What to do

Set the scope of your sustainability agenda (for instance whether you address corporate responsibility issues).
Benchmark against the performance of market leaders in your industry.
Introduce an Environmental Management System (EMS).
Review your use of resources.
Set up systems for monitoring and measuring water and energy use and waste production. Compare the figures year on year and against production output.
Appoint a person in charge of water use, waste minimisation and energy use.
Carry out regular energy, waste and water audits (a simple, regular site-walk to identify areas where savings can be made).
Set sustainability targets, such as for reduction of energy and water use and waste production.
Ensure all staff are fully aware of the importance of the need to minimise water and energy use and waste production.

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