Be seen, be green March 2012

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Be seen , be green!

by Toronto Training and HR

March 2012

Contents3-4 Introduction to Toronto Training and HR5-8 Sustainability and sustainability

disclosure9-10 Five steps to a greener supply chain11-20 Case studies A-E21-23 Opportunities for Aboriginal

communities24-26 Green jobs27-28 Manufacturers reducing their impact

on the environment29-31 Making your workspace more eco-

friendly 32-34 Green initiatives35-37 Links between HR and environmental performance38-39 Drill40-53 Case studies F-L54-55 Conclusion and questions

Introduction

Introduction to Toronto Training and HR

• Toronto Training and HR is a specialist training and human resources consultancy headed by Timothy Holden

• 10 years in banking• 10 years in training and human resources• Freelance practitioner since 2006• The core services provided by Toronto Training and HR

are:- Training event design- Training event delivery- Reducing costs- Saving time- Improving employee engagement &

morale- Services for job seekers

Sustainability and sustainability

disclosure

Sustainability and sustainability disclosure 1 of

3SustainabilitySustainability disclosureMaterialityAudience for sustainability disclosureCommunicating sustainability

3PRINCIPLES OF HIGH-QUALITY DISCLOSURERelevanceCompletenessConsistencyTransparencyAccuracy

3PRINCIPLES OF HIGH-QUALITY DISCLOSUREReliabilityClarityBalanceContextTimeliness

Five steps to a greener supply chain

Communicate in advanceInvolve your employeesThink localLook for accreditationsTake small steps

Case study A

Case study B

Case study C

Case study D

Case study E

Opportunities for Aboriginal communities

Opportunities for Aboriginal communities 1 of 2

MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDINGAboriginal Human Resource Council and Ontario Sustainable Energy AssociationProjects to advance learning about the green sector and ways that Aboriginal people can achieve business and employment opportunities in the sectorJoint applications for grants and joint responses to requests for proposals, where appropriate

Opportunities for Aboriginal communities 2 of 2

MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDINGAboriginal Human Resource Council and Ontario Sustainable Energy AssociationCross-skills training between the two organizations to identify human resources areas that need further development and adjustment to satisfy the green labour marketDeveloping a web-based seminar to discuss the findings of the cross-skills working group

Green jobs

Green jobs 1 of 2

Environmental protection Conservation and preservation of natural resources Environmental sustainability

Green jobs 2 of 2

USEFUL WEBSITESworkcabin.cagoodworkcanada.comeco.cagreen-jobs.ca

Manufacturers reducing their impact on the

environment

Manufacturers reducing their impact on the

environmentControlPrevention

Making your workspace more eco-friendly

Making your workspace more eco-friendly 1 of 2

Communicate more, print lessRequest eco-friendly office productsCollect electronic waste, such as used ink cartridges, batteries and computer partsCollect books and other printed handouts that might be of use to others

Making your workspace more eco-friendly 2 of 2

Dress comfortably and appropriately by making simple, professional attire work for youCarpool or bike your way to workBring a travel mug, water bottle and a set of kitchen utensils to work

Green initiatives

Green initiatives 1 of 2

EnergyWasteElectrical and electronic productsDuty of careRecycling

Green initiatives 2 of 2

DRIVEN BY HRCarsCycling to workGetting onlineFlexible workingCarbon credits

Links between HR and environmental performance

1 of 2ORGANIZATIONS WITH BETTER ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE MAY:Have younger employees or less unionizationHave more involvement and support at the managerial levelAllow for flexibility in HR policies, which in turn fosters employee satisfaction

Links between HR and environmental performance

2 of 2ORGANIZATIONS WITH BETTER ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE MAY:Have a dedicated environmental unit-ideally, with a privileged position within their organizationHave greater employee involvement, communication, and cross-functional collaboration relating to environmental programsUse specific rewards to incent ideas or behaviours

Case study F

Case study G

Case study H

Case study I

Case study J

Case study K

Case study L

Conclusion and questions

SummaryVideosQuestions

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