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Sustainability Techniques
The use of specific sustainability techniques provide the clothing that give shape and texture to the sustainability processes used by the organisation. A key objective in the selection of particular techniques is to ensure that organisations use resources efficiently and in an ethical manner. There is a wide range of techniques available presently including:
Sustainability appraisal
Corporate social responsibility
Regulatory requirements
Ecological footprints
Design for the environment
Factor 4
Waste minimisation
Sustainable construction
Environmental impact assessment and strategic environmental assessment
Project Sigma
ISO 14001, BS 8900, SA 8000, AA 1000
Good environmental management is also important as it will reduce the footprint of organisations. Classical techniques include ISO 14001, EIA, waste minimisation, design for the environment and resource efficiency. ISO 14001 is capable of being used in the delivery of sustainability policies and strategies. Our approach is to identify the key sustainability issues within organisations and to then select the techniques that will best assist.
DTI The Envirowise Programme
We have worked for the Government’s Envirowise programme providing expert advice to numerous organisations over an 8 year period. This has involved identifying waste minimisation and resource efficiency opportunities within organisation’s.
Environmental Impact Assessment – various clients
We have conducted numerous environmental impact projects for power stations, roads, waste management facilities, sports stadiums and mines. This work has been carried out to a high standard and resulted in successful outcomes for our clients.
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