alan hendry envirowise scotland manager. today’s objectives introduce envirowise introduce the...
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Alan Hendry
Envirowise Scotland Manager
TODAY’S OBJECTIVES
Introduce Envirowise Introduce the Public Sector Supply Chain
Project Other examples of success
WHAT IS ENVIROWISE ?
A programme funded by government and the devolved administrations Free help for all businesses
Promotes better environmental practices that reduce business costs
ENVIROWISE OBJECTIVES
To reduce UK industry’s impact on the environment whilst……...
Saving UK industry £585M per year by 2015 – currently £270 million/year. A total saving of £1 billion so far.
ENVIRONMENT & ENERGY HELPLINE
Gateway to Envirowise & Carbon Trust Freephone 0800 585794 Any environmental or energy efficiency
question 2 hours free specialist advice Signposting to other sources of information Requests for publications
COMPANY VISITS
Fast Track Visits- how to get started For larger companies – health check
and targeted visits Whole day allocation or more Walk around site Find the data Analysing process and prioritising Follow up research Bullet point Action plan
PUBLICATIONS & TOOLS Good Practice Guides (how to do it)
Practical tools to help manage a supply chain partnership [GG362] Waste Mapping [ET219] Waste Minimisation for Managers [GG367]
Case Studies Retail supply chain distributes cost savings from improved
packaging [GG332] Retail therapy: supply chains benefit from partnership approach
[EN388] Retail therapy 2003: reducing waste
through supply chain partnerships [EN442]
Videos & software
A partnership approach
THE PUBLIC SECTOR SUPPLY CHAIN PROJECT
WHAT’S ON OFFER Unique project for public sectors bodies and their
suppliers Usually up to 10 host public sector bodies as a pilot Normally inviting 25 –30 suppliers each Aim is to reduce waste and costs from joint business
activities Free technical support from Envirowise to identify
where waste and costs can be reduced
THE PROGRAMME
Four phases – over six months Launch Free company visit for suppliers – energy, waste, water,
design Free support for public sector organisations Free training workshops for all Impact assessment Case studies for exemplar suppliers Programme to concentrate on one service delivery area e.g.
catering, office supplies or furniture to be agreed
PHASE 1
Half day launch Overview of the Programme to selected
suppliers Outline supply chain partnership benefits and
opportunities Sign up for FTV and future training workshops
PHASE 2
Initiate public sector organisation waste mapping activities
Support benchmarking activities for priority resources
Manage and present benchmark data Co-ordinate Free Fast Track Visits
for suppliers
PHASE 3
Training workshops These will cover resource related issues e.g.
energy, water, resources etc. Implementation support Discussion and progress on
action plans
PHASE 4
Record supplier achievements on an ongoing basis for public sector organisations and suppliers
Measure aggregated financial savings and environmental improvements
Case study of exemplar suppliers Encourage dialogue for future cost and
environmental savings
BENEFITS TO PUBLIC SECTOR
Improved Service levels Reduced costs Improved supplier relationships Assistance in the delivery of the Waste
Strategy for Scotland Environmental benefits Address best value and SD
BENEFITS TO YOUR SUPPLIERS
Sharing experiences Problem solving Networking with other companies Targeted to your needs Direct access to expert support Free, independent technical support Environmental and cost savings
OTHER SUCCESSES
KEY ACTIONS FROM THE COMPANIES
Raw materials Switch to returnable packaging Optimise cutting patterns Purchase pre-cut pieces Rework or reuse reject metal Improved planning/purchasing
of materials Optimise solvent use and reuse Use of more efficient spray
equipment for stains and lacquers
Use of electronic mail for internal memos
Better control of chemical dosing
Improve handling, segregation and movements of materials
Waste Measure different wastes Return packaging to suppliers
for reuse Bale cardboard waste and
compact general waste Segregation and recycling Source recycling contractor for
scrap materials Source pellet manufacturer for
wood waste Install incinerator with heat
recovery for wood waste
KEY ACTIONS FROM THE COMPANIESUtilities / Energy
Record monthly consumption of gas/electricity and relate to product
Measure temperature of buildings Install energy efficient lighting Install presence detectors in
unoccupied areas Read electricity & water meter at
night Check for water leaks Check for compressed air leaks Turn off computers at nights and
weekends Mend leaking tap Install water saving devices Check for unauthorised use of water Switch off heaters when workshop
unoccupied
Others Measure different wastes Check compliance Check compliance with Packaging
Waste Regulations Set up a team to identify potential
improvements suggested in Focus Guide
Contact Loan Action Scotland for interest free loan for energy efficiency improvements
Contact the Helpline for Awareness Raising materials
Contact STEP for a student placement
Contact Helpline for publications Staff Training
www.envirowise.gov.uk
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