Development of workplace policy and procedures for sustainability
TASK 1. Develop the sustainability policy
a. Describe the operations and organizations of the company. Include an organisational chart.
b. Define the scope of the sustainability policy that you are proposing:
- How broadly the policy will apply within your organisation (what sections of your company)
- What business activities the policy will cover (types of everyday processes, green purchasing, reporting etc.)
- consider compliance with relevant environmental laws and regulations (reasons for compliance and benefits; also talk about what possible laws and regulations apply to your organisation of choice - list the legislation).
c. Identify stakeholders and describe the consultation processes you would use to assist in developing the sustainability policies.
d. Describe the types of sources you would use to gather data and information on the current performance of the company in regards to sustainability and the environment.
(Internal AND external sources). Give specific examples in each case - website address, identify organisation or individual, for example.
e. Sustainability Policy Statement
Recommend sustainability initiatives that would reflect how you are going to achieve the goals of your sustainability policy goals (as expressed in your sustainability policy):
- WRITE the Sustainability Policy STATEMENT - this is where you recommend and summaries your key initiatives.
(Details on how you implement them will be listed in your Action Plan, NOT here).
f. Outline how you would plan on reporting the achievements of your policy initiatives.
TASK 2. Communicate the sustainability policy
Outline a communications strategy that would be used to disseminate information regarding
- the sustainability strategy, policy and procedures and
- the implementation of the procedures by staff.
The communication strategy should consider:
1. Stakeholders (internal and external)
2. Communication methods and tools
3. Change management strategies where applicable.
TASK 3. Implement the sustainability policy
a. Prepare an Action Plan / Implementation Plan that includes a range of procedures used to implement workplace sustainability policy.
b. Specify methods of continuous improvement that will ensure resource efficiency across the entire company and its operations.
TASK 4. Review the sustainability policy
a. Outline methods of reviewing and documenting outcomes and post-implementation activities for the sustainability policy and procedures.
b. Specify how you'd provide feedback to key personnel and stakeholders regarding the success or otherwise of the policy.