Alan Hendry Envirowise Scotland Manager

TODAY’S OBJECTIVES  Introduce Envirowise  Introduce the Public Sector Supply Chain Project  Other examples of success

WHAT IS ENVIROWISE ?  A programme funded by government and the devolved administrations n Free help for all businesses  Promotes better environmental practices that reduce business costs

ENVIROWISE OBJECTIVES  To reduce UK industry’s impact on the environment whilst……...  Saving UK industry £585M per year by 2015 – currently £270 million/year. A total saving of £1 billion so far.

ENVIRONMENT & ENERGY HELPLINE  Gateway to Envirowise & Carbon Trust  Freephone  Any environmental or energy efficiency question  2 hours free specialist advice  Signposting to other sources of information  Requests for publications

COMPANY VISITS  Fast Track Visits- how to get started  For larger companies – health check and targeted visits  Whole day allocation or more  Walk around site  Find the data  Analysing process and prioritising  Follow up research  Bullet point Action plan

PUBLICATIONS & TOOLS  Good Practice Guides (how to do it)  Practical tools to help manage a supply chain partnership [GG362]  Waste Mapping [ET219]  Waste Minimisation for Managers [GG367]  Case Studies  Retail supply chain distributes cost savings from improved packaging [GG332]  Retail therapy: supply chains benefit from partnership approach [EN388]  Retail therapy 2003: reducing waste through supply chain partnerships [EN442]  Videos & software

A partnership approach THE PUBLIC SECTOR SUPPLY CHAIN PROJECT

WHAT’S ON OFFER  Unique project for public sectors bodies and their suppliers  Usually up to 10 host public sector bodies as a pilot  Normally inviting 25 –30 suppliers each  Aim is to reduce waste and costs from joint business activities  Free technical support from Envirowise to identify where waste and costs can be reduced

THE PROGRAMME  Four phases – over six months  Launch  Free company visit for suppliers – energy, waste, water, design  Free support for public sector organisations  Free training workshops for all  Impact assessment  Case studies for exemplar suppliers  Programme to concentrate on one service delivery area e.g. catering, office supplies or furniture to be agreed

PHASE 1  Half day launch n Overview of the Programme to selected suppliers n Outline supply chain partnership benefits and opportunities n Sign up for FTV and future training workshops

PHASE 2  Initiate public sector organisation waste mapping activities  Support benchmarking activities for priority resources  Manage and present benchmark data  Co-ordinate Free Fast Track Visits for suppliers

PHASE 3  Training workshops  These will cover resource related issues e.g. energy, water, resources etc.  Implementation support  Discussion and progress on action plans

PHASE 4  Record supplier achievements on an ongoing basis for public sector organisations and suppliers  Measure aggregated financial savings and environmental improvements  Case study of exemplar suppliers  Encourage dialogue for future cost and environmental savings

BENEFITS TO PUBLIC SECTOR  Improved Service levels  Reduced costs  Improved supplier relationships  Assistance in the delivery of the Waste Strategy for Scotland  Environmental benefits  Address best value and SD

BENEFITS TO YOUR SUPPLIERS  Sharing experiences  Problem solving  Networking with other companies  Targeted to your needs  Direct access to expert support  Free, independent technical support  Environmental and cost savings

OTHER SUCCESSES

KEY ACTIONS FROM THE COMPANIES Raw materials n Switch to returnable packaging n Optimise cutting patterns n Purchase pre-cut pieces n Rework or reuse reject metal n Improved planning/purchasing of materials n Optimise solvent use and reuse n Use of more efficient spray equipment for stains and lacquers n Use of electronic mail for internal memos n Better control of chemical dosing n Improve handling, segregation and movements of materials Waste n Measure different wastes n Return packaging to suppliers for reuse n Bale cardboard waste and compact general waste n Segregation and recycling n Source recycling contractor for scrap materials n Source pellet manufacturer for wood waste n Install incinerator with heat recovery for wood waste

KEY ACTIONS FROM THE COMPANIES Utilities / Energy n Record monthly consumption of gas/electricity and relate to product n Measure temperature of buildings n Install energy efficient lighting n Install presence detectors in unoccupied areas n Read electricity & water meter at night n Check for water leaks n Check for compressed air leaks n Turn off computers at nights and weekends n Mend leaking tap n Install water saving devices n Check for unauthorised use of water n Switch off heaters when workshop unoccupied Others n Measure different wastes n Check compliance n Check compliance with Packaging Waste Regulations n Set up a team to identify potential improvements suggested in Focus Guide n Contact Loan Action Scotland for interest free loan for energy efficiency improvements n Contact the Helpline for Awareness Raising materials n Contact STEP for a student placement n Contact Helpline for publications n Staff Training

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