Environmental Sustainability (PD4024) Lab #3
Overview of Lab #3 Final Points on Assignment #2. Moving from Environment -> Sustainability. Sustainability Process Mappings. Sustainability Mapping Activity. Other EMS’s.
Assignment #2 Engineering Sustainability in Manufacturing (25%) to be submitted Friday Week 12 (December 15 th ) Submit by ) or Use Submission cabinet on top floor of 1.Complete an Environmental Policy (ISO 14001) 2.Detail aspects, steps and approaches of an audit you would carry for ISO certification. 3.Choose one product and complete a process map. 4.Identify & describe the relevant acts of legislation. 5.Prepare a concise report for Top Management detailing suitable Objectives, Targets and Outcomes for ISO14001.
Environment -> Sustainability Minimise adverse environmental impacts associated with production processes Shareholder Value Revenue Operational Efficiency Access to Capital Customer Attraction Brand Value & Reputation Human & Intellectual Capital Risk Profile Innovation License to Operate
Environment -> Sustainability Embed environmental principles throughout a product’s life cycle Shareholder Value Revenue Operational Efficiency Access to Capital Customer Attraction Brand Value & Reputation Human & Intellectual Capital Risk Profile Innovation License to Operate
Environment -> Sustainability The value of the company’s corporate and product brands Ethics, Values & Principles Accountability & Transparency Triple Bottom Line Commitment Environmental Process Focus Environmental Product Focus Socio-Economic Development Human Rights Workplace Conditions Engaging Business Partners Engaging Non-Business Partners
Sustainability Process Mappings A Sustainability Process Map Social Environmental Economical
Process Mapping Activity Form Groups of 2 –3 People. Select 5 Common Processes Develop Sustainability Process Mappings. Identify all possible Social, Environmental & Economical Inputs & Outputs for each of the processes. Identify Common Inputs & Outputs for Processes.
Process Mapping Activity
Other EMS’s EMAS (Eco Management and Auditing Scheme) Alternative to ISO to obtain formal certification. Initially only covered Manufacturing (pre 2001) No visible or measurable difference between EMAS and ISO Only European companies can be certified. Requires a Public Environmental Statement.
Other EMS’s TQEM – Total Quality Enviromental Management Application of Quality principles to the Environment. Aim of “no waste”. POEMS – Product Orientated Environemental …… Eco-efficiency over a products life-cycle. DfE principles. Product Issues are seldom considered!