Continuous improvement of sustainability
By communicating their environmental performances or by adopting international standards, companies have the option of taking sustainability one step further.
Companies which have become familiar with sustainable manufacturing have the option of expanding their knowledge and taking advantage of the measures introduced using additional measures.
Going further to improve sustainability
The various steps for improving a company’s sustainability described in the OECD guidelines are not exhaustive. Additional options exist to strengthen environmental performance.
Strengthen links between management and sustainability
Environmental and corporate issues concern several internal management functions within a company. Preparing to tackle these issues makes it possible to reduce risks and improve performance. There are numerous options for defining your environmental strategy:
- ISO 26000
- OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises
- United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) guide
Communicate sustainability performances
Different types of actor can benefit from better understanding a company's environmental performances. Several options are available to respond to and benefit from these requirements: