Elements and Performance Criteria
- Develop workplace sustainability policy.
- Scopeof sustainabilitypolicy is defined.
- Stakeholders are identified and consulted as a key component of the policy development process.
- Strategies for minimising resource use, reducing toxic material and hazardous chemical use, and employing life cycle management approaches at all stages of work are included in policy.
- Recommendations are made for policy options based on likely effectiveness, timeframes and cost.
- Policy is developed that reflects the organisation's commitment to sustainability as an integral part of the business planning and as a business opportunity.
- Appropriate methods of implementation are agreed.
- Communicate the policy.
- Implement the policy.
- Review policy implementation.
- Outcomes are documented and feedback provided to key personnel and stakeholders.
- Success or otherwise of policy is investigated.
- Records are monitored to identify trends that may require remedial action, and used to promote continuous improvement of performance.
- Policy and procedures are modified as required to ensure improvements are made.