...Building a sustainable tomorrow our journey in 2012 Corporate Responsibility & Sustainability Report 2012/2013 number of employees at CCE and CCGB over * Average a 12-month period. About this Report CoRpoRAte ResponsibiLity And sustAinAbiLity RepoRt 2012/2013 1/24 CCe’s Corporate Responsibility and sustainability Report 2012/2013 is comprised of a series of 24 factsheets. About tHis RepoRt this is Coca-Cola enterprises’ (CCe’s) eighth annual Corporate Responsibility and sustainability (CRs) Report. it replaces CCe’s 2011/2012 CRs Report as the company’s most recent CRs disclosure and contains a full year of data from January 1, 2012 to december 31, 2012 for our business operations covering eight Western european territories: great britain, France and Monaco, belgium, Luxembourg, the netherlands, norway and sweden and our offices in the united states. it also includes some illustrative case studies and business activities from 2013. For news on CCe’s sustainability initiatives and further resources, see our website www.cokecce.com. RepoRting boundARies And stAndARds Unless otherwise indicated, the environmental and workplace data in this report covers all operations owned or controlled (production, sales/distribution, combination sales/production facilities, administrative offices and fleet) by Coca-Cola Enterprises. Our workplace, community and carbon data includes our administrative offices in the United States. Our carbon footprint is calculated...
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...3 Case study on Plastics : PET Bottle Life Cycle of Plastics Crude Oil Polymer Product Use Waste Recovery Polymer Product Use Overview of PET bottle recycling Containers and Packaging Recycling Law Specified business entities Fiber Industry (wash, crash, melt, spin) Bottle Industry Obligation to recycle Local governments (deporimerization) Consumers Selective collection and storage Selective discarding Players Producers n n n n Plant designers Product designers Energy suppliers Related industrial sectors Consumers Municipal and governmental authorities Waste treatment agencies Role of KIH ‘configuration engine’ To inform players of their role in life cycle as a stakeholder To accumulate knowledge/information of life cycle from information suppliers To interpret massive life cycle data with transparency for rational decision making 1. 2. 3. Overview of PET bottle recycling Containers and Packaging Recycling Law Specified business entities Fiber Industry (wash, crash, melt, spin) Bottle Industry Obligation to recycle Local governments (deporimerization) Consumers Selective collection and storage Selective discarding Objective of this case study To develop a ‘configuration engine’, which takes LCA as an environmental metric concurrently with an economic metric, for chemical process designer, To clarify steps, tools and information in a form of business-model. To show actual design...
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...The amount of waste the average American generates per year is truly staggering. Statistics suggest that Americans throw out enough paper or plastic cups and utensils every year to circle the equator 300 times. With so much waste generated annually, it is no wonder that many experts are calling for widespread adoption of zero-waste packaging. But what does zero-waste packaging look like? How important is it for Americans to move away from harmful plastics and chemicals and towards more eco-friendly consumer packaging? This article will address these important questions and many others through an inside look at the world of consumer packaging. What Does “Zero-Waste” Mean? Although the concept of “zero-waste” has been around since the 1970s, it hasn’t made the shift from theory to practice until recently. In essence, it refers to designing and producing materials so that harmful waste is eliminated from the production model and outputs can be reused for other productive processes. Ideally, the archetypical zero-waste production cycle would mimic natural cycles – where every part of the end product can be reused and nothing goes to waste. For instance, when a leaf falls from a tree in the forest and eventually dies, it does not become waste. It decomposes and eventually turns into nutrients to help other plants grow. The result is an endless cycle of growth, degeneration, decomposition, and regrowth once more. Implementing zero-waste to its fullest would mean ensuring a product...
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...Sourcing issues and opportunities: Anchoring on the sustainability goals of Coca-Cola, they are currently transitioning into using sustainable bottles that are 100% recyclable. In the design of these packages, they constantly strive at reducing the impact of their production on the environment. Over the past two years, this improvement has resulted in an estimated cost-savings of approximately $180 million. They have trimmed the weight of their 20-ounce PET plastic bottle by about 25%, lowered their 12-ounce aluminum can by about 30% and lightened the 8-ounce bottle by about 50%. In sourcing for the right materials in the production of one of their latest breakthrough technologies of Coca-Cola, the company encountered various issues. PlantBottle is the first ever-recyclable PET plastic beverage bottle initially made partially from plants in 2009. It differs from the traditional PET bottle because of the material used in making the bottle. The traditional PET plastic is manufactured by using fossil fuels, like petroleum while the PlantBottle is made using about 30% of plants. They both deliver the same performance e.g. shelf life, recyclability, weight and appearance but PlantBottle reduces the carbon footprints. In sourcing for the right materials in the production of PlantBottle, Coca-Cola encountered various issues. Interesting the biggest carbon cost of PlantBottle isn’t in the transportation of the materials but in the raw materials used in production. Raw materials:...
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...Executive Summary The following case will analyze the Wal-Mart China’s Sustainability efforts. Wal-Mart China is in the begging stages of becoming sustainable, in an ecological sense, and faces some key issues. First the case will provide background information on Wal-Mart Global and Wal-Mart China to ensure the reader is aware of the circumstances. Then the case will analyze Wal-Mart China based on the 4Rs, recycling, resource, regulations, and reputation, described in Operations Management by Heizer, and how their efforts correlate with them. The case will then address key issues, such as questionable logistics practices, and price sensitive customers, and weary stakeholders. Background Information Wal-Mart Global Sam Walton “our customers are the reason we’re in business, so we should treat them that way. We offer quality merchandise at the lowest prices, and we do it with the best customer service possible. We look for every opportunity where we can exceed our customers’ expectations. That’s when we’re at our very best” (2011, Wal-Mart Culture). Sam Walton opened his doors in 1962, Arkansas, with the promise of offering the highest quality merchandise for the lowest prices while maintaining the best customer service. The company then sprinted to the top becoming a Fortune 500 and one of the largest retail companies in only four decades. Wal-Mart soon took on public scrutiny for being too powerful and with that came the realization of how much power Wal-Mart...
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... A. The evolutions in the area of operations management 9 B. The new goals of Operations Management 10 CONCLUSION 11 APPENDIX 12 INTRODUCTION Operations management includes the conception of a product; the planning of the material, financial and human resources, and the recording and the control of the production activities. It consists in finding the best approach to organize the supply, the production and the distribution of services and goods. The purpose is to optimize the processes of added value, by minimizing the costs (in the investments and in the operations) improving continually the flows from the supplier to the customer in order to satisfy them. The principle of Operation Management was created in 1776 by Adam Smith. It is used by companies since its creation; they followed its evolutions by adapting the new methods of OM within their business. The aim of this essay is to discover and analyze the different sights of operations management, its evolutions and significant changes during the last decade and define what are the new objectives of OM through one sector: the retail industry and more particularly across Marks & Spencer. Finding out the techniques of management that M&S uses, evaluating them and see the future operations they intend to set up. First we are going to present Marks & Spenser, the historical context of the firm, its strategy and its evolution in the field of Operation Management; then we will discuss the general evolutions in...
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...decreasing in non-replenish resources. As we know, Green Supply Chain Management (GSCM) has shown up in the last few years. This ideology covers each stage in manufacturing in front to the last stage of lifecycle and from the product design to recycling activity. Besides that, Green Supply Chain Management can also be applied by other parties, such as government, industry, education and so on. After doing some research, we have found that Srivastara (2007) explained the Green Supply Chain Management actually relates to a wide-range of manufacture from product design to reprocesses or destroy. The principium is more likely to the lifecycle of the manufacturer goods while according to the Sean Gilbert (2001) said, the process of incorporating environmental criteria of concerns into organizational purchasing decision and long-term relationship with suppliers is actually act as a way of greening the supply chain (UK Essays, 2014). Brief Description Of The Term “Green Supply Chain Management” Supply chain management can be defined as the management of the flow of goods. It is also the coordination of a complex network of activities, which involved in delivering finished product from point of origin to point of consumption. Except for this definition with adding the “green” component, it refers to green supply chain management. Green supply chain management has been outlined as integrating environment thinking into supply chain management, including product design, material sourcing and...
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...toxic substance usage have increasingly became one of the major debates in the global political, social and business world. In order to ensure an effective and a collaborative approach is taken to challenge these environments issues. In recent times, a consensus has emerged that environmental issues induced by industrial development should be addressed throughout the supply chain. This had led to the emergence of the concept suggested to as Green Supply Chain Management (GSCM). This research provided a concise background and challenges of green supply chain through applying qualitative analysis on potential implementation in existing literature. This research was use secondary data to analyze a single case study, which is a case study of Walmart GSCM. Data was collected through a quality source by process of evaluating the information sources. The research analysis have shown seven strategies that used at Walmart: Identifying goals, metrics, and new technologies, Providing network partner assistance to suppliers, Certifying environmentally sustainable products, Incentive for green products, Consolidating direct suppliers, Developing a sustainable standard, and Zero waste. In a conclusion, it was possible to understand that GSCM is one of the emerging approaches for retail industry. This approach had help the company differentiates from its competition and made its supply chain more efficient. This paper was useful in providing suggestions to the retail industry and other industries...
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...Table of Content Q1 & Q2: Data Interpretation & Analysis ............................................................................ 1 Q3 & Q4: To Pack or Not To Pack ......................................................................................... 7 Recycling & Rewards .............................................................................................................. 9 Go Green to Gain “Greenback” ........................................................................................... 10 Tierra y Fuego – Earth (Land fill) and Fire (Combustion) ............................................... 13 Money, Money, Money........................................................................................................... 14 Cul-De-Sac .............................................................................................................................. 15 Leachate Attack...................................................................................................................... 16 Conclusion .............................................................................................................................. 17 Reference ................................................................................................................................ 18 Q1 & Q2: Data Interpretation & Analysis As shown in the table, anomaly data in year 1999, 2000, 2001, 2004, 2008, 2011 and 2012 is assumed to be unknown...
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...environments, which in turn relate to the economic environment. What does sustainability mean? Every day we hear the term ‘sustainable’ or ‘sustainability’ being used to describe a large number of issues and news items. There is the ‘sustainable economy’, ‘sustainable agriculture’, ‘economically sustainable’, ‘the need to be sustainable’, ‘sustainable work practices’ and ‘sustainable water supply’ to name a few. The Brundtland Report, Our Common Future, is seen by many as one of the first global reports to address sustainable development. This report defined sustainable development as: “…development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.” Brundtland (1987) National strategy for ecologically sustainable development Sustainable Development is defined by the Australian Government’s National Strategy for Ecologically Sustainable Development as: “…using, conserving and enhancing the community’s resources so that ecological processes, on which life depends, are maintained and the total quality of life, now and in the future, can be maintained.” Commonwealth of Australia (1992) The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) defines sustainable development in reference to the United Nations Decade of Education for Sustainable Development, spanning from...
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...has enjoyed a spectacular 10% growth in the last five years. With its 600 million garments produced every year, H&M is a large player in the race to becoming a sustainable fashion house. After embracing sustainability at large in the last decade, H&M has made significant changes internally towards adopting and embedding sustainability into all their operations and value chain – but it’s still a work in progress. H&M’s CSR initiatives have a strong track record and involve various stages and stakeholders of its value chain, including their design team, suppliers of raw materials and fibers, as well as customers. Some of these renowned initiatives include the Better Cotton Initiative, the Conscious Collection, the Fashion Against AIDS collection and the Garment Collecting Initiative to name a few. All which have in common the involvement of different stakeholders, from suppliers to customers and designers. In this context, our challenge was to find what more can H&M do? Where and how should value be created, and which opportunity would create the most value for H&M and its stakeholder, all while increasing the company’s triple bottom line. The company’s core values, its strong customer focus and its business vision to provide customers with “fashion and quality at the best price in a sustainable way”, has driven many of H&M’s past initiatives and helped us identify a new area of opportunity for H&M to grow and create more value for its stakeholders:...
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...Daniels Fund Ethics Initiative University of New Mexico http://danielsethics.mgt.unm.edu Best Buy Fights Against Electronic Waste INTRODUCTION Although Best Buy has not been in business as long as other established brands, the company is a well-known name both within and outside of the United States. As the largest consumer electronics retailer in the world, it ranks number 72 on the Fortune 500. To maintain its competitive advantage against rivals in specialty electronics, Best Buy is engaging in competitive pricing strategies, international expansion, and the targeting of a younger demographic. In addition to discounted and high-quality products, Best Buy became known for its customer-centered approach and sustainable outreach. After realizing the importance of sustainability to its customers, Best Buy implemented an extensive recycling program. In the process, Best Buy earned itself a name as a socially responsible company. The company also adopted programs and systems to provide flexibility and aid to its employees. This case provides a brief history of Best Buy, including details on its expansion and the models it implemented to become a success. Next, we discuss Best Buy’s vision, along with the actions the company is taking to turn its vision into a reality. We briefly analyze Best Buy’s community outreach programs and look at its large-scale environmental initiatives, particularly those regarding energy savings and recycling. Finally, we examine some...
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...International Paper: Combining Industry and Social Responsibility Marketing 406 Roosevelt University December 6, 2014 Natalie Mierzynska, Sujatha Lekshmivaragan, Dmitry Rozental, Ebuka Nkwonta Table of Contents Background 2 Objectives 4 Procedures 4 Summary of Findings 4 Detailed Findings 6 Defying Common Criticisms 6 Integrating Sustainability Principles 8 “Greening” and Beyond 11 Enlightened Marketing 14 Social Responsibility & Financial Success 15 Conclusion 16 Works Cited 18 Background International Paper (IP) is the global leader in the production and distribution of paper and packaging products (Internationalpaper.com). It was founded more than 110 years ago, and produces products that we use every day including various types of paper, consumer packaging, pulp, recycling, and industrial packaging. The company’s stock symbol is IP, and a share of IP stock currently sells at around $53/share. IP is currently headquartered in Memphis Tennessee, and employs over 62,000 people (Kotler & Armstrong, 607). Last year, the company sold over $26 billion worth of product, placing it 111th on the Fortune 500. From a consumer perspective, when a multi-billion dollar producer of paper and packaging products comes to mind, we automatically assume that the company produces a large amount of pollution and destroys forests all over the world. However, International Paper prides itself on being on top of Fortune Magazine’s “Most...
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...Chapter 5: Sustainable Product and process Development Consumer demand for sustainable Products Consumers are increasingly demanding sustainable products not only in the US but in other worldwide markets. In surveys of nine countries and interviews in seven Chinese cities, consumers were increasing their purchases of green products particularly if they were considered to be of higher quality. Additionally, the majority of these consumers want producers to provide full transparency, good environmental records, clarity on product risks and safety, information on environmental impact, high ethical standards, and fair employee treatment. The study also reported that executives at twenty leading consumer products companies agreed that the offering differentiated green products not only brought down the costs of their value chains but provided additional margins and market share particularly helpful with the current economic conditions and competitive markets. Green, ethical, and sustainable products present huge opportunities to innovative companies particularly those in the consumer categories of paper and packaged products, disposable home products, fresh meat and vegetables, and electronics and appliances. Other important growth categories include building products, sustainable energy production products, and energy and resource reduction technologies. Ingestible products such as food and beverages lead the pack in sustainable product category growth particularly because...
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...UNIVERSITY OF LA VERNE La Verne, California Target Supply Chain Management Security A Paper Submitted in Partial Fulfillment Of the Requirements for BUS577: Supply Chain Security Team Member: Xiaomeng Xu Lusi Peng Xinyao Lu Jieyi Cai Hailin Yan College of Business and Public Management Department of Master of Business Administration 2016/5/20 Introduction Target Corporation is an upscale discount retailer that provides high-quality, on-trend merchandise at attractive prices in clean, spacious and guest-friendly stores. Target opened the first store in 1962 in the Minneapolis suburb of Roseville, Minnesota, and now is the second largest retailer in the United States right after Wal-Mart. In fiscal 2015, the company’s revenue grew by $1.3 billion, reflecting a 1.3% increase in comparable sales and the contribution from new stores. Today, Target remains committed to providing a one-stop shopping experience for customers by delivering differentiated merchandise and outstanding value with its Expect More, Pay Less brand promise. Target constantly fulfils the needs and fuels the potential of the customers by delivering outstanding value, continuous innovation and an exceptional guest experience. As of 2015, Target operates 1,793 locations and 38 distribution centers with 341,000 team members throughout the United States and worldwide. The retail format include the discount...
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