A Green Policy is your company’s
statement about the commitment to sustainability and environmental management
that your business is prepared to make.
Having a formal green policy shows your employees and customers that
managing environmental issues is a high priority for your company.
A green policy usually contains the following components:
A declaration of your company’s
commitment to the environment and a concise description of what your company is
trying to achieve with your environmental goals and how you will accomplish
your goals. It all includes the
prevention of pollution and to continuously improve environmental performance. A commitment to keeping employees and
community members safe and a statement of the strategies and actions your
business is willing to undertake to meet its commitments. Green policies don’t
have to be drawn out they are the most
effective when the policies are written simply that is motivating and inspires
people to change. The policy should be communicated to all employees,
stakeholders and customers as a commitment to improving environmental
sustainability over time.
Why do you need a Green Policy?
• An improved and safer workplace
• A way to engage employees and your
customers in discussions around green policies
• An improved financial bottom
line
• The ability to meet customer
green contractual requirements
• A competitive advantage in the
marketplace
• An enhanced image in the
community and with existing and potential customers.
For more refer to: http://www.pge.com/includes/docs/pdfs/b2b/purchasing/supplierdiversity/gogreen/Developing_Your_Green_Policy.pdf
