- Plastic avoidance –
- materials evaluation considering total environmental burden,
- sourcing portfolio redesign for minimum total impact
- Emission reduction
- carbon footprint,
- greenhouse gases,
- toxic gases,
- carcinogenic particulate matter
- Waste minimisation –
- identifying and limiting sources of waste,
- promoting recycling or aftermarket and avoiding landfill,
- enabling circular economy
- Supplier accountability and continuous improvement reporting on raw material sources and their own sustainability practices
- Community engagement –
- ensuring fair wages,
- enabling local organisation in your supply chain,
- boosting employment
- Diversity improvements –
- gender balance and orientation
- Cost minimisation with a sustainability overlay
- Demand management of direct materials and travel