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sustainable
business practices
What
is sustainable business practice?
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Designing and
implementing business systems and processes, that utilise
human, material and natural resources in a more efficient
manner, with an understanding of the needs of our future.
Reducing the demand for use of resources within existing business
operations by implementing continuous improvement programs
that constantly monitor, analyse and improve processes and
waste reduction or waste recycling techniques. |
What
are its objectives?
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To
enable a paradigm shift within our thinking and consciousness
change our habits by reducing the use of our resources.
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To implement efficient designs that harness natural energy through
renewable sources.
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To
use technology and knowledge to reverse the effects of degradation
and pollution on our remaining natural resources.
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To focus not only on the bottom line (profits), but make allowances
for social, governance and environmental factors, (known as "Quadruple Bottom
Line" [QBL]) when assessing future development projects.
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To
utilise our current knowledge of ecology and the environment that
will lead to a more balanced approach to the use and management
of our soil, water and air resources.
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To increase our quality of life by understanding the ecological
value of natural resources. To maintain our cultural connection
to the land and our environment.
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To put a value on maintaining our remaining natural resources,
rather than exploiting them.
How
is it implemented?
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All
expansion of our thought and hence actions are carried out with
the future in mind.
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In agriculture and horticulture, through Conservation Agriculture
principles and practices, reducing the use of pesticides, herbicides,
fungicides and soil fumigation and implementing Integrated Pest
Management (IPM) techniques.
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On
farms having management plans that conserve water, soil and other
material resources.
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Ensuring
that all development and construction is carried out to strict
ecological guidelines, through ecological analysis and Environmental
Impact Assessment (EIA).
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In commerce and industry carrying out energy audits to reduce
the load on fossil fuel demand.
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In urban environments designing buildings that meet strict environmental
guidelines that help reduce the Greenhouse gas emissions as stated
by the Kyoto protocol.
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Look
at alternative sources of fuel in future expansion.
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To provide a "clear" green line in our thinking, that will provide
a paradigm shift from ourselves to our families, neighbours and
communities.
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