Sustainability

Greater Oshawa Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards 2024 | Oshawa Chamber of Commerce

Description

The sustainability award highlights an eco-friendly business with a persistent dedication to ensuring clean production and the use of services. Their environmental sustainability efforts surpass simple to reduce, reuse and recycle methods, aiming to reduce their waste to the bare minimum or nothing at all or, to provide the means by which the consumer or commercial markets can achieve the same.

Requirements
  1. Environmental Stewardship: The organization should demonstrate a strong commitment to environmental sustainability, including initiatives to reduce resource consumption, minimize waste, and mitigate environmental impact. The criteria may consider factors such as energy efficiency, water conservation, waste management, and adoption of renewable energy sources.
  2. Social Responsibility: The organization should prioritize social responsibility and demonstrate initiatives that contribute positively to society. This can include community engagement, support for social causes, ethical sourcing, fair labor practices, diversity and inclusion, and fostering positive relationships with stakeholders.
  3. Stakeholder Engagement: The organization should actively engage with its stakeholders, including employees, customers, suppliers, and local communities, to incorporate their perspectives and address their sustainability concerns. The criteria may assess the effectiveness of communication, collaboration, and relationship-building with stakeholders.
  4. Transparency and Reporting: The organization should demonstrate transparency by reporting on its sustainability practices, goals, and performance. The criteria may consider the availability and quality of sustainability reports, adherence to reporting standards or frameworks, and communication of progress towards sustainability targets.
  5. Innovation and Best Practices: The organization should showcase innovative approaches and best practices in sustainability. This can include the development or adoption of new technologies, business models, or processes that drive sustainability improvements. The criteria may assess the organization's ability to inspire and influence others in adopting sustainable practices.
  6. Supply Chain Management: The organization should demonstrate a commitment to sustainability throughout its supply chain. This can include responsible sourcing practices, supplier engagement, and efforts to reduce the environmental and social impact of the supply chain.
  7. Continuous Improvement: The organization should exhibit a culture of continuous improvement in sustainability. The criteria may assess the organization's commitment to setting ambitious sustainability goals, tracking performance, and implementing strategies to continually enhance its sustainability practices.
Criteria
Criterion Weight
Logo is uploaded 2.0%
Overall Business impression and Adhesion to Award Criteria 10.0%
Leadership and Continuous improvement 16.0%
Employee Engagement, Wellness and Development 15.0%
Sustainability Practices 26.0%