the efficiency of resources. Accomplishing sustainability need innovative and unique
approach for business regarding their future as the sustainable future and developed products
need to capture the opportunities that are offered by sustainability agenda.

Triple bottom line reporting
Triple bottom line depicts the extension regarding the criteria which is used in terms of
measuring and analysing the success of company. For this the business is undertaken as the
successful in order to generate the prominent financial return from the investment and financial
activities (Gualandris & Kalchschmidt, 2016). Moreover, the financial economic performance of
company is effective in terms of measuring the accounts regarding the inflow and outflow of
resources as it prominently includes cash finances liabilities or Assets and other definable
business resources. Moreover, the social performance of company e is quite difficult in terms of
defining and measuring.

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Books and Journals
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Diaz‐Carrion, R., López‐Fernández, M., & Romero‐Fernandez, P. M. (2018). Developing a
sustainable HRM system from a contextual perspective. Corporate Social
Responsibility and Environmental Management, 25(6), 1143-1153.
Gualandris, J., & Kalchschmidt, M. (2016). Developing environmental and social performance:
the role of suppliers’ sustainability and buyer–supplier trust. International Journal of
Production Research, 54(8), 2470-2486.
Lee, D. (2018). The Effect of safety management and sustainable activities on sustainable
performance: Focusing on suppliers. Sustainability, 10(12), 4796.
McPherson, S & Panero, M. (2016). Pathways to Cleaner Production in the Americas II:
Application of a competency model to experiential learning for sustainability
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Pellegrini, C., Rizzi, F., & Frey, M. (2018). The role of sustainable human resource practices in
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Svensson, G & Varela, J. C. S. (2018). Developing a theory of focal company business
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