Introduction to the NC Environmental Stewardship Initiative

ESI's mission… …is to assist organizations in reducing their environmental impacts beyond regulatory requirements and recognize those that achieve and maintain this commitment.

In 2002 The ESI started with: 27 Partners & 1 Steward - Novozymes

2012 As of Dec 2012, there are 133 member sites. 18 Stewards  15 Rising Stewards  53 Partners at 99 sites

Eligibility Demonstrate commitment to compliance; Not be under any environmental criminal indictment or conviction Agree to report annually on progress toward the organization's environmental performance goals any reportable non-compliance events.

3 Levels of Membership Partner: must demonstrate a commitment to maintain compliance, commit to establishing an environmental management system or set long-term measurable environmental performance goals. Rising Steward: must demonstrate a mature EMS, set measurable environmental performance goals and demonstrate a commitment to go beyond compliance. Steward: must demonstrate: a mature EMS; aggressive environmental performance goals; a commitment to meet and go beyond compliance; an EMS that is integrated into the core business functions; and a process of communicating with the local community about program activities and progress toward performance goals.

Current Membership

Collective Results Reduction of 41.6 MMBtus

Reduction of 3.1 BILLION Gallons of Water Collective Results Reduction of 3.1 BILLION Gallons of Water Reduction of 41.6 MMBtus

Collective Results Reduction of 3.1 BILLION Gallons of Water Reduction of 41.6 MMBtus 1.9 Million Tons Recycled 366,869 Tons Diverted from Landfill

Collective Results Over $50 Million saved Reduction of 3.1 BILLION Gallons of Water Reduction of 41.6 MMBtus Over $50 Million saved 1.9 Million Tons Recycled 366,869 Tons Diverted from Landfill

ZWTL Zero Waste to Landfill Research Survey sent Calling Membership and Contacts Analyze Results Action Drive continual improvement ESI CBAS WRP

ZWTL Tools: Tools: Lean Mfg. Trainings RMD/WT/BT Solid Waste Audit Assistance DEAO ESI CBAS WRP Company Inc. Process/Product “Waste” Employees Processer Hauler Markets Routes Equipment Tools: “Dumpster dives”/Waste audit Metrics Work with Supply Chain Implement Lean/Green tools Contract waste logistics company WTE ZWTL

Questions that arise: How do we/Who defines ZWTL? How can state/local governments support ZWTL? What can organizations and companies learn from one another? How can processors/haulers better serve? How do we get started/expand/go beyond? What conversations are we having with our vendors (suppliers/janitorial/kitchen)?

Making of a Green Business Daimler Trucks and Buses Who We Are Cleveland Truck Plant was started in 1989 289,000 sq. ft. facility 178 acres offering 1,037,000 sq. ft. of manufacturing space Employs approximately 2,000 team members within its manufacturing, engineering, sales/marketing and finance operations Registered to ISO 9001: 2008 quality standard Registered to ISO 14001: 2004 environmental standard 2012 Recycled 15,302,538 lbs of material What We Build Cleveland TMP is the largest truck manufacturing plant in the USA; producing the full-line of Class 8 truck models, including the Century Class S/T, Columbia, Classic, Classic XL, Cascadia and the Argosy cab over engine models. Cleveland also products military trucks.

Daimler Trucks North America The ecosystem Daimler Trucks North America commit as a company. “Our Blue Sky Vision is our road map for achieving sustainable operations. DTNA’s overall success is measured by our accomplishments and also by our continued commitment to environmentally conscious operations.” – Roger Nielsen, COO Commit Comply Prevent Improve Achieve Design

Daimler Trucks North America The ecosystem Daimler Trucks North America comply with existing regulations. We partner with agencies such as EPA, and we reach beyond requirements through ISO 14001 certification. We engage in dialogue with policy makers and scientists to develop best practices for our company and help lead the way for others as well. Comply Martin Daum, DTNA President and CEO, is the keynote speaker at the Sustainability Dialogue in Washington, DC, October 2011 - “Most important is what you do!”

The ecosystem Daimler Trucks North America Road to Landfill Free

The Beginning of the Journey Devise a plan of attack! • TOS group (Total Operating Systems) developed a Tactical Implementation Plan (TIP) for a ZWTL implementation calendar. • The TIP established tasks and dates for implementing ZWTL for each team in the facility. • TIP included tasks such as dumpster dive, determining collection bins, educating the team, etc. • Each week progress was reported to management. • Also included were the cafeteria, offices, and Maintenance Shop. • Benchmark! • Delist hazardous waste sludge through a process change

Historical Data

Tactical Implementation Plan

Dumpster Dives

Then and Now

The Sort

Collecting & Sorting – Standardized Process

Plant Layout

Recycle Guide

Training – All Levels of the Business

Field Trip to the Landfill

Hurdles

Partnerships

Leveraging Rebates

Recycle Day 2012

Measuring & Communicating Success

Doing the Math

ECO Newsletter

Sustaining a Landfill Free Facility

Source Reduction Example

Earth Day 2013 Kick the Can Event

Angela Barger angela.barger@ncdenr.gov Scott Fister scott.fister@ncdenr.gov Heather Callahan Heather.Callahan@diamler.com www.NCESI.org