The Ashkin Group Helps You Create a Healthier, More Sustainability-Focused, Workplace Environment.
VIDEO: Your Guide to Building a Sustainability Program
In this short but highly informative video,
Steve Ashkin interviews
Gary Jones, VP of Environmental Health and Safety Affairs at Printing United Alliance.
Here are just a few of the key takeaways:
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 [02:43].
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. [04:03]. Employee safety is also key, as it involves preserving "human capital" [05:29].
Advice for Starting: Gary advises companies to "start small" and focus on small, achievable wins [06:23]. He also emphasizes engaging employees for their valuable suggestions [06:49].
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 [09:48]. He recommends tracking metrics such as water usage, waste, electricity consumption, and injury rates [10:49].
For more details, you can watch the full video here: https://youtu.be/3Ci7tIaP80o
Our Mission: To transform industries with responsible, sustainable business practices.
The Ashkin Group is the leading advocate for Sustainability and Green Cleaning in the professional cleaning industry.
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Together, we can make a big impact on human health, help your organization reduce costs, and protect the environment today and for future generations.
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Training and Implementation
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