AHCWRK511: Workplace Policy for Sustainability Report

This report focuses on developing workplace policies and procedures for sustainability. It begins with an introduction to sustainability, defining its core principles and emphasizing the importance of meeting present needs without compromising future generations. The report then explores key concepts like sustainability performance, the responsibilities of businesses towards environmental sustainability, and the role of education for sustainability in raising awareness. It also covers ecological sustainable design and the aims of a sustainable policy, including adherence to environmental legislation, continuous improvement of environmental practices, and employee training. Strategies for implementing sustainability policies are detailed, such as minimizing waste, reducing toxic materials, employing life cycle management, promoting tree planting, and using renewable energy. The report emphasizes the importance of stakeholder engagement, outlining methods of consultation, resource management, communication, and data analysis. Finally, the report includes a reference list of relevant sources.

Sustainability policy
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Author’s note

 Sustainability policy refers to the act of achieving
or meeting the needs of the current era without
affecting the ability of the future generation to
meet the needs.
Introduction

 It is an act of making use of the raw-materials such as
that of the water, electricity, gas, coal in an manner that
the present needs will be meet without much affecting
the materials that would hamper the future days.
Sustainability performance (Continue…)

 Moreover, there are a number of responsibilities
for any business firm towards the sustainability of
the environment for the betterment of the future.
 Make less use of the harmful chemicals.
Sustainability performance

 It is an educational curriculum that aims at making
the individual scholar and professional, to make
aware for the immense need to take care for the
sustainability measures.
Education for Sustainability (Continue…)

 The motivation to take action for the sustainability
act within their personal lives, within their
community and also at a global scale, now and in
the future.
Education for Sustainability

 It resemble towards any kind of specific design that aim at
reducing the negative impact that hampers the
environment and that of the society.
 It aims at making a positive move today for the betterment
of the future.
Ecological Sustainable Design

 Follow and respect by obeying the current environmental
legislation.
 Undertake a number of efforts whenever, and wherever
possible for the continuous improvement of the
environmental practices.
 Making the employees aware and proficient in regard to
environmental safety at all levels by giving training and
information where applicable.
Aim of Sustainable Policy(Continue…)

 Display and make available this specific policy to all
employees including the sub-contractors.
 Environmental and sustainability performance should be
audited.
 Review this policy on a periodic time basis.
Aim of Sustainable Policy

 Minimizing toxic waste resources.
 Reducing toxic material and hazardous chemical
use (in a workplace scenario).
 Employing life cycle management approaches
Strategies for Sustainable Policy (Continue…)

 Promote planning of trees and activities that may
contribute towards the sustainability of the
environment. Conducting campaign in the name of
the company to denote their interest and efforts
towards the environment.
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 Making use of the renewable sources of energy
and undertake recycle activity whenever possible.
 Aim for making use of green product and find
alternative options for the hazardous products or
raw-materials.
Strategies for Sustainable Policy

Strategies for Sustainable Policy
STAKEHOLDERS - The essence of formulating a plan for sustain the environment.
- The essence for consulting the required initiative.
- Who are we consulting with?
- What resources do we have at present?
- By what actions are we going to achieve it?
- What materials will be required?
- Making use of the methods of
consultation.
- The resources and timings.
- Facilitators to be made use of.
- Developing an effective means of
communication channel.
- Logistics and recording the data.
- Recording the entire process.

Strategies for Sustainable Policy
- Analysis of the available data.
- Accurate representation of the
stakeholder’s views and opinions.
- Preparation of the report.
- Reporting back to all
stakeholders.
- Keeping track and monitoring the
views and opinions of the
stakeholders.
- Engagement metrics to be
utilised.

References
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References
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Sustainable urban logistics: concepts, methods and information
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References
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