Content relating to sustainability

With the inclusion of climate change amendments in 2024 to several Management Systems by the International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO), it is now something all organisations need to consider to maintain their Management System Certification(s). BUT what does this mean, where do you start and what must you do?In this webinar, we discuss what Amendment 1:2024 includes and the implications for Australian organisations to ensure re-certification of your management systems. ​​

Intertek SAI Global ensures your GHG emissions are accounted to the highest standard across the value chain, setting a solid foundation for your decarbonisation journey. The necessity of achieving net zero is driving regulations, target-setting standards, and reporting requirements to mandate the accounting and reporting of GHG emissions across the value chain, also known as scope 1, 2, and 3. Companies are no longer faced with the question of whether or not to calculate their GHG emissions, but how to do so with greater transparency.

Modern slavery continues to be a hidden risk in global supply chains.​ Ignoring modern slavery risks can damage brand reputation and bring legal consequences, that can take years to recovery from, both reputationally and financially.​​Conducting a risk assessment is the first step in identifying and addressing vulnerabilities as well as help prioritise areas for monitoring and intervention.​​

FSSC 24000 is a social management system scheme for the consumer goods industry, providing an audit and certification framework aligned with ISO Management Systems. It helps organisations meet social sustainability mandates, enhance management systems, protect brands, boost business impact, and support the UN's Sustainable Development Goals.

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Effective human rights due diligence strengthens your supply chain's security and sustainability. By proactively addressing potential risks, you can safeguard your operations from disruptions, ensure compliance with global standards like the OECD guidelines and the Australian Modern Slavery Act, and uphold ethical practices. This approach not only protects your reputation but also builds trust and resilience for long-term success.

Within Australia, food and beverage packaging makes up 43.3% of Australia’s $2.7bn (2023) packaging industry, and so it is a complete no-brainer when it comes to considering the recycled content verification scheme to valid recycled content claims.

Protecting your people through social compliance audits is a moral imperative. ​ Did you know that taking a strategic, people-focused approach to social audits contributes directly to risk reduction, operational improvements, and liability minimisation? ​

This Earth Day, we are exploring the theme of climate education, as a key mechanism to reduce climate impact. There are several streams of action for Earth Day this year, and one key theme is climate education. Read and View our interview with Susanne Orme, our Sustainability Training Specialist.