Rollo de Sausmarez Initiative Co-lead
To help Guernsey businesses become more sustainable
Our Mission By inspiring and informing business and influencing government policy
SBI Sustainability Champions Program Knowledge + Helping you Community Training succeed ● Championing you ● Getting started ● You are not alone ● Promoting your business ● Business case for ● Peer group efforts sustainability ● Access to expertise ● Raising awareness about ● Governance and network Sustainability in GSY Policy
CIRCULAR ECONOMIES The Only Way To Manage Business Waste January 2020
Introduction Environmetal Sustainability -Why Now? Evidence Financial Law & Regulation Global Bodies
Momentum & Targets 2012 2015 2016 2018 2020
Sustainability & Waste Waste a key sustainability pillar Global population set > 2 billion by 2050 (UN) Consumer society hungry for resources Earth resources depleted Climate Change on a destructive path Rethink the waste supply chain Reduce environmental impact
Transition To Circular Economy ‘Take, Make, Dispose’ ‘Value All Resources’
Waste As A Resource
Business Waste
Sustainability Benefits Using Recycled Waste vs Mining Raw Materials Energy CO2 Saved (T)* Paper & Cardboard >60% 4 Plastics >60% 2 Metal >95% 7 Glass >55% 0.5 E-Waste >80% 2 *from every tonne of recycled waste used Environmental Pollution Avoidance Hazardous Toxins, ODS Food Methane (>27 x more harmful than CO2)
Regulation & Accreditation Metal WEEE Directive Plastics EFSA (European Food Safety Authority) Paper & Cardboard FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) Hazardous Hazardous Waste Regulations General Government Targets / Duty of Care
Regulation & Accreditation
Regulation & Accreditation
Understanding Business Waste Metal Appliances, Construction, Cans/Tins Plastics Bottles, packaging, office equipment Paper & Cardboard Paper (inc. shredding), magazines, packaging Organics Wood, food, oils E-Waste Computers, laptops, printers, scanners, servers Hazardous Batteries, fluorescent tubes, toners, paints, solvents, asbestos Others Glass, plasterboard, beverage cartons
Managing Business Waste Producer Know your waste Know the law (e.g. local regulator / GDPR) Procure consumables sustainably Train staff Procure professional waste services Waste Service Provider Environmental Licence & Policies Accreditations (ISO 9001, 14001, 27001) Audit (waste cradle to grave) Flexible solutions (every business different)
Benefits of Closed Loop For Business Carbon Footprint - Typical Office Average office person c. 150 kg waste per year Emissions vary depending on waste disposal route: landfill, some recycling, best practice (maximise recycling)
Benefits of Closed Loop For Business Financial Procure consumables from sustainable sources Costs less to recycle than throw away PR Customer and stakeholder (micro) Community partner for a sustainable future (macro)
Sustainable Business Waste Summary Global population v consumption v environmental sustainability challenge Waste is a key contributor to this environmental sustainability challenge Closed loop systems drive CO2 reduction Understand your waste Manage your waste Procure credible Partners & Suppliers that match your commitment
Our Waste Services On Guernsey
Thank You Go Make A Difference!!
Next steps Engage with us on Chamber of Commerce - Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/sustainablebusinessinitiative/ - Twitter @SustainableBI - LinkedIN - https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13774081/ -
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