SustainabilityCheck for SMEs ... SustainabilityCheck has been developed to help SMEs demonstrate their sustainability ..
SustainabilityCheck for SMEs SustainabilityCheck has been developed to help SMEs demonstrate their sustainability credentials and improve their sustainability performance, whilst reducing costs. Why SustainabilityCheck?
Benefits:
Who are we?
Public sector organisations are increasingly asking suppliers to provide evidence in tender documents that they are addressing sustainability in their business operations. This is part of a drive to meet Government sustainability targets.
Win new clients and keep existing ones Obtain the evidence you need to prove your commitment to sustainability for new tender documents. Demonstrate to your existing clients that you are addressing your company’s sustainability performance.
The highly qualified and experienced sustainability professionals at Loreus have over 20 years’ practical experience working with SMEs to improve their sustainability performance and reduce costs.
Similarly, large private sector organisations are examining the sustainability of their supply chain as part of their risk management strategy and corporate image. It can be difficult for SMEs to provide the sustainability evidence required to meet potential client’s expectations. SustainabilityCheck provides a simple and cost-effective solution to this problem.
Improve your company’s sustainability performance We will provide you with a report and action plan for improving the sustainability of your business. Save costs & reduce risks We will help you to identify cost savings and areas of environmental risk.
During that time, the team at Loreus have helped over 800 SMEs to set objectives and targets for improving business operations.
Competitively priced SustainabilityCheck costs £950 (excluding VAT). This includes a site visit and sustainability check, a detailed report and action plan, along with the other benefits given overleaf.
W: www.loreus.com/sustainabilitycheck T: 0115 727 0042 Loreus Ltd, Loreus House, 15, Green Lane, Nottingham NG11 9HT
What’s included
Who is this for? SustainabilityCheck is designed for a wide range of SMEs, particularly those wishing to meet a client’s sustainability requirements. SustainabilityCheck is ideal if you want to: • evidence your business’s commitment to sustainable development; • spot-check your business’s compliance with environmental legislation? • assess your business’s sustainability risks; • benchmark your business’s current sustainability performance against robust criteria; • develop an action plan to improve your business’s sustainability performance; • save money through environmental initiatives; • calculate, monitor and report your business’s carbon footprint and other sustainability metrics; • have fast access to support from sustainability professionals; • promote your sustainability achievements to your stakeholders, clients and the wider community; • receive summaries of relevant news on sustainable development; • receive a badge acknowledging your business’s commitment to sustainability; • join a network of like-minded professionals seeking to improve their business’s sustainability.
One day sustainability check and support One of our team will visit your business to assess its sustainability performance. This will include a tour of your site to: • identify areas of risk and non-compliance with environmental legislation; • look for areas that could be improved as well as examples of good practice that can be promoted. We will carry out a detailed check to establish the business’s current level of sustainability performance in areas such as: ENVIRONMENT Here we will cover areas such as energy, water, transport, waste, land management, environmental policy and procurement. ECONOMIC Here we will cover areas such as business practice in relation to the ethical standards policy and ethical procurement. SOCIAL Here we will cover areas such as social communication policy, discrimination, freedom of association and collective bargaining.
Report and action plan The findings of the site visit will be summarised in a report, which will include an action plan containing guidance and targets for improvement. Carbon footprint We will provide you with a carbon footprint, using our leading-edge software, which you may also wish to use to measure, manage and report your business’s other sustainability metrics. Fast access to help and support Expert help and support is always available through our helpline, one-to-one advice sessions and group webinars. Latest sustainability news Regular updates regarding major developments in sustainability. Promotion We will provide a platform to promote your good practice and acknowledge your achievements through case studies, our website, and social media.
How do I join? Please feel free to contact our team to discuss your requirements and find out more.
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Recognition We will provide your business with a badge demonstrating that it has been sustainability checked by sustainability professionals. Join a community Join a network of like-minded, sustainability professionals.
W: www.loreus.com/sustainabilitycheck T: 0115 727 0042
Loreus Ltd, Loreus House, 15, Green Lane, Clifton, Nottingham NG11 9HT
