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2 nd September 2008

Green Business Coordinator sophie.maqsood@richmond.gov.uk 0208 891 7332. 2 nd September 2008. Business Benefits of Going Green. Cost savings by decreasing waste, water and energy use Improve business logistics through increasing internal efficiency

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2 nd September 2008

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  1. Green Business Coordinator sophie.maqsood@richmond.gov.uk 0208 891 7332 2nd September2008

  2. Business Benefits of Going Green • Cost savings by decreasing waste, water and energy use • Improve business logistics through increasing internal efficiency • Comply with legislation and minimise risk • Gain a competitive advantage by improving company image • Motivate staff • Demonstrate commitment to stakeholders by meeting client requirements and be able to prove environmental credentials to customers   2nd September 2008

  3. Pledge Initial Review Specialist Review EMS Training

  4. Free Support and Awards Support and Awards over three tiers • Confidential 1:1 advice • Seminars: • Writing environmental policy • Running a staff awareness campaign • Initial Environmental Review + tailored report • Specialist audit • EMS training ISO14001 and BS8555

  5. Merit Award • Implement basic steps from initial environmental review across • Energy • Waste • Water • Purchasing • Travel • Monitor consumption

  6. Specialist support

  7. Advanced Award • Implement improvements across two significant impacts • Have quantifiable savings • Visible commitment to environmental improvements

  8. Exceptional Award • Progress towards objectives and targets • Environmental Management System • Community engagement

  9. Accreditation Certificates

  10. www.richmond.gov.uk/gogreen • Factsheets • Events, seminars and training courses • Audits and support • Award application • Business forum

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