A small business faced challenges in identifying the best starting point for reducing waste and embarking on its sustainability journey, all while keeping costs low. The directors were keen to implement changes to minimise operational waste as part of their broader plan to eliminate non-value-adding costs and enhance profitability.
Nimble Legacy stepped in to assist by implementing an Environmental Management System (EMS) aligned with ISO 14001 standards. This system enabled the business to analyse the costs associated with operational materials, services, electricity, and water usage. Within the first year, these efforts achieved a 15% cost saving.
To ensure long-term success, Nimble Legacy provided the business with a user-friendly template to help staff maintain the EMS. Key team members were trained to become “Eco Champions,” capable of monitoring and tracking the selected criteria. This training equipped them to promptly flag any spikes in resource usage to the directors.
By transferring EMS maintenance to the in-house team, the business successfully continued its journey toward cost reduction. This ongoing approach not only supported the organisation’s profitability goals but also delivered the added benefit of reduced energy usage, contributing to a smaller carbon footprint.
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