csr repaying nature the corporate way final

“REPAYING NATURE

THE CORPORATE WAY”

Nature is being exploited. We take resources and dump wastes. Immediate need for conservation and sustainability. Corporate Social Responsibility.

INTRODUCTION

“ COFFEE WITH THE CORPORATES ”

Climate change.Resource scarcity.Water.Sustainable sourcing.

ISSUES FACED

Achieved official “green” status as an environmentally friendly building.

THE WORLD OF COCO COLA (ATLANTA, GEORGIA)

20% of construction materials – recycled. Carpeting – From recycled carpets. 90% of construction waste – salvaged, reused or

recycled. Landscape: light coloured paving, vegetated

grounds, reflective roofs.

GREEN FEATURES

Inside: Air quality enhanced- low-emission

paints, adhesives, sealants & carpeting.

40% less water usage.

Beverage cups – recyclable.

“Live Positively” – Sustainability strategy.

Goal – “water neutral”- returning as much as water to the

world.

In Columbia – bottles made entirely of ice.

COCO COLA – AT THE CHANGES

Introduced Plant Bottle, a partially a bio-plastic bottle – 30%

plant material, 100% recyclable.

Greenpeace - Commitment to eliminate use of

Hydrofluorocarbon gases in vending machines & coolers.

Pioneered new can design – save 15,000 tonnes of aluminium

every year.

Manufacturing every litre of product with 50% less emissions.

Use recycled and renewable materials and recycle more packaging

than we use.

FUTURE COMMITMENTS ( 2020 )

Protect the future sustainability of the water sources we use and safely

return to nature.

Return to nature the water used in our beverages.

IBM created industry alliance with key leaders. Use lean six sigma principles and practices.Controls energy, water, waste and GHG emission.Improves efficiency and reduce consumption and waste and lower environmental impact.

IBM - GREEN SIGMA COALITION

Johnson controlsHoneywell building solutionsABBEatonESSCiscoSiemens buildings technologies division Schneider electricSap

CHARTER MEMBERS OF THE GREEN SIGMA COALITION ARE:

Combination of lean production and six sigma.

Lean manufacturing/ production.

Six sigma

Combining these increase the speed and effectiveness of any process

within an organisation.

LEAN SIX SIGMA

Define Measure Analyse Improve Control

STEPS IN LEAN SIX SIGMA

Minimizing environmental footprint involves understanding our environmental impacts.

What they are and where they occur

Then integrating this knowledge into decision-making processes.

Product design

Waste

Water

FACTORS

Our product target for FY20 - to deliver products with maximum performance and minimum impact.

Our product target for FY20- to eliminate footwear waste from manufacturing to landfill to reduce overall waste.

Our primary FY20 goal- to achieve a 20% reduction in freshwater use in textile dyeing.

Our wastewater discharge quality target is to return 100% of wastewater cleaner than required by local law.

OUR PLAN FOR THE FUTURE

GE’s sustainable growth strategy.Celebrates 10th anniversary.To enhance resource productivity, reduce environmental impact.Reduce environmental impact.Clean technology.Sustainable solutions to benefit the planet.

“Not just imagining. Doing”

ECOIMAGINATION

ECOIMAGINATION IN WIND

10 YEARS OF ECOIMAGINATION AT US RAILWAYS

GE’s Zee Weed Membranes

Work together to solve tough problems Partnering with innovative, like-minded companies Total, Intel, Walmart, Goldman Sachs, BHP Billiton Ltd.

PARTNERSHIPS

Small companies should follow the footsteps. Green policies must be enforced during

establishment. Clean Energy. Save for the future generation. Sustainability.

CONCLUSION

www.ibm.com www.about.nike.com www.allbusiness.com www.gesustainability.com

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