Download - Sra sustainabilityriskmay2014
YOUR HEADING HERE10.05.2011
Sustainability risk, compliance, and opportunity
Colleen Theron, CLT envirolawMay 2014
Some clients
Case Study• What are some of the issues raised in this case
study?
What boards need to know
Key issues to consider
• Disclosures –labelling• Packaging waste • Waste disposal • Recruitment process • Labels and certifications• Human rights and supply chains
Starting points • Understand the risks• Ensure legal compliance can be
demonstrated– sustainability legal register• Develop a policy• What about codes of conduct?– Avoid liability– Start conversations and improve collaboration
• Training to remain in compliance
Moving towards best practice
• Sustainable procurement practices - supplier categorisation and selection process
• Due diligence • Stakeholder engagement • Reporting • And remember: prioritise issues based on risk
and materiality considerations
