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Understanding Sustainability and Corporate Social

Responsibility (CSR)

PRESENTED BY:Arun RaoNov 5, 2010

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Mission Statement To inspire a culture of sustainability within GPC by

promoting environmentally‐responsible actions. Goals Develop and Facilitate Implementation of GPC

Sustainability Program Policies Initiate, Coordinate and Promote Environmentally

Sustainable Activities Enhance Employee Sustainability Awareness Assess and Report Sustainability Activities

Mission Statement and Goals

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Generally CSR and Sustainability are used interchangeably these days, through there is a distinction. ◦ CSR has more of an internal focus – (direct

impacts) - carbon footprint, responsible workplace, ethics etc.

◦ Sustainability is more about the external focus (indirect impacts) - solving the world problems through business contribution- energy conservation, landfill reduction etc

Difference between CSR and Sustainability

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Meeting the needs of today's population without harming

the ability of future generations to meet their

own needs

Definition of Sustainability

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A company that is socially responsible is committed to:■ Sustainable processes that benefit the

environment and enhance efficiency■ Providing a safe, innovative place to work in

which diversity is respected and valued■ Being a good neighbor in the communities in

which we live and work

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)

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■ Managing the Supply Chain•Responsible Forestry Management (SFI, FSC etc)•Defining Environmental Specifications

■ Operating Sustainably•Resource Efficiency•Waste Minimization•Sustainability from the Ground Up

■ Creating Safe, Productive And Enriching Workplaces■ Taking Full Advantage of the Benefits of Diversity and Inclusion

in ourWorkplace Communities

•Be a Good Neighbor in the Communities in Which we Live and Work

•Understand, Respect and Leverage Diversity

CSR generally deals with four areas:

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►Reduce - reduction in the use of resources by providing energy efficient systems and water conservation measures

►Reuse - the reuse of resources such as renovating an old building as opposed to tearing them down to build another decreases resource demand

►Recycling – use of recycled materials decreases new resource demand and keeps resources out of landfills

Basis for Suatainability – Three “Rs”

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List practices that promote sustainability, and chances are good that you have also described ways to operate more efficiently.

Added Benefit…

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Resource Efficiency■ Using solar energy for electrical generation and heating water■ Rainwater collected for non-potable use■ Skylights providing natural lighting■ Heat recovery from exhaust to heat water or convert to cooling power■ Promote car poolingWaste Minimization■ Recycle paper waste■ Reuse pallets, plastic cans and metal barrelsGreen Procurement■ FSC and PEFC Certified■ Using water based inks only■ Work waste haulers whose eco-friendly waste treatment system is

based on solar energyGreen Certification■ Sustainable Green Printer (SGP)

Some potential Sustainable projects

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The SGP Partnership recognizes the following sustainable business practices as guiding principles to ensure continued viability and growth:◦ Employ, wherever and whenever possible, materials derived

from renewable resources or with low environmental impact, maximizing recycling and recovery efforts with efficient utilization of renewable energy.

◦ Encourage the adoption of changes within the supply chain by strongly recommending the use of raw materials that do not threaten or harm future generations.

◦ Educate the customer and ultimate consumer regarding the benefits of a restorative economy.

Sustainable Green Printer (SGP)

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The SGP Applicant will progress though a detailed review before becoming a certified SGP Printer. The review is composed of the following five steps:• Initial application – concerning EHS compliance and a

Sustainability Policy• Supplemental application – concerning Sustainability

Management system and Continuous Improvement project (with a proposed goal in “SMART” format)

• Pre Certification Review ( also called the Desk Top Audit) – a “pre-audit” review of selected,relevant documents and procedures

• On-Site certification audit – actual site visit by a third party, SGP trained auditor

• Completion of any Corrective Action identified in the certification audit

Certification process

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List out projects Assign individuals to champion project Develop Sustainability Policy Complete SGP Application form

Next steps