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Hotspots, opportunities & initiatives Dishwashing Products Version 1 May 2013
Hotspots opportunities amp initiatives
Dishwashing Products
Version 1 May 2013
The Product Sustainability Forum (PSF) is a collaboration of 80+ organisations made up of grocery and home improvement retailers and suppliers academics NGOs and UK Government representatives It provides a platform for these organisations to understand improve and communicate the environmental performance of the grocery and home improvement products (wwwwraporgukpsf)
About the PSF
How to use this deck
1 Please view in bdquoSlide Show‟ to activate hyperlinks 2 To access the slide‟s content either browse one
page at a time or use the navigation bar below to jump between the main sections Throughout the deck there are links to external sources of interest
3 A bdquoHelp‟ section is provided with more background information on this product summary FAQs terms of use and a list of other product summaries and reduction opportunities available to download
4 We would like to encourage feedback on the contents of this deck Please click the bdquoSubmit feedback‟ links on each page to contribute
Introduction About this slide deck hellip
This slide deck summarises some of the key environmental hotspots relevant to this product category It also provides examples of reduction opportunities to explore ndash and references key initiatives that could support your activities to improve product sustainability This work has drawn upon a wide variety of evidence and is intended to be adapted for use by different business functions (eg procurement RampD etc) It is important to note that as every supply chain is different the information provided should be used to guide further investigation
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Notable primary amp secondary hotspots
Notes
Hotspots ndash Dishwashing Products
Electricity used in the home to power dishwashing machines is a key driver of life cycle energy use (and GHG emissions 95 of footprint) (9) Similar to laundry detergents although on a smaller scale (3) Energy use for hand dishwashing equal or greater (1-4kWh) to machine washing (1kWh) if running warm water used (4)
Water use in domestic dishwashers (and subsequent wastewater treatment) (6) Water use significantly higher during washing by hand (liquid) application (4)
A range of ingredients are used in this product with a variety of properties These may include salts by-products of the petro-chemical industry and palm oil derivatives which may present some land use change risk (25 6)
Energy use in production of key ingredients (eg sodium tripolyphosphate) and detergent manufacture process (5 7)
The hotspots left can be used to target efforts ndash however actual performance will be dependent on the specifics of your supply chain
Numbers in brackets denote numbered reference in references slide
Evidence level Medium ndash limited product-specific studies no water waste data identified
Consumer behaviour (use of bdquoeco‟ settings) and machine energy efficiency are a key driver of life cycle sustainability (5)
Surfactants can be made from crude oil and agricultural sources Palm oil derived surfactants make up a significant proportion of the UK‟s use of surfactants (5)
Reducing waste reduces resource consumption at all stages upstream
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Initiatives amp key resources
The initiatives and resources identified offer a range of potential business benefits including best practice guidance knowledge sharing innovation ideas standards development input or process certification sustainability benchmarking and communication
Notes
1 EU Ecolabel ndash voluntary labelling scheme of the European Commission with a specific label for dishwasher detergents 2 Government Buying Standards for Cleaning Products ndash gives overview of compliance specifications for dishwasher detergents 3 Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) ndash aims to improve industry‟s sustainability practices through certification 4 Courtauld Commitment ndash responsibility agreement aimed at improving resource efficiency in the grocery supply chain 5 EU energy labelling ndash gives information about the energy efficiency of dishwashers as well as water consumption 6 Energy Savings Trust Recommended ndash label for the most energy efficient products usually the top 20 of those available 7 Charter for Sustainable Cleaning ndash voluntary initiative encouraging business and consumer sustainability in the industry
123 12 123
14 156 156 15
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In addition to those sources referenced in preceding slides the following sources of information were used in the development of this deck
Hotspot references
1 AISE (2012) Charter Update 2010 ASP Substantial Dossier Automatic Dishwashing (ADW) Detergents [PDF]
2 Ecolabelling Denmark (2011) Ecolabeling for Laundry Detergents [PDF]
3 Ecolabelling Denmark (nd) Laundry Detergents and Dishwashing Detergents [PDF]
4 Nordic Ecolabelling (2013) Hand dishwashing detergents [PDF]
5 ProForest (2011) Mapping and understanding the UK palm oil supply chain Defra
6 Saouter E van Hoof G (2002) A Database for the Life-Cycle Assessment of Procter amp Gamble Laundry Detergents [PDF]
7 Tesco (2009) Carbon footprint of Washing Up Liquid amp Dishwasher Tablets Confidential
8 Tesco (2012) Tesco Product Carbon Footprints Summary [PDF]
9 Unilever (2001) Machine Dishwasher Developments Steps towards a more sustainable future [PDF]
10 WRAP (2013) An initial assessment of the environmental impact of grocery products [PDF]
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Reduction opportunities
bull None directly relevant to dishwashing products
The PSF has researched a selection of bdquoreduction opportunities‟ bdquoaction plans and topic guides‟ relevant to the grocery sector Below are a selection relevant to dishwashing products Follow the links to find out more about each opportunity For a full list of resources available see the Help section While many of the opportunities are not tailored specifically to dishwashing products ndash the principles and resources are transferable Where they target a hotspot they are flagged red
bull Sourcing palm oil responsibly bull Product re-formulation bull Improving consumer portioning bull Water efficiency in the home
Hotspot
Reduction opportunities Action plans
Topic guides bull Best practice in embedding sustainability in product design
bull Effective commissioning of LCAsfootprint studies
bull Engaging colleagues on sustainability
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Sourcing palm oil responsibly Product sustainability opportunity Palm oil has become incredibly popular as a low cost high yield vegetable oil with a vast range of uses in food and HPC products In 2012 426500t of palm oil and 33000t of palm kernel oil were imported into the UK with more imported within other products A 2011 study for Defra estimated that only 24 of palm oil consumed in the UK is sourced sustainably despite 43 of the 100 best-selling branded products in UK supermarkets containing palm oil Increased palm oil production can increase the risk of destruction of tropical rainforest and drainage of peatland as well as having major impacts on biodiversity climate change and indigenous land rights (1) Sourcing palm oil responsibly and increasing supply chain transparency can reduce reputational risks and anticipate future changes in regulation eg EU Food Information Regulations
The Roundtable for Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) was set up in 2004 with the aim of bringing certified sustainable palm oil to the market (2) In 2010 23mt of certified sustainable palm oil (CSPO) was available but only 517 was bought via available RSPO supply chain mechanisms (1) However many retailers amp manufacturers have committed to 100 sourcing of sustainable palm oil by 2015 The RSPO reported that between 2009-2011 supply of CSPO increased 250 with sales growing by ~620
Roundtable for Sustainable Palm Oil Case study ndash Starbucks
Starbucks recently committed to sourcing 100 of its palm oil from certified sustainable suppliers by 2015 joining the RSPO along with several other major FMCG companies Unilever reached their target of 100 CSPO three years early in 2012 and have now committed to a revised target of 100 palm oil from certified traceable sources by 2020
Hotspot
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Other key resources amp initiatives 1 Review of policy options relating to sustainable palm oil procurement ndash Defra supply chain mapping 2 Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil ndash international organisation of producers distributors conservationists amp other stakeholders 3 Consumer Goods Forum ndash the CGF is developing methods to improve the sustainability of palm oil amp other high risk materials 4 WWF‟s Palm Oil Buyers‟ Scorecard 2011 ndash provides analysis of palm oil use progress by FMCG manufacturers 5 ldquoUsing certified sustainable palm oil no longer good enoughrdquo FCRN ndash source of knowledge into food systems and climate change 6 See also ndash Supply chains and land use change action plan
Product re-formulation Product sustainability opportunity Product reformulation where a product‟s composition is altered or ingredients are substituted for alternatives can be driven by a number of different factors eg ingredient price fluctuation or compliance to government legislation Altering a product‟s composition can mitigate material risk associated with high environmental impact ingredients or may impact how the product is used by the consumer which might lower the product‟s energy or water requirement (1) There are many other potential benefits including reduced raw material costs lower distribution impacts less required storage space reduced packaging as well as the potential to pass on costs savings to the consumer
Other key resources amp initiatives
1 See Unilever‟s Persil Small amp Mighty 2 Courtauld Commitment Phase Two Case Studies ndash provides some examples of product re-formulations 3 Product Re-formulation Channelling Efficiency savings ndash WRAP information sheet encouraging re-thinking of products
Case study - United Biscuits
United Biscuits (UB) reformulated their McVitie‟s biscuits reducing the salt content by up to 60 and the saturated fat content by up to 80 The reformulations enabled a 40 reduction in UB‟s use of palm oil and reduced pressure on rainforest destruction but most importantly a total of pound4m was added to sales value with sales of biscuits up by more than 5
Case study ndash Britvic concentrate
In March 2011 Britvic introduced a new double concentrate to its Robinsons squash brand The double concentrate squash is now in 125 litre and 175 litre bottles The smaller bottle sizes have enabled a significant reduction in secondary packaging amp transport required The benefits are bull Better consumer value for money bull 61 reduction PET per litre drunk bull 70 reduction in total packaging bull 50 reduction in lorries used bull 14000 tCO2 saving pa
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Improving consumer portioning Product sustainability opportunity Unit dose packaging is one of the ways that manufacturers can influence consumer behaviours by removing the need for the consumer to measure the product at use phase If product measurement instructions are not followed closely this may lead to unnecessary environmental impact through avoidable product use Additionally excessive product use may be detrimental to the effectiveness of the product for instance in the case of detergents (1) or may lead to food waste in the case of grocery products not being consumed after being prepared for meals
Other key resources amp initiatives
1 Unit Dose A Sustainability Step for Fabric Liquids ndash Unilever report detailing the environmental benefits of liquid tablets 2 Revision of Ecolabel Criteria for Laundry Detergents 2008-2010 ndash background report for revision of ecolabel by Ecolabelling Denmark 3 Annual Review 2008 Towards Sustainable Cleaning ndash report by AISE the soap detergents amp maintenance products industry body 4 WRAP food hub ndash provides a multitude of consumer food waste resources including case studies initiatives amp reports
For detergent only 65 of consumers dose according to the manufacturer recommendations most over-dose (2) Portion control reduces overall material use transport and product wastage Dosing control can face consumer backlash and new products will need to work with marketing to develop an approach to ensure consumer engagement (1) RampD will need to be involved to develop workable products but may provide an opportunity for innovation and brand differentiation even overall if less product is being sold
Benefits amp barriers Case study ndash Ariel
Ariel have diversified their product portfolio to include unit dose control measures Liquitabs require more packaging however due to reduced product per wash and wastage they estimated it has resulted in a reduction of 250000 tonnes of product per annum (1)
Case study ndash Heinz
Heinz have introduced a 1kg reclosable bottle for their Heinz Beanz range which includes a see-through portion guide on the side to help consumer portioning
Hotspot
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Water efficiency in the home Product sustainability opportunity
Consumer water use accounts for over half of all water used in the UK with the average person using 150 litres of water a day Water use in the home can have a high environmental and financial cost Significant levels of energy are used to treat water to a drinkable standard of which only a portion is used in potable applications For example only around 7 of the water used in our homes is used for cooking and drinking whereas almost one third of the water used in the home is flushed down the toilet A recent report recommended the UK government to drive changes to reduce domestic per capita water consumption by 30 (1)
Other key resources amp initiatives
1 The State of the Nation Water 2012 ndash Institution of Civil Engineers report with recommendations for water security 2 The Bathroom Manufacturers Associations ndash guide to product water efficiency labelling 3 Water for Life ndash Defra white paper with recommendations on using water wisely in the home 4 WRAP Water Using Products ndash working group working towards all bathroom fittings to be labelled to inform customer choice
Consumer use is the dominant life cycle impact for many HPC products and is often thought to be difficult to address However reductions can be made through bull Product re-formulation (see Product re-formulation
reduction opportunity) bull Promoting water limiting shower devices bull Promoting lower temperature washing (eg see PampG‟s
Ariel Turn to 30oC campaign) bull Promoting water conservation (eg Lynx‟s clever bdquoshower
pooling‟ campaign
Influencing consumer behaviour Unilever - Sustain Ability Challenge
Unilever has been working with families across the UK to gain an understanding of the acceptance uptake of bathroom amp laundry related water saving tools as well as suggested behavioural changes bull The project will run for 6 months amp independently measured bull Changes will be compared to benchmark figures bull Results fed back to direct developments in key brands including Domestos amp Persil
Hotspot
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Proposal briefing
Product design
Production Launch Post-
launch review
Embedding sustainability in product design Topic Guide Over 80 of all product-related environmental impacts can be influenced during the design phase presenting an opportunity for designers to adopt more sustainable practices and in turn contribute towards lower impact products and services The challenge is to incorporate sustainable design principles into RampD processes and to embed Ecodesign principles within the business sustainability strategy and brand positioning considerations
The business benefit include cost reductions brand and reputation enhancement This approach may also meet future customer demand for products and services with reduced environmental impacts
Resources
1 Defra sustainable product roadmaps ndash life cycle assessments research and initiatives to improve environmental impact of products 2 WRAP circular economy ndash research and information on the circular economy (recapture amp reuse of resources) 3 Eco SME ndash resources on Ecodesign for small businesses 4 Centre for Sustainable Design Ecodesign Strategy Wheel ndash Ecodesign consultancy for business 5 Eco3 Design consultancy ndash integrating Ecodesign into RampD
Implementation Process
This Topic Guide focuses on how to adapt conventional design into Ecodesign starting with RampD Embedding Ecodesign encompasses five main stages
1) Identify design improvements
2) Compare design alternatives
3) Set Ecodesign strategy
4) Develop communications plan
5) Pilot and review of programme
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Topic Guide
Identify
design
improvements
ndash review
products in
context of
sustainability
strategy
Comparison
of design
alternatives ndash
develop new
products or
make changes
to existing
products
Ecodesign
strategy
setting ndash
agree
principles
aligned to
strategy
Communicate
environmental
benefits of
products
Pilot and
embed
programme
Review and
feedback on
process
Hotspot
Key
- Organisational aims
- Suggested follow-up actions
Carrying out an LCA or footprinting study Topic Guide A Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) or footprinting study can give you a more detailed understanding of the environmental impacts of your products workplaces and activities These studies can take many forms and lead to a variety of actions and outcomes depending on your particular needs and concerns This Topic Guide should help you to design and implement the LCA or footprinting study that is right for you The flowchart below can help you identify what you need to do in response to different drivers in your organisation
Resources
1 The Product Sustainability Forum - Product Summaries detailing the key environmental impacts of 50 typical products 2 Greenhouse Gas Protocol - this website gives help and advice on carbon footprinting standards 3 European Environment Agency - this website has a useful page of further information on Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs)
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Topic Guide
Engagement strategy
Align with business
goals
Employee lead action
plans
Review of progress
Feedback and embed
Engaging employees on product sustainability Topic Guide Engaging employees on product sustainability provides an opportunity to embed sustainability within everyday business practice The aim is to engage employees on in a way that promotes behaviour change and encourages employee-led action An engagement strategy developed by Sustainability teams is then lead by employee representatives and supported by HR internal marketing communications category managers and online communications The strategy should also seek to incentivise employees to take further action and increase buy-in The business benefits include cost-savings product innovation brand enhancement reduced environmental impacts and increased employee motivation
Resources 1 Action Learning guide ndash guidance on the action learning process 2 Ecoinomy ndash online education platform 3 Wal-Mart case study ndash example of online communication tool 4 Unilever case study ndash example of employee-led action and marketing mechanisms 5 MampS case study ndash Plan A Product Attributes ndash assigning health environmental and ethical attributes to drive product sustainability
Engagement strategy
This Topic Guide focuses on how to engage employees using established methods as part of an engagement strategy 1) Employee-led approaches
2) Action Learning
3) Internal communications
4) Online communications
5) Training and e-learning
6) Incentivisation programmes
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Topic Guide
Engage
internal teams
and develop
strategy
working with
HR marketing
and employee
representatives
Integrate with
business
goals
environmental
sustainability
strategy and
embed in
category and
marketing
plans
Support
implementation
of action plans
by employees
and further
engage using
internal
marketing
Review plans
with employee
teams and
communicate
cost and
resource
savings to
make business
case for further
action
Develop further
action plans
and internal
policies and
business
processes and
embed product
sustainability
thinking in
organisation
Help section
This section contains background information on the contents of this slide deck including
1 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
2 Terms of useDisclaimer
3 Product summary list ndash 50 product summaries are available covering food drink household and personal care categories
4 Reduction opportunities ndash a list of all those developed to date
5 Action plans amp topic guides ndash a list of all those developed to date
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FAQs
1 What is the Product Sustainability Forum (PSF) The Product Sustainability Forum is a collaboration of 80+ organisations made up of grocery and home improvement retailers and suppliers academics NGOs and UK Government representatives It provides a platform for these organisations to understand improve and communicate the environmental performance of the grocery and home improvement products Website wwwwraporgukpsf
2 What are the five PSF lsquometricsrsquo To date the PSF has focused on the performance of products across five core environmental bdquometrics‟ energy use water use waste generation material use and greenhouse gas emissions A more detailed discussion of the work done on these five metrics is available in a published PSF report entitled ldquoAn initial assessment of the environmental impact of grocery productsrdquo The PSF is also beginning to look at the biodiversity impact of products
3 What do the red and orange shading denote on hotspot matrices Red cells highlight stages within the value chain which are
often the primary source of impact for the metric in question (eg greenhouse gas emissions energy use etc) Orange cells are
typically secondary sources of impact These are qualitative assessments to highlight likely hotspots and should be used to focus
further investigation
4 How are lsquoPrimaryrsquo and lsquoSecondaryrsquo hotspots identified Primary and secondary hotspots have been identified using a range of sources ndash but mainly publicly available life cycle and sector-level research into resource use and environmental impacts These are fully referenced within the deck Primary hotspots are those which according to the evidence identified are likely to contribute the most to the metric in question (eg agricultural stages dominate the carbon footprint of dairy products) However due to the varied and patchy nature of the evidence some summaries are more complete than others ndash and in many cases hotspots have been estimated based on proxies To guide users a qualitative bdquoevidence level‟ score has been developed to highlight any significant data gaps As every supply chain is different this information should be used to guide further research into your own supply chain
5 Which other product summaries are available and where can I get them from A summary of products researched to date is available at the end of this deck
6 How can I submit ideascomments for future revisions of this PowerPoint deck Click on the bdquoSubmit feedback‟ link at the top right hand side of each slide to send feedback to the PSF team
7 How can I use this content See our bdquoTerms of Use‟ slide
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Terms of use
bull While we have tried to make sure this slide deck is accurate we cannot accept responsibility or be held legally responsible for any loss or damage arising out of or in connection with this information being inaccurate incomplete or misleading This material is copyrighted You can copy it free of charge as long as the material is accurate and not used in a misleading context You must identify the source of the material and acknowledge our copyright You must not use material to endorse or suggest we have endorsed a commercial product or service For more details please see our terms and conditions on our website at wwwwraporguk
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Product summary list
Bananas Bath amp shower products Beef Biscuits Bread amp rolls Breakfast cereals
Butter
Cakes pastries etc
Canned meat
Coffee
Canned vegetables Carbonates Cat amp dog food
Cheese Chocolate Cider amp perry Deli-food Deodorant
Nappies
Dishwashing products
Fish amp seafood
Frozen vegetables
General cleaning products
Ice-cream amp frozen desserts
Lamb Margarine
Pork Potato crisps Potatoes Poultry Pre-packed sandwiches Ready meals
Rice Spirits
Sugar confectionery Tea
Toilet amp kitchen rolls Tomatoes
Processed snacks
Yogurts
Dilutables
Beer
Laundry detergent
Eggs
Wine
Juices
Onions Pizza
Canned seafood
Milk amp cream
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Reduction opportunity list
bull Addressing bdquogreen water‟
bull Benefits of soil management
bull Crop irrigation best practice
bull Precision agriculture
bull Rolling out agricultural GHG tools
bull Sourcing palm oil responsibly
bull Sugar crop sustainability
bull Sustainable fisheries amp aquaculture
bull Sustainable forestry products
bull Water efficiency in livestock farming
bull Closed-loop recycling
bull Drinks packaging optimisation
bull Renewable packaging materials
bull Boiler energy efficiency in FampD
bull CIP for resource efficiency
bull Identifying the true cost of waste
bull Increased efficiency of in-store bakeries
bull Increasing motor drive efficiency
bull Product re-formulation
bull Water efficiency in drinks manufacture
bull Water efficiency in meat processing
bull Water re-use in FampD processing
bull Extending product shelf life
bull Food redistribution
bull Shared logistics opportunities
bull Improving consumer portioning
bull Reducing kitchen energy use
bull Reducing consumer food waste
bull Water efficiency in the home
bull Capital allowance for green tech
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Action plan amp topic guide list
Action plans bull Harmonising smart planning (manufacturers) and demand forecasting (retailers)
bull How to participate in the closed loop economy through waste exchange
bull How to use digestate as a fertiliser substitute
bull Refrigeration best practice in food and drink chill chains
bull Securing crop supply through whole crop purchasing
Topic guides bull Demystifying and de-risking land use change
bull Implementing a sustainable procurement process for raw materials
bull Lowering the impact of pig feed soya
bull Effective commissioning of LCAsfootprint studies
bull Engaging colleagues on sustainability
bull Engaging suppliers on sustainability
bull Best practice in embedding sustainability in product design
bull How to identify high sustainability reputation supply chain risk and resilience
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The Product Sustainability Forum (PSF) is a collaboration of 80+ organisations made up of grocery and home improvement retailers and suppliers academics NGOs and UK Government representatives It provides a platform for these organisations to understand improve and communicate the environmental performance of the grocery and home improvement products (wwwwraporgukpsf)
About the PSF
How to use this deck
1 Please view in bdquoSlide Show‟ to activate hyperlinks 2 To access the slide‟s content either browse one
page at a time or use the navigation bar below to jump between the main sections Throughout the deck there are links to external sources of interest
3 A bdquoHelp‟ section is provided with more background information on this product summary FAQs terms of use and a list of other product summaries and reduction opportunities available to download
4 We would like to encourage feedback on the contents of this deck Please click the bdquoSubmit feedback‟ links on each page to contribute
Introduction About this slide deck hellip
This slide deck summarises some of the key environmental hotspots relevant to this product category It also provides examples of reduction opportunities to explore ndash and references key initiatives that could support your activities to improve product sustainability This work has drawn upon a wide variety of evidence and is intended to be adapted for use by different business functions (eg procurement RampD etc) It is important to note that as every supply chain is different the information provided should be used to guide further investigation
Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help
Submit feedback
Notable primary amp secondary hotspots
Notes
Hotspots ndash Dishwashing Products
Electricity used in the home to power dishwashing machines is a key driver of life cycle energy use (and GHG emissions 95 of footprint) (9) Similar to laundry detergents although on a smaller scale (3) Energy use for hand dishwashing equal or greater (1-4kWh) to machine washing (1kWh) if running warm water used (4)
Water use in domestic dishwashers (and subsequent wastewater treatment) (6) Water use significantly higher during washing by hand (liquid) application (4)
A range of ingredients are used in this product with a variety of properties These may include salts by-products of the petro-chemical industry and palm oil derivatives which may present some land use change risk (25 6)
Energy use in production of key ingredients (eg sodium tripolyphosphate) and detergent manufacture process (5 7)
The hotspots left can be used to target efforts ndash however actual performance will be dependent on the specifics of your supply chain
Numbers in brackets denote numbered reference in references slide
Evidence level Medium ndash limited product-specific studies no water waste data identified
Consumer behaviour (use of bdquoeco‟ settings) and machine energy efficiency are a key driver of life cycle sustainability (5)
Surfactants can be made from crude oil and agricultural sources Palm oil derived surfactants make up a significant proportion of the UK‟s use of surfactants (5)
Reducing waste reduces resource consumption at all stages upstream
Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help
Submit feedback
Initiatives amp key resources
The initiatives and resources identified offer a range of potential business benefits including best practice guidance knowledge sharing innovation ideas standards development input or process certification sustainability benchmarking and communication
Notes
1 EU Ecolabel ndash voluntary labelling scheme of the European Commission with a specific label for dishwasher detergents 2 Government Buying Standards for Cleaning Products ndash gives overview of compliance specifications for dishwasher detergents 3 Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) ndash aims to improve industry‟s sustainability practices through certification 4 Courtauld Commitment ndash responsibility agreement aimed at improving resource efficiency in the grocery supply chain 5 EU energy labelling ndash gives information about the energy efficiency of dishwashers as well as water consumption 6 Energy Savings Trust Recommended ndash label for the most energy efficient products usually the top 20 of those available 7 Charter for Sustainable Cleaning ndash voluntary initiative encouraging business and consumer sustainability in the industry
123 12 123
14 156 156 15
Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help
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In addition to those sources referenced in preceding slides the following sources of information were used in the development of this deck
Hotspot references
1 AISE (2012) Charter Update 2010 ASP Substantial Dossier Automatic Dishwashing (ADW) Detergents [PDF]
2 Ecolabelling Denmark (2011) Ecolabeling for Laundry Detergents [PDF]
3 Ecolabelling Denmark (nd) Laundry Detergents and Dishwashing Detergents [PDF]
4 Nordic Ecolabelling (2013) Hand dishwashing detergents [PDF]
5 ProForest (2011) Mapping and understanding the UK palm oil supply chain Defra
6 Saouter E van Hoof G (2002) A Database for the Life-Cycle Assessment of Procter amp Gamble Laundry Detergents [PDF]
7 Tesco (2009) Carbon footprint of Washing Up Liquid amp Dishwasher Tablets Confidential
8 Tesco (2012) Tesco Product Carbon Footprints Summary [PDF]
9 Unilever (2001) Machine Dishwasher Developments Steps towards a more sustainable future [PDF]
10 WRAP (2013) An initial assessment of the environmental impact of grocery products [PDF]
Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help
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Reduction opportunities
bull None directly relevant to dishwashing products
The PSF has researched a selection of bdquoreduction opportunities‟ bdquoaction plans and topic guides‟ relevant to the grocery sector Below are a selection relevant to dishwashing products Follow the links to find out more about each opportunity For a full list of resources available see the Help section While many of the opportunities are not tailored specifically to dishwashing products ndash the principles and resources are transferable Where they target a hotspot they are flagged red
bull Sourcing palm oil responsibly bull Product re-formulation bull Improving consumer portioning bull Water efficiency in the home
Hotspot
Reduction opportunities Action plans
Topic guides bull Best practice in embedding sustainability in product design
bull Effective commissioning of LCAsfootprint studies
bull Engaging colleagues on sustainability
Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help
Submit feedback
Sourcing palm oil responsibly Product sustainability opportunity Palm oil has become incredibly popular as a low cost high yield vegetable oil with a vast range of uses in food and HPC products In 2012 426500t of palm oil and 33000t of palm kernel oil were imported into the UK with more imported within other products A 2011 study for Defra estimated that only 24 of palm oil consumed in the UK is sourced sustainably despite 43 of the 100 best-selling branded products in UK supermarkets containing palm oil Increased palm oil production can increase the risk of destruction of tropical rainforest and drainage of peatland as well as having major impacts on biodiversity climate change and indigenous land rights (1) Sourcing palm oil responsibly and increasing supply chain transparency can reduce reputational risks and anticipate future changes in regulation eg EU Food Information Regulations
The Roundtable for Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) was set up in 2004 with the aim of bringing certified sustainable palm oil to the market (2) In 2010 23mt of certified sustainable palm oil (CSPO) was available but only 517 was bought via available RSPO supply chain mechanisms (1) However many retailers amp manufacturers have committed to 100 sourcing of sustainable palm oil by 2015 The RSPO reported that between 2009-2011 supply of CSPO increased 250 with sales growing by ~620
Roundtable for Sustainable Palm Oil Case study ndash Starbucks
Starbucks recently committed to sourcing 100 of its palm oil from certified sustainable suppliers by 2015 joining the RSPO along with several other major FMCG companies Unilever reached their target of 100 CSPO three years early in 2012 and have now committed to a revised target of 100 palm oil from certified traceable sources by 2020
Hotspot
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Submit feedback
Other key resources amp initiatives 1 Review of policy options relating to sustainable palm oil procurement ndash Defra supply chain mapping 2 Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil ndash international organisation of producers distributors conservationists amp other stakeholders 3 Consumer Goods Forum ndash the CGF is developing methods to improve the sustainability of palm oil amp other high risk materials 4 WWF‟s Palm Oil Buyers‟ Scorecard 2011 ndash provides analysis of palm oil use progress by FMCG manufacturers 5 ldquoUsing certified sustainable palm oil no longer good enoughrdquo FCRN ndash source of knowledge into food systems and climate change 6 See also ndash Supply chains and land use change action plan
Product re-formulation Product sustainability opportunity Product reformulation where a product‟s composition is altered or ingredients are substituted for alternatives can be driven by a number of different factors eg ingredient price fluctuation or compliance to government legislation Altering a product‟s composition can mitigate material risk associated with high environmental impact ingredients or may impact how the product is used by the consumer which might lower the product‟s energy or water requirement (1) There are many other potential benefits including reduced raw material costs lower distribution impacts less required storage space reduced packaging as well as the potential to pass on costs savings to the consumer
Other key resources amp initiatives
1 See Unilever‟s Persil Small amp Mighty 2 Courtauld Commitment Phase Two Case Studies ndash provides some examples of product re-formulations 3 Product Re-formulation Channelling Efficiency savings ndash WRAP information sheet encouraging re-thinking of products
Case study - United Biscuits
United Biscuits (UB) reformulated their McVitie‟s biscuits reducing the salt content by up to 60 and the saturated fat content by up to 80 The reformulations enabled a 40 reduction in UB‟s use of palm oil and reduced pressure on rainforest destruction but most importantly a total of pound4m was added to sales value with sales of biscuits up by more than 5
Case study ndash Britvic concentrate
In March 2011 Britvic introduced a new double concentrate to its Robinsons squash brand The double concentrate squash is now in 125 litre and 175 litre bottles The smaller bottle sizes have enabled a significant reduction in secondary packaging amp transport required The benefits are bull Better consumer value for money bull 61 reduction PET per litre drunk bull 70 reduction in total packaging bull 50 reduction in lorries used bull 14000 tCO2 saving pa
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Improving consumer portioning Product sustainability opportunity Unit dose packaging is one of the ways that manufacturers can influence consumer behaviours by removing the need for the consumer to measure the product at use phase If product measurement instructions are not followed closely this may lead to unnecessary environmental impact through avoidable product use Additionally excessive product use may be detrimental to the effectiveness of the product for instance in the case of detergents (1) or may lead to food waste in the case of grocery products not being consumed after being prepared for meals
Other key resources amp initiatives
1 Unit Dose A Sustainability Step for Fabric Liquids ndash Unilever report detailing the environmental benefits of liquid tablets 2 Revision of Ecolabel Criteria for Laundry Detergents 2008-2010 ndash background report for revision of ecolabel by Ecolabelling Denmark 3 Annual Review 2008 Towards Sustainable Cleaning ndash report by AISE the soap detergents amp maintenance products industry body 4 WRAP food hub ndash provides a multitude of consumer food waste resources including case studies initiatives amp reports
For detergent only 65 of consumers dose according to the manufacturer recommendations most over-dose (2) Portion control reduces overall material use transport and product wastage Dosing control can face consumer backlash and new products will need to work with marketing to develop an approach to ensure consumer engagement (1) RampD will need to be involved to develop workable products but may provide an opportunity for innovation and brand differentiation even overall if less product is being sold
Benefits amp barriers Case study ndash Ariel
Ariel have diversified their product portfolio to include unit dose control measures Liquitabs require more packaging however due to reduced product per wash and wastage they estimated it has resulted in a reduction of 250000 tonnes of product per annum (1)
Case study ndash Heinz
Heinz have introduced a 1kg reclosable bottle for their Heinz Beanz range which includes a see-through portion guide on the side to help consumer portioning
Hotspot
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Water efficiency in the home Product sustainability opportunity
Consumer water use accounts for over half of all water used in the UK with the average person using 150 litres of water a day Water use in the home can have a high environmental and financial cost Significant levels of energy are used to treat water to a drinkable standard of which only a portion is used in potable applications For example only around 7 of the water used in our homes is used for cooking and drinking whereas almost one third of the water used in the home is flushed down the toilet A recent report recommended the UK government to drive changes to reduce domestic per capita water consumption by 30 (1)
Other key resources amp initiatives
1 The State of the Nation Water 2012 ndash Institution of Civil Engineers report with recommendations for water security 2 The Bathroom Manufacturers Associations ndash guide to product water efficiency labelling 3 Water for Life ndash Defra white paper with recommendations on using water wisely in the home 4 WRAP Water Using Products ndash working group working towards all bathroom fittings to be labelled to inform customer choice
Consumer use is the dominant life cycle impact for many HPC products and is often thought to be difficult to address However reductions can be made through bull Product re-formulation (see Product re-formulation
reduction opportunity) bull Promoting water limiting shower devices bull Promoting lower temperature washing (eg see PampG‟s
Ariel Turn to 30oC campaign) bull Promoting water conservation (eg Lynx‟s clever bdquoshower
pooling‟ campaign
Influencing consumer behaviour Unilever - Sustain Ability Challenge
Unilever has been working with families across the UK to gain an understanding of the acceptance uptake of bathroom amp laundry related water saving tools as well as suggested behavioural changes bull The project will run for 6 months amp independently measured bull Changes will be compared to benchmark figures bull Results fed back to direct developments in key brands including Domestos amp Persil
Hotspot
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Proposal briefing
Product design
Production Launch Post-
launch review
Embedding sustainability in product design Topic Guide Over 80 of all product-related environmental impacts can be influenced during the design phase presenting an opportunity for designers to adopt more sustainable practices and in turn contribute towards lower impact products and services The challenge is to incorporate sustainable design principles into RampD processes and to embed Ecodesign principles within the business sustainability strategy and brand positioning considerations
The business benefit include cost reductions brand and reputation enhancement This approach may also meet future customer demand for products and services with reduced environmental impacts
Resources
1 Defra sustainable product roadmaps ndash life cycle assessments research and initiatives to improve environmental impact of products 2 WRAP circular economy ndash research and information on the circular economy (recapture amp reuse of resources) 3 Eco SME ndash resources on Ecodesign for small businesses 4 Centre for Sustainable Design Ecodesign Strategy Wheel ndash Ecodesign consultancy for business 5 Eco3 Design consultancy ndash integrating Ecodesign into RampD
Implementation Process
This Topic Guide focuses on how to adapt conventional design into Ecodesign starting with RampD Embedding Ecodesign encompasses five main stages
1) Identify design improvements
2) Compare design alternatives
3) Set Ecodesign strategy
4) Develop communications plan
5) Pilot and review of programme
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Topic Guide
Identify
design
improvements
ndash review
products in
context of
sustainability
strategy
Comparison
of design
alternatives ndash
develop new
products or
make changes
to existing
products
Ecodesign
strategy
setting ndash
agree
principles
aligned to
strategy
Communicate
environmental
benefits of
products
Pilot and
embed
programme
Review and
feedback on
process
Hotspot
Key
- Organisational aims
- Suggested follow-up actions
Carrying out an LCA or footprinting study Topic Guide A Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) or footprinting study can give you a more detailed understanding of the environmental impacts of your products workplaces and activities These studies can take many forms and lead to a variety of actions and outcomes depending on your particular needs and concerns This Topic Guide should help you to design and implement the LCA or footprinting study that is right for you The flowchart below can help you identify what you need to do in response to different drivers in your organisation
Resources
1 The Product Sustainability Forum - Product Summaries detailing the key environmental impacts of 50 typical products 2 Greenhouse Gas Protocol - this website gives help and advice on carbon footprinting standards 3 European Environment Agency - this website has a useful page of further information on Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs)
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Topic Guide
Engagement strategy
Align with business
goals
Employee lead action
plans
Review of progress
Feedback and embed
Engaging employees on product sustainability Topic Guide Engaging employees on product sustainability provides an opportunity to embed sustainability within everyday business practice The aim is to engage employees on in a way that promotes behaviour change and encourages employee-led action An engagement strategy developed by Sustainability teams is then lead by employee representatives and supported by HR internal marketing communications category managers and online communications The strategy should also seek to incentivise employees to take further action and increase buy-in The business benefits include cost-savings product innovation brand enhancement reduced environmental impacts and increased employee motivation
Resources 1 Action Learning guide ndash guidance on the action learning process 2 Ecoinomy ndash online education platform 3 Wal-Mart case study ndash example of online communication tool 4 Unilever case study ndash example of employee-led action and marketing mechanisms 5 MampS case study ndash Plan A Product Attributes ndash assigning health environmental and ethical attributes to drive product sustainability
Engagement strategy
This Topic Guide focuses on how to engage employees using established methods as part of an engagement strategy 1) Employee-led approaches
2) Action Learning
3) Internal communications
4) Online communications
5) Training and e-learning
6) Incentivisation programmes
Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help
Download
Topic Guide
Engage
internal teams
and develop
strategy
working with
HR marketing
and employee
representatives
Integrate with
business
goals
environmental
sustainability
strategy and
embed in
category and
marketing
plans
Support
implementation
of action plans
by employees
and further
engage using
internal
marketing
Review plans
with employee
teams and
communicate
cost and
resource
savings to
make business
case for further
action
Develop further
action plans
and internal
policies and
business
processes and
embed product
sustainability
thinking in
organisation
Help section
This section contains background information on the contents of this slide deck including
1 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
2 Terms of useDisclaimer
3 Product summary list ndash 50 product summaries are available covering food drink household and personal care categories
4 Reduction opportunities ndash a list of all those developed to date
5 Action plans amp topic guides ndash a list of all those developed to date
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FAQs
1 What is the Product Sustainability Forum (PSF) The Product Sustainability Forum is a collaboration of 80+ organisations made up of grocery and home improvement retailers and suppliers academics NGOs and UK Government representatives It provides a platform for these organisations to understand improve and communicate the environmental performance of the grocery and home improvement products Website wwwwraporgukpsf
2 What are the five PSF lsquometricsrsquo To date the PSF has focused on the performance of products across five core environmental bdquometrics‟ energy use water use waste generation material use and greenhouse gas emissions A more detailed discussion of the work done on these five metrics is available in a published PSF report entitled ldquoAn initial assessment of the environmental impact of grocery productsrdquo The PSF is also beginning to look at the biodiversity impact of products
3 What do the red and orange shading denote on hotspot matrices Red cells highlight stages within the value chain which are
often the primary source of impact for the metric in question (eg greenhouse gas emissions energy use etc) Orange cells are
typically secondary sources of impact These are qualitative assessments to highlight likely hotspots and should be used to focus
further investigation
4 How are lsquoPrimaryrsquo and lsquoSecondaryrsquo hotspots identified Primary and secondary hotspots have been identified using a range of sources ndash but mainly publicly available life cycle and sector-level research into resource use and environmental impacts These are fully referenced within the deck Primary hotspots are those which according to the evidence identified are likely to contribute the most to the metric in question (eg agricultural stages dominate the carbon footprint of dairy products) However due to the varied and patchy nature of the evidence some summaries are more complete than others ndash and in many cases hotspots have been estimated based on proxies To guide users a qualitative bdquoevidence level‟ score has been developed to highlight any significant data gaps As every supply chain is different this information should be used to guide further research into your own supply chain
5 Which other product summaries are available and where can I get them from A summary of products researched to date is available at the end of this deck
6 How can I submit ideascomments for future revisions of this PowerPoint deck Click on the bdquoSubmit feedback‟ link at the top right hand side of each slide to send feedback to the PSF team
7 How can I use this content See our bdquoTerms of Use‟ slide
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Terms of use
bull While we have tried to make sure this slide deck is accurate we cannot accept responsibility or be held legally responsible for any loss or damage arising out of or in connection with this information being inaccurate incomplete or misleading This material is copyrighted You can copy it free of charge as long as the material is accurate and not used in a misleading context You must identify the source of the material and acknowledge our copyright You must not use material to endorse or suggest we have endorsed a commercial product or service For more details please see our terms and conditions on our website at wwwwraporguk
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Product summary list
Bananas Bath amp shower products Beef Biscuits Bread amp rolls Breakfast cereals
Butter
Cakes pastries etc
Canned meat
Coffee
Canned vegetables Carbonates Cat amp dog food
Cheese Chocolate Cider amp perry Deli-food Deodorant
Nappies
Dishwashing products
Fish amp seafood
Frozen vegetables
General cleaning products
Ice-cream amp frozen desserts
Lamb Margarine
Pork Potato crisps Potatoes Poultry Pre-packed sandwiches Ready meals
Rice Spirits
Sugar confectionery Tea
Toilet amp kitchen rolls Tomatoes
Processed snacks
Yogurts
Dilutables
Beer
Laundry detergent
Eggs
Wine
Juices
Onions Pizza
Canned seafood
Milk amp cream
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Reduction opportunity list
bull Addressing bdquogreen water‟
bull Benefits of soil management
bull Crop irrigation best practice
bull Precision agriculture
bull Rolling out agricultural GHG tools
bull Sourcing palm oil responsibly
bull Sugar crop sustainability
bull Sustainable fisheries amp aquaculture
bull Sustainable forestry products
bull Water efficiency in livestock farming
bull Closed-loop recycling
bull Drinks packaging optimisation
bull Renewable packaging materials
bull Boiler energy efficiency in FampD
bull CIP for resource efficiency
bull Identifying the true cost of waste
bull Increased efficiency of in-store bakeries
bull Increasing motor drive efficiency
bull Product re-formulation
bull Water efficiency in drinks manufacture
bull Water efficiency in meat processing
bull Water re-use in FampD processing
bull Extending product shelf life
bull Food redistribution
bull Shared logistics opportunities
bull Improving consumer portioning
bull Reducing kitchen energy use
bull Reducing consumer food waste
bull Water efficiency in the home
bull Capital allowance for green tech
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Action plan amp topic guide list
Action plans bull Harmonising smart planning (manufacturers) and demand forecasting (retailers)
bull How to participate in the closed loop economy through waste exchange
bull How to use digestate as a fertiliser substitute
bull Refrigeration best practice in food and drink chill chains
bull Securing crop supply through whole crop purchasing
Topic guides bull Demystifying and de-risking land use change
bull Implementing a sustainable procurement process for raw materials
bull Lowering the impact of pig feed soya
bull Effective commissioning of LCAsfootprint studies
bull Engaging colleagues on sustainability
bull Engaging suppliers on sustainability
bull Best practice in embedding sustainability in product design
bull How to identify high sustainability reputation supply chain risk and resilience
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Notable primary amp secondary hotspots
Notes
Hotspots ndash Dishwashing Products
Electricity used in the home to power dishwashing machines is a key driver of life cycle energy use (and GHG emissions 95 of footprint) (9) Similar to laundry detergents although on a smaller scale (3) Energy use for hand dishwashing equal or greater (1-4kWh) to machine washing (1kWh) if running warm water used (4)
Water use in domestic dishwashers (and subsequent wastewater treatment) (6) Water use significantly higher during washing by hand (liquid) application (4)
A range of ingredients are used in this product with a variety of properties These may include salts by-products of the petro-chemical industry and palm oil derivatives which may present some land use change risk (25 6)
Energy use in production of key ingredients (eg sodium tripolyphosphate) and detergent manufacture process (5 7)
The hotspots left can be used to target efforts ndash however actual performance will be dependent on the specifics of your supply chain
Numbers in brackets denote numbered reference in references slide
Evidence level Medium ndash limited product-specific studies no water waste data identified
Consumer behaviour (use of bdquoeco‟ settings) and machine energy efficiency are a key driver of life cycle sustainability (5)
Surfactants can be made from crude oil and agricultural sources Palm oil derived surfactants make up a significant proportion of the UK‟s use of surfactants (5)
Reducing waste reduces resource consumption at all stages upstream
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Initiatives amp key resources
The initiatives and resources identified offer a range of potential business benefits including best practice guidance knowledge sharing innovation ideas standards development input or process certification sustainability benchmarking and communication
Notes
1 EU Ecolabel ndash voluntary labelling scheme of the European Commission with a specific label for dishwasher detergents 2 Government Buying Standards for Cleaning Products ndash gives overview of compliance specifications for dishwasher detergents 3 Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) ndash aims to improve industry‟s sustainability practices through certification 4 Courtauld Commitment ndash responsibility agreement aimed at improving resource efficiency in the grocery supply chain 5 EU energy labelling ndash gives information about the energy efficiency of dishwashers as well as water consumption 6 Energy Savings Trust Recommended ndash label for the most energy efficient products usually the top 20 of those available 7 Charter for Sustainable Cleaning ndash voluntary initiative encouraging business and consumer sustainability in the industry
123 12 123
14 156 156 15
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In addition to those sources referenced in preceding slides the following sources of information were used in the development of this deck
Hotspot references
1 AISE (2012) Charter Update 2010 ASP Substantial Dossier Automatic Dishwashing (ADW) Detergents [PDF]
2 Ecolabelling Denmark (2011) Ecolabeling for Laundry Detergents [PDF]
3 Ecolabelling Denmark (nd) Laundry Detergents and Dishwashing Detergents [PDF]
4 Nordic Ecolabelling (2013) Hand dishwashing detergents [PDF]
5 ProForest (2011) Mapping and understanding the UK palm oil supply chain Defra
6 Saouter E van Hoof G (2002) A Database for the Life-Cycle Assessment of Procter amp Gamble Laundry Detergents [PDF]
7 Tesco (2009) Carbon footprint of Washing Up Liquid amp Dishwasher Tablets Confidential
8 Tesco (2012) Tesco Product Carbon Footprints Summary [PDF]
9 Unilever (2001) Machine Dishwasher Developments Steps towards a more sustainable future [PDF]
10 WRAP (2013) An initial assessment of the environmental impact of grocery products [PDF]
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Reduction opportunities
bull None directly relevant to dishwashing products
The PSF has researched a selection of bdquoreduction opportunities‟ bdquoaction plans and topic guides‟ relevant to the grocery sector Below are a selection relevant to dishwashing products Follow the links to find out more about each opportunity For a full list of resources available see the Help section While many of the opportunities are not tailored specifically to dishwashing products ndash the principles and resources are transferable Where they target a hotspot they are flagged red
bull Sourcing palm oil responsibly bull Product re-formulation bull Improving consumer portioning bull Water efficiency in the home
Hotspot
Reduction opportunities Action plans
Topic guides bull Best practice in embedding sustainability in product design
bull Effective commissioning of LCAsfootprint studies
bull Engaging colleagues on sustainability
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Sourcing palm oil responsibly Product sustainability opportunity Palm oil has become incredibly popular as a low cost high yield vegetable oil with a vast range of uses in food and HPC products In 2012 426500t of palm oil and 33000t of palm kernel oil were imported into the UK with more imported within other products A 2011 study for Defra estimated that only 24 of palm oil consumed in the UK is sourced sustainably despite 43 of the 100 best-selling branded products in UK supermarkets containing palm oil Increased palm oil production can increase the risk of destruction of tropical rainforest and drainage of peatland as well as having major impacts on biodiversity climate change and indigenous land rights (1) Sourcing palm oil responsibly and increasing supply chain transparency can reduce reputational risks and anticipate future changes in regulation eg EU Food Information Regulations
The Roundtable for Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) was set up in 2004 with the aim of bringing certified sustainable palm oil to the market (2) In 2010 23mt of certified sustainable palm oil (CSPO) was available but only 517 was bought via available RSPO supply chain mechanisms (1) However many retailers amp manufacturers have committed to 100 sourcing of sustainable palm oil by 2015 The RSPO reported that between 2009-2011 supply of CSPO increased 250 with sales growing by ~620
Roundtable for Sustainable Palm Oil Case study ndash Starbucks
Starbucks recently committed to sourcing 100 of its palm oil from certified sustainable suppliers by 2015 joining the RSPO along with several other major FMCG companies Unilever reached their target of 100 CSPO three years early in 2012 and have now committed to a revised target of 100 palm oil from certified traceable sources by 2020
Hotspot
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Other key resources amp initiatives 1 Review of policy options relating to sustainable palm oil procurement ndash Defra supply chain mapping 2 Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil ndash international organisation of producers distributors conservationists amp other stakeholders 3 Consumer Goods Forum ndash the CGF is developing methods to improve the sustainability of palm oil amp other high risk materials 4 WWF‟s Palm Oil Buyers‟ Scorecard 2011 ndash provides analysis of palm oil use progress by FMCG manufacturers 5 ldquoUsing certified sustainable palm oil no longer good enoughrdquo FCRN ndash source of knowledge into food systems and climate change 6 See also ndash Supply chains and land use change action plan
Product re-formulation Product sustainability opportunity Product reformulation where a product‟s composition is altered or ingredients are substituted for alternatives can be driven by a number of different factors eg ingredient price fluctuation or compliance to government legislation Altering a product‟s composition can mitigate material risk associated with high environmental impact ingredients or may impact how the product is used by the consumer which might lower the product‟s energy or water requirement (1) There are many other potential benefits including reduced raw material costs lower distribution impacts less required storage space reduced packaging as well as the potential to pass on costs savings to the consumer
Other key resources amp initiatives
1 See Unilever‟s Persil Small amp Mighty 2 Courtauld Commitment Phase Two Case Studies ndash provides some examples of product re-formulations 3 Product Re-formulation Channelling Efficiency savings ndash WRAP information sheet encouraging re-thinking of products
Case study - United Biscuits
United Biscuits (UB) reformulated their McVitie‟s biscuits reducing the salt content by up to 60 and the saturated fat content by up to 80 The reformulations enabled a 40 reduction in UB‟s use of palm oil and reduced pressure on rainforest destruction but most importantly a total of pound4m was added to sales value with sales of biscuits up by more than 5
Case study ndash Britvic concentrate
In March 2011 Britvic introduced a new double concentrate to its Robinsons squash brand The double concentrate squash is now in 125 litre and 175 litre bottles The smaller bottle sizes have enabled a significant reduction in secondary packaging amp transport required The benefits are bull Better consumer value for money bull 61 reduction PET per litre drunk bull 70 reduction in total packaging bull 50 reduction in lorries used bull 14000 tCO2 saving pa
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Improving consumer portioning Product sustainability opportunity Unit dose packaging is one of the ways that manufacturers can influence consumer behaviours by removing the need for the consumer to measure the product at use phase If product measurement instructions are not followed closely this may lead to unnecessary environmental impact through avoidable product use Additionally excessive product use may be detrimental to the effectiveness of the product for instance in the case of detergents (1) or may lead to food waste in the case of grocery products not being consumed after being prepared for meals
Other key resources amp initiatives
1 Unit Dose A Sustainability Step for Fabric Liquids ndash Unilever report detailing the environmental benefits of liquid tablets 2 Revision of Ecolabel Criteria for Laundry Detergents 2008-2010 ndash background report for revision of ecolabel by Ecolabelling Denmark 3 Annual Review 2008 Towards Sustainable Cleaning ndash report by AISE the soap detergents amp maintenance products industry body 4 WRAP food hub ndash provides a multitude of consumer food waste resources including case studies initiatives amp reports
For detergent only 65 of consumers dose according to the manufacturer recommendations most over-dose (2) Portion control reduces overall material use transport and product wastage Dosing control can face consumer backlash and new products will need to work with marketing to develop an approach to ensure consumer engagement (1) RampD will need to be involved to develop workable products but may provide an opportunity for innovation and brand differentiation even overall if less product is being sold
Benefits amp barriers Case study ndash Ariel
Ariel have diversified their product portfolio to include unit dose control measures Liquitabs require more packaging however due to reduced product per wash and wastage they estimated it has resulted in a reduction of 250000 tonnes of product per annum (1)
Case study ndash Heinz
Heinz have introduced a 1kg reclosable bottle for their Heinz Beanz range which includes a see-through portion guide on the side to help consumer portioning
Hotspot
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Water efficiency in the home Product sustainability opportunity
Consumer water use accounts for over half of all water used in the UK with the average person using 150 litres of water a day Water use in the home can have a high environmental and financial cost Significant levels of energy are used to treat water to a drinkable standard of which only a portion is used in potable applications For example only around 7 of the water used in our homes is used for cooking and drinking whereas almost one third of the water used in the home is flushed down the toilet A recent report recommended the UK government to drive changes to reduce domestic per capita water consumption by 30 (1)
Other key resources amp initiatives
1 The State of the Nation Water 2012 ndash Institution of Civil Engineers report with recommendations for water security 2 The Bathroom Manufacturers Associations ndash guide to product water efficiency labelling 3 Water for Life ndash Defra white paper with recommendations on using water wisely in the home 4 WRAP Water Using Products ndash working group working towards all bathroom fittings to be labelled to inform customer choice
Consumer use is the dominant life cycle impact for many HPC products and is often thought to be difficult to address However reductions can be made through bull Product re-formulation (see Product re-formulation
reduction opportunity) bull Promoting water limiting shower devices bull Promoting lower temperature washing (eg see PampG‟s
Ariel Turn to 30oC campaign) bull Promoting water conservation (eg Lynx‟s clever bdquoshower
pooling‟ campaign
Influencing consumer behaviour Unilever - Sustain Ability Challenge
Unilever has been working with families across the UK to gain an understanding of the acceptance uptake of bathroom amp laundry related water saving tools as well as suggested behavioural changes bull The project will run for 6 months amp independently measured bull Changes will be compared to benchmark figures bull Results fed back to direct developments in key brands including Domestos amp Persil
Hotspot
Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help
Submit feedback
Proposal briefing
Product design
Production Launch Post-
launch review
Embedding sustainability in product design Topic Guide Over 80 of all product-related environmental impacts can be influenced during the design phase presenting an opportunity for designers to adopt more sustainable practices and in turn contribute towards lower impact products and services The challenge is to incorporate sustainable design principles into RampD processes and to embed Ecodesign principles within the business sustainability strategy and brand positioning considerations
The business benefit include cost reductions brand and reputation enhancement This approach may also meet future customer demand for products and services with reduced environmental impacts
Resources
1 Defra sustainable product roadmaps ndash life cycle assessments research and initiatives to improve environmental impact of products 2 WRAP circular economy ndash research and information on the circular economy (recapture amp reuse of resources) 3 Eco SME ndash resources on Ecodesign for small businesses 4 Centre for Sustainable Design Ecodesign Strategy Wheel ndash Ecodesign consultancy for business 5 Eco3 Design consultancy ndash integrating Ecodesign into RampD
Implementation Process
This Topic Guide focuses on how to adapt conventional design into Ecodesign starting with RampD Embedding Ecodesign encompasses five main stages
1) Identify design improvements
2) Compare design alternatives
3) Set Ecodesign strategy
4) Develop communications plan
5) Pilot and review of programme
Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help
Download
Topic Guide
Identify
design
improvements
ndash review
products in
context of
sustainability
strategy
Comparison
of design
alternatives ndash
develop new
products or
make changes
to existing
products
Ecodesign
strategy
setting ndash
agree
principles
aligned to
strategy
Communicate
environmental
benefits of
products
Pilot and
embed
programme
Review and
feedback on
process
Hotspot
Key
- Organisational aims
- Suggested follow-up actions
Carrying out an LCA or footprinting study Topic Guide A Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) or footprinting study can give you a more detailed understanding of the environmental impacts of your products workplaces and activities These studies can take many forms and lead to a variety of actions and outcomes depending on your particular needs and concerns This Topic Guide should help you to design and implement the LCA or footprinting study that is right for you The flowchart below can help you identify what you need to do in response to different drivers in your organisation
Resources
1 The Product Sustainability Forum - Product Summaries detailing the key environmental impacts of 50 typical products 2 Greenhouse Gas Protocol - this website gives help and advice on carbon footprinting standards 3 European Environment Agency - this website has a useful page of further information on Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs)
Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help
Download
Topic Guide
Engagement strategy
Align with business
goals
Employee lead action
plans
Review of progress
Feedback and embed
Engaging employees on product sustainability Topic Guide Engaging employees on product sustainability provides an opportunity to embed sustainability within everyday business practice The aim is to engage employees on in a way that promotes behaviour change and encourages employee-led action An engagement strategy developed by Sustainability teams is then lead by employee representatives and supported by HR internal marketing communications category managers and online communications The strategy should also seek to incentivise employees to take further action and increase buy-in The business benefits include cost-savings product innovation brand enhancement reduced environmental impacts and increased employee motivation
Resources 1 Action Learning guide ndash guidance on the action learning process 2 Ecoinomy ndash online education platform 3 Wal-Mart case study ndash example of online communication tool 4 Unilever case study ndash example of employee-led action and marketing mechanisms 5 MampS case study ndash Plan A Product Attributes ndash assigning health environmental and ethical attributes to drive product sustainability
Engagement strategy
This Topic Guide focuses on how to engage employees using established methods as part of an engagement strategy 1) Employee-led approaches
2) Action Learning
3) Internal communications
4) Online communications
5) Training and e-learning
6) Incentivisation programmes
Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help
Download
Topic Guide
Engage
internal teams
and develop
strategy
working with
HR marketing
and employee
representatives
Integrate with
business
goals
environmental
sustainability
strategy and
embed in
category and
marketing
plans
Support
implementation
of action plans
by employees
and further
engage using
internal
marketing
Review plans
with employee
teams and
communicate
cost and
resource
savings to
make business
case for further
action
Develop further
action plans
and internal
policies and
business
processes and
embed product
sustainability
thinking in
organisation
Help section
This section contains background information on the contents of this slide deck including
1 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
2 Terms of useDisclaimer
3 Product summary list ndash 50 product summaries are available covering food drink household and personal care categories
4 Reduction opportunities ndash a list of all those developed to date
5 Action plans amp topic guides ndash a list of all those developed to date
Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help
Submit feedback
FAQs
1 What is the Product Sustainability Forum (PSF) The Product Sustainability Forum is a collaboration of 80+ organisations made up of grocery and home improvement retailers and suppliers academics NGOs and UK Government representatives It provides a platform for these organisations to understand improve and communicate the environmental performance of the grocery and home improvement products Website wwwwraporgukpsf
2 What are the five PSF lsquometricsrsquo To date the PSF has focused on the performance of products across five core environmental bdquometrics‟ energy use water use waste generation material use and greenhouse gas emissions A more detailed discussion of the work done on these five metrics is available in a published PSF report entitled ldquoAn initial assessment of the environmental impact of grocery productsrdquo The PSF is also beginning to look at the biodiversity impact of products
3 What do the red and orange shading denote on hotspot matrices Red cells highlight stages within the value chain which are
often the primary source of impact for the metric in question (eg greenhouse gas emissions energy use etc) Orange cells are
typically secondary sources of impact These are qualitative assessments to highlight likely hotspots and should be used to focus
further investigation
4 How are lsquoPrimaryrsquo and lsquoSecondaryrsquo hotspots identified Primary and secondary hotspots have been identified using a range of sources ndash but mainly publicly available life cycle and sector-level research into resource use and environmental impacts These are fully referenced within the deck Primary hotspots are those which according to the evidence identified are likely to contribute the most to the metric in question (eg agricultural stages dominate the carbon footprint of dairy products) However due to the varied and patchy nature of the evidence some summaries are more complete than others ndash and in many cases hotspots have been estimated based on proxies To guide users a qualitative bdquoevidence level‟ score has been developed to highlight any significant data gaps As every supply chain is different this information should be used to guide further research into your own supply chain
5 Which other product summaries are available and where can I get them from A summary of products researched to date is available at the end of this deck
6 How can I submit ideascomments for future revisions of this PowerPoint deck Click on the bdquoSubmit feedback‟ link at the top right hand side of each slide to send feedback to the PSF team
7 How can I use this content See our bdquoTerms of Use‟ slide
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bull While we have tried to make sure this slide deck is accurate we cannot accept responsibility or be held legally responsible for any loss or damage arising out of or in connection with this information being inaccurate incomplete or misleading This material is copyrighted You can copy it free of charge as long as the material is accurate and not used in a misleading context You must identify the source of the material and acknowledge our copyright You must not use material to endorse or suggest we have endorsed a commercial product or service For more details please see our terms and conditions on our website at wwwwraporguk
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Product summary list
Bananas Bath amp shower products Beef Biscuits Bread amp rolls Breakfast cereals
Butter
Cakes pastries etc
Canned meat
Coffee
Canned vegetables Carbonates Cat amp dog food
Cheese Chocolate Cider amp perry Deli-food Deodorant
Nappies
Dishwashing products
Fish amp seafood
Frozen vegetables
General cleaning products
Ice-cream amp frozen desserts
Lamb Margarine
Pork Potato crisps Potatoes Poultry Pre-packed sandwiches Ready meals
Rice Spirits
Sugar confectionery Tea
Toilet amp kitchen rolls Tomatoes
Processed snacks
Yogurts
Dilutables
Beer
Laundry detergent
Eggs
Wine
Juices
Onions Pizza
Canned seafood
Milk amp cream
Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help
Reduction opportunity list
bull Addressing bdquogreen water‟
bull Benefits of soil management
bull Crop irrigation best practice
bull Precision agriculture
bull Rolling out agricultural GHG tools
bull Sourcing palm oil responsibly
bull Sugar crop sustainability
bull Sustainable fisheries amp aquaculture
bull Sustainable forestry products
bull Water efficiency in livestock farming
bull Closed-loop recycling
bull Drinks packaging optimisation
bull Renewable packaging materials
bull Boiler energy efficiency in FampD
bull CIP for resource efficiency
bull Identifying the true cost of waste
bull Increased efficiency of in-store bakeries
bull Increasing motor drive efficiency
bull Product re-formulation
bull Water efficiency in drinks manufacture
bull Water efficiency in meat processing
bull Water re-use in FampD processing
bull Extending product shelf life
bull Food redistribution
bull Shared logistics opportunities
bull Improving consumer portioning
bull Reducing kitchen energy use
bull Reducing consumer food waste
bull Water efficiency in the home
bull Capital allowance for green tech
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Action plan amp topic guide list
Action plans bull Harmonising smart planning (manufacturers) and demand forecasting (retailers)
bull How to participate in the closed loop economy through waste exchange
bull How to use digestate as a fertiliser substitute
bull Refrigeration best practice in food and drink chill chains
bull Securing crop supply through whole crop purchasing
Topic guides bull Demystifying and de-risking land use change
bull Implementing a sustainable procurement process for raw materials
bull Lowering the impact of pig feed soya
bull Effective commissioning of LCAsfootprint studies
bull Engaging colleagues on sustainability
bull Engaging suppliers on sustainability
bull Best practice in embedding sustainability in product design
bull How to identify high sustainability reputation supply chain risk and resilience
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Initiatives amp key resources
The initiatives and resources identified offer a range of potential business benefits including best practice guidance knowledge sharing innovation ideas standards development input or process certification sustainability benchmarking and communication
Notes
1 EU Ecolabel ndash voluntary labelling scheme of the European Commission with a specific label for dishwasher detergents 2 Government Buying Standards for Cleaning Products ndash gives overview of compliance specifications for dishwasher detergents 3 Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) ndash aims to improve industry‟s sustainability practices through certification 4 Courtauld Commitment ndash responsibility agreement aimed at improving resource efficiency in the grocery supply chain 5 EU energy labelling ndash gives information about the energy efficiency of dishwashers as well as water consumption 6 Energy Savings Trust Recommended ndash label for the most energy efficient products usually the top 20 of those available 7 Charter for Sustainable Cleaning ndash voluntary initiative encouraging business and consumer sustainability in the industry
123 12 123
14 156 156 15
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In addition to those sources referenced in preceding slides the following sources of information were used in the development of this deck
Hotspot references
1 AISE (2012) Charter Update 2010 ASP Substantial Dossier Automatic Dishwashing (ADW) Detergents [PDF]
2 Ecolabelling Denmark (2011) Ecolabeling for Laundry Detergents [PDF]
3 Ecolabelling Denmark (nd) Laundry Detergents and Dishwashing Detergents [PDF]
4 Nordic Ecolabelling (2013) Hand dishwashing detergents [PDF]
5 ProForest (2011) Mapping and understanding the UK palm oil supply chain Defra
6 Saouter E van Hoof G (2002) A Database for the Life-Cycle Assessment of Procter amp Gamble Laundry Detergents [PDF]
7 Tesco (2009) Carbon footprint of Washing Up Liquid amp Dishwasher Tablets Confidential
8 Tesco (2012) Tesco Product Carbon Footprints Summary [PDF]
9 Unilever (2001) Machine Dishwasher Developments Steps towards a more sustainable future [PDF]
10 WRAP (2013) An initial assessment of the environmental impact of grocery products [PDF]
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Reduction opportunities
bull None directly relevant to dishwashing products
The PSF has researched a selection of bdquoreduction opportunities‟ bdquoaction plans and topic guides‟ relevant to the grocery sector Below are a selection relevant to dishwashing products Follow the links to find out more about each opportunity For a full list of resources available see the Help section While many of the opportunities are not tailored specifically to dishwashing products ndash the principles and resources are transferable Where they target a hotspot they are flagged red
bull Sourcing palm oil responsibly bull Product re-formulation bull Improving consumer portioning bull Water efficiency in the home
Hotspot
Reduction opportunities Action plans
Topic guides bull Best practice in embedding sustainability in product design
bull Effective commissioning of LCAsfootprint studies
bull Engaging colleagues on sustainability
Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help
Submit feedback
Sourcing palm oil responsibly Product sustainability opportunity Palm oil has become incredibly popular as a low cost high yield vegetable oil with a vast range of uses in food and HPC products In 2012 426500t of palm oil and 33000t of palm kernel oil were imported into the UK with more imported within other products A 2011 study for Defra estimated that only 24 of palm oil consumed in the UK is sourced sustainably despite 43 of the 100 best-selling branded products in UK supermarkets containing palm oil Increased palm oil production can increase the risk of destruction of tropical rainforest and drainage of peatland as well as having major impacts on biodiversity climate change and indigenous land rights (1) Sourcing palm oil responsibly and increasing supply chain transparency can reduce reputational risks and anticipate future changes in regulation eg EU Food Information Regulations
The Roundtable for Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) was set up in 2004 with the aim of bringing certified sustainable palm oil to the market (2) In 2010 23mt of certified sustainable palm oil (CSPO) was available but only 517 was bought via available RSPO supply chain mechanisms (1) However many retailers amp manufacturers have committed to 100 sourcing of sustainable palm oil by 2015 The RSPO reported that between 2009-2011 supply of CSPO increased 250 with sales growing by ~620
Roundtable for Sustainable Palm Oil Case study ndash Starbucks
Starbucks recently committed to sourcing 100 of its palm oil from certified sustainable suppliers by 2015 joining the RSPO along with several other major FMCG companies Unilever reached their target of 100 CSPO three years early in 2012 and have now committed to a revised target of 100 palm oil from certified traceable sources by 2020
Hotspot
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Other key resources amp initiatives 1 Review of policy options relating to sustainable palm oil procurement ndash Defra supply chain mapping 2 Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil ndash international organisation of producers distributors conservationists amp other stakeholders 3 Consumer Goods Forum ndash the CGF is developing methods to improve the sustainability of palm oil amp other high risk materials 4 WWF‟s Palm Oil Buyers‟ Scorecard 2011 ndash provides analysis of palm oil use progress by FMCG manufacturers 5 ldquoUsing certified sustainable palm oil no longer good enoughrdquo FCRN ndash source of knowledge into food systems and climate change 6 See also ndash Supply chains and land use change action plan
Product re-formulation Product sustainability opportunity Product reformulation where a product‟s composition is altered or ingredients are substituted for alternatives can be driven by a number of different factors eg ingredient price fluctuation or compliance to government legislation Altering a product‟s composition can mitigate material risk associated with high environmental impact ingredients or may impact how the product is used by the consumer which might lower the product‟s energy or water requirement (1) There are many other potential benefits including reduced raw material costs lower distribution impacts less required storage space reduced packaging as well as the potential to pass on costs savings to the consumer
Other key resources amp initiatives
1 See Unilever‟s Persil Small amp Mighty 2 Courtauld Commitment Phase Two Case Studies ndash provides some examples of product re-formulations 3 Product Re-formulation Channelling Efficiency savings ndash WRAP information sheet encouraging re-thinking of products
Case study - United Biscuits
United Biscuits (UB) reformulated their McVitie‟s biscuits reducing the salt content by up to 60 and the saturated fat content by up to 80 The reformulations enabled a 40 reduction in UB‟s use of palm oil and reduced pressure on rainforest destruction but most importantly a total of pound4m was added to sales value with sales of biscuits up by more than 5
Case study ndash Britvic concentrate
In March 2011 Britvic introduced a new double concentrate to its Robinsons squash brand The double concentrate squash is now in 125 litre and 175 litre bottles The smaller bottle sizes have enabled a significant reduction in secondary packaging amp transport required The benefits are bull Better consumer value for money bull 61 reduction PET per litre drunk bull 70 reduction in total packaging bull 50 reduction in lorries used bull 14000 tCO2 saving pa
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Improving consumer portioning Product sustainability opportunity Unit dose packaging is one of the ways that manufacturers can influence consumer behaviours by removing the need for the consumer to measure the product at use phase If product measurement instructions are not followed closely this may lead to unnecessary environmental impact through avoidable product use Additionally excessive product use may be detrimental to the effectiveness of the product for instance in the case of detergents (1) or may lead to food waste in the case of grocery products not being consumed after being prepared for meals
Other key resources amp initiatives
1 Unit Dose A Sustainability Step for Fabric Liquids ndash Unilever report detailing the environmental benefits of liquid tablets 2 Revision of Ecolabel Criteria for Laundry Detergents 2008-2010 ndash background report for revision of ecolabel by Ecolabelling Denmark 3 Annual Review 2008 Towards Sustainable Cleaning ndash report by AISE the soap detergents amp maintenance products industry body 4 WRAP food hub ndash provides a multitude of consumer food waste resources including case studies initiatives amp reports
For detergent only 65 of consumers dose according to the manufacturer recommendations most over-dose (2) Portion control reduces overall material use transport and product wastage Dosing control can face consumer backlash and new products will need to work with marketing to develop an approach to ensure consumer engagement (1) RampD will need to be involved to develop workable products but may provide an opportunity for innovation and brand differentiation even overall if less product is being sold
Benefits amp barriers Case study ndash Ariel
Ariel have diversified their product portfolio to include unit dose control measures Liquitabs require more packaging however due to reduced product per wash and wastage they estimated it has resulted in a reduction of 250000 tonnes of product per annum (1)
Case study ndash Heinz
Heinz have introduced a 1kg reclosable bottle for their Heinz Beanz range which includes a see-through portion guide on the side to help consumer portioning
Hotspot
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Water efficiency in the home Product sustainability opportunity
Consumer water use accounts for over half of all water used in the UK with the average person using 150 litres of water a day Water use in the home can have a high environmental and financial cost Significant levels of energy are used to treat water to a drinkable standard of which only a portion is used in potable applications For example only around 7 of the water used in our homes is used for cooking and drinking whereas almost one third of the water used in the home is flushed down the toilet A recent report recommended the UK government to drive changes to reduce domestic per capita water consumption by 30 (1)
Other key resources amp initiatives
1 The State of the Nation Water 2012 ndash Institution of Civil Engineers report with recommendations for water security 2 The Bathroom Manufacturers Associations ndash guide to product water efficiency labelling 3 Water for Life ndash Defra white paper with recommendations on using water wisely in the home 4 WRAP Water Using Products ndash working group working towards all bathroom fittings to be labelled to inform customer choice
Consumer use is the dominant life cycle impact for many HPC products and is often thought to be difficult to address However reductions can be made through bull Product re-formulation (see Product re-formulation
reduction opportunity) bull Promoting water limiting shower devices bull Promoting lower temperature washing (eg see PampG‟s
Ariel Turn to 30oC campaign) bull Promoting water conservation (eg Lynx‟s clever bdquoshower
pooling‟ campaign
Influencing consumer behaviour Unilever - Sustain Ability Challenge
Unilever has been working with families across the UK to gain an understanding of the acceptance uptake of bathroom amp laundry related water saving tools as well as suggested behavioural changes bull The project will run for 6 months amp independently measured bull Changes will be compared to benchmark figures bull Results fed back to direct developments in key brands including Domestos amp Persil
Hotspot
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Proposal briefing
Product design
Production Launch Post-
launch review
Embedding sustainability in product design Topic Guide Over 80 of all product-related environmental impacts can be influenced during the design phase presenting an opportunity for designers to adopt more sustainable practices and in turn contribute towards lower impact products and services The challenge is to incorporate sustainable design principles into RampD processes and to embed Ecodesign principles within the business sustainability strategy and brand positioning considerations
The business benefit include cost reductions brand and reputation enhancement This approach may also meet future customer demand for products and services with reduced environmental impacts
Resources
1 Defra sustainable product roadmaps ndash life cycle assessments research and initiatives to improve environmental impact of products 2 WRAP circular economy ndash research and information on the circular economy (recapture amp reuse of resources) 3 Eco SME ndash resources on Ecodesign for small businesses 4 Centre for Sustainable Design Ecodesign Strategy Wheel ndash Ecodesign consultancy for business 5 Eco3 Design consultancy ndash integrating Ecodesign into RampD
Implementation Process
This Topic Guide focuses on how to adapt conventional design into Ecodesign starting with RampD Embedding Ecodesign encompasses five main stages
1) Identify design improvements
2) Compare design alternatives
3) Set Ecodesign strategy
4) Develop communications plan
5) Pilot and review of programme
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Topic Guide
Identify
design
improvements
ndash review
products in
context of
sustainability
strategy
Comparison
of design
alternatives ndash
develop new
products or
make changes
to existing
products
Ecodesign
strategy
setting ndash
agree
principles
aligned to
strategy
Communicate
environmental
benefits of
products
Pilot and
embed
programme
Review and
feedback on
process
Hotspot
Key
- Organisational aims
- Suggested follow-up actions
Carrying out an LCA or footprinting study Topic Guide A Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) or footprinting study can give you a more detailed understanding of the environmental impacts of your products workplaces and activities These studies can take many forms and lead to a variety of actions and outcomes depending on your particular needs and concerns This Topic Guide should help you to design and implement the LCA or footprinting study that is right for you The flowchart below can help you identify what you need to do in response to different drivers in your organisation
Resources
1 The Product Sustainability Forum - Product Summaries detailing the key environmental impacts of 50 typical products 2 Greenhouse Gas Protocol - this website gives help and advice on carbon footprinting standards 3 European Environment Agency - this website has a useful page of further information on Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs)
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Topic Guide
Engagement strategy
Align with business
goals
Employee lead action
plans
Review of progress
Feedback and embed
Engaging employees on product sustainability Topic Guide Engaging employees on product sustainability provides an opportunity to embed sustainability within everyday business practice The aim is to engage employees on in a way that promotes behaviour change and encourages employee-led action An engagement strategy developed by Sustainability teams is then lead by employee representatives and supported by HR internal marketing communications category managers and online communications The strategy should also seek to incentivise employees to take further action and increase buy-in The business benefits include cost-savings product innovation brand enhancement reduced environmental impacts and increased employee motivation
Resources 1 Action Learning guide ndash guidance on the action learning process 2 Ecoinomy ndash online education platform 3 Wal-Mart case study ndash example of online communication tool 4 Unilever case study ndash example of employee-led action and marketing mechanisms 5 MampS case study ndash Plan A Product Attributes ndash assigning health environmental and ethical attributes to drive product sustainability
Engagement strategy
This Topic Guide focuses on how to engage employees using established methods as part of an engagement strategy 1) Employee-led approaches
2) Action Learning
3) Internal communications
4) Online communications
5) Training and e-learning
6) Incentivisation programmes
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Topic Guide
Engage
internal teams
and develop
strategy
working with
HR marketing
and employee
representatives
Integrate with
business
goals
environmental
sustainability
strategy and
embed in
category and
marketing
plans
Support
implementation
of action plans
by employees
and further
engage using
internal
marketing
Review plans
with employee
teams and
communicate
cost and
resource
savings to
make business
case for further
action
Develop further
action plans
and internal
policies and
business
processes and
embed product
sustainability
thinking in
organisation
Help section
This section contains background information on the contents of this slide deck including
1 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
2 Terms of useDisclaimer
3 Product summary list ndash 50 product summaries are available covering food drink household and personal care categories
4 Reduction opportunities ndash a list of all those developed to date
5 Action plans amp topic guides ndash a list of all those developed to date
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FAQs
1 What is the Product Sustainability Forum (PSF) The Product Sustainability Forum is a collaboration of 80+ organisations made up of grocery and home improvement retailers and suppliers academics NGOs and UK Government representatives It provides a platform for these organisations to understand improve and communicate the environmental performance of the grocery and home improvement products Website wwwwraporgukpsf
2 What are the five PSF lsquometricsrsquo To date the PSF has focused on the performance of products across five core environmental bdquometrics‟ energy use water use waste generation material use and greenhouse gas emissions A more detailed discussion of the work done on these five metrics is available in a published PSF report entitled ldquoAn initial assessment of the environmental impact of grocery productsrdquo The PSF is also beginning to look at the biodiversity impact of products
3 What do the red and orange shading denote on hotspot matrices Red cells highlight stages within the value chain which are
often the primary source of impact for the metric in question (eg greenhouse gas emissions energy use etc) Orange cells are
typically secondary sources of impact These are qualitative assessments to highlight likely hotspots and should be used to focus
further investigation
4 How are lsquoPrimaryrsquo and lsquoSecondaryrsquo hotspots identified Primary and secondary hotspots have been identified using a range of sources ndash but mainly publicly available life cycle and sector-level research into resource use and environmental impacts These are fully referenced within the deck Primary hotspots are those which according to the evidence identified are likely to contribute the most to the metric in question (eg agricultural stages dominate the carbon footprint of dairy products) However due to the varied and patchy nature of the evidence some summaries are more complete than others ndash and in many cases hotspots have been estimated based on proxies To guide users a qualitative bdquoevidence level‟ score has been developed to highlight any significant data gaps As every supply chain is different this information should be used to guide further research into your own supply chain
5 Which other product summaries are available and where can I get them from A summary of products researched to date is available at the end of this deck
6 How can I submit ideascomments for future revisions of this PowerPoint deck Click on the bdquoSubmit feedback‟ link at the top right hand side of each slide to send feedback to the PSF team
7 How can I use this content See our bdquoTerms of Use‟ slide
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Terms of use
bull While we have tried to make sure this slide deck is accurate we cannot accept responsibility or be held legally responsible for any loss or damage arising out of or in connection with this information being inaccurate incomplete or misleading This material is copyrighted You can copy it free of charge as long as the material is accurate and not used in a misleading context You must identify the source of the material and acknowledge our copyright You must not use material to endorse or suggest we have endorsed a commercial product or service For more details please see our terms and conditions on our website at wwwwraporguk
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Product summary list
Bananas Bath amp shower products Beef Biscuits Bread amp rolls Breakfast cereals
Butter
Cakes pastries etc
Canned meat
Coffee
Canned vegetables Carbonates Cat amp dog food
Cheese Chocolate Cider amp perry Deli-food Deodorant
Nappies
Dishwashing products
Fish amp seafood
Frozen vegetables
General cleaning products
Ice-cream amp frozen desserts
Lamb Margarine
Pork Potato crisps Potatoes Poultry Pre-packed sandwiches Ready meals
Rice Spirits
Sugar confectionery Tea
Toilet amp kitchen rolls Tomatoes
Processed snacks
Yogurts
Dilutables
Beer
Laundry detergent
Eggs
Wine
Juices
Onions Pizza
Canned seafood
Milk amp cream
Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help
Reduction opportunity list
bull Addressing bdquogreen water‟
bull Benefits of soil management
bull Crop irrigation best practice
bull Precision agriculture
bull Rolling out agricultural GHG tools
bull Sourcing palm oil responsibly
bull Sugar crop sustainability
bull Sustainable fisheries amp aquaculture
bull Sustainable forestry products
bull Water efficiency in livestock farming
bull Closed-loop recycling
bull Drinks packaging optimisation
bull Renewable packaging materials
bull Boiler energy efficiency in FampD
bull CIP for resource efficiency
bull Identifying the true cost of waste
bull Increased efficiency of in-store bakeries
bull Increasing motor drive efficiency
bull Product re-formulation
bull Water efficiency in drinks manufacture
bull Water efficiency in meat processing
bull Water re-use in FampD processing
bull Extending product shelf life
bull Food redistribution
bull Shared logistics opportunities
bull Improving consumer portioning
bull Reducing kitchen energy use
bull Reducing consumer food waste
bull Water efficiency in the home
bull Capital allowance for green tech
Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help
Submit feedback
Action plan amp topic guide list
Action plans bull Harmonising smart planning (manufacturers) and demand forecasting (retailers)
bull How to participate in the closed loop economy through waste exchange
bull How to use digestate as a fertiliser substitute
bull Refrigeration best practice in food and drink chill chains
bull Securing crop supply through whole crop purchasing
Topic guides bull Demystifying and de-risking land use change
bull Implementing a sustainable procurement process for raw materials
bull Lowering the impact of pig feed soya
bull Effective commissioning of LCAsfootprint studies
bull Engaging colleagues on sustainability
bull Engaging suppliers on sustainability
bull Best practice in embedding sustainability in product design
bull How to identify high sustainability reputation supply chain risk and resilience
Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help
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In addition to those sources referenced in preceding slides the following sources of information were used in the development of this deck
Hotspot references
1 AISE (2012) Charter Update 2010 ASP Substantial Dossier Automatic Dishwashing (ADW) Detergents [PDF]
2 Ecolabelling Denmark (2011) Ecolabeling for Laundry Detergents [PDF]
3 Ecolabelling Denmark (nd) Laundry Detergents and Dishwashing Detergents [PDF]
4 Nordic Ecolabelling (2013) Hand dishwashing detergents [PDF]
5 ProForest (2011) Mapping and understanding the UK palm oil supply chain Defra
6 Saouter E van Hoof G (2002) A Database for the Life-Cycle Assessment of Procter amp Gamble Laundry Detergents [PDF]
7 Tesco (2009) Carbon footprint of Washing Up Liquid amp Dishwasher Tablets Confidential
8 Tesco (2012) Tesco Product Carbon Footprints Summary [PDF]
9 Unilever (2001) Machine Dishwasher Developments Steps towards a more sustainable future [PDF]
10 WRAP (2013) An initial assessment of the environmental impact of grocery products [PDF]
Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help
Submit feedback
Reduction opportunities
bull None directly relevant to dishwashing products
The PSF has researched a selection of bdquoreduction opportunities‟ bdquoaction plans and topic guides‟ relevant to the grocery sector Below are a selection relevant to dishwashing products Follow the links to find out more about each opportunity For a full list of resources available see the Help section While many of the opportunities are not tailored specifically to dishwashing products ndash the principles and resources are transferable Where they target a hotspot they are flagged red
bull Sourcing palm oil responsibly bull Product re-formulation bull Improving consumer portioning bull Water efficiency in the home
Hotspot
Reduction opportunities Action plans
Topic guides bull Best practice in embedding sustainability in product design
bull Effective commissioning of LCAsfootprint studies
bull Engaging colleagues on sustainability
Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help
Submit feedback
Sourcing palm oil responsibly Product sustainability opportunity Palm oil has become incredibly popular as a low cost high yield vegetable oil with a vast range of uses in food and HPC products In 2012 426500t of palm oil and 33000t of palm kernel oil were imported into the UK with more imported within other products A 2011 study for Defra estimated that only 24 of palm oil consumed in the UK is sourced sustainably despite 43 of the 100 best-selling branded products in UK supermarkets containing palm oil Increased palm oil production can increase the risk of destruction of tropical rainforest and drainage of peatland as well as having major impacts on biodiversity climate change and indigenous land rights (1) Sourcing palm oil responsibly and increasing supply chain transparency can reduce reputational risks and anticipate future changes in regulation eg EU Food Information Regulations
The Roundtable for Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) was set up in 2004 with the aim of bringing certified sustainable palm oil to the market (2) In 2010 23mt of certified sustainable palm oil (CSPO) was available but only 517 was bought via available RSPO supply chain mechanisms (1) However many retailers amp manufacturers have committed to 100 sourcing of sustainable palm oil by 2015 The RSPO reported that between 2009-2011 supply of CSPO increased 250 with sales growing by ~620
Roundtable for Sustainable Palm Oil Case study ndash Starbucks
Starbucks recently committed to sourcing 100 of its palm oil from certified sustainable suppliers by 2015 joining the RSPO along with several other major FMCG companies Unilever reached their target of 100 CSPO three years early in 2012 and have now committed to a revised target of 100 palm oil from certified traceable sources by 2020
Hotspot
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Submit feedback
Other key resources amp initiatives 1 Review of policy options relating to sustainable palm oil procurement ndash Defra supply chain mapping 2 Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil ndash international organisation of producers distributors conservationists amp other stakeholders 3 Consumer Goods Forum ndash the CGF is developing methods to improve the sustainability of palm oil amp other high risk materials 4 WWF‟s Palm Oil Buyers‟ Scorecard 2011 ndash provides analysis of palm oil use progress by FMCG manufacturers 5 ldquoUsing certified sustainable palm oil no longer good enoughrdquo FCRN ndash source of knowledge into food systems and climate change 6 See also ndash Supply chains and land use change action plan
Product re-formulation Product sustainability opportunity Product reformulation where a product‟s composition is altered or ingredients are substituted for alternatives can be driven by a number of different factors eg ingredient price fluctuation or compliance to government legislation Altering a product‟s composition can mitigate material risk associated with high environmental impact ingredients or may impact how the product is used by the consumer which might lower the product‟s energy or water requirement (1) There are many other potential benefits including reduced raw material costs lower distribution impacts less required storage space reduced packaging as well as the potential to pass on costs savings to the consumer
Other key resources amp initiatives
1 See Unilever‟s Persil Small amp Mighty 2 Courtauld Commitment Phase Two Case Studies ndash provides some examples of product re-formulations 3 Product Re-formulation Channelling Efficiency savings ndash WRAP information sheet encouraging re-thinking of products
Case study - United Biscuits
United Biscuits (UB) reformulated their McVitie‟s biscuits reducing the salt content by up to 60 and the saturated fat content by up to 80 The reformulations enabled a 40 reduction in UB‟s use of palm oil and reduced pressure on rainforest destruction but most importantly a total of pound4m was added to sales value with sales of biscuits up by more than 5
Case study ndash Britvic concentrate
In March 2011 Britvic introduced a new double concentrate to its Robinsons squash brand The double concentrate squash is now in 125 litre and 175 litre bottles The smaller bottle sizes have enabled a significant reduction in secondary packaging amp transport required The benefits are bull Better consumer value for money bull 61 reduction PET per litre drunk bull 70 reduction in total packaging bull 50 reduction in lorries used bull 14000 tCO2 saving pa
Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help
Submit feedback
Improving consumer portioning Product sustainability opportunity Unit dose packaging is one of the ways that manufacturers can influence consumer behaviours by removing the need for the consumer to measure the product at use phase If product measurement instructions are not followed closely this may lead to unnecessary environmental impact through avoidable product use Additionally excessive product use may be detrimental to the effectiveness of the product for instance in the case of detergents (1) or may lead to food waste in the case of grocery products not being consumed after being prepared for meals
Other key resources amp initiatives
1 Unit Dose A Sustainability Step for Fabric Liquids ndash Unilever report detailing the environmental benefits of liquid tablets 2 Revision of Ecolabel Criteria for Laundry Detergents 2008-2010 ndash background report for revision of ecolabel by Ecolabelling Denmark 3 Annual Review 2008 Towards Sustainable Cleaning ndash report by AISE the soap detergents amp maintenance products industry body 4 WRAP food hub ndash provides a multitude of consumer food waste resources including case studies initiatives amp reports
For detergent only 65 of consumers dose according to the manufacturer recommendations most over-dose (2) Portion control reduces overall material use transport and product wastage Dosing control can face consumer backlash and new products will need to work with marketing to develop an approach to ensure consumer engagement (1) RampD will need to be involved to develop workable products but may provide an opportunity for innovation and brand differentiation even overall if less product is being sold
Benefits amp barriers Case study ndash Ariel
Ariel have diversified their product portfolio to include unit dose control measures Liquitabs require more packaging however due to reduced product per wash and wastage they estimated it has resulted in a reduction of 250000 tonnes of product per annum (1)
Case study ndash Heinz
Heinz have introduced a 1kg reclosable bottle for their Heinz Beanz range which includes a see-through portion guide on the side to help consumer portioning
Hotspot
Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help
Submit feedback
Water efficiency in the home Product sustainability opportunity
Consumer water use accounts for over half of all water used in the UK with the average person using 150 litres of water a day Water use in the home can have a high environmental and financial cost Significant levels of energy are used to treat water to a drinkable standard of which only a portion is used in potable applications For example only around 7 of the water used in our homes is used for cooking and drinking whereas almost one third of the water used in the home is flushed down the toilet A recent report recommended the UK government to drive changes to reduce domestic per capita water consumption by 30 (1)
Other key resources amp initiatives
1 The State of the Nation Water 2012 ndash Institution of Civil Engineers report with recommendations for water security 2 The Bathroom Manufacturers Associations ndash guide to product water efficiency labelling 3 Water for Life ndash Defra white paper with recommendations on using water wisely in the home 4 WRAP Water Using Products ndash working group working towards all bathroom fittings to be labelled to inform customer choice
Consumer use is the dominant life cycle impact for many HPC products and is often thought to be difficult to address However reductions can be made through bull Product re-formulation (see Product re-formulation
reduction opportunity) bull Promoting water limiting shower devices bull Promoting lower temperature washing (eg see PampG‟s
Ariel Turn to 30oC campaign) bull Promoting water conservation (eg Lynx‟s clever bdquoshower
pooling‟ campaign
Influencing consumer behaviour Unilever - Sustain Ability Challenge
Unilever has been working with families across the UK to gain an understanding of the acceptance uptake of bathroom amp laundry related water saving tools as well as suggested behavioural changes bull The project will run for 6 months amp independently measured bull Changes will be compared to benchmark figures bull Results fed back to direct developments in key brands including Domestos amp Persil
Hotspot
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Submit feedback
Proposal briefing
Product design
Production Launch Post-
launch review
Embedding sustainability in product design Topic Guide Over 80 of all product-related environmental impacts can be influenced during the design phase presenting an opportunity for designers to adopt more sustainable practices and in turn contribute towards lower impact products and services The challenge is to incorporate sustainable design principles into RampD processes and to embed Ecodesign principles within the business sustainability strategy and brand positioning considerations
The business benefit include cost reductions brand and reputation enhancement This approach may also meet future customer demand for products and services with reduced environmental impacts
Resources
1 Defra sustainable product roadmaps ndash life cycle assessments research and initiatives to improve environmental impact of products 2 WRAP circular economy ndash research and information on the circular economy (recapture amp reuse of resources) 3 Eco SME ndash resources on Ecodesign for small businesses 4 Centre for Sustainable Design Ecodesign Strategy Wheel ndash Ecodesign consultancy for business 5 Eco3 Design consultancy ndash integrating Ecodesign into RampD
Implementation Process
This Topic Guide focuses on how to adapt conventional design into Ecodesign starting with RampD Embedding Ecodesign encompasses five main stages
1) Identify design improvements
2) Compare design alternatives
3) Set Ecodesign strategy
4) Develop communications plan
5) Pilot and review of programme
Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help
Download
Topic Guide
Identify
design
improvements
ndash review
products in
context of
sustainability
strategy
Comparison
of design
alternatives ndash
develop new
products or
make changes
to existing
products
Ecodesign
strategy
setting ndash
agree
principles
aligned to
strategy
Communicate
environmental
benefits of
products
Pilot and
embed
programme
Review and
feedback on
process
Hotspot
Key
- Organisational aims
- Suggested follow-up actions
Carrying out an LCA or footprinting study Topic Guide A Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) or footprinting study can give you a more detailed understanding of the environmental impacts of your products workplaces and activities These studies can take many forms and lead to a variety of actions and outcomes depending on your particular needs and concerns This Topic Guide should help you to design and implement the LCA or footprinting study that is right for you The flowchart below can help you identify what you need to do in response to different drivers in your organisation
Resources
1 The Product Sustainability Forum - Product Summaries detailing the key environmental impacts of 50 typical products 2 Greenhouse Gas Protocol - this website gives help and advice on carbon footprinting standards 3 European Environment Agency - this website has a useful page of further information on Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs)
Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help
Download
Topic Guide
Engagement strategy
Align with business
goals
Employee lead action
plans
Review of progress
Feedback and embed
Engaging employees on product sustainability Topic Guide Engaging employees on product sustainability provides an opportunity to embed sustainability within everyday business practice The aim is to engage employees on in a way that promotes behaviour change and encourages employee-led action An engagement strategy developed by Sustainability teams is then lead by employee representatives and supported by HR internal marketing communications category managers and online communications The strategy should also seek to incentivise employees to take further action and increase buy-in The business benefits include cost-savings product innovation brand enhancement reduced environmental impacts and increased employee motivation
Resources 1 Action Learning guide ndash guidance on the action learning process 2 Ecoinomy ndash online education platform 3 Wal-Mart case study ndash example of online communication tool 4 Unilever case study ndash example of employee-led action and marketing mechanisms 5 MampS case study ndash Plan A Product Attributes ndash assigning health environmental and ethical attributes to drive product sustainability
Engagement strategy
This Topic Guide focuses on how to engage employees using established methods as part of an engagement strategy 1) Employee-led approaches
2) Action Learning
3) Internal communications
4) Online communications
5) Training and e-learning
6) Incentivisation programmes
Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help
Download
Topic Guide
Engage
internal teams
and develop
strategy
working with
HR marketing
and employee
representatives
Integrate with
business
goals
environmental
sustainability
strategy and
embed in
category and
marketing
plans
Support
implementation
of action plans
by employees
and further
engage using
internal
marketing
Review plans
with employee
teams and
communicate
cost and
resource
savings to
make business
case for further
action
Develop further
action plans
and internal
policies and
business
processes and
embed product
sustainability
thinking in
organisation
Help section
This section contains background information on the contents of this slide deck including
1 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
2 Terms of useDisclaimer
3 Product summary list ndash 50 product summaries are available covering food drink household and personal care categories
4 Reduction opportunities ndash a list of all those developed to date
5 Action plans amp topic guides ndash a list of all those developed to date
Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help
Submit feedback
FAQs
1 What is the Product Sustainability Forum (PSF) The Product Sustainability Forum is a collaboration of 80+ organisations made up of grocery and home improvement retailers and suppliers academics NGOs and UK Government representatives It provides a platform for these organisations to understand improve and communicate the environmental performance of the grocery and home improvement products Website wwwwraporgukpsf
2 What are the five PSF lsquometricsrsquo To date the PSF has focused on the performance of products across five core environmental bdquometrics‟ energy use water use waste generation material use and greenhouse gas emissions A more detailed discussion of the work done on these five metrics is available in a published PSF report entitled ldquoAn initial assessment of the environmental impact of grocery productsrdquo The PSF is also beginning to look at the biodiversity impact of products
3 What do the red and orange shading denote on hotspot matrices Red cells highlight stages within the value chain which are
often the primary source of impact for the metric in question (eg greenhouse gas emissions energy use etc) Orange cells are
typically secondary sources of impact These are qualitative assessments to highlight likely hotspots and should be used to focus
further investigation
4 How are lsquoPrimaryrsquo and lsquoSecondaryrsquo hotspots identified Primary and secondary hotspots have been identified using a range of sources ndash but mainly publicly available life cycle and sector-level research into resource use and environmental impacts These are fully referenced within the deck Primary hotspots are those which according to the evidence identified are likely to contribute the most to the metric in question (eg agricultural stages dominate the carbon footprint of dairy products) However due to the varied and patchy nature of the evidence some summaries are more complete than others ndash and in many cases hotspots have been estimated based on proxies To guide users a qualitative bdquoevidence level‟ score has been developed to highlight any significant data gaps As every supply chain is different this information should be used to guide further research into your own supply chain
5 Which other product summaries are available and where can I get them from A summary of products researched to date is available at the end of this deck
6 How can I submit ideascomments for future revisions of this PowerPoint deck Click on the bdquoSubmit feedback‟ link at the top right hand side of each slide to send feedback to the PSF team
7 How can I use this content See our bdquoTerms of Use‟ slide
Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help
Submit feedback
Terms of use
bull While we have tried to make sure this slide deck is accurate we cannot accept responsibility or be held legally responsible for any loss or damage arising out of or in connection with this information being inaccurate incomplete or misleading This material is copyrighted You can copy it free of charge as long as the material is accurate and not used in a misleading context You must identify the source of the material and acknowledge our copyright You must not use material to endorse or suggest we have endorsed a commercial product or service For more details please see our terms and conditions on our website at wwwwraporguk
Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help
Submit feedback
Product summary list
Bananas Bath amp shower products Beef Biscuits Bread amp rolls Breakfast cereals
Butter
Cakes pastries etc
Canned meat
Coffee
Canned vegetables Carbonates Cat amp dog food
Cheese Chocolate Cider amp perry Deli-food Deodorant
Nappies
Dishwashing products
Fish amp seafood
Frozen vegetables
General cleaning products
Ice-cream amp frozen desserts
Lamb Margarine
Pork Potato crisps Potatoes Poultry Pre-packed sandwiches Ready meals
Rice Spirits
Sugar confectionery Tea
Toilet amp kitchen rolls Tomatoes
Processed snacks
Yogurts
Dilutables
Beer
Laundry detergent
Eggs
Wine
Juices
Onions Pizza
Canned seafood
Milk amp cream
Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help
Reduction opportunity list
bull Addressing bdquogreen water‟
bull Benefits of soil management
bull Crop irrigation best practice
bull Precision agriculture
bull Rolling out agricultural GHG tools
bull Sourcing palm oil responsibly
bull Sugar crop sustainability
bull Sustainable fisheries amp aquaculture
bull Sustainable forestry products
bull Water efficiency in livestock farming
bull Closed-loop recycling
bull Drinks packaging optimisation
bull Renewable packaging materials
bull Boiler energy efficiency in FampD
bull CIP for resource efficiency
bull Identifying the true cost of waste
bull Increased efficiency of in-store bakeries
bull Increasing motor drive efficiency
bull Product re-formulation
bull Water efficiency in drinks manufacture
bull Water efficiency in meat processing
bull Water re-use in FampD processing
bull Extending product shelf life
bull Food redistribution
bull Shared logistics opportunities
bull Improving consumer portioning
bull Reducing kitchen energy use
bull Reducing consumer food waste
bull Water efficiency in the home
bull Capital allowance for green tech
Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help
Submit feedback
Action plan amp topic guide list
Action plans bull Harmonising smart planning (manufacturers) and demand forecasting (retailers)
bull How to participate in the closed loop economy through waste exchange
bull How to use digestate as a fertiliser substitute
bull Refrigeration best practice in food and drink chill chains
bull Securing crop supply through whole crop purchasing
Topic guides bull Demystifying and de-risking land use change
bull Implementing a sustainable procurement process for raw materials
bull Lowering the impact of pig feed soya
bull Effective commissioning of LCAsfootprint studies
bull Engaging colleagues on sustainability
bull Engaging suppliers on sustainability
bull Best practice in embedding sustainability in product design
bull How to identify high sustainability reputation supply chain risk and resilience
Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help
Submit feedback
Reduction opportunities
bull None directly relevant to dishwashing products
The PSF has researched a selection of bdquoreduction opportunities‟ bdquoaction plans and topic guides‟ relevant to the grocery sector Below are a selection relevant to dishwashing products Follow the links to find out more about each opportunity For a full list of resources available see the Help section While many of the opportunities are not tailored specifically to dishwashing products ndash the principles and resources are transferable Where they target a hotspot they are flagged red
bull Sourcing palm oil responsibly bull Product re-formulation bull Improving consumer portioning bull Water efficiency in the home
Hotspot
Reduction opportunities Action plans
Topic guides bull Best practice in embedding sustainability in product design
bull Effective commissioning of LCAsfootprint studies
bull Engaging colleagues on sustainability
Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help
Submit feedback
Sourcing palm oil responsibly Product sustainability opportunity Palm oil has become incredibly popular as a low cost high yield vegetable oil with a vast range of uses in food and HPC products In 2012 426500t of palm oil and 33000t of palm kernel oil were imported into the UK with more imported within other products A 2011 study for Defra estimated that only 24 of palm oil consumed in the UK is sourced sustainably despite 43 of the 100 best-selling branded products in UK supermarkets containing palm oil Increased palm oil production can increase the risk of destruction of tropical rainforest and drainage of peatland as well as having major impacts on biodiversity climate change and indigenous land rights (1) Sourcing palm oil responsibly and increasing supply chain transparency can reduce reputational risks and anticipate future changes in regulation eg EU Food Information Regulations
The Roundtable for Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) was set up in 2004 with the aim of bringing certified sustainable palm oil to the market (2) In 2010 23mt of certified sustainable palm oil (CSPO) was available but only 517 was bought via available RSPO supply chain mechanisms (1) However many retailers amp manufacturers have committed to 100 sourcing of sustainable palm oil by 2015 The RSPO reported that between 2009-2011 supply of CSPO increased 250 with sales growing by ~620
Roundtable for Sustainable Palm Oil Case study ndash Starbucks
Starbucks recently committed to sourcing 100 of its palm oil from certified sustainable suppliers by 2015 joining the RSPO along with several other major FMCG companies Unilever reached their target of 100 CSPO three years early in 2012 and have now committed to a revised target of 100 palm oil from certified traceable sources by 2020
Hotspot
Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help
Submit feedback
Other key resources amp initiatives 1 Review of policy options relating to sustainable palm oil procurement ndash Defra supply chain mapping 2 Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil ndash international organisation of producers distributors conservationists amp other stakeholders 3 Consumer Goods Forum ndash the CGF is developing methods to improve the sustainability of palm oil amp other high risk materials 4 WWF‟s Palm Oil Buyers‟ Scorecard 2011 ndash provides analysis of palm oil use progress by FMCG manufacturers 5 ldquoUsing certified sustainable palm oil no longer good enoughrdquo FCRN ndash source of knowledge into food systems and climate change 6 See also ndash Supply chains and land use change action plan
Product re-formulation Product sustainability opportunity Product reformulation where a product‟s composition is altered or ingredients are substituted for alternatives can be driven by a number of different factors eg ingredient price fluctuation or compliance to government legislation Altering a product‟s composition can mitigate material risk associated with high environmental impact ingredients or may impact how the product is used by the consumer which might lower the product‟s energy or water requirement (1) There are many other potential benefits including reduced raw material costs lower distribution impacts less required storage space reduced packaging as well as the potential to pass on costs savings to the consumer
Other key resources amp initiatives
1 See Unilever‟s Persil Small amp Mighty 2 Courtauld Commitment Phase Two Case Studies ndash provides some examples of product re-formulations 3 Product Re-formulation Channelling Efficiency savings ndash WRAP information sheet encouraging re-thinking of products
Case study - United Biscuits
United Biscuits (UB) reformulated their McVitie‟s biscuits reducing the salt content by up to 60 and the saturated fat content by up to 80 The reformulations enabled a 40 reduction in UB‟s use of palm oil and reduced pressure on rainforest destruction but most importantly a total of pound4m was added to sales value with sales of biscuits up by more than 5
Case study ndash Britvic concentrate
In March 2011 Britvic introduced a new double concentrate to its Robinsons squash brand The double concentrate squash is now in 125 litre and 175 litre bottles The smaller bottle sizes have enabled a significant reduction in secondary packaging amp transport required The benefits are bull Better consumer value for money bull 61 reduction PET per litre drunk bull 70 reduction in total packaging bull 50 reduction in lorries used bull 14000 tCO2 saving pa
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Submit feedback
Improving consumer portioning Product sustainability opportunity Unit dose packaging is one of the ways that manufacturers can influence consumer behaviours by removing the need for the consumer to measure the product at use phase If product measurement instructions are not followed closely this may lead to unnecessary environmental impact through avoidable product use Additionally excessive product use may be detrimental to the effectiveness of the product for instance in the case of detergents (1) or may lead to food waste in the case of grocery products not being consumed after being prepared for meals
Other key resources amp initiatives
1 Unit Dose A Sustainability Step for Fabric Liquids ndash Unilever report detailing the environmental benefits of liquid tablets 2 Revision of Ecolabel Criteria for Laundry Detergents 2008-2010 ndash background report for revision of ecolabel by Ecolabelling Denmark 3 Annual Review 2008 Towards Sustainable Cleaning ndash report by AISE the soap detergents amp maintenance products industry body 4 WRAP food hub ndash provides a multitude of consumer food waste resources including case studies initiatives amp reports
For detergent only 65 of consumers dose according to the manufacturer recommendations most over-dose (2) Portion control reduces overall material use transport and product wastage Dosing control can face consumer backlash and new products will need to work with marketing to develop an approach to ensure consumer engagement (1) RampD will need to be involved to develop workable products but may provide an opportunity for innovation and brand differentiation even overall if less product is being sold
Benefits amp barriers Case study ndash Ariel
Ariel have diversified their product portfolio to include unit dose control measures Liquitabs require more packaging however due to reduced product per wash and wastage they estimated it has resulted in a reduction of 250000 tonnes of product per annum (1)
Case study ndash Heinz
Heinz have introduced a 1kg reclosable bottle for their Heinz Beanz range which includes a see-through portion guide on the side to help consumer portioning
Hotspot
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Water efficiency in the home Product sustainability opportunity
Consumer water use accounts for over half of all water used in the UK with the average person using 150 litres of water a day Water use in the home can have a high environmental and financial cost Significant levels of energy are used to treat water to a drinkable standard of which only a portion is used in potable applications For example only around 7 of the water used in our homes is used for cooking and drinking whereas almost one third of the water used in the home is flushed down the toilet A recent report recommended the UK government to drive changes to reduce domestic per capita water consumption by 30 (1)
Other key resources amp initiatives
1 The State of the Nation Water 2012 ndash Institution of Civil Engineers report with recommendations for water security 2 The Bathroom Manufacturers Associations ndash guide to product water efficiency labelling 3 Water for Life ndash Defra white paper with recommendations on using water wisely in the home 4 WRAP Water Using Products ndash working group working towards all bathroom fittings to be labelled to inform customer choice
Consumer use is the dominant life cycle impact for many HPC products and is often thought to be difficult to address However reductions can be made through bull Product re-formulation (see Product re-formulation
reduction opportunity) bull Promoting water limiting shower devices bull Promoting lower temperature washing (eg see PampG‟s
Ariel Turn to 30oC campaign) bull Promoting water conservation (eg Lynx‟s clever bdquoshower
pooling‟ campaign
Influencing consumer behaviour Unilever - Sustain Ability Challenge
Unilever has been working with families across the UK to gain an understanding of the acceptance uptake of bathroom amp laundry related water saving tools as well as suggested behavioural changes bull The project will run for 6 months amp independently measured bull Changes will be compared to benchmark figures bull Results fed back to direct developments in key brands including Domestos amp Persil
Hotspot
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Submit feedback
Proposal briefing
Product design
Production Launch Post-
launch review
Embedding sustainability in product design Topic Guide Over 80 of all product-related environmental impacts can be influenced during the design phase presenting an opportunity for designers to adopt more sustainable practices and in turn contribute towards lower impact products and services The challenge is to incorporate sustainable design principles into RampD processes and to embed Ecodesign principles within the business sustainability strategy and brand positioning considerations
The business benefit include cost reductions brand and reputation enhancement This approach may also meet future customer demand for products and services with reduced environmental impacts
Resources
1 Defra sustainable product roadmaps ndash life cycle assessments research and initiatives to improve environmental impact of products 2 WRAP circular economy ndash research and information on the circular economy (recapture amp reuse of resources) 3 Eco SME ndash resources on Ecodesign for small businesses 4 Centre for Sustainable Design Ecodesign Strategy Wheel ndash Ecodesign consultancy for business 5 Eco3 Design consultancy ndash integrating Ecodesign into RampD
Implementation Process
This Topic Guide focuses on how to adapt conventional design into Ecodesign starting with RampD Embedding Ecodesign encompasses five main stages
1) Identify design improvements
2) Compare design alternatives
3) Set Ecodesign strategy
4) Develop communications plan
5) Pilot and review of programme
Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help
Download
Topic Guide
Identify
design
improvements
ndash review
products in
context of
sustainability
strategy
Comparison
of design
alternatives ndash
develop new
products or
make changes
to existing
products
Ecodesign
strategy
setting ndash
agree
principles
aligned to
strategy
Communicate
environmental
benefits of
products
Pilot and
embed
programme
Review and
feedback on
process
Hotspot
Key
- Organisational aims
- Suggested follow-up actions
Carrying out an LCA or footprinting study Topic Guide A Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) or footprinting study can give you a more detailed understanding of the environmental impacts of your products workplaces and activities These studies can take many forms and lead to a variety of actions and outcomes depending on your particular needs and concerns This Topic Guide should help you to design and implement the LCA or footprinting study that is right for you The flowchart below can help you identify what you need to do in response to different drivers in your organisation
Resources
1 The Product Sustainability Forum - Product Summaries detailing the key environmental impacts of 50 typical products 2 Greenhouse Gas Protocol - this website gives help and advice on carbon footprinting standards 3 European Environment Agency - this website has a useful page of further information on Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs)
Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help
Download
Topic Guide
Engagement strategy
Align with business
goals
Employee lead action
plans
Review of progress
Feedback and embed
Engaging employees on product sustainability Topic Guide Engaging employees on product sustainability provides an opportunity to embed sustainability within everyday business practice The aim is to engage employees on in a way that promotes behaviour change and encourages employee-led action An engagement strategy developed by Sustainability teams is then lead by employee representatives and supported by HR internal marketing communications category managers and online communications The strategy should also seek to incentivise employees to take further action and increase buy-in The business benefits include cost-savings product innovation brand enhancement reduced environmental impacts and increased employee motivation
Resources 1 Action Learning guide ndash guidance on the action learning process 2 Ecoinomy ndash online education platform 3 Wal-Mart case study ndash example of online communication tool 4 Unilever case study ndash example of employee-led action and marketing mechanisms 5 MampS case study ndash Plan A Product Attributes ndash assigning health environmental and ethical attributes to drive product sustainability
Engagement strategy
This Topic Guide focuses on how to engage employees using established methods as part of an engagement strategy 1) Employee-led approaches
2) Action Learning
3) Internal communications
4) Online communications
5) Training and e-learning
6) Incentivisation programmes
Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help
Download
Topic Guide
Engage
internal teams
and develop
strategy
working with
HR marketing
and employee
representatives
Integrate with
business
goals
environmental
sustainability
strategy and
embed in
category and
marketing
plans
Support
implementation
of action plans
by employees
and further
engage using
internal
marketing
Review plans
with employee
teams and
communicate
cost and
resource
savings to
make business
case for further
action
Develop further
action plans
and internal
policies and
business
processes and
embed product
sustainability
thinking in
organisation
Help section
This section contains background information on the contents of this slide deck including
1 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
2 Terms of useDisclaimer
3 Product summary list ndash 50 product summaries are available covering food drink household and personal care categories
4 Reduction opportunities ndash a list of all those developed to date
5 Action plans amp topic guides ndash a list of all those developed to date
Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help
Submit feedback
FAQs
1 What is the Product Sustainability Forum (PSF) The Product Sustainability Forum is a collaboration of 80+ organisations made up of grocery and home improvement retailers and suppliers academics NGOs and UK Government representatives It provides a platform for these organisations to understand improve and communicate the environmental performance of the grocery and home improvement products Website wwwwraporgukpsf
2 What are the five PSF lsquometricsrsquo To date the PSF has focused on the performance of products across five core environmental bdquometrics‟ energy use water use waste generation material use and greenhouse gas emissions A more detailed discussion of the work done on these five metrics is available in a published PSF report entitled ldquoAn initial assessment of the environmental impact of grocery productsrdquo The PSF is also beginning to look at the biodiversity impact of products
3 What do the red and orange shading denote on hotspot matrices Red cells highlight stages within the value chain which are
often the primary source of impact for the metric in question (eg greenhouse gas emissions energy use etc) Orange cells are
typically secondary sources of impact These are qualitative assessments to highlight likely hotspots and should be used to focus
further investigation
4 How are lsquoPrimaryrsquo and lsquoSecondaryrsquo hotspots identified Primary and secondary hotspots have been identified using a range of sources ndash but mainly publicly available life cycle and sector-level research into resource use and environmental impacts These are fully referenced within the deck Primary hotspots are those which according to the evidence identified are likely to contribute the most to the metric in question (eg agricultural stages dominate the carbon footprint of dairy products) However due to the varied and patchy nature of the evidence some summaries are more complete than others ndash and in many cases hotspots have been estimated based on proxies To guide users a qualitative bdquoevidence level‟ score has been developed to highlight any significant data gaps As every supply chain is different this information should be used to guide further research into your own supply chain
5 Which other product summaries are available and where can I get them from A summary of products researched to date is available at the end of this deck
6 How can I submit ideascomments for future revisions of this PowerPoint deck Click on the bdquoSubmit feedback‟ link at the top right hand side of each slide to send feedback to the PSF team
7 How can I use this content See our bdquoTerms of Use‟ slide
Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help
Submit feedback
Terms of use
bull While we have tried to make sure this slide deck is accurate we cannot accept responsibility or be held legally responsible for any loss or damage arising out of or in connection with this information being inaccurate incomplete or misleading This material is copyrighted You can copy it free of charge as long as the material is accurate and not used in a misleading context You must identify the source of the material and acknowledge our copyright You must not use material to endorse or suggest we have endorsed a commercial product or service For more details please see our terms and conditions on our website at wwwwraporguk
Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help
Submit feedback
Product summary list
Bananas Bath amp shower products Beef Biscuits Bread amp rolls Breakfast cereals
Butter
Cakes pastries etc
Canned meat
Coffee
Canned vegetables Carbonates Cat amp dog food
Cheese Chocolate Cider amp perry Deli-food Deodorant
Nappies
Dishwashing products
Fish amp seafood
Frozen vegetables
General cleaning products
Ice-cream amp frozen desserts
Lamb Margarine
Pork Potato crisps Potatoes Poultry Pre-packed sandwiches Ready meals
Rice Spirits
Sugar confectionery Tea
Toilet amp kitchen rolls Tomatoes
Processed snacks
Yogurts
Dilutables
Beer
Laundry detergent
Eggs
Wine
Juices
Onions Pizza
Canned seafood
Milk amp cream
Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help
Reduction opportunity list
bull Addressing bdquogreen water‟
bull Benefits of soil management
bull Crop irrigation best practice
bull Precision agriculture
bull Rolling out agricultural GHG tools
bull Sourcing palm oil responsibly
bull Sugar crop sustainability
bull Sustainable fisheries amp aquaculture
bull Sustainable forestry products
bull Water efficiency in livestock farming
bull Closed-loop recycling
bull Drinks packaging optimisation
bull Renewable packaging materials
bull Boiler energy efficiency in FampD
bull CIP for resource efficiency
bull Identifying the true cost of waste
bull Increased efficiency of in-store bakeries
bull Increasing motor drive efficiency
bull Product re-formulation
bull Water efficiency in drinks manufacture
bull Water efficiency in meat processing
bull Water re-use in FampD processing
bull Extending product shelf life
bull Food redistribution
bull Shared logistics opportunities
bull Improving consumer portioning
bull Reducing kitchen energy use
bull Reducing consumer food waste
bull Water efficiency in the home
bull Capital allowance for green tech
Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help
Submit feedback
Action plan amp topic guide list
Action plans bull Harmonising smart planning (manufacturers) and demand forecasting (retailers)
bull How to participate in the closed loop economy through waste exchange
bull How to use digestate as a fertiliser substitute
bull Refrigeration best practice in food and drink chill chains
bull Securing crop supply through whole crop purchasing
Topic guides bull Demystifying and de-risking land use change
bull Implementing a sustainable procurement process for raw materials
bull Lowering the impact of pig feed soya
bull Effective commissioning of LCAsfootprint studies
bull Engaging colleagues on sustainability
bull Engaging suppliers on sustainability
bull Best practice in embedding sustainability in product design
bull How to identify high sustainability reputation supply chain risk and resilience
Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help
Submit feedback
Sourcing palm oil responsibly Product sustainability opportunity Palm oil has become incredibly popular as a low cost high yield vegetable oil with a vast range of uses in food and HPC products In 2012 426500t of palm oil and 33000t of palm kernel oil were imported into the UK with more imported within other products A 2011 study for Defra estimated that only 24 of palm oil consumed in the UK is sourced sustainably despite 43 of the 100 best-selling branded products in UK supermarkets containing palm oil Increased palm oil production can increase the risk of destruction of tropical rainforest and drainage of peatland as well as having major impacts on biodiversity climate change and indigenous land rights (1) Sourcing palm oil responsibly and increasing supply chain transparency can reduce reputational risks and anticipate future changes in regulation eg EU Food Information Regulations
The Roundtable for Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) was set up in 2004 with the aim of bringing certified sustainable palm oil to the market (2) In 2010 23mt of certified sustainable palm oil (CSPO) was available but only 517 was bought via available RSPO supply chain mechanisms (1) However many retailers amp manufacturers have committed to 100 sourcing of sustainable palm oil by 2015 The RSPO reported that between 2009-2011 supply of CSPO increased 250 with sales growing by ~620
Roundtable for Sustainable Palm Oil Case study ndash Starbucks
Starbucks recently committed to sourcing 100 of its palm oil from certified sustainable suppliers by 2015 joining the RSPO along with several other major FMCG companies Unilever reached their target of 100 CSPO three years early in 2012 and have now committed to a revised target of 100 palm oil from certified traceable sources by 2020
Hotspot
Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help
Submit feedback
Other key resources amp initiatives 1 Review of policy options relating to sustainable palm oil procurement ndash Defra supply chain mapping 2 Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil ndash international organisation of producers distributors conservationists amp other stakeholders 3 Consumer Goods Forum ndash the CGF is developing methods to improve the sustainability of palm oil amp other high risk materials 4 WWF‟s Palm Oil Buyers‟ Scorecard 2011 ndash provides analysis of palm oil use progress by FMCG manufacturers 5 ldquoUsing certified sustainable palm oil no longer good enoughrdquo FCRN ndash source of knowledge into food systems and climate change 6 See also ndash Supply chains and land use change action plan
Product re-formulation Product sustainability opportunity Product reformulation where a product‟s composition is altered or ingredients are substituted for alternatives can be driven by a number of different factors eg ingredient price fluctuation or compliance to government legislation Altering a product‟s composition can mitigate material risk associated with high environmental impact ingredients or may impact how the product is used by the consumer which might lower the product‟s energy or water requirement (1) There are many other potential benefits including reduced raw material costs lower distribution impacts less required storage space reduced packaging as well as the potential to pass on costs savings to the consumer
Other key resources amp initiatives
1 See Unilever‟s Persil Small amp Mighty 2 Courtauld Commitment Phase Two Case Studies ndash provides some examples of product re-formulations 3 Product Re-formulation Channelling Efficiency savings ndash WRAP information sheet encouraging re-thinking of products
Case study - United Biscuits
United Biscuits (UB) reformulated their McVitie‟s biscuits reducing the salt content by up to 60 and the saturated fat content by up to 80 The reformulations enabled a 40 reduction in UB‟s use of palm oil and reduced pressure on rainforest destruction but most importantly a total of pound4m was added to sales value with sales of biscuits up by more than 5
Case study ndash Britvic concentrate
In March 2011 Britvic introduced a new double concentrate to its Robinsons squash brand The double concentrate squash is now in 125 litre and 175 litre bottles The smaller bottle sizes have enabled a significant reduction in secondary packaging amp transport required The benefits are bull Better consumer value for money bull 61 reduction PET per litre drunk bull 70 reduction in total packaging bull 50 reduction in lorries used bull 14000 tCO2 saving pa
Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help
Submit feedback
Improving consumer portioning Product sustainability opportunity Unit dose packaging is one of the ways that manufacturers can influence consumer behaviours by removing the need for the consumer to measure the product at use phase If product measurement instructions are not followed closely this may lead to unnecessary environmental impact through avoidable product use Additionally excessive product use may be detrimental to the effectiveness of the product for instance in the case of detergents (1) or may lead to food waste in the case of grocery products not being consumed after being prepared for meals
Other key resources amp initiatives
1 Unit Dose A Sustainability Step for Fabric Liquids ndash Unilever report detailing the environmental benefits of liquid tablets 2 Revision of Ecolabel Criteria for Laundry Detergents 2008-2010 ndash background report for revision of ecolabel by Ecolabelling Denmark 3 Annual Review 2008 Towards Sustainable Cleaning ndash report by AISE the soap detergents amp maintenance products industry body 4 WRAP food hub ndash provides a multitude of consumer food waste resources including case studies initiatives amp reports
For detergent only 65 of consumers dose according to the manufacturer recommendations most over-dose (2) Portion control reduces overall material use transport and product wastage Dosing control can face consumer backlash and new products will need to work with marketing to develop an approach to ensure consumer engagement (1) RampD will need to be involved to develop workable products but may provide an opportunity for innovation and brand differentiation even overall if less product is being sold
Benefits amp barriers Case study ndash Ariel
Ariel have diversified their product portfolio to include unit dose control measures Liquitabs require more packaging however due to reduced product per wash and wastage they estimated it has resulted in a reduction of 250000 tonnes of product per annum (1)
Case study ndash Heinz
Heinz have introduced a 1kg reclosable bottle for their Heinz Beanz range which includes a see-through portion guide on the side to help consumer portioning
Hotspot
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Submit feedback
Water efficiency in the home Product sustainability opportunity
Consumer water use accounts for over half of all water used in the UK with the average person using 150 litres of water a day Water use in the home can have a high environmental and financial cost Significant levels of energy are used to treat water to a drinkable standard of which only a portion is used in potable applications For example only around 7 of the water used in our homes is used for cooking and drinking whereas almost one third of the water used in the home is flushed down the toilet A recent report recommended the UK government to drive changes to reduce domestic per capita water consumption by 30 (1)
Other key resources amp initiatives
1 The State of the Nation Water 2012 ndash Institution of Civil Engineers report with recommendations for water security 2 The Bathroom Manufacturers Associations ndash guide to product water efficiency labelling 3 Water for Life ndash Defra white paper with recommendations on using water wisely in the home 4 WRAP Water Using Products ndash working group working towards all bathroom fittings to be labelled to inform customer choice
Consumer use is the dominant life cycle impact for many HPC products and is often thought to be difficult to address However reductions can be made through bull Product re-formulation (see Product re-formulation
reduction opportunity) bull Promoting water limiting shower devices bull Promoting lower temperature washing (eg see PampG‟s
Ariel Turn to 30oC campaign) bull Promoting water conservation (eg Lynx‟s clever bdquoshower
pooling‟ campaign
Influencing consumer behaviour Unilever - Sustain Ability Challenge
Unilever has been working with families across the UK to gain an understanding of the acceptance uptake of bathroom amp laundry related water saving tools as well as suggested behavioural changes bull The project will run for 6 months amp independently measured bull Changes will be compared to benchmark figures bull Results fed back to direct developments in key brands including Domestos amp Persil
Hotspot
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Proposal briefing
Product design
Production Launch Post-
launch review
Embedding sustainability in product design Topic Guide Over 80 of all product-related environmental impacts can be influenced during the design phase presenting an opportunity for designers to adopt more sustainable practices and in turn contribute towards lower impact products and services The challenge is to incorporate sustainable design principles into RampD processes and to embed Ecodesign principles within the business sustainability strategy and brand positioning considerations
The business benefit include cost reductions brand and reputation enhancement This approach may also meet future customer demand for products and services with reduced environmental impacts
Resources
1 Defra sustainable product roadmaps ndash life cycle assessments research and initiatives to improve environmental impact of products 2 WRAP circular economy ndash research and information on the circular economy (recapture amp reuse of resources) 3 Eco SME ndash resources on Ecodesign for small businesses 4 Centre for Sustainable Design Ecodesign Strategy Wheel ndash Ecodesign consultancy for business 5 Eco3 Design consultancy ndash integrating Ecodesign into RampD
Implementation Process
This Topic Guide focuses on how to adapt conventional design into Ecodesign starting with RampD Embedding Ecodesign encompasses five main stages
1) Identify design improvements
2) Compare design alternatives
3) Set Ecodesign strategy
4) Develop communications plan
5) Pilot and review of programme
Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help
Download
Topic Guide
Identify
design
improvements
ndash review
products in
context of
sustainability
strategy
Comparison
of design
alternatives ndash
develop new
products or
make changes
to existing
products
Ecodesign
strategy
setting ndash
agree
principles
aligned to
strategy
Communicate
environmental
benefits of
products
Pilot and
embed
programme
Review and
feedback on
process
Hotspot
Key
- Organisational aims
- Suggested follow-up actions
Carrying out an LCA or footprinting study Topic Guide A Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) or footprinting study can give you a more detailed understanding of the environmental impacts of your products workplaces and activities These studies can take many forms and lead to a variety of actions and outcomes depending on your particular needs and concerns This Topic Guide should help you to design and implement the LCA or footprinting study that is right for you The flowchart below can help you identify what you need to do in response to different drivers in your organisation
Resources
1 The Product Sustainability Forum - Product Summaries detailing the key environmental impacts of 50 typical products 2 Greenhouse Gas Protocol - this website gives help and advice on carbon footprinting standards 3 European Environment Agency - this website has a useful page of further information on Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs)
Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help
Download
Topic Guide
Engagement strategy
Align with business
goals
Employee lead action
plans
Review of progress
Feedback and embed
Engaging employees on product sustainability Topic Guide Engaging employees on product sustainability provides an opportunity to embed sustainability within everyday business practice The aim is to engage employees on in a way that promotes behaviour change and encourages employee-led action An engagement strategy developed by Sustainability teams is then lead by employee representatives and supported by HR internal marketing communications category managers and online communications The strategy should also seek to incentivise employees to take further action and increase buy-in The business benefits include cost-savings product innovation brand enhancement reduced environmental impacts and increased employee motivation
Resources 1 Action Learning guide ndash guidance on the action learning process 2 Ecoinomy ndash online education platform 3 Wal-Mart case study ndash example of online communication tool 4 Unilever case study ndash example of employee-led action and marketing mechanisms 5 MampS case study ndash Plan A Product Attributes ndash assigning health environmental and ethical attributes to drive product sustainability
Engagement strategy
This Topic Guide focuses on how to engage employees using established methods as part of an engagement strategy 1) Employee-led approaches
2) Action Learning
3) Internal communications
4) Online communications
5) Training and e-learning
6) Incentivisation programmes
Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help
Download
Topic Guide
Engage
internal teams
and develop
strategy
working with
HR marketing
and employee
representatives
Integrate with
business
goals
environmental
sustainability
strategy and
embed in
category and
marketing
plans
Support
implementation
of action plans
by employees
and further
engage using
internal
marketing
Review plans
with employee
teams and
communicate
cost and
resource
savings to
make business
case for further
action
Develop further
action plans
and internal
policies and
business
processes and
embed product
sustainability
thinking in
organisation
Help section
This section contains background information on the contents of this slide deck including
1 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
2 Terms of useDisclaimer
3 Product summary list ndash 50 product summaries are available covering food drink household and personal care categories
4 Reduction opportunities ndash a list of all those developed to date
5 Action plans amp topic guides ndash a list of all those developed to date
Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help
Submit feedback
FAQs
1 What is the Product Sustainability Forum (PSF) The Product Sustainability Forum is a collaboration of 80+ organisations made up of grocery and home improvement retailers and suppliers academics NGOs and UK Government representatives It provides a platform for these organisations to understand improve and communicate the environmental performance of the grocery and home improvement products Website wwwwraporgukpsf
2 What are the five PSF lsquometricsrsquo To date the PSF has focused on the performance of products across five core environmental bdquometrics‟ energy use water use waste generation material use and greenhouse gas emissions A more detailed discussion of the work done on these five metrics is available in a published PSF report entitled ldquoAn initial assessment of the environmental impact of grocery productsrdquo The PSF is also beginning to look at the biodiversity impact of products
3 What do the red and orange shading denote on hotspot matrices Red cells highlight stages within the value chain which are
often the primary source of impact for the metric in question (eg greenhouse gas emissions energy use etc) Orange cells are
typically secondary sources of impact These are qualitative assessments to highlight likely hotspots and should be used to focus
further investigation
4 How are lsquoPrimaryrsquo and lsquoSecondaryrsquo hotspots identified Primary and secondary hotspots have been identified using a range of sources ndash but mainly publicly available life cycle and sector-level research into resource use and environmental impacts These are fully referenced within the deck Primary hotspots are those which according to the evidence identified are likely to contribute the most to the metric in question (eg agricultural stages dominate the carbon footprint of dairy products) However due to the varied and patchy nature of the evidence some summaries are more complete than others ndash and in many cases hotspots have been estimated based on proxies To guide users a qualitative bdquoevidence level‟ score has been developed to highlight any significant data gaps As every supply chain is different this information should be used to guide further research into your own supply chain
5 Which other product summaries are available and where can I get them from A summary of products researched to date is available at the end of this deck
6 How can I submit ideascomments for future revisions of this PowerPoint deck Click on the bdquoSubmit feedback‟ link at the top right hand side of each slide to send feedback to the PSF team
7 How can I use this content See our bdquoTerms of Use‟ slide
Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help
Submit feedback
Terms of use
bull While we have tried to make sure this slide deck is accurate we cannot accept responsibility or be held legally responsible for any loss or damage arising out of or in connection with this information being inaccurate incomplete or misleading This material is copyrighted You can copy it free of charge as long as the material is accurate and not used in a misleading context You must identify the source of the material and acknowledge our copyright You must not use material to endorse or suggest we have endorsed a commercial product or service For more details please see our terms and conditions on our website at wwwwraporguk
Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help
Submit feedback
Product summary list
Bananas Bath amp shower products Beef Biscuits Bread amp rolls Breakfast cereals
Butter
Cakes pastries etc
Canned meat
Coffee
Canned vegetables Carbonates Cat amp dog food
Cheese Chocolate Cider amp perry Deli-food Deodorant
Nappies
Dishwashing products
Fish amp seafood
Frozen vegetables
General cleaning products
Ice-cream amp frozen desserts
Lamb Margarine
Pork Potato crisps Potatoes Poultry Pre-packed sandwiches Ready meals
Rice Spirits
Sugar confectionery Tea
Toilet amp kitchen rolls Tomatoes
Processed snacks
Yogurts
Dilutables
Beer
Laundry detergent
Eggs
Wine
Juices
Onions Pizza
Canned seafood
Milk amp cream
Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help
Reduction opportunity list
bull Addressing bdquogreen water‟
bull Benefits of soil management
bull Crop irrigation best practice
bull Precision agriculture
bull Rolling out agricultural GHG tools
bull Sourcing palm oil responsibly
bull Sugar crop sustainability
bull Sustainable fisheries amp aquaculture
bull Sustainable forestry products
bull Water efficiency in livestock farming
bull Closed-loop recycling
bull Drinks packaging optimisation
bull Renewable packaging materials
bull Boiler energy efficiency in FampD
bull CIP for resource efficiency
bull Identifying the true cost of waste
bull Increased efficiency of in-store bakeries
bull Increasing motor drive efficiency
bull Product re-formulation
bull Water efficiency in drinks manufacture
bull Water efficiency in meat processing
bull Water re-use in FampD processing
bull Extending product shelf life
bull Food redistribution
bull Shared logistics opportunities
bull Improving consumer portioning
bull Reducing kitchen energy use
bull Reducing consumer food waste
bull Water efficiency in the home
bull Capital allowance for green tech
Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help
Submit feedback
Action plan amp topic guide list
Action plans bull Harmonising smart planning (manufacturers) and demand forecasting (retailers)
bull How to participate in the closed loop economy through waste exchange
bull How to use digestate as a fertiliser substitute
bull Refrigeration best practice in food and drink chill chains
bull Securing crop supply through whole crop purchasing
Topic guides bull Demystifying and de-risking land use change
bull Implementing a sustainable procurement process for raw materials
bull Lowering the impact of pig feed soya
bull Effective commissioning of LCAsfootprint studies
bull Engaging colleagues on sustainability
bull Engaging suppliers on sustainability
bull Best practice in embedding sustainability in product design
bull How to identify high sustainability reputation supply chain risk and resilience
Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help
Submit feedback
Product re-formulation Product sustainability opportunity Product reformulation where a product‟s composition is altered or ingredients are substituted for alternatives can be driven by a number of different factors eg ingredient price fluctuation or compliance to government legislation Altering a product‟s composition can mitigate material risk associated with high environmental impact ingredients or may impact how the product is used by the consumer which might lower the product‟s energy or water requirement (1) There are many other potential benefits including reduced raw material costs lower distribution impacts less required storage space reduced packaging as well as the potential to pass on costs savings to the consumer
Other key resources amp initiatives
1 See Unilever‟s Persil Small amp Mighty 2 Courtauld Commitment Phase Two Case Studies ndash provides some examples of product re-formulations 3 Product Re-formulation Channelling Efficiency savings ndash WRAP information sheet encouraging re-thinking of products
Case study - United Biscuits
United Biscuits (UB) reformulated their McVitie‟s biscuits reducing the salt content by up to 60 and the saturated fat content by up to 80 The reformulations enabled a 40 reduction in UB‟s use of palm oil and reduced pressure on rainforest destruction but most importantly a total of pound4m was added to sales value with sales of biscuits up by more than 5
Case study ndash Britvic concentrate
In March 2011 Britvic introduced a new double concentrate to its Robinsons squash brand The double concentrate squash is now in 125 litre and 175 litre bottles The smaller bottle sizes have enabled a significant reduction in secondary packaging amp transport required The benefits are bull Better consumer value for money bull 61 reduction PET per litre drunk bull 70 reduction in total packaging bull 50 reduction in lorries used bull 14000 tCO2 saving pa
Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help
Submit feedback
Improving consumer portioning Product sustainability opportunity Unit dose packaging is one of the ways that manufacturers can influence consumer behaviours by removing the need for the consumer to measure the product at use phase If product measurement instructions are not followed closely this may lead to unnecessary environmental impact through avoidable product use Additionally excessive product use may be detrimental to the effectiveness of the product for instance in the case of detergents (1) or may lead to food waste in the case of grocery products not being consumed after being prepared for meals
Other key resources amp initiatives
1 Unit Dose A Sustainability Step for Fabric Liquids ndash Unilever report detailing the environmental benefits of liquid tablets 2 Revision of Ecolabel Criteria for Laundry Detergents 2008-2010 ndash background report for revision of ecolabel by Ecolabelling Denmark 3 Annual Review 2008 Towards Sustainable Cleaning ndash report by AISE the soap detergents amp maintenance products industry body 4 WRAP food hub ndash provides a multitude of consumer food waste resources including case studies initiatives amp reports
For detergent only 65 of consumers dose according to the manufacturer recommendations most over-dose (2) Portion control reduces overall material use transport and product wastage Dosing control can face consumer backlash and new products will need to work with marketing to develop an approach to ensure consumer engagement (1) RampD will need to be involved to develop workable products but may provide an opportunity for innovation and brand differentiation even overall if less product is being sold
Benefits amp barriers Case study ndash Ariel
Ariel have diversified their product portfolio to include unit dose control measures Liquitabs require more packaging however due to reduced product per wash and wastage they estimated it has resulted in a reduction of 250000 tonnes of product per annum (1)
Case study ndash Heinz
Heinz have introduced a 1kg reclosable bottle for their Heinz Beanz range which includes a see-through portion guide on the side to help consumer portioning
Hotspot
Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help
Submit feedback
Water efficiency in the home Product sustainability opportunity
Consumer water use accounts for over half of all water used in the UK with the average person using 150 litres of water a day Water use in the home can have a high environmental and financial cost Significant levels of energy are used to treat water to a drinkable standard of which only a portion is used in potable applications For example only around 7 of the water used in our homes is used for cooking and drinking whereas almost one third of the water used in the home is flushed down the toilet A recent report recommended the UK government to drive changes to reduce domestic per capita water consumption by 30 (1)
Other key resources amp initiatives
1 The State of the Nation Water 2012 ndash Institution of Civil Engineers report with recommendations for water security 2 The Bathroom Manufacturers Associations ndash guide to product water efficiency labelling 3 Water for Life ndash Defra white paper with recommendations on using water wisely in the home 4 WRAP Water Using Products ndash working group working towards all bathroom fittings to be labelled to inform customer choice
Consumer use is the dominant life cycle impact for many HPC products and is often thought to be difficult to address However reductions can be made through bull Product re-formulation (see Product re-formulation
reduction opportunity) bull Promoting water limiting shower devices bull Promoting lower temperature washing (eg see PampG‟s
Ariel Turn to 30oC campaign) bull Promoting water conservation (eg Lynx‟s clever bdquoshower
pooling‟ campaign
Influencing consumer behaviour Unilever - Sustain Ability Challenge
Unilever has been working with families across the UK to gain an understanding of the acceptance uptake of bathroom amp laundry related water saving tools as well as suggested behavioural changes bull The project will run for 6 months amp independently measured bull Changes will be compared to benchmark figures bull Results fed back to direct developments in key brands including Domestos amp Persil
Hotspot
Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help
Submit feedback
Proposal briefing
Product design
Production Launch Post-
launch review
Embedding sustainability in product design Topic Guide Over 80 of all product-related environmental impacts can be influenced during the design phase presenting an opportunity for designers to adopt more sustainable practices and in turn contribute towards lower impact products and services The challenge is to incorporate sustainable design principles into RampD processes and to embed Ecodesign principles within the business sustainability strategy and brand positioning considerations
The business benefit include cost reductions brand and reputation enhancement This approach may also meet future customer demand for products and services with reduced environmental impacts
Resources
1 Defra sustainable product roadmaps ndash life cycle assessments research and initiatives to improve environmental impact of products 2 WRAP circular economy ndash research and information on the circular economy (recapture amp reuse of resources) 3 Eco SME ndash resources on Ecodesign for small businesses 4 Centre for Sustainable Design Ecodesign Strategy Wheel ndash Ecodesign consultancy for business 5 Eco3 Design consultancy ndash integrating Ecodesign into RampD
Implementation Process
This Topic Guide focuses on how to adapt conventional design into Ecodesign starting with RampD Embedding Ecodesign encompasses five main stages
1) Identify design improvements
2) Compare design alternatives
3) Set Ecodesign strategy
4) Develop communications plan
5) Pilot and review of programme
Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help
Download
Topic Guide
Identify
design
improvements
ndash review
products in
context of
sustainability
strategy
Comparison
of design
alternatives ndash
develop new
products or
make changes
to existing
products
Ecodesign
strategy
setting ndash
agree
principles
aligned to
strategy
Communicate
environmental
benefits of
products
Pilot and
embed
programme
Review and
feedback on
process
Hotspot
Key
- Organisational aims
- Suggested follow-up actions
Carrying out an LCA or footprinting study Topic Guide A Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) or footprinting study can give you a more detailed understanding of the environmental impacts of your products workplaces and activities These studies can take many forms and lead to a variety of actions and outcomes depending on your particular needs and concerns This Topic Guide should help you to design and implement the LCA or footprinting study that is right for you The flowchart below can help you identify what you need to do in response to different drivers in your organisation
Resources
1 The Product Sustainability Forum - Product Summaries detailing the key environmental impacts of 50 typical products 2 Greenhouse Gas Protocol - this website gives help and advice on carbon footprinting standards 3 European Environment Agency - this website has a useful page of further information on Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs)
Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help
Download
Topic Guide
Engagement strategy
Align with business
goals
Employee lead action
plans
Review of progress
Feedback and embed
Engaging employees on product sustainability Topic Guide Engaging employees on product sustainability provides an opportunity to embed sustainability within everyday business practice The aim is to engage employees on in a way that promotes behaviour change and encourages employee-led action An engagement strategy developed by Sustainability teams is then lead by employee representatives and supported by HR internal marketing communications category managers and online communications The strategy should also seek to incentivise employees to take further action and increase buy-in The business benefits include cost-savings product innovation brand enhancement reduced environmental impacts and increased employee motivation
Resources 1 Action Learning guide ndash guidance on the action learning process 2 Ecoinomy ndash online education platform 3 Wal-Mart case study ndash example of online communication tool 4 Unilever case study ndash example of employee-led action and marketing mechanisms 5 MampS case study ndash Plan A Product Attributes ndash assigning health environmental and ethical attributes to drive product sustainability
Engagement strategy
This Topic Guide focuses on how to engage employees using established methods as part of an engagement strategy 1) Employee-led approaches
2) Action Learning
3) Internal communications
4) Online communications
5) Training and e-learning
6) Incentivisation programmes
Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help
Download
Topic Guide
Engage
internal teams
and develop
strategy
working with
HR marketing
and employee
representatives
Integrate with
business
goals
environmental
sustainability
strategy and
embed in
category and
marketing
plans
Support
implementation
of action plans
by employees
and further
engage using
internal
marketing
Review plans
with employee
teams and
communicate
cost and
resource
savings to
make business
case for further
action
Develop further
action plans
and internal
policies and
business
processes and
embed product
sustainability
thinking in
organisation
Help section
This section contains background information on the contents of this slide deck including
1 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
2 Terms of useDisclaimer
3 Product summary list ndash 50 product summaries are available covering food drink household and personal care categories
4 Reduction opportunities ndash a list of all those developed to date
5 Action plans amp topic guides ndash a list of all those developed to date
Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help
Submit feedback
FAQs
1 What is the Product Sustainability Forum (PSF) The Product Sustainability Forum is a collaboration of 80+ organisations made up of grocery and home improvement retailers and suppliers academics NGOs and UK Government representatives It provides a platform for these organisations to understand improve and communicate the environmental performance of the grocery and home improvement products Website wwwwraporgukpsf
2 What are the five PSF lsquometricsrsquo To date the PSF has focused on the performance of products across five core environmental bdquometrics‟ energy use water use waste generation material use and greenhouse gas emissions A more detailed discussion of the work done on these five metrics is available in a published PSF report entitled ldquoAn initial assessment of the environmental impact of grocery productsrdquo The PSF is also beginning to look at the biodiversity impact of products
3 What do the red and orange shading denote on hotspot matrices Red cells highlight stages within the value chain which are
often the primary source of impact for the metric in question (eg greenhouse gas emissions energy use etc) Orange cells are
typically secondary sources of impact These are qualitative assessments to highlight likely hotspots and should be used to focus
further investigation
4 How are lsquoPrimaryrsquo and lsquoSecondaryrsquo hotspots identified Primary and secondary hotspots have been identified using a range of sources ndash but mainly publicly available life cycle and sector-level research into resource use and environmental impacts These are fully referenced within the deck Primary hotspots are those which according to the evidence identified are likely to contribute the most to the metric in question (eg agricultural stages dominate the carbon footprint of dairy products) However due to the varied and patchy nature of the evidence some summaries are more complete than others ndash and in many cases hotspots have been estimated based on proxies To guide users a qualitative bdquoevidence level‟ score has been developed to highlight any significant data gaps As every supply chain is different this information should be used to guide further research into your own supply chain
5 Which other product summaries are available and where can I get them from A summary of products researched to date is available at the end of this deck
6 How can I submit ideascomments for future revisions of this PowerPoint deck Click on the bdquoSubmit feedback‟ link at the top right hand side of each slide to send feedback to the PSF team
7 How can I use this content See our bdquoTerms of Use‟ slide
Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help
Submit feedback
Terms of use
bull While we have tried to make sure this slide deck is accurate we cannot accept responsibility or be held legally responsible for any loss or damage arising out of or in connection with this information being inaccurate incomplete or misleading This material is copyrighted You can copy it free of charge as long as the material is accurate and not used in a misleading context You must identify the source of the material and acknowledge our copyright You must not use material to endorse or suggest we have endorsed a commercial product or service For more details please see our terms and conditions on our website at wwwwraporguk
Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help
Submit feedback
Product summary list
Bananas Bath amp shower products Beef Biscuits Bread amp rolls Breakfast cereals
Butter
Cakes pastries etc
Canned meat
Coffee
Canned vegetables Carbonates Cat amp dog food
Cheese Chocolate Cider amp perry Deli-food Deodorant
Nappies
Dishwashing products
Fish amp seafood
Frozen vegetables
General cleaning products
Ice-cream amp frozen desserts
Lamb Margarine
Pork Potato crisps Potatoes Poultry Pre-packed sandwiches Ready meals
Rice Spirits
Sugar confectionery Tea
Toilet amp kitchen rolls Tomatoes
Processed snacks
Yogurts
Dilutables
Beer
Laundry detergent
Eggs
Wine
Juices
Onions Pizza
Canned seafood
Milk amp cream
Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help
Reduction opportunity list
bull Addressing bdquogreen water‟
bull Benefits of soil management
bull Crop irrigation best practice
bull Precision agriculture
bull Rolling out agricultural GHG tools
bull Sourcing palm oil responsibly
bull Sugar crop sustainability
bull Sustainable fisheries amp aquaculture
bull Sustainable forestry products
bull Water efficiency in livestock farming
bull Closed-loop recycling
bull Drinks packaging optimisation
bull Renewable packaging materials
bull Boiler energy efficiency in FampD
bull CIP for resource efficiency
bull Identifying the true cost of waste
bull Increased efficiency of in-store bakeries
bull Increasing motor drive efficiency
bull Product re-formulation
bull Water efficiency in drinks manufacture
bull Water efficiency in meat processing
bull Water re-use in FampD processing
bull Extending product shelf life
bull Food redistribution
bull Shared logistics opportunities
bull Improving consumer portioning
bull Reducing kitchen energy use
bull Reducing consumer food waste
bull Water efficiency in the home
bull Capital allowance for green tech
Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help
Submit feedback
Action plan amp topic guide list
Action plans bull Harmonising smart planning (manufacturers) and demand forecasting (retailers)
bull How to participate in the closed loop economy through waste exchange
bull How to use digestate as a fertiliser substitute
bull Refrigeration best practice in food and drink chill chains
bull Securing crop supply through whole crop purchasing
Topic guides bull Demystifying and de-risking land use change
bull Implementing a sustainable procurement process for raw materials
bull Lowering the impact of pig feed soya
bull Effective commissioning of LCAsfootprint studies
bull Engaging colleagues on sustainability
bull Engaging suppliers on sustainability
bull Best practice in embedding sustainability in product design
bull How to identify high sustainability reputation supply chain risk and resilience
Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help
Submit feedback
Improving consumer portioning Product sustainability opportunity Unit dose packaging is one of the ways that manufacturers can influence consumer behaviours by removing the need for the consumer to measure the product at use phase If product measurement instructions are not followed closely this may lead to unnecessary environmental impact through avoidable product use Additionally excessive product use may be detrimental to the effectiveness of the product for instance in the case of detergents (1) or may lead to food waste in the case of grocery products not being consumed after being prepared for meals
Other key resources amp initiatives
1 Unit Dose A Sustainability Step for Fabric Liquids ndash Unilever report detailing the environmental benefits of liquid tablets 2 Revision of Ecolabel Criteria for Laundry Detergents 2008-2010 ndash background report for revision of ecolabel by Ecolabelling Denmark 3 Annual Review 2008 Towards Sustainable Cleaning ndash report by AISE the soap detergents amp maintenance products industry body 4 WRAP food hub ndash provides a multitude of consumer food waste resources including case studies initiatives amp reports
For detergent only 65 of consumers dose according to the manufacturer recommendations most over-dose (2) Portion control reduces overall material use transport and product wastage Dosing control can face consumer backlash and new products will need to work with marketing to develop an approach to ensure consumer engagement (1) RampD will need to be involved to develop workable products but may provide an opportunity for innovation and brand differentiation even overall if less product is being sold
Benefits amp barriers Case study ndash Ariel
Ariel have diversified their product portfolio to include unit dose control measures Liquitabs require more packaging however due to reduced product per wash and wastage they estimated it has resulted in a reduction of 250000 tonnes of product per annum (1)
Case study ndash Heinz
Heinz have introduced a 1kg reclosable bottle for their Heinz Beanz range which includes a see-through portion guide on the side to help consumer portioning
Hotspot
Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help
Submit feedback
Water efficiency in the home Product sustainability opportunity
Consumer water use accounts for over half of all water used in the UK with the average person using 150 litres of water a day Water use in the home can have a high environmental and financial cost Significant levels of energy are used to treat water to a drinkable standard of which only a portion is used in potable applications For example only around 7 of the water used in our homes is used for cooking and drinking whereas almost one third of the water used in the home is flushed down the toilet A recent report recommended the UK government to drive changes to reduce domestic per capita water consumption by 30 (1)
Other key resources amp initiatives
1 The State of the Nation Water 2012 ndash Institution of Civil Engineers report with recommendations for water security 2 The Bathroom Manufacturers Associations ndash guide to product water efficiency labelling 3 Water for Life ndash Defra white paper with recommendations on using water wisely in the home 4 WRAP Water Using Products ndash working group working towards all bathroom fittings to be labelled to inform customer choice
Consumer use is the dominant life cycle impact for many HPC products and is often thought to be difficult to address However reductions can be made through bull Product re-formulation (see Product re-formulation
reduction opportunity) bull Promoting water limiting shower devices bull Promoting lower temperature washing (eg see PampG‟s
Ariel Turn to 30oC campaign) bull Promoting water conservation (eg Lynx‟s clever bdquoshower
pooling‟ campaign
Influencing consumer behaviour Unilever - Sustain Ability Challenge
Unilever has been working with families across the UK to gain an understanding of the acceptance uptake of bathroom amp laundry related water saving tools as well as suggested behavioural changes bull The project will run for 6 months amp independently measured bull Changes will be compared to benchmark figures bull Results fed back to direct developments in key brands including Domestos amp Persil
Hotspot
Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help
Submit feedback
Proposal briefing
Product design
Production Launch Post-
launch review
Embedding sustainability in product design Topic Guide Over 80 of all product-related environmental impacts can be influenced during the design phase presenting an opportunity for designers to adopt more sustainable practices and in turn contribute towards lower impact products and services The challenge is to incorporate sustainable design principles into RampD processes and to embed Ecodesign principles within the business sustainability strategy and brand positioning considerations
The business benefit include cost reductions brand and reputation enhancement This approach may also meet future customer demand for products and services with reduced environmental impacts
Resources
1 Defra sustainable product roadmaps ndash life cycle assessments research and initiatives to improve environmental impact of products 2 WRAP circular economy ndash research and information on the circular economy (recapture amp reuse of resources) 3 Eco SME ndash resources on Ecodesign for small businesses 4 Centre for Sustainable Design Ecodesign Strategy Wheel ndash Ecodesign consultancy for business 5 Eco3 Design consultancy ndash integrating Ecodesign into RampD
Implementation Process
This Topic Guide focuses on how to adapt conventional design into Ecodesign starting with RampD Embedding Ecodesign encompasses five main stages
1) Identify design improvements
2) Compare design alternatives
3) Set Ecodesign strategy
4) Develop communications plan
5) Pilot and review of programme
Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help
Download
Topic Guide
Identify
design
improvements
ndash review
products in
context of
sustainability
strategy
Comparison
of design
alternatives ndash
develop new
products or
make changes
to existing
products
Ecodesign
strategy
setting ndash
agree
principles
aligned to
strategy
Communicate
environmental
benefits of
products
Pilot and
embed
programme
Review and
feedback on
process
Hotspot
Key
- Organisational aims
- Suggested follow-up actions
Carrying out an LCA or footprinting study Topic Guide A Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) or footprinting study can give you a more detailed understanding of the environmental impacts of your products workplaces and activities These studies can take many forms and lead to a variety of actions and outcomes depending on your particular needs and concerns This Topic Guide should help you to design and implement the LCA or footprinting study that is right for you The flowchart below can help you identify what you need to do in response to different drivers in your organisation
Resources
1 The Product Sustainability Forum - Product Summaries detailing the key environmental impacts of 50 typical products 2 Greenhouse Gas Protocol - this website gives help and advice on carbon footprinting standards 3 European Environment Agency - this website has a useful page of further information on Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs)
Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help
Download
Topic Guide
Engagement strategy
Align with business
goals
Employee lead action
plans
Review of progress
Feedback and embed
Engaging employees on product sustainability Topic Guide Engaging employees on product sustainability provides an opportunity to embed sustainability within everyday business practice The aim is to engage employees on in a way that promotes behaviour change and encourages employee-led action An engagement strategy developed by Sustainability teams is then lead by employee representatives and supported by HR internal marketing communications category managers and online communications The strategy should also seek to incentivise employees to take further action and increase buy-in The business benefits include cost-savings product innovation brand enhancement reduced environmental impacts and increased employee motivation
Resources 1 Action Learning guide ndash guidance on the action learning process 2 Ecoinomy ndash online education platform 3 Wal-Mart case study ndash example of online communication tool 4 Unilever case study ndash example of employee-led action and marketing mechanisms 5 MampS case study ndash Plan A Product Attributes ndash assigning health environmental and ethical attributes to drive product sustainability
Engagement strategy
This Topic Guide focuses on how to engage employees using established methods as part of an engagement strategy 1) Employee-led approaches
2) Action Learning
3) Internal communications
4) Online communications
5) Training and e-learning
6) Incentivisation programmes
Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help
Download
Topic Guide
Engage
internal teams
and develop
strategy
working with
HR marketing
and employee
representatives
Integrate with
business
goals
environmental
sustainability
strategy and
embed in
category and
marketing
plans
Support
implementation
of action plans
by employees
and further
engage using
internal
marketing
Review plans
with employee
teams and
communicate
cost and
resource
savings to
make business
case for further
action
Develop further
action plans
and internal
policies and
business
processes and
embed product
sustainability
thinking in
organisation
Help section
This section contains background information on the contents of this slide deck including
1 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
2 Terms of useDisclaimer
3 Product summary list ndash 50 product summaries are available covering food drink household and personal care categories
4 Reduction opportunities ndash a list of all those developed to date
5 Action plans amp topic guides ndash a list of all those developed to date
Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help
Submit feedback
FAQs
1 What is the Product Sustainability Forum (PSF) The Product Sustainability Forum is a collaboration of 80+ organisations made up of grocery and home improvement retailers and suppliers academics NGOs and UK Government representatives It provides a platform for these organisations to understand improve and communicate the environmental performance of the grocery and home improvement products Website wwwwraporgukpsf
2 What are the five PSF lsquometricsrsquo To date the PSF has focused on the performance of products across five core environmental bdquometrics‟ energy use water use waste generation material use and greenhouse gas emissions A more detailed discussion of the work done on these five metrics is available in a published PSF report entitled ldquoAn initial assessment of the environmental impact of grocery productsrdquo The PSF is also beginning to look at the biodiversity impact of products
3 What do the red and orange shading denote on hotspot matrices Red cells highlight stages within the value chain which are
often the primary source of impact for the metric in question (eg greenhouse gas emissions energy use etc) Orange cells are
typically secondary sources of impact These are qualitative assessments to highlight likely hotspots and should be used to focus
further investigation
4 How are lsquoPrimaryrsquo and lsquoSecondaryrsquo hotspots identified Primary and secondary hotspots have been identified using a range of sources ndash but mainly publicly available life cycle and sector-level research into resource use and environmental impacts These are fully referenced within the deck Primary hotspots are those which according to the evidence identified are likely to contribute the most to the metric in question (eg agricultural stages dominate the carbon footprint of dairy products) However due to the varied and patchy nature of the evidence some summaries are more complete than others ndash and in many cases hotspots have been estimated based on proxies To guide users a qualitative bdquoevidence level‟ score has been developed to highlight any significant data gaps As every supply chain is different this information should be used to guide further research into your own supply chain
5 Which other product summaries are available and where can I get them from A summary of products researched to date is available at the end of this deck
6 How can I submit ideascomments for future revisions of this PowerPoint deck Click on the bdquoSubmit feedback‟ link at the top right hand side of each slide to send feedback to the PSF team
7 How can I use this content See our bdquoTerms of Use‟ slide
Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help
Submit feedback
Terms of use
bull While we have tried to make sure this slide deck is accurate we cannot accept responsibility or be held legally responsible for any loss or damage arising out of or in connection with this information being inaccurate incomplete or misleading This material is copyrighted You can copy it free of charge as long as the material is accurate and not used in a misleading context You must identify the source of the material and acknowledge our copyright You must not use material to endorse or suggest we have endorsed a commercial product or service For more details please see our terms and conditions on our website at wwwwraporguk
Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help
Submit feedback
Product summary list
Bananas Bath amp shower products Beef Biscuits Bread amp rolls Breakfast cereals
Butter
Cakes pastries etc
Canned meat
Coffee
Canned vegetables Carbonates Cat amp dog food
Cheese Chocolate Cider amp perry Deli-food Deodorant
Nappies
Dishwashing products
Fish amp seafood
Frozen vegetables
General cleaning products
Ice-cream amp frozen desserts
Lamb Margarine
Pork Potato crisps Potatoes Poultry Pre-packed sandwiches Ready meals
Rice Spirits
Sugar confectionery Tea
Toilet amp kitchen rolls Tomatoes
Processed snacks
Yogurts
Dilutables
Beer
Laundry detergent
Eggs
Wine
Juices
Onions Pizza
Canned seafood
Milk amp cream
Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help
Reduction opportunity list
bull Addressing bdquogreen water‟
bull Benefits of soil management
bull Crop irrigation best practice
bull Precision agriculture
bull Rolling out agricultural GHG tools
bull Sourcing palm oil responsibly
bull Sugar crop sustainability
bull Sustainable fisheries amp aquaculture
bull Sustainable forestry products
bull Water efficiency in livestock farming
bull Closed-loop recycling
bull Drinks packaging optimisation
bull Renewable packaging materials
bull Boiler energy efficiency in FampD
bull CIP for resource efficiency
bull Identifying the true cost of waste
bull Increased efficiency of in-store bakeries
bull Increasing motor drive efficiency
bull Product re-formulation
bull Water efficiency in drinks manufacture
bull Water efficiency in meat processing
bull Water re-use in FampD processing
bull Extending product shelf life
bull Food redistribution
bull Shared logistics opportunities
bull Improving consumer portioning
bull Reducing kitchen energy use
bull Reducing consumer food waste
bull Water efficiency in the home
bull Capital allowance for green tech
Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help
Submit feedback
Action plan amp topic guide list
Action plans bull Harmonising smart planning (manufacturers) and demand forecasting (retailers)
bull How to participate in the closed loop economy through waste exchange
bull How to use digestate as a fertiliser substitute
bull Refrigeration best practice in food and drink chill chains
bull Securing crop supply through whole crop purchasing
Topic guides bull Demystifying and de-risking land use change
bull Implementing a sustainable procurement process for raw materials
bull Lowering the impact of pig feed soya
bull Effective commissioning of LCAsfootprint studies
bull Engaging colleagues on sustainability
bull Engaging suppliers on sustainability
bull Best practice in embedding sustainability in product design
bull How to identify high sustainability reputation supply chain risk and resilience
Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help
Submit feedback
Water efficiency in the home Product sustainability opportunity
Consumer water use accounts for over half of all water used in the UK with the average person using 150 litres of water a day Water use in the home can have a high environmental and financial cost Significant levels of energy are used to treat water to a drinkable standard of which only a portion is used in potable applications For example only around 7 of the water used in our homes is used for cooking and drinking whereas almost one third of the water used in the home is flushed down the toilet A recent report recommended the UK government to drive changes to reduce domestic per capita water consumption by 30 (1)
Other key resources amp initiatives
1 The State of the Nation Water 2012 ndash Institution of Civil Engineers report with recommendations for water security 2 The Bathroom Manufacturers Associations ndash guide to product water efficiency labelling 3 Water for Life ndash Defra white paper with recommendations on using water wisely in the home 4 WRAP Water Using Products ndash working group working towards all bathroom fittings to be labelled to inform customer choice
Consumer use is the dominant life cycle impact for many HPC products and is often thought to be difficult to address However reductions can be made through bull Product re-formulation (see Product re-formulation
reduction opportunity) bull Promoting water limiting shower devices bull Promoting lower temperature washing (eg see PampG‟s
Ariel Turn to 30oC campaign) bull Promoting water conservation (eg Lynx‟s clever bdquoshower
pooling‟ campaign
Influencing consumer behaviour Unilever - Sustain Ability Challenge
Unilever has been working with families across the UK to gain an understanding of the acceptance uptake of bathroom amp laundry related water saving tools as well as suggested behavioural changes bull The project will run for 6 months amp independently measured bull Changes will be compared to benchmark figures bull Results fed back to direct developments in key brands including Domestos amp Persil
Hotspot
Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help
Submit feedback
Proposal briefing
Product design
Production Launch Post-
launch review
Embedding sustainability in product design Topic Guide Over 80 of all product-related environmental impacts can be influenced during the design phase presenting an opportunity for designers to adopt more sustainable practices and in turn contribute towards lower impact products and services The challenge is to incorporate sustainable design principles into RampD processes and to embed Ecodesign principles within the business sustainability strategy and brand positioning considerations
The business benefit include cost reductions brand and reputation enhancement This approach may also meet future customer demand for products and services with reduced environmental impacts
Resources
1 Defra sustainable product roadmaps ndash life cycle assessments research and initiatives to improve environmental impact of products 2 WRAP circular economy ndash research and information on the circular economy (recapture amp reuse of resources) 3 Eco SME ndash resources on Ecodesign for small businesses 4 Centre for Sustainable Design Ecodesign Strategy Wheel ndash Ecodesign consultancy for business 5 Eco3 Design consultancy ndash integrating Ecodesign into RampD
Implementation Process
This Topic Guide focuses on how to adapt conventional design into Ecodesign starting with RampD Embedding Ecodesign encompasses five main stages
1) Identify design improvements
2) Compare design alternatives
3) Set Ecodesign strategy
4) Develop communications plan
5) Pilot and review of programme
Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help
Download
Topic Guide
Identify
design
improvements
ndash review
products in
context of
sustainability
strategy
Comparison
of design
alternatives ndash
develop new
products or
make changes
to existing
products
Ecodesign
strategy
setting ndash
agree
principles
aligned to
strategy
Communicate
environmental
benefits of
products
Pilot and
embed
programme
Review and
feedback on
process
Hotspot
Key
- Organisational aims
- Suggested follow-up actions
Carrying out an LCA or footprinting study Topic Guide A Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) or footprinting study can give you a more detailed understanding of the environmental impacts of your products workplaces and activities These studies can take many forms and lead to a variety of actions and outcomes depending on your particular needs and concerns This Topic Guide should help you to design and implement the LCA or footprinting study that is right for you The flowchart below can help you identify what you need to do in response to different drivers in your organisation
Resources
1 The Product Sustainability Forum - Product Summaries detailing the key environmental impacts of 50 typical products 2 Greenhouse Gas Protocol - this website gives help and advice on carbon footprinting standards 3 European Environment Agency - this website has a useful page of further information on Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs)
Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help
Download
Topic Guide
Engagement strategy
Align with business
goals
Employee lead action
plans
Review of progress
Feedback and embed
Engaging employees on product sustainability Topic Guide Engaging employees on product sustainability provides an opportunity to embed sustainability within everyday business practice The aim is to engage employees on in a way that promotes behaviour change and encourages employee-led action An engagement strategy developed by Sustainability teams is then lead by employee representatives and supported by HR internal marketing communications category managers and online communications The strategy should also seek to incentivise employees to take further action and increase buy-in The business benefits include cost-savings product innovation brand enhancement reduced environmental impacts and increased employee motivation
Resources 1 Action Learning guide ndash guidance on the action learning process 2 Ecoinomy ndash online education platform 3 Wal-Mart case study ndash example of online communication tool 4 Unilever case study ndash example of employee-led action and marketing mechanisms 5 MampS case study ndash Plan A Product Attributes ndash assigning health environmental and ethical attributes to drive product sustainability
Engagement strategy
This Topic Guide focuses on how to engage employees using established methods as part of an engagement strategy 1) Employee-led approaches
2) Action Learning
3) Internal communications
4) Online communications
5) Training and e-learning
6) Incentivisation programmes
Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help
Download
Topic Guide
Engage
internal teams
and develop
strategy
working with
HR marketing
and employee
representatives
Integrate with
business
goals
environmental
sustainability
strategy and
embed in
category and
marketing
plans
Support
implementation
of action plans
by employees
and further
engage using
internal
marketing
Review plans
with employee
teams and
communicate
cost and
resource
savings to
make business
case for further
action
Develop further
action plans
and internal
policies and
business
processes and
embed product
sustainability
thinking in
organisation
Help section
This section contains background information on the contents of this slide deck including
1 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
2 Terms of useDisclaimer
3 Product summary list ndash 50 product summaries are available covering food drink household and personal care categories
4 Reduction opportunities ndash a list of all those developed to date
5 Action plans amp topic guides ndash a list of all those developed to date
Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help
Submit feedback
FAQs
1 What is the Product Sustainability Forum (PSF) The Product Sustainability Forum is a collaboration of 80+ organisations made up of grocery and home improvement retailers and suppliers academics NGOs and UK Government representatives It provides a platform for these organisations to understand improve and communicate the environmental performance of the grocery and home improvement products Website wwwwraporgukpsf
2 What are the five PSF lsquometricsrsquo To date the PSF has focused on the performance of products across five core environmental bdquometrics‟ energy use water use waste generation material use and greenhouse gas emissions A more detailed discussion of the work done on these five metrics is available in a published PSF report entitled ldquoAn initial assessment of the environmental impact of grocery productsrdquo The PSF is also beginning to look at the biodiversity impact of products
3 What do the red and orange shading denote on hotspot matrices Red cells highlight stages within the value chain which are
often the primary source of impact for the metric in question (eg greenhouse gas emissions energy use etc) Orange cells are
typically secondary sources of impact These are qualitative assessments to highlight likely hotspots and should be used to focus
further investigation
4 How are lsquoPrimaryrsquo and lsquoSecondaryrsquo hotspots identified Primary and secondary hotspots have been identified using a range of sources ndash but mainly publicly available life cycle and sector-level research into resource use and environmental impacts These are fully referenced within the deck Primary hotspots are those which according to the evidence identified are likely to contribute the most to the metric in question (eg agricultural stages dominate the carbon footprint of dairy products) However due to the varied and patchy nature of the evidence some summaries are more complete than others ndash and in many cases hotspots have been estimated based on proxies To guide users a qualitative bdquoevidence level‟ score has been developed to highlight any significant data gaps As every supply chain is different this information should be used to guide further research into your own supply chain
5 Which other product summaries are available and where can I get them from A summary of products researched to date is available at the end of this deck
6 How can I submit ideascomments for future revisions of this PowerPoint deck Click on the bdquoSubmit feedback‟ link at the top right hand side of each slide to send feedback to the PSF team
7 How can I use this content See our bdquoTerms of Use‟ slide
Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help
Submit feedback
Terms of use
bull While we have tried to make sure this slide deck is accurate we cannot accept responsibility or be held legally responsible for any loss or damage arising out of or in connection with this information being inaccurate incomplete or misleading This material is copyrighted You can copy it free of charge as long as the material is accurate and not used in a misleading context You must identify the source of the material and acknowledge our copyright You must not use material to endorse or suggest we have endorsed a commercial product or service For more details please see our terms and conditions on our website at wwwwraporguk
Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help
Submit feedback
Product summary list
Bananas Bath amp shower products Beef Biscuits Bread amp rolls Breakfast cereals
Butter
Cakes pastries etc
Canned meat
Coffee
Canned vegetables Carbonates Cat amp dog food
Cheese Chocolate Cider amp perry Deli-food Deodorant
Nappies
Dishwashing products
Fish amp seafood
Frozen vegetables
General cleaning products
Ice-cream amp frozen desserts
Lamb Margarine
Pork Potato crisps Potatoes Poultry Pre-packed sandwiches Ready meals
Rice Spirits
Sugar confectionery Tea
Toilet amp kitchen rolls Tomatoes
Processed snacks
Yogurts
Dilutables
Beer
Laundry detergent
Eggs
Wine
Juices
Onions Pizza
Canned seafood
Milk amp cream
Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help
Reduction opportunity list
bull Addressing bdquogreen water‟
bull Benefits of soil management
bull Crop irrigation best practice
bull Precision agriculture
bull Rolling out agricultural GHG tools
bull Sourcing palm oil responsibly
bull Sugar crop sustainability
bull Sustainable fisheries amp aquaculture
bull Sustainable forestry products
bull Water efficiency in livestock farming
bull Closed-loop recycling
bull Drinks packaging optimisation
bull Renewable packaging materials
bull Boiler energy efficiency in FampD
bull CIP for resource efficiency
bull Identifying the true cost of waste
bull Increased efficiency of in-store bakeries
bull Increasing motor drive efficiency
bull Product re-formulation
bull Water efficiency in drinks manufacture
bull Water efficiency in meat processing
bull Water re-use in FampD processing
bull Extending product shelf life
bull Food redistribution
bull Shared logistics opportunities
bull Improving consumer portioning
bull Reducing kitchen energy use
bull Reducing consumer food waste
bull Water efficiency in the home
bull Capital allowance for green tech
Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help
Submit feedback
Action plan amp topic guide list
Action plans bull Harmonising smart planning (manufacturers) and demand forecasting (retailers)
bull How to participate in the closed loop economy through waste exchange
bull How to use digestate as a fertiliser substitute
bull Refrigeration best practice in food and drink chill chains
bull Securing crop supply through whole crop purchasing
Topic guides bull Demystifying and de-risking land use change
bull Implementing a sustainable procurement process for raw materials
bull Lowering the impact of pig feed soya
bull Effective commissioning of LCAsfootprint studies
bull Engaging colleagues on sustainability
bull Engaging suppliers on sustainability
bull Best practice in embedding sustainability in product design
bull How to identify high sustainability reputation supply chain risk and resilience
Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help
Submit feedback
Proposal briefing
Product design
Production Launch Post-
launch review
Embedding sustainability in product design Topic Guide Over 80 of all product-related environmental impacts can be influenced during the design phase presenting an opportunity for designers to adopt more sustainable practices and in turn contribute towards lower impact products and services The challenge is to incorporate sustainable design principles into RampD processes and to embed Ecodesign principles within the business sustainability strategy and brand positioning considerations
The business benefit include cost reductions brand and reputation enhancement This approach may also meet future customer demand for products and services with reduced environmental impacts
Resources
1 Defra sustainable product roadmaps ndash life cycle assessments research and initiatives to improve environmental impact of products 2 WRAP circular economy ndash research and information on the circular economy (recapture amp reuse of resources) 3 Eco SME ndash resources on Ecodesign for small businesses 4 Centre for Sustainable Design Ecodesign Strategy Wheel ndash Ecodesign consultancy for business 5 Eco3 Design consultancy ndash integrating Ecodesign into RampD
Implementation Process
This Topic Guide focuses on how to adapt conventional design into Ecodesign starting with RampD Embedding Ecodesign encompasses five main stages
1) Identify design improvements
2) Compare design alternatives
3) Set Ecodesign strategy
4) Develop communications plan
5) Pilot and review of programme
Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help
Download
Topic Guide
Identify
design
improvements
ndash review
products in
context of
sustainability
strategy
Comparison
of design
alternatives ndash
develop new
products or
make changes
to existing
products
Ecodesign
strategy
setting ndash
agree
principles
aligned to
strategy
Communicate
environmental
benefits of
products
Pilot and
embed
programme
Review and
feedback on
process
Hotspot
Key
- Organisational aims
- Suggested follow-up actions
Carrying out an LCA or footprinting study Topic Guide A Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) or footprinting study can give you a more detailed understanding of the environmental impacts of your products workplaces and activities These studies can take many forms and lead to a variety of actions and outcomes depending on your particular needs and concerns This Topic Guide should help you to design and implement the LCA or footprinting study that is right for you The flowchart below can help you identify what you need to do in response to different drivers in your organisation
Resources
1 The Product Sustainability Forum - Product Summaries detailing the key environmental impacts of 50 typical products 2 Greenhouse Gas Protocol - this website gives help and advice on carbon footprinting standards 3 European Environment Agency - this website has a useful page of further information on Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs)
Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help
Download
Topic Guide
Engagement strategy
Align with business
goals
Employee lead action
plans
Review of progress
Feedback and embed
Engaging employees on product sustainability Topic Guide Engaging employees on product sustainability provides an opportunity to embed sustainability within everyday business practice The aim is to engage employees on in a way that promotes behaviour change and encourages employee-led action An engagement strategy developed by Sustainability teams is then lead by employee representatives and supported by HR internal marketing communications category managers and online communications The strategy should also seek to incentivise employees to take further action and increase buy-in The business benefits include cost-savings product innovation brand enhancement reduced environmental impacts and increased employee motivation
Resources 1 Action Learning guide ndash guidance on the action learning process 2 Ecoinomy ndash online education platform 3 Wal-Mart case study ndash example of online communication tool 4 Unilever case study ndash example of employee-led action and marketing mechanisms 5 MampS case study ndash Plan A Product Attributes ndash assigning health environmental and ethical attributes to drive product sustainability
Engagement strategy
This Topic Guide focuses on how to engage employees using established methods as part of an engagement strategy 1) Employee-led approaches
2) Action Learning
3) Internal communications
4) Online communications
5) Training and e-learning
6) Incentivisation programmes
Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help
Download
Topic Guide
Engage
internal teams
and develop
strategy
working with
HR marketing
and employee
representatives
Integrate with
business
goals
environmental
sustainability
strategy and
embed in
category and
marketing
plans
Support
implementation
of action plans
by employees
and further
engage using
internal
marketing
Review plans
with employee
teams and
communicate
cost and
resource
savings to
make business
case for further
action
Develop further
action plans
and internal
policies and
business
processes and
embed product
sustainability
thinking in
organisation
Help section
This section contains background information on the contents of this slide deck including
1 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
2 Terms of useDisclaimer
3 Product summary list ndash 50 product summaries are available covering food drink household and personal care categories
4 Reduction opportunities ndash a list of all those developed to date
5 Action plans amp topic guides ndash a list of all those developed to date
Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help
Submit feedback
FAQs
1 What is the Product Sustainability Forum (PSF) The Product Sustainability Forum is a collaboration of 80+ organisations made up of grocery and home improvement retailers and suppliers academics NGOs and UK Government representatives It provides a platform for these organisations to understand improve and communicate the environmental performance of the grocery and home improvement products Website wwwwraporgukpsf
2 What are the five PSF lsquometricsrsquo To date the PSF has focused on the performance of products across five core environmental bdquometrics‟ energy use water use waste generation material use and greenhouse gas emissions A more detailed discussion of the work done on these five metrics is available in a published PSF report entitled ldquoAn initial assessment of the environmental impact of grocery productsrdquo The PSF is also beginning to look at the biodiversity impact of products
3 What do the red and orange shading denote on hotspot matrices Red cells highlight stages within the value chain which are
often the primary source of impact for the metric in question (eg greenhouse gas emissions energy use etc) Orange cells are
typically secondary sources of impact These are qualitative assessments to highlight likely hotspots and should be used to focus
further investigation
4 How are lsquoPrimaryrsquo and lsquoSecondaryrsquo hotspots identified Primary and secondary hotspots have been identified using a range of sources ndash but mainly publicly available life cycle and sector-level research into resource use and environmental impacts These are fully referenced within the deck Primary hotspots are those which according to the evidence identified are likely to contribute the most to the metric in question (eg agricultural stages dominate the carbon footprint of dairy products) However due to the varied and patchy nature of the evidence some summaries are more complete than others ndash and in many cases hotspots have been estimated based on proxies To guide users a qualitative bdquoevidence level‟ score has been developed to highlight any significant data gaps As every supply chain is different this information should be used to guide further research into your own supply chain
5 Which other product summaries are available and where can I get them from A summary of products researched to date is available at the end of this deck
6 How can I submit ideascomments for future revisions of this PowerPoint deck Click on the bdquoSubmit feedback‟ link at the top right hand side of each slide to send feedback to the PSF team
7 How can I use this content See our bdquoTerms of Use‟ slide
Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help
Submit feedback
Terms of use
bull While we have tried to make sure this slide deck is accurate we cannot accept responsibility or be held legally responsible for any loss or damage arising out of or in connection with this information being inaccurate incomplete or misleading This material is copyrighted You can copy it free of charge as long as the material is accurate and not used in a misleading context You must identify the source of the material and acknowledge our copyright You must not use material to endorse or suggest we have endorsed a commercial product or service For more details please see our terms and conditions on our website at wwwwraporguk
Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help
Submit feedback
Product summary list
Bananas Bath amp shower products Beef Biscuits Bread amp rolls Breakfast cereals
Butter
Cakes pastries etc
Canned meat
Coffee
Canned vegetables Carbonates Cat amp dog food
Cheese Chocolate Cider amp perry Deli-food Deodorant
Nappies
Dishwashing products
Fish amp seafood
Frozen vegetables
General cleaning products
Ice-cream amp frozen desserts
Lamb Margarine
Pork Potato crisps Potatoes Poultry Pre-packed sandwiches Ready meals
Rice Spirits
Sugar confectionery Tea
Toilet amp kitchen rolls Tomatoes
Processed snacks
Yogurts
Dilutables
Beer
Laundry detergent
Eggs
Wine
Juices
Onions Pizza
Canned seafood
Milk amp cream
Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help
Reduction opportunity list
bull Addressing bdquogreen water‟
bull Benefits of soil management
bull Crop irrigation best practice
bull Precision agriculture
bull Rolling out agricultural GHG tools
bull Sourcing palm oil responsibly
bull Sugar crop sustainability
bull Sustainable fisheries amp aquaculture
bull Sustainable forestry products
bull Water efficiency in livestock farming
bull Closed-loop recycling
bull Drinks packaging optimisation
bull Renewable packaging materials
bull Boiler energy efficiency in FampD
bull CIP for resource efficiency
bull Identifying the true cost of waste
bull Increased efficiency of in-store bakeries
bull Increasing motor drive efficiency
bull Product re-formulation
bull Water efficiency in drinks manufacture
bull Water efficiency in meat processing
bull Water re-use in FampD processing
bull Extending product shelf life
bull Food redistribution
bull Shared logistics opportunities
bull Improving consumer portioning
bull Reducing kitchen energy use
bull Reducing consumer food waste
bull Water efficiency in the home
bull Capital allowance for green tech
Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help
Submit feedback
Action plan amp topic guide list
Action plans bull Harmonising smart planning (manufacturers) and demand forecasting (retailers)
bull How to participate in the closed loop economy through waste exchange
bull How to use digestate as a fertiliser substitute
bull Refrigeration best practice in food and drink chill chains
bull Securing crop supply through whole crop purchasing
Topic guides bull Demystifying and de-risking land use change
bull Implementing a sustainable procurement process for raw materials
bull Lowering the impact of pig feed soya
bull Effective commissioning of LCAsfootprint studies
bull Engaging colleagues on sustainability
bull Engaging suppliers on sustainability
bull Best practice in embedding sustainability in product design
bull How to identify high sustainability reputation supply chain risk and resilience
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Key
- Organisational aims
- Suggested follow-up actions
Carrying out an LCA or footprinting study Topic Guide A Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) or footprinting study can give you a more detailed understanding of the environmental impacts of your products workplaces and activities These studies can take many forms and lead to a variety of actions and outcomes depending on your particular needs and concerns This Topic Guide should help you to design and implement the LCA or footprinting study that is right for you The flowchart below can help you identify what you need to do in response to different drivers in your organisation
Resources
1 The Product Sustainability Forum - Product Summaries detailing the key environmental impacts of 50 typical products 2 Greenhouse Gas Protocol - this website gives help and advice on carbon footprinting standards 3 European Environment Agency - this website has a useful page of further information on Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs)
Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help
Download
Topic Guide
Engagement strategy
Align with business
goals
Employee lead action
plans
Review of progress
Feedback and embed
Engaging employees on product sustainability Topic Guide Engaging employees on product sustainability provides an opportunity to embed sustainability within everyday business practice The aim is to engage employees on in a way that promotes behaviour change and encourages employee-led action An engagement strategy developed by Sustainability teams is then lead by employee representatives and supported by HR internal marketing communications category managers and online communications The strategy should also seek to incentivise employees to take further action and increase buy-in The business benefits include cost-savings product innovation brand enhancement reduced environmental impacts and increased employee motivation
Resources 1 Action Learning guide ndash guidance on the action learning process 2 Ecoinomy ndash online education platform 3 Wal-Mart case study ndash example of online communication tool 4 Unilever case study ndash example of employee-led action and marketing mechanisms 5 MampS case study ndash Plan A Product Attributes ndash assigning health environmental and ethical attributes to drive product sustainability
Engagement strategy
This Topic Guide focuses on how to engage employees using established methods as part of an engagement strategy 1) Employee-led approaches
2) Action Learning
3) Internal communications
4) Online communications
5) Training and e-learning
6) Incentivisation programmes
Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help
Download
Topic Guide
Engage
internal teams
and develop
strategy
working with
HR marketing
and employee
representatives
Integrate with
business
goals
environmental
sustainability
strategy and
embed in
category and
marketing
plans
Support
implementation
of action plans
by employees
and further
engage using
internal
marketing
Review plans
with employee
teams and
communicate
cost and
resource
savings to
make business
case for further
action
Develop further
action plans
and internal
policies and
business
processes and
embed product
sustainability
thinking in
organisation
Help section
This section contains background information on the contents of this slide deck including
1 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
2 Terms of useDisclaimer
3 Product summary list ndash 50 product summaries are available covering food drink household and personal care categories
4 Reduction opportunities ndash a list of all those developed to date
5 Action plans amp topic guides ndash a list of all those developed to date
Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help
Submit feedback
FAQs
1 What is the Product Sustainability Forum (PSF) The Product Sustainability Forum is a collaboration of 80+ organisations made up of grocery and home improvement retailers and suppliers academics NGOs and UK Government representatives It provides a platform for these organisations to understand improve and communicate the environmental performance of the grocery and home improvement products Website wwwwraporgukpsf
2 What are the five PSF lsquometricsrsquo To date the PSF has focused on the performance of products across five core environmental bdquometrics‟ energy use water use waste generation material use and greenhouse gas emissions A more detailed discussion of the work done on these five metrics is available in a published PSF report entitled ldquoAn initial assessment of the environmental impact of grocery productsrdquo The PSF is also beginning to look at the biodiversity impact of products
3 What do the red and orange shading denote on hotspot matrices Red cells highlight stages within the value chain which are
often the primary source of impact for the metric in question (eg greenhouse gas emissions energy use etc) Orange cells are
typically secondary sources of impact These are qualitative assessments to highlight likely hotspots and should be used to focus
further investigation
4 How are lsquoPrimaryrsquo and lsquoSecondaryrsquo hotspots identified Primary and secondary hotspots have been identified using a range of sources ndash but mainly publicly available life cycle and sector-level research into resource use and environmental impacts These are fully referenced within the deck Primary hotspots are those which according to the evidence identified are likely to contribute the most to the metric in question (eg agricultural stages dominate the carbon footprint of dairy products) However due to the varied and patchy nature of the evidence some summaries are more complete than others ndash and in many cases hotspots have been estimated based on proxies To guide users a qualitative bdquoevidence level‟ score has been developed to highlight any significant data gaps As every supply chain is different this information should be used to guide further research into your own supply chain
5 Which other product summaries are available and where can I get them from A summary of products researched to date is available at the end of this deck
6 How can I submit ideascomments for future revisions of this PowerPoint deck Click on the bdquoSubmit feedback‟ link at the top right hand side of each slide to send feedback to the PSF team
7 How can I use this content See our bdquoTerms of Use‟ slide
Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help
Submit feedback
Terms of use
bull While we have tried to make sure this slide deck is accurate we cannot accept responsibility or be held legally responsible for any loss or damage arising out of or in connection with this information being inaccurate incomplete or misleading This material is copyrighted You can copy it free of charge as long as the material is accurate and not used in a misleading context You must identify the source of the material and acknowledge our copyright You must not use material to endorse or suggest we have endorsed a commercial product or service For more details please see our terms and conditions on our website at wwwwraporguk
Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help
Submit feedback
Product summary list
Bananas Bath amp shower products Beef Biscuits Bread amp rolls Breakfast cereals
Butter
Cakes pastries etc
Canned meat
Coffee
Canned vegetables Carbonates Cat amp dog food
Cheese Chocolate Cider amp perry Deli-food Deodorant
Nappies
Dishwashing products
Fish amp seafood
Frozen vegetables
General cleaning products
Ice-cream amp frozen desserts
Lamb Margarine
Pork Potato crisps Potatoes Poultry Pre-packed sandwiches Ready meals
Rice Spirits
Sugar confectionery Tea
Toilet amp kitchen rolls Tomatoes
Processed snacks
Yogurts
Dilutables
Beer
Laundry detergent
Eggs
Wine
Juices
Onions Pizza
Canned seafood
Milk amp cream
Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help
Reduction opportunity list
bull Addressing bdquogreen water‟
bull Benefits of soil management
bull Crop irrigation best practice
bull Precision agriculture
bull Rolling out agricultural GHG tools
bull Sourcing palm oil responsibly
bull Sugar crop sustainability
bull Sustainable fisheries amp aquaculture
bull Sustainable forestry products
bull Water efficiency in livestock farming
bull Closed-loop recycling
bull Drinks packaging optimisation
bull Renewable packaging materials
bull Boiler energy efficiency in FampD
bull CIP for resource efficiency
bull Identifying the true cost of waste
bull Increased efficiency of in-store bakeries
bull Increasing motor drive efficiency
bull Product re-formulation
bull Water efficiency in drinks manufacture
bull Water efficiency in meat processing
bull Water re-use in FampD processing
bull Extending product shelf life
bull Food redistribution
bull Shared logistics opportunities
bull Improving consumer portioning
bull Reducing kitchen energy use
bull Reducing consumer food waste
bull Water efficiency in the home
bull Capital allowance for green tech
Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help
Submit feedback
Action plan amp topic guide list
Action plans bull Harmonising smart planning (manufacturers) and demand forecasting (retailers)
bull How to participate in the closed loop economy through waste exchange
bull How to use digestate as a fertiliser substitute
bull Refrigeration best practice in food and drink chill chains
bull Securing crop supply through whole crop purchasing
Topic guides bull Demystifying and de-risking land use change
bull Implementing a sustainable procurement process for raw materials
bull Lowering the impact of pig feed soya
bull Effective commissioning of LCAsfootprint studies
bull Engaging colleagues on sustainability
bull Engaging suppliers on sustainability
bull Best practice in embedding sustainability in product design
bull How to identify high sustainability reputation supply chain risk and resilience
Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help
Submit feedback
Engagement strategy
Align with business
goals
Employee lead action
plans
Review of progress
Feedback and embed
Engaging employees on product sustainability Topic Guide Engaging employees on product sustainability provides an opportunity to embed sustainability within everyday business practice The aim is to engage employees on in a way that promotes behaviour change and encourages employee-led action An engagement strategy developed by Sustainability teams is then lead by employee representatives and supported by HR internal marketing communications category managers and online communications The strategy should also seek to incentivise employees to take further action and increase buy-in The business benefits include cost-savings product innovation brand enhancement reduced environmental impacts and increased employee motivation
Resources 1 Action Learning guide ndash guidance on the action learning process 2 Ecoinomy ndash online education platform 3 Wal-Mart case study ndash example of online communication tool 4 Unilever case study ndash example of employee-led action and marketing mechanisms 5 MampS case study ndash Plan A Product Attributes ndash assigning health environmental and ethical attributes to drive product sustainability
Engagement strategy
This Topic Guide focuses on how to engage employees using established methods as part of an engagement strategy 1) Employee-led approaches
2) Action Learning
3) Internal communications
4) Online communications
5) Training and e-learning
6) Incentivisation programmes
Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help
Download
Topic Guide
Engage
internal teams
and develop
strategy
working with
HR marketing
and employee
representatives
Integrate with
business
goals
environmental
sustainability
strategy and
embed in
category and
marketing
plans
Support
implementation
of action plans
by employees
and further
engage using
internal
marketing
Review plans
with employee
teams and
communicate
cost and
resource
savings to
make business
case for further
action
Develop further
action plans
and internal
policies and
business
processes and
embed product
sustainability
thinking in
organisation
Help section
This section contains background information on the contents of this slide deck including
1 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
2 Terms of useDisclaimer
3 Product summary list ndash 50 product summaries are available covering food drink household and personal care categories
4 Reduction opportunities ndash a list of all those developed to date
5 Action plans amp topic guides ndash a list of all those developed to date
Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help
Submit feedback
FAQs
1 What is the Product Sustainability Forum (PSF) The Product Sustainability Forum is a collaboration of 80+ organisations made up of grocery and home improvement retailers and suppliers academics NGOs and UK Government representatives It provides a platform for these organisations to understand improve and communicate the environmental performance of the grocery and home improvement products Website wwwwraporgukpsf
2 What are the five PSF lsquometricsrsquo To date the PSF has focused on the performance of products across five core environmental bdquometrics‟ energy use water use waste generation material use and greenhouse gas emissions A more detailed discussion of the work done on these five metrics is available in a published PSF report entitled ldquoAn initial assessment of the environmental impact of grocery productsrdquo The PSF is also beginning to look at the biodiversity impact of products
3 What do the red and orange shading denote on hotspot matrices Red cells highlight stages within the value chain which are
often the primary source of impact for the metric in question (eg greenhouse gas emissions energy use etc) Orange cells are
typically secondary sources of impact These are qualitative assessments to highlight likely hotspots and should be used to focus
further investigation
4 How are lsquoPrimaryrsquo and lsquoSecondaryrsquo hotspots identified Primary and secondary hotspots have been identified using a range of sources ndash but mainly publicly available life cycle and sector-level research into resource use and environmental impacts These are fully referenced within the deck Primary hotspots are those which according to the evidence identified are likely to contribute the most to the metric in question (eg agricultural stages dominate the carbon footprint of dairy products) However due to the varied and patchy nature of the evidence some summaries are more complete than others ndash and in many cases hotspots have been estimated based on proxies To guide users a qualitative bdquoevidence level‟ score has been developed to highlight any significant data gaps As every supply chain is different this information should be used to guide further research into your own supply chain
5 Which other product summaries are available and where can I get them from A summary of products researched to date is available at the end of this deck
6 How can I submit ideascomments for future revisions of this PowerPoint deck Click on the bdquoSubmit feedback‟ link at the top right hand side of each slide to send feedback to the PSF team
7 How can I use this content See our bdquoTerms of Use‟ slide
Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help
Submit feedback
Terms of use
bull While we have tried to make sure this slide deck is accurate we cannot accept responsibility or be held legally responsible for any loss or damage arising out of or in connection with this information being inaccurate incomplete or misleading This material is copyrighted You can copy it free of charge as long as the material is accurate and not used in a misleading context You must identify the source of the material and acknowledge our copyright You must not use material to endorse or suggest we have endorsed a commercial product or service For more details please see our terms and conditions on our website at wwwwraporguk
Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help
Submit feedback
Product summary list
Bananas Bath amp shower products Beef Biscuits Bread amp rolls Breakfast cereals
Butter
Cakes pastries etc
Canned meat
Coffee
Canned vegetables Carbonates Cat amp dog food
Cheese Chocolate Cider amp perry Deli-food Deodorant
Nappies
Dishwashing products
Fish amp seafood
Frozen vegetables
General cleaning products
Ice-cream amp frozen desserts
Lamb Margarine
Pork Potato crisps Potatoes Poultry Pre-packed sandwiches Ready meals
Rice Spirits
Sugar confectionery Tea
Toilet amp kitchen rolls Tomatoes
Processed snacks
Yogurts
Dilutables
Beer
Laundry detergent
Eggs
Wine
Juices
Onions Pizza
Canned seafood
Milk amp cream
Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help
Reduction opportunity list
bull Addressing bdquogreen water‟
bull Benefits of soil management
bull Crop irrigation best practice
bull Precision agriculture
bull Rolling out agricultural GHG tools
bull Sourcing palm oil responsibly
bull Sugar crop sustainability
bull Sustainable fisheries amp aquaculture
bull Sustainable forestry products
bull Water efficiency in livestock farming
bull Closed-loop recycling
bull Drinks packaging optimisation
bull Renewable packaging materials
bull Boiler energy efficiency in FampD
bull CIP for resource efficiency
bull Identifying the true cost of waste
bull Increased efficiency of in-store bakeries
bull Increasing motor drive efficiency
bull Product re-formulation
bull Water efficiency in drinks manufacture
bull Water efficiency in meat processing
bull Water re-use in FampD processing
bull Extending product shelf life
bull Food redistribution
bull Shared logistics opportunities
bull Improving consumer portioning
bull Reducing kitchen energy use
bull Reducing consumer food waste
bull Water efficiency in the home
bull Capital allowance for green tech
Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help
Submit feedback
Action plan amp topic guide list
Action plans bull Harmonising smart planning (manufacturers) and demand forecasting (retailers)
bull How to participate in the closed loop economy through waste exchange
bull How to use digestate as a fertiliser substitute
bull Refrigeration best practice in food and drink chill chains
bull Securing crop supply through whole crop purchasing
Topic guides bull Demystifying and de-risking land use change
bull Implementing a sustainable procurement process for raw materials
bull Lowering the impact of pig feed soya
bull Effective commissioning of LCAsfootprint studies
bull Engaging colleagues on sustainability
bull Engaging suppliers on sustainability
bull Best practice in embedding sustainability in product design
bull How to identify high sustainability reputation supply chain risk and resilience
Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help
Submit feedback
Help section
This section contains background information on the contents of this slide deck including
1 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
2 Terms of useDisclaimer
3 Product summary list ndash 50 product summaries are available covering food drink household and personal care categories
4 Reduction opportunities ndash a list of all those developed to date
5 Action plans amp topic guides ndash a list of all those developed to date
Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help
Submit feedback
FAQs
1 What is the Product Sustainability Forum (PSF) The Product Sustainability Forum is a collaboration of 80+ organisations made up of grocery and home improvement retailers and suppliers academics NGOs and UK Government representatives It provides a platform for these organisations to understand improve and communicate the environmental performance of the grocery and home improvement products Website wwwwraporgukpsf
2 What are the five PSF lsquometricsrsquo To date the PSF has focused on the performance of products across five core environmental bdquometrics‟ energy use water use waste generation material use and greenhouse gas emissions A more detailed discussion of the work done on these five metrics is available in a published PSF report entitled ldquoAn initial assessment of the environmental impact of grocery productsrdquo The PSF is also beginning to look at the biodiversity impact of products
3 What do the red and orange shading denote on hotspot matrices Red cells highlight stages within the value chain which are
often the primary source of impact for the metric in question (eg greenhouse gas emissions energy use etc) Orange cells are
typically secondary sources of impact These are qualitative assessments to highlight likely hotspots and should be used to focus
further investigation
4 How are lsquoPrimaryrsquo and lsquoSecondaryrsquo hotspots identified Primary and secondary hotspots have been identified using a range of sources ndash but mainly publicly available life cycle and sector-level research into resource use and environmental impacts These are fully referenced within the deck Primary hotspots are those which according to the evidence identified are likely to contribute the most to the metric in question (eg agricultural stages dominate the carbon footprint of dairy products) However due to the varied and patchy nature of the evidence some summaries are more complete than others ndash and in many cases hotspots have been estimated based on proxies To guide users a qualitative bdquoevidence level‟ score has been developed to highlight any significant data gaps As every supply chain is different this information should be used to guide further research into your own supply chain
5 Which other product summaries are available and where can I get them from A summary of products researched to date is available at the end of this deck
6 How can I submit ideascomments for future revisions of this PowerPoint deck Click on the bdquoSubmit feedback‟ link at the top right hand side of each slide to send feedback to the PSF team
7 How can I use this content See our bdquoTerms of Use‟ slide
Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help
Submit feedback
Terms of use
bull While we have tried to make sure this slide deck is accurate we cannot accept responsibility or be held legally responsible for any loss or damage arising out of or in connection with this information being inaccurate incomplete or misleading This material is copyrighted You can copy it free of charge as long as the material is accurate and not used in a misleading context You must identify the source of the material and acknowledge our copyright You must not use material to endorse or suggest we have endorsed a commercial product or service For more details please see our terms and conditions on our website at wwwwraporguk
Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help
Submit feedback
Product summary list
Bananas Bath amp shower products Beef Biscuits Bread amp rolls Breakfast cereals
Butter
Cakes pastries etc
Canned meat
Coffee
Canned vegetables Carbonates Cat amp dog food
Cheese Chocolate Cider amp perry Deli-food Deodorant
Nappies
Dishwashing products
Fish amp seafood
Frozen vegetables
General cleaning products
Ice-cream amp frozen desserts
Lamb Margarine
Pork Potato crisps Potatoes Poultry Pre-packed sandwiches Ready meals
Rice Spirits
Sugar confectionery Tea
Toilet amp kitchen rolls Tomatoes
Processed snacks
Yogurts
Dilutables
Beer
Laundry detergent
Eggs
Wine
Juices
Onions Pizza
Canned seafood
Milk amp cream
Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help
Reduction opportunity list
bull Addressing bdquogreen water‟
bull Benefits of soil management
bull Crop irrigation best practice
bull Precision agriculture
bull Rolling out agricultural GHG tools
bull Sourcing palm oil responsibly
bull Sugar crop sustainability
bull Sustainable fisheries amp aquaculture
bull Sustainable forestry products
bull Water efficiency in livestock farming
bull Closed-loop recycling
bull Drinks packaging optimisation
bull Renewable packaging materials
bull Boiler energy efficiency in FampD
bull CIP for resource efficiency
bull Identifying the true cost of waste
bull Increased efficiency of in-store bakeries
bull Increasing motor drive efficiency
bull Product re-formulation
bull Water efficiency in drinks manufacture
bull Water efficiency in meat processing
bull Water re-use in FampD processing
bull Extending product shelf life
bull Food redistribution
bull Shared logistics opportunities
bull Improving consumer portioning
bull Reducing kitchen energy use
bull Reducing consumer food waste
bull Water efficiency in the home
bull Capital allowance for green tech
Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help
Submit feedback
Action plan amp topic guide list
Action plans bull Harmonising smart planning (manufacturers) and demand forecasting (retailers)
bull How to participate in the closed loop economy through waste exchange
bull How to use digestate as a fertiliser substitute
bull Refrigeration best practice in food and drink chill chains
bull Securing crop supply through whole crop purchasing
Topic guides bull Demystifying and de-risking land use change
bull Implementing a sustainable procurement process for raw materials
bull Lowering the impact of pig feed soya
bull Effective commissioning of LCAsfootprint studies
bull Engaging colleagues on sustainability
bull Engaging suppliers on sustainability
bull Best practice in embedding sustainability in product design
bull How to identify high sustainability reputation supply chain risk and resilience
Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help
Submit feedback
FAQs
1 What is the Product Sustainability Forum (PSF) The Product Sustainability Forum is a collaboration of 80+ organisations made up of grocery and home improvement retailers and suppliers academics NGOs and UK Government representatives It provides a platform for these organisations to understand improve and communicate the environmental performance of the grocery and home improvement products Website wwwwraporgukpsf
2 What are the five PSF lsquometricsrsquo To date the PSF has focused on the performance of products across five core environmental bdquometrics‟ energy use water use waste generation material use and greenhouse gas emissions A more detailed discussion of the work done on these five metrics is available in a published PSF report entitled ldquoAn initial assessment of the environmental impact of grocery productsrdquo The PSF is also beginning to look at the biodiversity impact of products
3 What do the red and orange shading denote on hotspot matrices Red cells highlight stages within the value chain which are
often the primary source of impact for the metric in question (eg greenhouse gas emissions energy use etc) Orange cells are
typically secondary sources of impact These are qualitative assessments to highlight likely hotspots and should be used to focus
further investigation
4 How are lsquoPrimaryrsquo and lsquoSecondaryrsquo hotspots identified Primary and secondary hotspots have been identified using a range of sources ndash but mainly publicly available life cycle and sector-level research into resource use and environmental impacts These are fully referenced within the deck Primary hotspots are those which according to the evidence identified are likely to contribute the most to the metric in question (eg agricultural stages dominate the carbon footprint of dairy products) However due to the varied and patchy nature of the evidence some summaries are more complete than others ndash and in many cases hotspots have been estimated based on proxies To guide users a qualitative bdquoevidence level‟ score has been developed to highlight any significant data gaps As every supply chain is different this information should be used to guide further research into your own supply chain
5 Which other product summaries are available and where can I get them from A summary of products researched to date is available at the end of this deck
6 How can I submit ideascomments for future revisions of this PowerPoint deck Click on the bdquoSubmit feedback‟ link at the top right hand side of each slide to send feedback to the PSF team
7 How can I use this content See our bdquoTerms of Use‟ slide
Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help
Submit feedback
Terms of use
bull While we have tried to make sure this slide deck is accurate we cannot accept responsibility or be held legally responsible for any loss or damage arising out of or in connection with this information being inaccurate incomplete or misleading This material is copyrighted You can copy it free of charge as long as the material is accurate and not used in a misleading context You must identify the source of the material and acknowledge our copyright You must not use material to endorse or suggest we have endorsed a commercial product or service For more details please see our terms and conditions on our website at wwwwraporguk
Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help
Submit feedback
Product summary list
Bananas Bath amp shower products Beef Biscuits Bread amp rolls Breakfast cereals
Butter
Cakes pastries etc
Canned meat
Coffee
Canned vegetables Carbonates Cat amp dog food
Cheese Chocolate Cider amp perry Deli-food Deodorant
Nappies
Dishwashing products
Fish amp seafood
Frozen vegetables
General cleaning products
Ice-cream amp frozen desserts
Lamb Margarine
Pork Potato crisps Potatoes Poultry Pre-packed sandwiches Ready meals
Rice Spirits
Sugar confectionery Tea
Toilet amp kitchen rolls Tomatoes
Processed snacks
Yogurts
Dilutables
Beer
Laundry detergent
Eggs
Wine
Juices
Onions Pizza
Canned seafood
Milk amp cream
Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help
Reduction opportunity list
bull Addressing bdquogreen water‟
bull Benefits of soil management
bull Crop irrigation best practice
bull Precision agriculture
bull Rolling out agricultural GHG tools
bull Sourcing palm oil responsibly
bull Sugar crop sustainability
bull Sustainable fisheries amp aquaculture
bull Sustainable forestry products
bull Water efficiency in livestock farming
bull Closed-loop recycling
bull Drinks packaging optimisation
bull Renewable packaging materials
bull Boiler energy efficiency in FampD
bull CIP for resource efficiency
bull Identifying the true cost of waste
bull Increased efficiency of in-store bakeries
bull Increasing motor drive efficiency
bull Product re-formulation
bull Water efficiency in drinks manufacture
bull Water efficiency in meat processing
bull Water re-use in FampD processing
bull Extending product shelf life
bull Food redistribution
bull Shared logistics opportunities
bull Improving consumer portioning
bull Reducing kitchen energy use
bull Reducing consumer food waste
bull Water efficiency in the home
bull Capital allowance for green tech
Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help
Submit feedback
Action plan amp topic guide list
Action plans bull Harmonising smart planning (manufacturers) and demand forecasting (retailers)
bull How to participate in the closed loop economy through waste exchange
bull How to use digestate as a fertiliser substitute
bull Refrigeration best practice in food and drink chill chains
bull Securing crop supply through whole crop purchasing
Topic guides bull Demystifying and de-risking land use change
bull Implementing a sustainable procurement process for raw materials
bull Lowering the impact of pig feed soya
bull Effective commissioning of LCAsfootprint studies
bull Engaging colleagues on sustainability
bull Engaging suppliers on sustainability
bull Best practice in embedding sustainability in product design
bull How to identify high sustainability reputation supply chain risk and resilience
Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help
Submit feedback
Terms of use
bull While we have tried to make sure this slide deck is accurate we cannot accept responsibility or be held legally responsible for any loss or damage arising out of or in connection with this information being inaccurate incomplete or misleading This material is copyrighted You can copy it free of charge as long as the material is accurate and not used in a misleading context You must identify the source of the material and acknowledge our copyright You must not use material to endorse or suggest we have endorsed a commercial product or service For more details please see our terms and conditions on our website at wwwwraporguk
Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help
Submit feedback
Product summary list
Bananas Bath amp shower products Beef Biscuits Bread amp rolls Breakfast cereals
Butter
Cakes pastries etc
Canned meat
Coffee
Canned vegetables Carbonates Cat amp dog food
Cheese Chocolate Cider amp perry Deli-food Deodorant
Nappies
Dishwashing products
Fish amp seafood
Frozen vegetables
General cleaning products
Ice-cream amp frozen desserts
Lamb Margarine
Pork Potato crisps Potatoes Poultry Pre-packed sandwiches Ready meals
Rice Spirits
Sugar confectionery Tea
Toilet amp kitchen rolls Tomatoes
Processed snacks
Yogurts
Dilutables
Beer
Laundry detergent
Eggs
Wine
Juices
Onions Pizza
Canned seafood
Milk amp cream
Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help
Reduction opportunity list
bull Addressing bdquogreen water‟
bull Benefits of soil management
bull Crop irrigation best practice
bull Precision agriculture
bull Rolling out agricultural GHG tools
bull Sourcing palm oil responsibly
bull Sugar crop sustainability
bull Sustainable fisheries amp aquaculture
bull Sustainable forestry products
bull Water efficiency in livestock farming
bull Closed-loop recycling
bull Drinks packaging optimisation
bull Renewable packaging materials
bull Boiler energy efficiency in FampD
bull CIP for resource efficiency
bull Identifying the true cost of waste
bull Increased efficiency of in-store bakeries
bull Increasing motor drive efficiency
bull Product re-formulation
bull Water efficiency in drinks manufacture
bull Water efficiency in meat processing
bull Water re-use in FampD processing
bull Extending product shelf life
bull Food redistribution
bull Shared logistics opportunities
bull Improving consumer portioning
bull Reducing kitchen energy use
bull Reducing consumer food waste
bull Water efficiency in the home
bull Capital allowance for green tech
Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help
Submit feedback
Action plan amp topic guide list
Action plans bull Harmonising smart planning (manufacturers) and demand forecasting (retailers)
bull How to participate in the closed loop economy through waste exchange
bull How to use digestate as a fertiliser substitute
bull Refrigeration best practice in food and drink chill chains
bull Securing crop supply through whole crop purchasing
Topic guides bull Demystifying and de-risking land use change
bull Implementing a sustainable procurement process for raw materials
bull Lowering the impact of pig feed soya
bull Effective commissioning of LCAsfootprint studies
bull Engaging colleagues on sustainability
bull Engaging suppliers on sustainability
bull Best practice in embedding sustainability in product design
bull How to identify high sustainability reputation supply chain risk and resilience
Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help
Submit feedback
Product summary list
Bananas Bath amp shower products Beef Biscuits Bread amp rolls Breakfast cereals
Butter
Cakes pastries etc
Canned meat
Coffee
Canned vegetables Carbonates Cat amp dog food
Cheese Chocolate Cider amp perry Deli-food Deodorant
Nappies
Dishwashing products
Fish amp seafood
Frozen vegetables
General cleaning products
Ice-cream amp frozen desserts
Lamb Margarine
Pork Potato crisps Potatoes Poultry Pre-packed sandwiches Ready meals
Rice Spirits
Sugar confectionery Tea
Toilet amp kitchen rolls Tomatoes
Processed snacks
Yogurts
Dilutables
Beer
Laundry detergent
Eggs
Wine
Juices
Onions Pizza
Canned seafood
Milk amp cream
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bull Addressing bdquogreen water‟
bull Benefits of soil management
bull Crop irrigation best practice
bull Precision agriculture
bull Rolling out agricultural GHG tools
bull Sourcing palm oil responsibly
bull Sugar crop sustainability
bull Sustainable fisheries amp aquaculture
bull Sustainable forestry products
bull Water efficiency in livestock farming
bull Closed-loop recycling
bull Drinks packaging optimisation
bull Renewable packaging materials
bull Boiler energy efficiency in FampD
bull CIP for resource efficiency
bull Identifying the true cost of waste
bull Increased efficiency of in-store bakeries
bull Increasing motor drive efficiency
bull Product re-formulation
bull Water efficiency in drinks manufacture
bull Water efficiency in meat processing
bull Water re-use in FampD processing
bull Extending product shelf life
bull Food redistribution
bull Shared logistics opportunities
bull Improving consumer portioning
bull Reducing kitchen energy use
bull Reducing consumer food waste
bull Water efficiency in the home
bull Capital allowance for green tech
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Action plan amp topic guide list
Action plans bull Harmonising smart planning (manufacturers) and demand forecasting (retailers)
bull How to participate in the closed loop economy through waste exchange
bull How to use digestate as a fertiliser substitute
bull Refrigeration best practice in food and drink chill chains
bull Securing crop supply through whole crop purchasing
Topic guides bull Demystifying and de-risking land use change
bull Implementing a sustainable procurement process for raw materials
bull Lowering the impact of pig feed soya
bull Effective commissioning of LCAsfootprint studies
bull Engaging colleagues on sustainability
bull Engaging suppliers on sustainability
bull Best practice in embedding sustainability in product design
bull How to identify high sustainability reputation supply chain risk and resilience
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Reduction opportunity list
bull Addressing bdquogreen water‟
bull Benefits of soil management
bull Crop irrigation best practice
bull Precision agriculture
bull Rolling out agricultural GHG tools
bull Sourcing palm oil responsibly
bull Sugar crop sustainability
bull Sustainable fisheries amp aquaculture
bull Sustainable forestry products
bull Water efficiency in livestock farming
bull Closed-loop recycling
bull Drinks packaging optimisation
bull Renewable packaging materials
bull Boiler energy efficiency in FampD
bull CIP for resource efficiency
bull Identifying the true cost of waste
bull Increased efficiency of in-store bakeries
bull Increasing motor drive efficiency
bull Product re-formulation
bull Water efficiency in drinks manufacture
bull Water efficiency in meat processing
bull Water re-use in FampD processing
bull Extending product shelf life
bull Food redistribution
bull Shared logistics opportunities
bull Improving consumer portioning
bull Reducing kitchen energy use
bull Reducing consumer food waste
bull Water efficiency in the home
bull Capital allowance for green tech
Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help
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Action plan amp topic guide list
Action plans bull Harmonising smart planning (manufacturers) and demand forecasting (retailers)
bull How to participate in the closed loop economy through waste exchange
bull How to use digestate as a fertiliser substitute
bull Refrigeration best practice in food and drink chill chains
bull Securing crop supply through whole crop purchasing
Topic guides bull Demystifying and de-risking land use change
bull Implementing a sustainable procurement process for raw materials
bull Lowering the impact of pig feed soya
bull Effective commissioning of LCAsfootprint studies
bull Engaging colleagues on sustainability
bull Engaging suppliers on sustainability
bull Best practice in embedding sustainability in product design
bull How to identify high sustainability reputation supply chain risk and resilience
Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help
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Action plan amp topic guide list
Action plans bull Harmonising smart planning (manufacturers) and demand forecasting (retailers)
bull How to participate in the closed loop economy through waste exchange
bull How to use digestate as a fertiliser substitute
bull Refrigeration best practice in food and drink chill chains
bull Securing crop supply through whole crop purchasing
Topic guides bull Demystifying and de-risking land use change
bull Implementing a sustainable procurement process for raw materials
bull Lowering the impact of pig feed soya
bull Effective commissioning of LCAsfootprint studies
bull Engaging colleagues on sustainability
bull Engaging suppliers on sustainability
bull Best practice in embedding sustainability in product design
bull How to identify high sustainability reputation supply chain risk and resilience
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