Environment

The Key Environmental Principles are:

1.Sustainability

2.Precautionary Principle

3.Polluter Pays Principle

4.Conservation of Biodiversity

5.Interconnectedness

6.Public Participation

7.Adaptive Management

1.Sustainability

Ensuring that natural resources are used in a way that meets present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

3. Ethical Business Practices

Fair Trade

- Ensure fair trade practices, paying fair wages and providing good
working conditions.

Transparency

- Maintain transparency in business operations, financial reporting and
decision-making processes.

Compliance

- Adhere to laws and regulations regarding labor, environment and fair
business practices

4. Environmental Responsibility

Sustainable Practices

- Maintain transparency in business operations, financial reporting, and
decision-making processes.

Carbon Footprint

- Work towards reducing the company’s carbon footprint through
efficient energy use and renewable energy sources.

- Product Lifecycle

- Consider the environmental impact of products throughout their
lifecycle, from design to disposal.

5. Community Involvement

Philanthrophy

- Support local communities through charitable donations, sponsorships,
and volunteer programs.

Education and Training

- Provide education and training programs to improve skills and
employability in the community.

Health and Well-being

- Support initiatives that improve health and well-being in the
community, such as health camps and wellness programs.

6. Diversity and Inclusion

Workforce Diversity

- Promote diversity and inclusion within the company, ensuring equal
opportunities for all employees.

Inclusive Policies

- Implement policies that support a diverse workforce, such as anti
-discrimination and equal opportunity policies.

Cultural Awareness

- Foster cultural awareness and sensitivity through training and
development programs.

7. Ethical Supply Chain

Supplier Standards

- Ensure suppliers adhere to ethical standards, including fair labor
practices and environmental responsibility.

Audits and Assessments

- Conduct regular audits and assessments of suppliers to ensure
compliance with ethical standards.

Support for Small Suppliers

- Provide support and resources to small and local suppliers to help them
meet ethical standards.

8. Transparency and Reporting

Regular Reporting

- Publish regular reports on social responsibility initiatives and progress

Stakeholder Communication

- Communicate openly with stakeholders about social responsibility
efforts and achievements.

Feedback Mechanism

- Establish a feedback mechanism for stakeholders to provide input on
social responsibility initiatives.

9. Continuous Improvement

Benchmarking

- Benchmark against industry standards and best practices in social
responsibility.

Monitoring and Evaluation

- Continuously monitor and evaluate social responsibility initiatives to
ensure effectiveness and identify areas for improvement.

Innovation

- Encourage innovation in social responsibility practices to address
emerging social and environmental challenges.

A Way to analyse the total environment impact of a

product or service throughout its lifespan

- Conception and Design

- Raw Material Extraction

- Manufacturing and Production

- Distribution and Logistics

- Marketing and Sales

- Usage and Maintenance, End-of-Life (EOL)

Management

Life Cycle Assessment

1.Goal and Scope Definition

2.Inventory Analysis

3.Impact Assessment

4.Interpretation

5.Reporting

1.Goal and Scope Definition

Objective:
Define the purpose of the LCA study.
What specific environmental impacts are you interested in (e.g., carbon footprint, water usage)?

Scope:
Determine the boundaries of the assessment (cradle-to-grave, cradle-to-gate, etc.). Specify the functional unit, which is a measure of the function of the studied system (e.g., 1 kg of product, 1 unit of service).

2.Inventory Analysis

Data Collection:

- Gather data on all inputs and outputs associated

with the product's lifecycle stages:

- Discovery

- Development

. Introduction

Raw Materials:

- Extraction and processing of raw materials.

Manufacturing:

- Energy use, emissions and waste from

production processes.

3.Impact Assessment

Classification:

-Assign collected inventory data to relevant environmental impact categories (e.g., global warming potential, acidification, eutrophication).

Characterisation:
- Quantify the impact of each input and output. For example,
convert greenhouse gas emissions into CO2 equivalents.

Normalisation:
- Optional step to compare results with a reference system or to
facilitate comparison between different impact categories.

Weighting:
- Optional step to prioritise certain impact categories over others
based on their perceived importance.

4.Interpretation

Analysis:
- Analyse the results to understand the significant environmental impacts throughout the product’s
lifecycle.

Conclusions:
- Draw conclusions based on
the findings and identify areas for improvement.

Recommendations:
- Provide actionable recommendations to reduce the
product’s environmental impact.

5.Reporting

Documentation:
- Document the LCA process,
data, assumptions and results
thoroughly.

Critical Review:
- Conduct a critical review of the LCA
to ensure it is
scientifically sound
and meets the goal and scope

Eco Friendly
(is a part of Life Cycle Assessment )

Life Cycle Assessment / Eco Friendly

Things to bear in mind when analysing your

product or service:

1.Discovery and development

2.Introduction

3.Usage

4.Scrapping

1. Discovery

Strategies to Minimise Environmental Load During Development

a.Low-Impact Materials:
- Choose materials with a lower environmental impact, considering factors such as
energy required for production, recyclability and toxicity.

b.Life Cycle Thinking:

- Holistic Approach: Consider the entire life cycle of the product during the
development phase to identify and mitigate environmental impacts early.

c)Life Cycle Assessment (LCA):
- Conduct an LCA to understand the potential environmental impacts and make
informed decisions to reduce the overall footprint.

1.Development

Strategies to Minimise Environmental Load During Development

a)Digital Tools and Simulation:

I.- Virtual Prototyping: Use digital simulation and virtual prototyping to reduce the need for physical prototypes, saving materials and energy.

II.- Remote Collaboration: Utilise digital collaboration tools to reduce travel and associated emissions.

b)Sustainable Design Principles:

I.Eco-Design: Incorporate principles of eco-design to minimise environmental impact, such as designing for disassembly and recyclability.

II.Material Efficiency: Use materials efficiently and opt for sustainable, recyclable, or biodegradable materials where possible.

III.Energy Efficiency:

a)Renewable Energy: Use renewable energy sources such as solar or wind power to reduce the carbon footprint of the facilities.

2.Introduction

- Comercial material

- Travel to promote sales

3.Usage

- Energy consumption during use of the product

- Maintenance of the product

4.Scrapping

a)Design for Disassembly

Modular Design:
- Create products with modular components that can be
easily separated and recycled.

Standardised Fasteners:
- Use standardised screws and fasteners to
simplify disassembly

b.Material Selection

Recycled Materials:
- Use materials that have high re
cycling rates and can be reprossesed
multiple times without degradation

NonToxic Materials:
- Avoid using toxic substances that
complicate the recycling process and
pose environmental risks.