Businesses in pulp, paper and packaging in United States are achieving sustainability performance improvements and productivity gains. The 2014 Sustainability Report by the American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) outlines the sector's metrics and progress towards sustainability goals for 2020. Key points are also summarised in a video on YouTube. Achievements include: 63% recycling rate for paper 15% reduction in GHG emissions compared to 2005 8% reduction in … [Read more...]
This guide provides general information about metrics. It explains the basic concepts and demonstrates that a range of options might be relevant, depending on the context. It includes information on choosing metrics and using indicators and includes some examples of possible 'measurables'. The information is relevant to several units of competency in the MSS Sustainability Training Package; however the guide is not aligned to a specific unit of competency or AQF level. Download the … [Read more...]
This guide provides general information about mass and energy balancing. It explains the basic concepts and demonstrates that a range of options might be relevant, depending on the context. The guide explains the first law of thermodynamics and provides examples of how it might be applied in mass/energy balancing in both industry and domestic situations. The information is relevant to several units of competency in the MSS Sustainability Training Package, however, the guide is not aligned … [Read more...]
This guide provides general information about quantifying benefits and costs. It explains the basic concepts and demonstrates that a range of options might be relevant, depending on the context. It includes information on identifying and ranking direct benefits and costs as well as indirect measures and semi-quantitative data. The information is relevant to several units of competency in the MSS Sustainability Training Package; however the guide is not aligned to a specific unit of … [Read more...]
Orica Sustainability Report 2010 covers social, economic and environmental sustainability. It outlines Orica’s targets and performance in sustainability indicators such as: Community complaints Community engagement Human rights Labour practices Product stewardship Value chain The web site also provides a range of case studies on sustainability initiatives. See www.orica.com/sustainability … [Read more...]
BHP Billiton outlines its approach to society, sustainability and climate change and provides downloads of sustainability reports. See http://www.bhpbilliton.com/society … [Read more...]
Fuji Xerox web site describes their Environmental Standards on paper sourcing – “To qualify as a supplier of FXA copy papers, there are a number of basic requirements that must be met and confirmed in annual declarations”. Among others these include human rights: “That the supplier will maintain compliance with the minimum conditions of the United Nations Global Compact and, if not a signatory to the Global Compact, will commit to becoming a signatory within a specified time frame." See … [Read more...]
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