Starting a Sustainability Program: Where to Begin
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1 Starting a Sustainability Program: Where to Begin Presented by Deb Jacobson Senior Operations Manager, Illinois Sustainable Technology Center, a division of the Prairie Research Institute at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
2 2014 University of Illinois Board of Trustees. All rights reserved. For more permission information, contact the Illinois Sustainable Technology Center, a Division of the Prairie Research Institute.
3 Starting a Sustainability Program Where to begin Objectives, scope and limits Expectations of your sustainability program Metrics Training and communication Celebrating success
4 Where to Begin and Why Management Support Self-initiated internal champions Customers/Key clients Public Image
5 Understand & Define Objectives, Scope & Limits Be realistic
6 Metrics Develop a metrics and data gathering plan 12 month calendar based Baseline Interim (monthly, quarterly) Annual savings Sunset NORMALIZE the data Landfill Waste Glass Paper Corrugated Plastics Wrappers Compost Metals Electronics
7 Training & Communication are KEY to success 1. Employees 2. Contractors 3. Vendors/Suppliers 4. Potential & Current Customers 5. Community 6. Regulators
8 Elements of a Sustainability Program Sustainability Team/Committee Sustainability Policy Signed by Top Management Written Management Plan Implementation Strategy
9 Sustainability Policy Company name will conduct business in a manner that is environmentally responsible, by ensuring that all aspects of our business are continuously evaluated for their environmental impact, in order that we may provide a safe and healthy environment for all employees, visitors, and residents of the surrounding communities, and optimize safety, integrity, and sustainability for our customers Company Name sustainability policies and initiatives focus on facilities, processes, materials, transportation, and recycling: Facilities continually adhere to all regulatory standards, energy conscious equipment purchases and upgrades, implementation of energy and water conservation measures Processes develop and implement new technologies and procedures that will continue to yield improved production efficiencies and reduced waste Materials work with suppliers to evaluate, develop, and utilize products and materials that allow for source reductions and are renewable and sustainable Transportation Assess all external and internal transportation options and procedures for transport of raw materials and finished goods in order to maximize shipping loads and minimize greenhouse gas emissions Recycling evaluate alternate uses for all items used in (company name) facilities by working with suppliers and customers to constantly look for opportunities to reuse and recycle materials Company Name is committed to doing its part to preserve the world in which we live, and to support this Sustainability Policy by empowering a crossfunctional team of employees to educate, coordinate, direct, and implement our sustainability policies and initiatives. Furthermore, (company name) is committed to sharing information on our sustainability performance to the community, neighboring businesses, and other external stakeholders. Name Name President & CEO Vice President
10 What goes into your written sustainability plan Purpose, scope and objectives Planning, metrics & review Facility aspects and impacts Written policies and procedures Sustainability Team committee, charter and objectives Training & communication
11 Sustainability Management and Plan and Environmental Impact Reduction < Outline Sample > Sustainability Management and Plan and Environmental Impact Reduction A. Introduction a. Vision and Guiding Principles b. Management Commitment c. Focus Areas & Sustainability Goals d. Applying a Management System Approach e. The Sustainability Plan B. Sustainability Assessment The Foundation a. Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions i. Summary of Supporting Science ii. GHG Emissions and Energy Consumption as a Sustainability Performance Metric iii. Description of Process and Tools iv. Summary of Results v. Future Emission Forecast (no-action vs. Reduction Goals) vi. State and Federal Energy Planning b. Buildings, Parking Lots, and Exterior Lighting i. Role of Facilities Management in Sustainability, Energy Consumption and Emissions ii. Existing Conditions of Buildings, Parking Lots and Exterior Lighting iii. Current Building, Parking Lot and Exterior Lighting Initiatives and Plans c. Transportation i. Role of Transportation in Sustainability, Energy Consumption and Emissions ii. Existing Conditions and Practices for Transportation iii. Current Transportation Initiatives and Plans d. Water i. Role of Water in Sustainability, Energy, Consumption and Emissions ii. Existing Conditions for Water Systems iii. Current Water Initiatives and Plans e. Solid Waste i. Role of Solid Waste in Sustainability, Energy, Consumption and Emissions ii. Existing Conditions for Solid Waste iii. Current and Planned Waste Minimization Initiatives f. Land Use i. Role of Land Use in Sustainability, Energy Consumption and Emissions ii. Existing Conditions for Solid Waste iii. Current and Planned Indicatives g. Education and Communication i. Role of Education and Communication in Sustainability, Energy Consumption and Emissions ii. Existing Education Conditions iii. Current and Planned Education Initiatives C. Sustainability Improvement Opportunities a. Building, Parking Lots and Street Lighting i. Opportunities for Innovation and Best Practices ii. Policies iii. Baseline and Metrics for Measuring Progress b. Transportation i. Opportunities for Innovation and Best Practices
12 Written Policies & Procedures Sustainability Policy Equipment/facility maintenance Landscaping Janitorial Reuse & Recycling Purchasing Social Policies Min. wage, EEO, Child Labor, immigration, disable Maintaining EHS compliance Communication Continuous improvement Training Evaluating SMP
13 Implementing Your Sustainability Program 1. Review established baselines 2. Identify what has already been accomplished/implemented 3. Prioritize new opportunities 4. Develop project implementation plans
14 Project Implementation Plans SMART format (Specific, Measurable, Assignable, Realistic, and Time-related) Project name Objectives & targets Project manager Other team member roles & responsibilities Implementation schedule Resources needed Training Metrics Budget Schedule for review, evaluation and reporting
15 Things to consider Address environmental indicators Indoor air quality, emissions, waste and recycling. Address social aspects EEO, labor and immigration laws, responsible sourcing & purchasing, etc. Landscaping practices Building envelope Options for resource efficient fixtures Lighting, faucets, toilets
16 More things to consider Conduct an energy efficiency opportunity assessment. Conduct a waste characterization study
17 There s help out there Incentives and rebates (DCEO) Utility companies State, federal and municipal agencies. Consultants ISTC s Technical Assistance Program
18 ISTC s Technical Assistance Program (TAP) helps businesses and citizens: Reduce solid and hazardous wastes before they are released to the air, water and land. Works with companies to identify and implement opportunities to meet their waste reduction goals.
19 Impact of Technical Assistance Program on Illinois Supporting Illinois manufacturing base Benefits to Illinois: Annual savings: +$900,000 Annual reduction: 12 MTCO 2 Annual kwh savings: 9,000,000 Companies visited: Figures 19
20 Illinois Governor s Sustainability Award
21 Questions? Deb Jacobson 1010 Jorie Boulevard Suite 338 Oak Brook, IL
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