Business Sustainability Checklist

Use this Business Sustainability Checklist to evaluate eco-friendly practices and minimize long-term environmental impact in small and large organizations.

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Business Sustainability Checklist

Water

Compliance And Emergency Support

Procurement

Materials And Storage

Transport

Waste

Products

Community/Stakeholders

Employees

Communication

Energy

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Business Sustainability Checklist

Use this Business Sustainability Checklist to evaluate eco-friendly practices and minimize long-term environmental impact in small and large organizations.

1. Is there regular monitoring of water consumption and discharge carried out?

2. Is data on water use set to meet realistic reduction targets?

3. Is there a plan to make cost-effective reductions to water use?

4. Are water-efficient plants or equipment for future reference identified?

5. Is rainwater harvesting considered?

6. Is training and encouragement for staff to save water put in place?

1. Are there appropriate licenses or permits for the activities on your site?

2. Have you checked that you are compliant using the NetRegs website?

3. Do you have an incident response plan in case of a spillage or incident?

4. Are your staff trained in how to respond to an incident?

5. Do staff know about the Pollution Hotline?

1. Do you source locally produced goods and services where possible?

2. Do you source goods with minimal packaging?

3. Do you consider the reuse and recycling potential for goods you purchase?

4. Do you make efforts to source goods and services that are ethically produced?

5. Can you procure equipment that can be returned to the producer to be repaired or remanufactured?

1. Are fuel, oil, and other potentially hazardous liquids stored in secure bunded tanks?

2. Do you keep any flammable materials well away from sources of ignition?

3. Are your staff trained to manage materials, with accurate records being kept?

4. Do deliveries take place in a secure and covered area well away from surface water drains?

5. Are chemicals that could be harmful to the environment or human health kept in secure storage facilities?

1. Do you minimize business travel by using video conferencing, phone calls, or email?

2. Do you have a fleet management system that reduces mileage?

3. Have you considered using fuels such as biodiesel, LPG, electric, or hybrids?

4. Do you purchase vehicles using fuel consumption as a deciding factor?

5. Have you had training on fuel-efficient driving?

1. Do you apply the waste hierarchy?

2. Do you segregate recyclable materials?

3. Do you segregate your food waste?

4. Do you carry out regular monitoring of waste streams?

5. Do you use your data on waste to set realistic reduction targets?

6. Have you put in place training and encouragement for staff to reduce waste?

7. Do you check the destination of your waste after collection?

8. Can you eliminate waste from your production and processes?

1. Do you consider the life cycle of your products at the design stage?

2. Do you build in recyclability and reuse potential at the design stage?

3. Do you measure the carbon footprint of your products?

4. Do you work with your supply chain to reduce environmental impacts?

1. Do you publish details of your environmental performance, for example on a website or annual report?

2. Do you encourage feedback from stakeholders such as neighbors and local groups?

3. Do you engage with the local community, for example through charity events, environmental projects, or with school groups?

1. Are your staff fully engaged with your environmental policies?

2. Do you have methods for staff to make suggestions or comment on work issues?

3. Do you offer staff opportunities for training and development?

4. Do you encourage alternatives to single occupancy car travel?

5. Have you looked at ways of improving biodiversity on your site and creating green space?

1. Do you communicate your achievements, and encourage others to adopt good practice through the following: Trade forums Website Blogs/social media Conferences Newsletters (for trade or local community)

1. Do you carry out regular monitoring of energy consumption?

2. Do you use your data on energy use to set realistic reduction targets?

3. Is there a plan to make cost-effective reductions to energy use?

4. Are energy-efficient plants or equipment identified for future reference?

5. Are renewable sources such as wind, solar hydro, or AD considered?

6. Is training and encouragement for staff to save energy put in place?