Envirowise Supply Chain opportunities Emma Burlow Envirowise
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What’s on Offer Unique project for hosts and their suppliers 2 host companies - Invite 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
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
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……’
Who Has Been Involved? 20 hosts 400 suppliers
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
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