An environmental policy statement is a document that establishes your company’s commitment to green practices by setting the goals and principles that will guide employees and assist management in eco-friendly decision-making.
Developing a statement is an important public relations tool, since it helps to spell out your company’s environmental efforts for clients, suppliers, media, and the community at large.
A statement can also be an important investment by establishing set ways to reduce overhead through conservation and best environmental practices, which will boost your bottom line.
All businesses are different, so there is no “one size fits all” policy, but there are common topics that any statement should address. Some of these topics include:
- Sourcing products and supplies to minimize environmental impact.
- Reducing waste in purchasing, manufacturing, and shipping.
- Conserving energy and water.
- Considering green practices during construction and renovations.
- Reducing toxins at the workplace.
As a service to its Green Office Makeover clients, Green Irene provides sample policies that include detailed policy points on all of these topics and more. The Green Office Makeover starts at $250 for small businesses, during which your local Green Irene Eco-Consultant provides advice in developing or implementing green policies with the resources of the largest green consulting firm in the country at his/her disposal. With the information you need to create your environmental policy statement, your Eco-Consultant can give your company an important advantage in an increasingly eco-conscious world.
