Social and Environmental Operations Assessment

Workplace Practices

Describe KEY practices which you believe are important in creating a positive workplace under 'Practices' and brainstorm ways you can track their successful implementation and impact (under 'Success Indicators').

Here are some example of positive workplace practices:

  1. Pay equity
  2. Transparent labour relations
  3. Regular performance reviews
  4. Sufficient notice for major operational changes
  5. Location and operational decisions that reflect employees needs
  6. Employee suggestions/ideas
  7. Encourage healthy lifestyles
  8. Training, skill development and other learning opportunities
  9. Staff involvement in community projects and activities
  10. Staff recognition
  11. Healthy and safe work environment
  12. Competitive benefits / compensation
  13. Assess Employee Satisfaction anonymously

 

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Community Leadership Practices

Describe KEY practices which you believe are important in showing leadership in the community under 'Practices' and brainstorm ways you can track their successful implementation and impact (under 'Success Indicators').

Here are some some examples of community leadership practices:

  1. Donations of goods and services to local organizations
  2. Participation in local community events
  3. Advocacy to change government and business practices
  4. Events to promote the sector
  5. Link staff/employees with community projects and activities

 

 

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Practices to Reduce Environmental Impact

Describe KEY practices which you believe are important in reducing the negative environmental impact of your operations under 'Practices', and brainstorm ways you can track their successful implementation and impact ('Success Indicators').

Here are some example

  1. Reduce energy use in your operations
  2. Reduce green house gas emissions
  3. Purchase from social enterprise and other socially-responsible supply sources
  4. Purchase environmentally responsible goods
  5. Reduce solid waste to landfills
  6. Reduce water consumption and harmful effluent into water systems.
  7. Protect and create natural outdoor spaces

 

 

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