1. Envirowise Supply Chain opportunities Emma Burlow Envirowise

2. Green Procurement What is Green Purchasing Why Buy Green Principles of Green Purchasing Environmental Performance Green Policy Practical Purchasing POLICY

3. What’s on Offer Unique project for hosts and their suppliers 2 host companies - Invite 10-15 suppliers each Aim is to reduce waste and costs from joint business activities Free technical support from Envirowise Four phases – over six months Free support for suppliers – energy, waste, water, design Free training workshops Impact assessment and follow up Case studies for exemplar suppliers

4. Aspects of the Programme Sharing experiences Problem solving Networking with other companies Targeted to your needs Direct access to expert support Free, independent technical support

5. Identify Your Key Issues n Reduce environmental liabilities? n Safeguard/improve performance? n Save money by reducing waste? n Streamline processes and improve product quality? n Improve continuity of supply? Re-thinking products and processes not just clean but lean! Companies with creative methods will have a flying start ‘We can either do this now in inspiration or later in desperation……’

6. Who Has Been Involved? 20 hosts 400 suppliers

7. Benefits Reduced raw materials use Improved process control Reduced water use and effluent volume Increased environmental awareness Reduced energy consumption Improved health & safety in the workplace Reduced solid waste Improved waste segregation & recycling Reduced costs Fast Track Savings = £2.4 million Company Savings = £7.4 million Potential Total = £9.8 million

8. Envirowise Advice Line Gateway to Envirowise Freephone 0800 585794 www.envirowise.gov.uk Any environmental question Free specialist advice Signposting to other sources of information Requests for publications

9. THANKYOU Any Questions Regional Contact : Paul Gilbert, Regional Manager SW Tel 0870 1903832 paul.gilbert@envirowise.gov.uk General Advice : 0800 585794 or e mail advice@envirowise.gov.uk