Reference no: EM132437916

Policy statement

The organisation recognises the importance of protecting the environment and will minimise the environmental impact of work practices carried out by the organisation.

Scope of policy / procedure

Environmentally sustainable work practices are those which reduce harm to the environment and reduce wastage of resources.

The JLC cafe Sustainability Food Purchasing policy encourages and seeks to increase purchasing that reflects the cafe commitment to sustainability. The policy recognizes that purchasing decisions can promote environmental sustainability, social equity and fiscal responsibility.

Responsibility

All staff in JLC café take responsibility of sustainability purchasing policy. The café manager

will oversee the implementation of this policy.

Manager will take the following ng responsibility:

• Forecast sales and budget orders
• Keep up-to-date with trends
• Order merchandise
• Ensure a variety of merchandise
• Understand the target market
• Monitor stock levels

Procedural

General guidelines for sustainable environmental work practices

All employees can help protect the environment by following the guidelines below:

Reduce

• Use goods which stop waste being generated.
• Reduce waste by choosing products that have minimal packaging and can be used productively and then recycled.

Re-use

• Re-use containers, packaging or waste products, wherever possible.

Recycle

• Recycle waste material into useable products, wherever possible.

For waste that can't be avoided, reused or recycled

• Treat the waste to make it less harmful or reduce the volume of the harmful component.
• Dispose of the waste safely.

Strategies to be implemented by the Manager and Supervisors

• Consider sustainability issues when making planning and managing decisions.
• Promote and encourage environmental awareness to ensure employees are aware of their environmental responsibilities.
• Aim to continually improve environmental performance by identifying and addressing environmental risk.
• Make resources available to implement environmental risk management procedures.

Employees' responsibilities

• Identify and manage environmental risks associated with work activities to minimise their impact on the environment.
• Use the Employee Feedback Form to put forward suggestions.

Managing safety risks

Employees

• Be aware of workplace health and safety policies and ensure procedures are followed.
• Notify the Workplace Health and Safety Officer of specific risks or hazards by completing an Employee Feedback Form.

A safety risk assessment must be undertaken by the Workplace Health and Safety Officer at least once a year using the Workplace Safety Checklist. 

Environmental purchasing guidelines

• Become informed about the environmental impacts of products purchased. Search for environmentally-friendly products.
• Choose products with less packaging.
• Choose products with recyclable or reusable packaging.
• Re-use plastic bags and all types of containers if possible.
• Buy quality goods that will last.
• Buy recycled goods which have already saved resources and raw materials, and help reduce the overall quantity of waste.

Paper wastage

• Buy and use recycled paper where possible.