logging in or signing up Sustainability In Your Office! oferwebman Download Post to : URL : Related Presentations : Share Add to Flag Embed Email Send to Blogs and Networks Add to Channel Uploaded from authorPOINT lite Insert YouTube videos in PowerPont slides with aS Desktop Copy embed code: (To copy code, click on the text box) Embed: URL: Thumbnail: WordPress Embed Customize Embed The presentation is successfully added In Your Favorites. Views: 279 Category: Product Traini.. License: All Rights Reserved Like it (0) Dislike it (0) Added: December 04, 2008 This Presentation is Public Favorites: 0 Presentation Description Greener Solutions Brought to You By Hetep Supply Company Inc. Comments Posting comment... Premium member Presentation Transcript Sustainability In Your Office! : Sustainability In Your Office! Greener Solutions Brought to You By: Hetep Supply Company Inc. Slide 2: What is sustainability?? General Definition of Sustainable DevelopmentUN Brundtland Commission (1987) : General Definition of Sustainable DevelopmentUN Brundtland Commission (1987) “Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.” General Definition of Sustainability2R’s (Blackburn 2007) : General Definition of Sustainability2R’s (Blackburn 2007) Respect: respect for people and other living things Resources: the wise use of economic and natural resources Our Commitment to Sustainability : Our Commitment to Sustainability Our commitment to the environment is to assist our customers to have a healthier environment for their customers, employees and the general public. We have partnered with several manufacturers in the re-distribution of Eco Friendly/Environmental Safe Products. We have made a conscious decision to ensure that our company has advance knowledge in the environmental green program. Some Observations About Sustainability : Some Observations About Sustainability Sustainability is not about one thing. The business case for sustainability is really the business case for a process that looks at sustainability trends and issues and to select to act on those that contribute the most value. Sustainability Trends Drive Response of Organizations : Sustainability Trends Drive Response of Organizations Diversity Programs Recycling Recycled Content Dematerialization Climate Change Fossil Fuel Depletion Changing Population Profile Energy Conservation Carbon Footprinting Over Consumption of Resources Trend Response Slide 8: Why is sustainability important to your business? Top Reasons For IncreasedFocus on Sustainability (Source: 2007 Conference Board study of 18 major corporations. ) : Top Reasons For IncreasedFocus on Sustainability (Source: 2007 Conference Board study of 18 major corporations. ) 1. Reputation, brand 2. Stakeholder pressure (esp. customers) 3. Reduce waste (and costs), increase productivity 4. Employee morale, motivation and recruitment 5. Peer pressure (competitors, high-visibility companies) 6. Marketing opportunities Greener Office ProductSolutions : Greener Office ProductSolutions Our Catalog : Our Catalog 2,500 greener office solutions Printed on recycled paper contains 30% Post-Consumer Waste Using soy-based inks Note: All soy-based inks contain both soy and petroleum components Green Editorial Information : Green Editorial Information Provides tips on being green at work Helpful Tips and Stories : Helpful Tips and Stories General information & tips about being Green Specific information about product or production efforts that are environmentally friendly Easy Identification of Recycled Content : Easy Identification of Recycled Content Summary of Catalog Icons : Summary of Catalog Icons Items Containing 30% Or More Post-Consumer Waste ACMI Certified Non-Toxic Items Containing Some Recycled Content Scientific Certification Systems Indoor Advantage - Meets LEED & BIFMA Criteria Summary of Catalog Icons : Summary of Catalog Icons Independent 3rd Party Certification of environmentally responsible products Energy Star Certified - Energy Efficient EPA “Design for the Environment Certification Product Solutions… Significant Recycled Offering : Product Solutions… Significant Recycled Offering Products containing recycled material Products that promote Recycling More Greener Office Solutions : More Greener Office Solutions Products that use less natural resources Products that promote a healthy workplace Energy efficient products More Greener Office Solutions : Non-Toxic products Products made from renewable resources & biodegradable Reusable Products More Greener Office Solutions Greener Office Products : Greener Office Products The only truly green office product is one not used That’s why we refer to these items as “Greener” You have choices and these items are our greener product alternatives Don’t Green Products Cost More? : Don’t Green Products Cost More? Not always true Some cost more, some actually cost less and some cost more initially but save over the life of the product…all have a more positive impact on the environment Examples: Initially less expensive Remanufactured Ink & Toner Less expensive over the life of the product Compact Fluorescent Lights Rechargeable batteries Energy efficient office machines Product Quality : Product Quality Manufacturers have already come a long way Quality is much better that early green products Recycled paper products are significantly improved Binders using recycled materials are hard to differentiate from non-recycled Cleaning products have improved Low emitting furniture is of equal or better quality It’s About Choices : It’s About Choices Ultimately, being green is about individual choices The choice is yours… we can help! Hetep Supply Company Inc. You do not have the permission to view this presentation. In order to view it, please contact the author of the presentation.
Sustainability In Your Office! oferwebman Download Post to : URL : Related Presentations : Share Add to Flag Embed Email Send to Blogs and Networks Add to Channel Uploaded from authorPOINT lite Insert YouTube videos in PowerPont slides with aS Desktop Copy embed code: (To copy code, click on the text box) Embed: URL: Thumbnail: WordPress Embed Customize Embed The presentation is successfully added In Your Favorites. Views: 279 Category: Product Traini.. License: All Rights Reserved Like it (0) Dislike it (0) Added: December 04, 2008 This Presentation is Public Favorites: 0 Presentation Description Greener Solutions Brought to You By Hetep Supply Company Inc. Comments Posting comment... Premium member Presentation Transcript Sustainability In Your Office! : Sustainability In Your Office! Greener Solutions Brought to You By: Hetep Supply Company Inc. Slide 2: What is sustainability?? General Definition of Sustainable DevelopmentUN Brundtland Commission (1987) : General Definition of Sustainable DevelopmentUN Brundtland Commission (1987) “Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.” General Definition of Sustainability2R’s (Blackburn 2007) : General Definition of Sustainability2R’s (Blackburn 2007) Respect: respect for people and other living things Resources: the wise use of economic and natural resources Our Commitment to Sustainability : Our Commitment to Sustainability Our commitment to the environment is to assist our customers to have a healthier environment for their customers, employees and the general public. We have partnered with several manufacturers in the re-distribution of Eco Friendly/Environmental Safe Products. We have made a conscious decision to ensure that our company has advance knowledge in the environmental green program. Some Observations About Sustainability : Some Observations About Sustainability Sustainability is not about one thing. The business case for sustainability is really the business case for a process that looks at sustainability trends and issues and to select to act on those that contribute the most value. Sustainability Trends Drive Response of Organizations : Sustainability Trends Drive Response of Organizations Diversity Programs Recycling Recycled Content Dematerialization Climate Change Fossil Fuel Depletion Changing Population Profile Energy Conservation Carbon Footprinting Over Consumption of Resources Trend Response Slide 8: Why is sustainability important to your business? Top Reasons For IncreasedFocus on Sustainability (Source: 2007 Conference Board study of 18 major corporations. ) : Top Reasons For IncreasedFocus on Sustainability (Source: 2007 Conference Board study of 18 major corporations. ) 1. Reputation, brand 2. Stakeholder pressure (esp. customers) 3. Reduce waste (and costs), increase productivity 4. Employee morale, motivation and recruitment 5. Peer pressure (competitors, high-visibility companies) 6. Marketing opportunities Greener Office ProductSolutions : Greener Office ProductSolutions Our Catalog : Our Catalog 2,500 greener office solutions Printed on recycled paper contains 30% Post-Consumer Waste Using soy-based inks Note: All soy-based inks contain both soy and petroleum components Green Editorial Information : Green Editorial Information Provides tips on being green at work Helpful Tips and Stories : Helpful Tips and Stories General information & tips about being Green Specific information about product or production efforts that are environmentally friendly Easy Identification of Recycled Content : Easy Identification of Recycled Content Summary of Catalog Icons : Summary of Catalog Icons Items Containing 30% Or More Post-Consumer Waste ACMI Certified Non-Toxic Items Containing Some Recycled Content Scientific Certification Systems Indoor Advantage - Meets LEED & BIFMA Criteria Summary of Catalog Icons : Summary of Catalog Icons Independent 3rd Party Certification of environmentally responsible products Energy Star Certified - Energy Efficient EPA “Design for the Environment Certification Product Solutions… Significant Recycled Offering : Product Solutions… Significant Recycled Offering Products containing recycled material Products that promote Recycling More Greener Office Solutions : More Greener Office Solutions Products that use less natural resources Products that promote a healthy workplace Energy efficient products More Greener Office Solutions : Non-Toxic products Products made from renewable resources & biodegradable Reusable Products More Greener Office Solutions Greener Office Products : Greener Office Products The only truly green office product is one not used That’s why we refer to these items as “Greener” You have choices and these items are our greener product alternatives Don’t Green Products Cost More? : Don’t Green Products Cost More? Not always true Some cost more, some actually cost less and some cost more initially but save over the life of the product…all have a more positive impact on the environment Examples: Initially less expensive Remanufactured Ink & Toner Less expensive over the life of the product Compact Fluorescent Lights Rechargeable batteries Energy efficient office machines Product Quality : Product Quality Manufacturers have already come a long way Quality is much better that early green products Recycled paper products are significantly improved Binders using recycled materials are hard to differentiate from non-recycled Cleaning products have improved Low emitting furniture is of equal or better quality It’s About Choices : It’s About Choices Ultimately, being green is about individual choices The choice is yours… we can help! Hetep Supply Company Inc.