put towards unavoidable disruptions. By incorporating sustainability with EHS, for example, a
reduction in infringement penalties for non-compliance is conceivable. Moreover, the reduction of
the use of raw materials, waste per unit, overall
energy use, lost time
due to worker injuries
become all part of
integrated company
goals.
A world-class
company will
know that
creating a
safety culture
and having the
proper tools for
compliance is
often a fraction
of what the direct
and indiect costs
r
are for noncompliance
Employee
Relations and
Drive
Preventing disruptions in the workplace is instrumental
to building better employee relations and
morale. It is important for a company’s
EHS
management
to create a culture
of sustainability both
through
adequate
communication and
reducing significant
workplace
injuries.
The EHS profession on a whole has
a great reputation in advocating zero accidents
objectives, but they should no longer be seen as
the policemen but rather the figureheads for the
company-wide sustainable message.
Never confuse activity with accomplishment.
It is still a difficult task to advocate the central role
that EHS plays in the sustainability policies of multinationals. It is worth the time and commitment
for EHS managers to get involved in a company’s sustainability effort. The results will enhance
a company’s overall reputation, save them money
by reducing unnecessary spending, and reduce
non-compliance risks. Corporate focus on sustainability can drive revenue and performance,
but it must work in collaboration with EHS management in order to effectively combine company
aspirations throughout.
To start as we begun, the great Albert Einstein also explained that every concept should
be made as simple as possible, but no simpler.
A multinational company should have their own
basic visio