VIDEO: Starting a Sustainability Program? Here’s What You Need to Know

Gary Jones

In this short but very informative video, Steve Ashkin interviews Gary Jones, VP of Environmental Health and Safety Affairs at Printing United Alliance.

Key takeaways from the interview include:

• Motivation for Sustainability: Gary explains his personal motivation for sustainability is his love for the outdoors and his professional motivation is due to customer demand in the supply chain.

• EHS and Sustainability Connection: He views the Environment, Health, and Safety as key parts of sustainability, with goals such as reducing hazardous waste and aligning with sustainability business practices.. Employee safety is also key, as it involves preserving "human capital" .

• Advice for Starting: Gary advises companies to "start small" and focus on small, achievable wins. He also emphasizes engaging employees for their valuable suggestions.

• Importance of Metrics: Gary stresses the importance of using metrics to establish a baseline and track progress, which is essential for communicating the company's story and establishing credibility with stakeholders and customers. He recommends tracking metrics such as water usage, waste, electricity consumption, and injury rates.

For more details, you can watch the full video here: https://youtu.be/3Ci7tIaP80o