Elements and Performance Criteria
- Develop workplace sustainability policy
- Scope of sustainability policy is defined.
- Information from a range of sources is gathered to plan and develop policy.
- Stakeholders are identified and consulted as a key component of the policy development process.
- Strategies for minimising the use of non-sustainable resources, reducing the use of toxic material and hazardous chemicals, 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 upon.
- Communicate the policy
- Implement the policy
- Review policy implementation
- Outcomes are documented and feedback is 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 are used to promote continuous improvement of performance.
- Policy and/or procedures are modified, as required, to ensure performance improvements.