BSBSUS501: Developing a Workplace Sustainability Policy for Opera

This report outlines the development of a workplace sustainability policy and procedures for Tiny Opera Company, addressing key areas such as potable water, waste management, and resource utilization. It includes policy option summaries, a draft sustainability policy with objectives and commitments, and an interim report detailing environmental legislation, policy development strategies, and awareness promotion. The report also presents strategies for maximizing policy impact through training and stakeholder engagement, culminating in a final version of the sustainability policy focused on continuous improvement and adherence to government regulations. The implementation approach emphasizes energy management, recycling systems, and employee engagement to foster a sustainable workplace.

Running head: ASSESSMENT TASK 1 BSBSUS501 DEVELOP WORKPLACE POLICY
AND PROCEDURES FOR SUSTAINABILITY
Assessment Task 1 BSBSUS501 Develop workplace policy and procedures for sustainability
Develop Policy
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Three policy option summaries
In order to understand the application conducted at Tiny Opera Company, it is necessary
to develop an implementation plan and monitoring strategy. From the sustainability plan of Tiny
Opera Company, information can be collected and then it is needed to complete the
implementation plan. These Policy option summaries will guide in conducting a monitoring
strategy on specific cases so that approval can be taken from the management. This can be done
by developing an implementation where the plan will be presented during training session
conducted for the employees at Tiny Opera Company. The training session will be conducted
where information will be given about bringing improvement in the resource efficiency at Tiny
Opera Company.
First Policy Option Summary- Potable water and waste water
Water is the basic necessity that is required by all business enterprise and this is the
reason why water should not be wasted at any point of time. Water is needed for industrial and
economic growth. In this policy option, it is mentioned about how portable water can help in
meeting increased demand of freshwater resources. From past decades, scarcity of water had
been one of the main issues highlighted in agendas such as environment and development
factors.
Second Policy Option Summary-Suppliers, products as well as use of materials
Companies need raw materials initially to run the business as it is the basic necessity
required for meeting consumer demand for goods as well as services. However, raw materials

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can be received if planning had been done at the time of production, manufacturing and
distribution phase. It is advisable to follow environmental standards by the company when they
start procurement off products as well as services. By doing this, the company can provide a
catalyst and it will help in bringing improvement in the environment as well as getting access to
high performance in supply chain. The other factor that needs proper attention will be driving
resource efficiency and innovation. It becomes essential to manage increased demand and this
can be treated as organizational strategies. After managing demand, companies have the
capability to provide opportunities for controlling and involve in cost reduction activities.
Therefore, with the advent of technology use, automated business process help in bringing
improvement at the time of enhancing productivity and analyzing the performance in the
environment.
Third Policy Option Summary- Office waste, building waste and recovering from used
resources
Huge quantity of waste needs to be managed by the company as it will help in developing
strategies and improving practices. Overall, the condition leads to environmental challenge.
There were different traditional approaches used earlier for waste management activities. Their
focus was on natural environment as it used or absorbing as well as assimilating unwanted by-
products. Therefore, environmental impacts actually help in getting it linked with disposal of
waste like land contamination, leachate discharges and methane emissions.

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Drafting sustainability policy
Tiny Opera Company’s Sustainability policy
Policy Scope
In this policy scope, sustainability policy of Tiny Opera Company will be taken into
consideration where explanation will be done for the commitment and implementation approach
conducted for discussing about the responsible parties. The company needs to make sure whether
the set objectives have the ability to be accomplished within long-run and some of these are
explained below. The company (Tiny Opera Company)’s sustainability policy involves in
operating goods and services for given period of time.
Policy objectives
To explain about high risk environmental aspects as mentioned by the Environmental
Risk Assessment Department
To look after the welfare of staff members so that they feel safe while working for the
company. The welfare is related with health and safety of the staff members. This
objective is not taken into consideration by sustainability policy of Tiny Opera Company
as it is taken care by the OHS Department (Occupational Health and Safety).
To conduct future expansion strategies and operates in diverse business
To become leader in environmental and social aspects and this can be done by conducting
sustainability programs
To elucidate environmental outcomes as it is possible by partnering with the stakeholders

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To encourage staff members, partners and community for working on some of the
sustainability issues. By doing this, the company ca take action both individually as well
as collectively.
Tiny Opera Company’s Commitment to the Policy
Policy will be explained in this section by conducting a framework that will guide at the
time of implementing measures so that performance can be improved at Tiny Opera Company.
It is advisable to adopt Environmental Sustainability Policy by Tiny Opera Company as
this can be treated as comprehensive policy design. This framework need to be used as it
helps in improving the level of performance and even lead to reduce risk in the upcoming
years. Risk can be minimized by analyzing the environmental aspects as mentioned in the
Risk Assessment.
The company will be adopting a policy where it has the ability to expand within the
policy statement. The policy highlights about environmental aspects as well as
sustainability aspects. Even this policy explains about legislative and policy obligations
that aim at dedicating the responsibilities and actions. These are then followed by the
Department Officials.
The company should find ways in setting environmental objectives and aim at bringing
continuous improvement at workplace
The company should communicate and set environmental sustainability objectives. This
can be done by setting an implementation plan for 3 years
The company should put emphasis upon clear accountabilities

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The company should engage in monitoring and evaluating performance level against
benchmarks, targets and standards
The company need to report on their performance individual and this should include
transparency in actions
The company should review the environmental performance and start communicating it
with the Upper Management Level on yearly basis
The company should communicate their commitment level with the staff members and
stakeholders
The company need to work together with supply chain attributes and make use of source
products and services
The company should engage in developing practices so that they can abide by the
environmental legislation, government practices and industry standards.
Implementation approach- office water, building waste and resource recovery
Energy management programs and training of staff members
Conducting energy management programs will help in developing formal energy
management policy
Setting achievable targets and ;policies
Appointment of Energy Management Committee
Action Planning, constant reviews and feedback sessions
Encourages rewards and recognition
Adequate record of energy consumption

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Office recycling systems
By implementing office recycling systems, there can be proper installation of paper
recycling system
With implementation of office recycling systems, it will be easy for the employees if the
company install recycling system in offices
With implementation of office recycling systems, there can be application of centralized
paper recycling system
In the office, each employee or staff member will get one small paper bin and small
garbage bin next to their desk
Improvement in the existing recycling system
Conducting Office Waste Reduction Program
Interim report
At Tiny Opera Company, the sustainability policies are improving as they are now able to
meet industrial requirements in an effective way. Below are listed about sustainability strategies
that need to be adopted by Tiny Opera Company:
Tiny Opera Company should engage in utilizing minimum resources in their business
where they can get maximum return out of it
The company should involve in minimization of waste as well as recycling of waste as
and when needed

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Tiny Opera Company should engage in minimizing usage of toxic materials and any type
of hazardous chemicals
The company should engage in applying sustainability continuous improvement strategy
Tiny Opera Company should involve in monitoring the sustainability policy
The company should involve in implementing life cycle management approaches
Best Practice Model- Government energy efficiency programs
The Australian Government should understand energy usage and investment needed in
getting better equipment and buildings. The Government is constantly working so that they can
implement some of the strategies as listed below:
Staff members working in a company should be knowing about their objectives and
project implementation plan
Need for minimum energy performance
Cost reduction that is being generated from waste
Looking at the energy ratings in case of commercial buildings and appliances
Apprehending Commercial Building Disclosure
Presenting the results in front of the department so that the employees remains informed
about the policies
Strategies for promoting awareness of sustainability policy
Employees should be given electricity bill
The company should share water or sewage bill with the employees

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Bulletin board should be updated where all the information regarding sustainability
should be present
Conducting waste audit
Team meeting with the CEO and discussing about various sustainability program
Organizing sustainability tours
Poster presentation that summarizes about the sustainability priorities and goals of Tiny
Opera Company
Strategies for maximizing the impact of the policy
Training and educating staff members on matters relating to sustainability practices
Adoption of sustainability strategies where the company can carry out best practices as
well as aim at providing benefit to the society
High pressure growth
Accessibility to a range of sustainability services
Increased pressure from government, public and regulatory bodies
Final version of the sustainability policy
Tiny Opera Company’s Sustainability policy
Policy Scope
In this policy scope, sustainability policy of Tiny Opera Company will be taken into
consideration where explanation will be done to define the implementation plan approach. The
approach will be presented in front of the staff members and customers

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Policy objective
To abide by significant government legislations and policies
To evaluate with the product based on life cycle
To engage in resource consumption and demand
To minimize adverse environmental impacts and promoting sustainability practices
Tiny Opera Company’s Commitment to the Policy
To take initiative for setting environmental objectives that needs constant improvement
To bring out appropriate environmental legislations and planning policies
Undertaking environment initiatives
Implementation approach- office waste, building waste and resource recovery
Engagement or Training or Communication Sustainability
Employee Engagement
Employee feedback
Explaining the policies on sustainability
Guiding employees so that they can complete the project on given deadline
Working together with employees so that everyone are aware of their job role and
responsibilities
Energy Management Programs
Energy metering

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Saving LED lighting
Lighting sensors
Existing recycling systems improvement