Environment Level 3
Positively managing the businesses impact on the local and the global environment and benefitting from cost reductions at the same time.

Table for Environment Level 3 list to show requirements to reduce impact of business on the environment

Environment Level 3	Partner info
Work with suppliers to improve environmental impact at all stages of the supply chain
Set up a green team to monitor environmental impact and report on progress
Monitor energy and water use by taking monthly meter readings; plot these to check on progress; set targets for reduction
Set targets - aim for a 5 - 10% reduction in key indicator areas including reams of paper, energy, car/cab/air mileage and update staff regularly
Take steps to improve your environment outside your business premises
Understand the impact of your business on the local area and community and seek to mitigate negative impacts
Implement environmental management systems such as ISO 14001

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