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BP Australia Group Pty Ltd Australian Packaging Covenant Action Plan

B P A U S T R A L I A G R O U P

P T Y L T D

AUSTRALIAN PACKAGING COVENANT

Action Plan

2010 – 2015

(Revised November 2013)


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FOREWORD

Since first signing the National Packaging Covenant BP has progressively

worked towards improving waste management across our operations.

As a brand owner and retailer of packaging in Australia, we are proud of

achievements delivered under previous action plans, including phasing out

single-use plastic bags and expanding cardboard recycling facilities across our

convenience stores to divert more than 25% of our waste from landfill.

Under the joint AIP (Australia Institute of Petroleum) Action Plan we were

involved in establishing a national program for the collection and recycling of

plastic oil bottles.

This new action plan articulates our continued support of the Covenant and

its performance goals and targets. We are undoubtedly moving towards

further integration of sustainable packaging considerations into our business

practices, and look forward to working with our supply chain partners to

contribute meaningful improvements to the lifecycle impacts of packaging in

Australia.

I am pleased to present our plan for packaging improvements for 2010 -

2015, and look forward to sharing future results of our endeavours.

Andy Holmes

President, BP

Australasia


1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 4

2. INTRODUCTION 4

3. COMPANY DESCRIPTION 4

4. BP’S PLACE IN THE SUPPLY CHAIN 5

4.1 Lubricants business 5

4.1.1 BP-branded packaging 5

4.1.2 Packaging materials and formats 5

4.2 Retail business 6

4.2.1 BP-branded packaging 6

4.2.2 Packaging materials and formats 6

4.2.3 Supplier-branded packaging 7

4.2.4 Sources of Waste 7

4.2.5 Waste Process 7

5. ACTION PLAN (2010 – 2015) 8

6. MONITORING AND REPORTING 12

7. CONTACT DETAILS 12

APPENDIX 1 – SUMMARY OF COMPLIANCE WITH COVENANT REQUIREMENTS FOR ACTION PLANS 13

APPENDIX 2 – SCHEDULE FOR BP LUBRICANTS SUSTAINABLE PACKAGING REVIEWS 14

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1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

As a signatory to the Australian Packaging Covenant (formerly the National

Packaging Covenant), BP Australia Group Pty Ltd (BP) supports efforts to reduce the

environmental impacts of consumer packaging across the supply chain.

BP undertakes a range of activities across the supply chain and is both a brand

owner and a retailer of non BP-branded products and packaging.

This action plan presents commitments against the Covenant’s goals and key

performance indicators, focusing on design, recycling and product stewardship.

First and foremost, BP commits to reviewing all current and future BP branded

packaging against the requirements of the ‘Sustainable Packaging Guidelines’. BP

will develop a formal process for conducting these reviews involving the relevant

internal and external stakeholders. Through this process opportunities to improve

the sustainability of BP packaging may be identified and included in subsequent

amendments to this action plan.

2. INTRODUCTION

This plan details the actions that BP Australia Group Pty Ltd (BP) plans to undertake

in order to meet its commitments as a signatory to the Australian Packaging

Covenant and to support the achievement of the Covenant’s goals and targets.

BP signed on to the National Packaging Covenant in Australia in 2002 and resigned

to the second round in 2005. In line with these commitments and our dedication to

sustainability we are pleased to be a signatory to the Australian Packaging Covenant

and to present this action plan.

3. COMPANY DESCRIPTION

BP in Australia is engaged in the exploration for and production of oil, natural gas and

liquefied natural gas and the refining, transportation and marketing of petroleum and

lubricant products.

As one of the world’s largest energy companies, BP has operated in Australia since

1920 and currently employs more than 5,000 people, a large proportion of which

work in our retail business.

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4. BP’s PLACE IN THE SUPPLY CHAIN

BP undertakes a range of activities across the supply chain and is both a brand

owner and a retailer of non BP-branded products and packaging. This action plan

applies to two main areas of our business: (1) our lubricants business and (2) our

network of convenience stores (referred to in this report as our retail business).

4.1 Lubricants business

BP manufactures and distributes an extensive range of lubricants and cleaning

products, covering everything from engine oils to brake fluids for passenger cars,

motorcycle, marine and lawn mowers to heavy duty lubricants for trucks,

earthmovers, diggers and other industrial applications.

For BP’s lubricant’s business, this action plan addresses our efforts in improving the

sustainability of packaging design and other product stewardship actions. BP is also

taking action as a joint signatory under the Australian Institute of Petroleum (AIP)

action plan. The AIP action plan addresses the management of plastic oil bottles up

to 10 litres in capacity, used to package lubricating oil products for the retail and light

commercial markets. The plastic used for oil bottles packaging is almost exclusively

High Density Polyethylene (HDPE). The focus of joint efforts under the AIP action

plan is the collection and recycling of the used plastic oil bottles, and the

development of sustainable markets and end uses for the recyclate.

4.1.1 BP-branded packaging

The brands owned by BP that are covered under this section of our Action Plan

include Castrol, BP, and Tribol.

4.1.2 Packaging materials and formats

BP’s branded product packaging types and materials in the lubricants business are

summarised in the Table 1 below:

Table 1. Summary of Lubricants BP-branded packaging materials and formats

Formats Packaging material Cartons Cardboard

Drums Steel and HDPE

20 L containers Tin plate Plastic (HDPE)

Bottles Plastic (HDPE)

Cartridges Plastic ( HDPE)

Imports Plastic ( HDPE)

IBC Plastic (HDPE) and Steel

Labels Paper plus laminate or varnish coating

Closures Plastic ( HDPE), tin

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4.2 Retail business

BP owns and operates more than 200 service stations around Australia, offering

different convenience store experiences including BP Connect and BP 2Go. All BP

Connect stores also have a Wild Bean Café where you can purchase quality coffee

and food. The coffee is made by trained baristas using Italian coffee machines and

100% Fairtrade Certified coffee beans. There is also a selection of food including hot

toasted wraps, Turkish breads, and a range of pastries baked fresh on site.

4.2.1 BP-branded packaging

The brands owned by BP that are covered under this section of our Action Plan

include Wild Bean Café, BP 2go, and Deluge bottled water.

4.2.2 Packaging materials and formats

BP’s branded product packaging types and materials in the retail business are

summarised in the Table 2 below:

Table 2. Summary of Retail BP-branded packaging materials and formats

Category Formats Packaging material HOT DRINKS Coffee cups and lids Cup: Paper (96%), PET (4%)

Lid: Polystyrene (100%)

COLD DRINKS Freezie, juice, frappe, smoothie

PET (100%) Polypropylene (100%)

Deluge bottled water Bottle: PET Lid: HDPE

SANDWICHES

Sandwich wedge Paper (98%), Polyethylene (2%)

Croissant LDPE (flow wrap)

Wrap LDPE (flow wrap)

Toastie Paper (50%), Grease-proof inner lining (50%)

PIES/SAUSAGE ROLLS Pies or sausage roll bags Glassine paper (100%)

YOGHURTS/SALADS Yoghurt container and lid PET (100%)

Salad container and lid Container and lid: PET (100%) Sticker: paper (99.5%), Polyethylene (0.5%)

Sushi packs PET (100%)

CAKES Cookies (4pack) Paper (60%) PET film (36%) PET coating (4%)

Muffin, cake, donut, pastry (Wild Bean)

Glassine paper

Muffin Polypropylene

OTHER PACKAGING Paper carry bags Paper

SECONDARY / TERTIARY PACKAGING

Cardboard boxes Cardboard

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4.2.3 Supplier-branded packaging

BP’s convenience offer includes a range of different product types with non- BP

branded packaging including:

- Cold drinks and milk

- Confectionery and snacks

- Tobacco products

- Groceries

- Magazines and newspapers

- Communications products

- CD's and DVD's

- General merchandise

- Car care

We are encouraged that many of our suppliers are also signatories to the packaging

covenant. This provides opportunity for BP to work along side these suppliers to

achieve our mutual goals.

4.2.4 Sources of Waste

We have identified four sources of packaging waste in our retail operations:

Forecourt bins – located at all refuelling points on the forecourt and accepts

waste from the consumer that may be generated inside the store or brought

to site.

In-store bins – general bins for in-store waste that accepts waste that is

derived almost exclusively from sales within our retail facility.

Back-of-house – Bins behind the counter that contain waste generated from

in store and delivery of products as well as larger style skips that contain all

waste generated on site.

Carried off-site – this relates to packaging that is not disposed of on site.

BP has responsibility for waste contracts at its company-owned and operated sites

however waste generated at dealer sites is the responsibility of the independent

operator. Company-owned and operated sites now have cardboard recycling onsite

as a result of actions taken under BP’s first NPC action plan.

4.2.5 Waste Process

The waste process identified in the diagram below outlines the packaging flow and

also the opportunities for intervention in the waste cycle that will be explored in this

action plan. Some of these actions can be addressed at the corporate level within

the organisation and many will be reliant on the store keeping and operational

activities within the stores.

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Packaging Flow at BP Retail Sites

The diagram above summarises the movement of packaging at a BP Retail Site. It

has helped us identify key opportunities at each stage for minimising, managing and

correctly disposing of packaging and therefore, the framework for detailed actions.

5. ACTION PLAN (2010 – 2015)

This plan covers the period from July 2010 until June 2015.


Goal 1: Packaging optimised to achieve resource efficiency and reduced environmental impact without compromising product quality and safety. If the organisation is in the supply chain, there must be specific actions about how it intends to use the Sustainable Packaging Guidelines for design and procurement.

Outcomes: Packaging designed to: (a) avoid or minimise the use of materials and other resources; (b) optimise recyclability and recycled content and (c) reduce litter impacts.

Covenant KPI BP Action Responsibility Timeframe Baseline data Target Evidence

1. Proportion of signatories in the supply chain implementing the Sustainable Packaging Guidelines for design or procurement of packaging.

1.1 Review existing BP-branded packaging against the Sustainable Packaging Guidelines.

Food Quality & Safety Manager and Regional Food Service Manager

Jun 2014 No review system. 100% of existing packaging reviews completed by Jun 2014.

Documented reviews.

Packaging Manager Refer to timetable in Appendix 2

No review system. 100% of existing packaging reviews completed by Dec 2015.

Documented reviews.

1.2 Investigate innovative program to generate sales of water in reusable containers to reduce plastic water bottle waste

Cold Drinks Merchandise Business Manager

Dec 2014 Water sold in plastic bottles Documented investigation of the feasibility of a program to generate sales of water in reusable containers to reduce plastic water bottle waste

Documented review.

1.3 Review Wildbean café secondary and tertiary packaging (cardboard) to identify opportunities to increase the percentage of post-consumer recycled material.

National Operations Manager (Interfresh)

Jun 2014 Secondary packaging - limited recycled content in cardboard

Tertiary packaging - Virgin stretch wrap plastic used

Documented review of secondary and tertiary packaging opportunities

Documented review.

1.4 Implement process to review all new or modified BP-branded packaging against the Sustainable Packaging Guidelines.

Food Quality & Safety Manager

Mar 2014 Existing product development process does not formally include a documented sustainable packaging review.

Sustainable Packaging Review procedure in place for all new / major modified packaging

100% of new packaging being reviewed by Mar 2014.

Sustainable Packaging Review procedure.

Documented reviews of new / major modified packaging.

Purchasing Manager, Asia & Pacific - Packaging

Dec 2014 Existing global gated product development process.

Existing global gated product development process updated to ensure 100% of new packaging is reviewed against the sustainable packaging guidelines Dec 2014.

Updated product development process Completed review checklists.

1.5 Review marketing promotional materials packaging against the sustainable packaging guidelines. Identify opportunities for improvement and implement these where feasible.

Senior Marketing Specialist - Retail

Dec 2014 No reviews have been completed to date Optimised promotional materials distribution packaging.

Documented review.

Retail business

Lubricants business

Corporate or HSSE

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Goal 2: The efficient collection and recycling of packaging

Outcomes: A contribution to improved recovery of packaging from households and away-from-home sources. Increased secondary markets for recovered packaging materials


2. National recycling rate for packaging1

3. Proportion of signatories with on-site recovery systems for recycling used packaging

3.1 Implement back of house commingled recycling (where feasible) at all BP owned and operated retail sites in QLD/VIC where there is a Wildbean café. Review the opportunity to roll this program out nationally and to also incorporate front of house recycling.

Environmental Team

June 2015 Back of house commingled recycling at approximately 10 company owned retail sites targeting primarily milk bottle waste.

Increase recycling rates by on average 10% at each BP owned and operated retail site where there is a Wildbean café over 2012 baseline.

Waste tracking reports. On-site recycling infrastructure.

3.2 Trial the recycling of soft plastics within BP’s company owned and operated retail network. Two options shall be trialled / investigated (1) using the existing waste contractor to collect segregated soft plastic waste (2) send segregated soft plastic waste back to BP logistics provider

Environmental Team

Dec 2014 There is currently no system in place for recycling soft plastics at BP’s owned and operated retail sites.

Establish the feasibility of recycling soft waste at retail sites including an assessment of cost, labour impact and operating safety issues.

Report detailing outcome of trial.

3.3 Establish a waste tracking report at BP’s distribution supplier for Retail Merchandise. Establish a % waste recycling metric which will be tracked as a supplier key performance metric.

Supply Chain Manager, Retail Trading

Jun 2014 There is currently no waste tracking report in place

Waste tracking report in place with report regularly reviewed. % waste recycled established as a supplier key performance metric and reviewed on a regular basis.

Distribution supplier waste tracking report.

3.4 BP’s distribution supplier for retail merchandise to put in place facilities to recycle commonly recyclable wastes, including:

Soft plastic (including shrink wrap and strapping)

Hard plastics (all codes)

Steel

Aluminium

Wood

Supply Chain Manager, Retail Trading

Dec 2014 Some facilities exist for recycling however these do not cover all commonly recyclable wastes

All commonly recyclable wastes diverted from landfill

Waste tracking report Minutes of regular reviews

3.5 For lubricants business, refer to Australian Institute of Petroleum (AIP) joint action plan.

Refer to AIP Action Plan


Refer to AIP Action Plan Refer to AIP Action Plan Refer to AIP Action Plan

4. Proportion of signatories with a policy to buy products made from recycled packaging.

5. Additional tonnes of material reprocessed in primary and secondary markets as a result of Covenant-funded projects2.

4.1 Track purchases of stationery products with recycled content

Environmental Team

Aug 2012 Recycled paper and a range of ‘green’ stationery items supplied to Melbourne head-office. There is currently no report which tracks recycled content by mass.

Report in place which tracks recycled content by mass. Quarterly reviews of the report. Target increasing the uptake of stationery with recycled content.

Report which tracks the % recycled content by mass of all stationery purchase across BP Australia

1 As noted in the Australian Packaging Covenant, individual signatories are not required to report against this KPI. 2 As noted in the Australian Packaging Covenant, individual signatories are not required to report against this KPI.

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Goal 3: Demonstrated commitment to product stewardship.

Outcomes: Signatories in the supply chain working with others to improve design and recycling of packaging. Reduction in litter.


6. Proportion of signatories that have formal processes for working with others to improve design and recycling of packaging.

6.1 Develop a formal process for the review of BP-branded packaging against SPG requirements including working with other stakeholders both internally and in the supply chain

Food Business Manager

See Action 1.1 See Action 1.1 See Action 1.1 See Action 1.1

Packaging Manager See Action 1.1 See Action 1.1 See Action 1.1 See Action 1.1

6.2 Incorporate into procurement tender documentation BP’s APC supplier expectations.

Strategic Sourcing Manager, Procurement

Jun 2014 BP’s APC supplier expectations not released in tender documentation.

BP’s APC supplier expectations clearly and concisely communicated in tender documentation.

BP procurement tender documentation containing APC expectations.

7. Proportion of signatories demonstrating other product stewardship outcomes.

7.1 Promotional materials print minimum standards shall be annually reviewed for opportunities for further improvements

Senior Marketing Specialist - Retail

Annually Print minimum standards incorporated into supplier contract.

Review minimum standards on an annual basis for opportunities for further improvements

Documented review of minimum print standards

Senior Product Manager - Lubricants

Annually Print minimum standards incorporated into supplier contract.

Review minimum standards on an annual basis for opportunities for further improvements

Documented review of minimum print standards

7.2 Review labelling of BP-branded products to encourage recycling and prevent littering.

Food Quality & Safety Manager and Regional Food Service Manager

Jun 2014 Limited labelling on current products.

Increased awareness and education of consumers about recyclability and proper disposal of BP-branded products.

Documented review of labelling, including any recommendations.

7.3 Establish an APC standard which establishes a minimum standard across BP Australia. It may include:

- Packaging material specification - Recycling - Single use plastic bags - Use disposable cutlery/cups - Stationery - Print purchases

Environmental Advisor Jun 2015 No APC standard in place. APC standard in place which establishes a minimum standard across BP Australia. It may include:

- Packaging material specification - Recycling - Single use plastic bags - Use disposable cutlery/cups - Stationery

Print purchases

BP Australia APC Standard.

7.4 Apply marketing print minimum standards to corporate print materials e.g. business cards, letter heads

National Office Facilities Manager

Jun 2014 No minimum standard for corporate print materials

- Marketing print minimum standards applied to corporate print materials.

Documented corporate print minimum standards

7.5 Review packaging of catering supplied to corporate offices against sustainable packaging guidelines for opportunities to create more sustainable packaging outcomes.


Jun 2014 No sustainable packaging reviews of catering completed to date.

Sustainable packaging reviews completed into catering supplied to corporate offices against sustainable packaging guidelines. Note the Retail Sustainable packaging procedure may be used to facilitate these reviews.

Documented reviews using the retail sustainable packaging template.

7.6 Review use of disposable cups, cutlery, plates etc. in corporate offices and at corporate functions for opportunities to minimise the use of these items by implementing reusable alternatives.


Mar 2014 No complete baseline data across all BP Australia corporate offices.

Use of disposable cups, cutlery, plates etc. in corporate offices and at corporate functions minimised by implementing reusable alternatives.

Documented review detailing opportunities and outcomes.

8. Reduction in the number of packaging items in litter.

8.2 Review labelling of BP-branded products to encourage recycling and prevent littering.

See Action 7.2 See Action 7.2 See Action 7.2 See Action 7.2 See Action 7.2

8.3 For lubricants business, refer to Australian Institute of Petroleum (AIP) joint action plan



Refer to AIP Action Plan Refer to AIP Action Plan Refer to AIP Action Plan

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6. MONITORING AND REPORTING

Responsibility for monitoring and reporting on the Australian Packaging Covenant

action plan will be undertaken by BP’s Environment and Sustainability Advisor. This

will be undertaken in conjunction with relevant parts of the business that have

responsibility for implementation.

The KPI’s BP will report on in its annual report are shown in the Action Table above

and include those required under the APC. Records of data collection and actions

taken will be collated and kept by BP’s Environmental Compliance and Sustainability

Team.

7. CONTACT DETAILS

For further information on BP Australia’s Packaging Covenant action plan please

contact:

Amy Ahmet

Environmental Reporting Analyst

BP Australia Pty Ltd

Level 14 717 Bourke Street Docklands VIC 3008

Ph: (03) 9268 4617

Email: [email protected]

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APPENDIX 1 – SUMMARY OF COMPLIANCE WITH COVENANT

REQUIREMENTS FOR ACTION PLANS

The following table summarises how BP Australia is satisfying Australian Packaging

Covenant’s Action Plan requirements:

Requirement Information

provided

Action Plan section

reference

The name of the organisation and

its subsidiaries

YES 2

Nature of Organisation (What it

does, its size or turnover)

YES 3

Brands owned by the organisation YES 4

The place of the organisation in the

supply chain

YES 4

Packaging materials and formats

used by the organisation

YES 4

The period covered by the plan YES 5

Contact details for the person

responsible for implementing the

plan

YES 7

The specific actions for

implementing the commitments

under the Covenant and supporting

the achievement of the Covenant’s

objectives and goals.

YES 5

Baseline data for all performance

indicators

YES 5

Formal commitment by the CEO or

equivalent to implement the action

plan.

YES Foreword

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APPENDIX 2 – SCHEDULE FOR BP LUBRICANTS SUSTAINABLE

PACKAGING REVIEWS

The following table timetables how BP will progressively review existing BP

lubricants packaging against the Sustainable Packaging Guidelines.

Packaging Type Sub-category Complete by

Plastic - HDPE 20L 10L 5L 4L 2.5L 1L 500ml 200ml 500gram tubs 450 gram cartridges 2.5kg pails 20kg pails

2012-2013 Part 1 - assessments against sustainable packaging guidelines Jun 2015 PART2 - review of opportunities and decisions regarding implementation of opportunities

Steel drums 205L 2012-2013 Part 1 - assessments against sustainable packaging guidelines Jun 2015 PART2 - review of opportunities and decisions regarding implementation of opportunities

Poly ethylene drums 200L Jun 2015

tinplate 20L 2012-2013 Part 1 - assessments against sustainable packaging guidelines Jun 2015. PART2 - review of opportunities and decisions regarding implementation of opportunities

IBC – 1000L standard IBC - other

Jun 2015

Closures Trisure Reike Visy closures Design Moldings TC Hoffmann

Dec 2015 Dec 2015 Dec 2015 Dec 2015 Dec 2015

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Cartons – local Visyboard 2014 Part 1 - assessments against sustainable packaging guidelines Jun 2015 PART2 - review of opportunities and decisions regarding implementation of opportunities

Labels - AC Labels Quality label services

Dec 2015

Imported products – Drums Cartons Bottles Caps Labels

June 2014 – June 2015

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