Enhesa Flash 73 November 2013 Issue | Page 16

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