BSBSUS401-Implement and

Monitor Environmentally
Sustainable Work Practices
Assessment 1 - Project
Scenario 1

You have been asked by the CEO of Bart’s Catering Co (BCC) to review the
following issues of the company. The CEO wants you to find out the best
practices and benchmarks of other companies and see how BCC can achieve
sustainable practices.

CURRENT ISSUES:

• a) Food waste is being thrown away.

• b) Paper usage is exceptionally high.

Having done your research, this is what you find out about the company’s
current practices.

CURRENT PRACTICES:

• a) Food Waste are being thrown out with general waste. They are
not disposed of in compost bins or recycling bins.
• b) Current data for paper usage as follows:
• ▪ 2015: 20 reams at $2.99 per ream
• ▪ 2016: 25 reams at $3.99 per ream
• ▪ 2017: 35 reams at $4.99 per ream

NB: BCC is currently using Reflex paper from Office works. Each ream is
$4.99.

Task 1

In order for you to develop sustainability policies and procedures for BCC,
you will need to research at least three (3) other organisations’ sustainability
policies and practices and compliance requirements.

A list of possible organisations to use as a benchmark that you may refer to

are listed below:

• o RMIT – Google - Sustainability at RMIT

• o http://compass-group.com.au/being-
responsible/corporate- responsibility/environment-
sustainability
• o https://www.spotless.com/corporate-citizenship/sustainability/
• o GlaxoSmithKline – Google – Sustainability at GlaxoSmithKline
• o Monash City Council – Google – Monash City Council-
Environmental Sustainability Roadmap
• o Department of Health VIC – Google – Sustainability in
Healthcare Department of Health
• o Victorian Schools – Google – Sustainability Victorian
Education Department
• o City of Whitehorse- Google – Sustainability City of Whitehorse
• o Coca Cola – Google sustainability at Coca Cola
From the research, you will be required to create a report (min 500 words)
that outlines and compares the sustainability practices, policies and
compliance requirements of each organisation you have selected from the
above list. This will provide you with the scope to establish a set of
sustainability goals for BCC.
THE COMPASS GROUP

GTA environmental certifications are held by many of the Compass Group's facilities. This
includes recommendations for waste recycling, stock control to reduce waste, stove gas use
where possible, low-flow nozzles on all taps and baths, and the use of recyclable materials
whenever possible. This process uses significantly fewer harmful agents and far less energy than
traditional cleaning and sanitation. The goal is to raise awareness about throwaway products and
provide more lasting and environmentally friendly alternatives, with some sites proactively
recycling items such as bottles, papers, and polymers to prevent waste. The saved, or rather
transformed, riches was donated to philanthropic organizations. The Compass Group invented
the GAIARecycle Rubbish Dehumidifier, which decomposes and ferments garbage. It produces
a byproduct that can be composted. This strategy assures long-term bioenergy, which can also be
used to reduce carbon emissions while increasing soil quality. According to the calculations,
7,500 kg of waste is currently converted into 11,250 kg of manure per week.

SPOTLESS

In terms of energy efficiency, sustainable construction, medical ecological efficacy, and

management support for long-term development. In addition, there is food waste. The Sydney
City Council has adopted a SPOTLESS-designed third-generation power program. As a result,
the technology will reduce pollutants by more than 40,000 tonnes throughout its 30-year service
life. It contains 7 rotors, each capable of 200 kw, and is thus designed to provide the energy
needs of the structure in both seasons. It meets peak demand while lowering usage by up to 90%.
SPOTLESS is responsible for the ICC's facilities as well as the CBD's largest solar array. As a
result, it contributes 5% of the energy used by the building. They are currently employed at the
University of Sydney. Improve energy efficiency and heat control. The Compass Group's food
sanitary landfill strategy is strikingly similar to the Compass Group's. Both make use of
discarded food. Dewatering technique that improves product quality by reducing waste and
producing byproducts region. SPOTLESS currently transforms 400 tons of trash, with the
capacity to increase to over 1000 tons in the not-too-distant future. The current plan saves 500
tons of CO2 emissions and 200 tons of hazardous effluent from entering groundwater. Yearly
healing area of 800m3.

COCA COLA

Coca-Cola has long been regarded as one of the world's premier soft drink manufacturers and
suppliers. It has a tremendous impact on the environment, weather, and trash. Among the
established programs they are working on are the environment, a waste-free planet, water, and
sustainable farming. The firm intends to grow its carbon footprint by 12% over the next ten
years, with up to 25% of carbon food consequences. Coca-Cola is seeking clarity from
manufacturers and farmers. They advocate for waste-to-packaging efficiency and sustainable
farming. CC is assisting nations or organizations in Australia that have recently been hit by forest
fires and natural disasters. This notion does not strive to alter the status quo or provide respite;
rather, it encourages governments and international organizations to actively engage in
environmental awareness. The "Waste-Free World" initiative has gradually been utilized
virtually entirely. It relates to the packaging and manufacturing of items. Despite the fact that 88
percent of the container is reusable, only 10% of the CC packaging is recycled into PET.
Approximately 20% of CC packaging is reused internationally. CC wants to change its recycling
policies. The goal is to significantly increase the proportion. CC is aiming to develop
infrastructures, container variety, waste disposal, and collection centers at its many sites
throughout the world to achieve this goal. Coca-Cola has a significant detrimental impact on
water access, filtration, and sanitation! The environment and society contribute 60% of a finished
beverage, as does the freshwater used in its production. The Waters Management Project is
expected to offer a good example for the community in terms of water protection. It promotes
sustainable water use and guarantees that everyone has access to safe drinking water.

Task 2

Using the information given in the scenario relating to issues BCC is

facing. Consult with 2 other students on how you would document the
information given on paper usage for BCC.

You will need to generate a report ensuring the following points are covered:

• ▪ Total amount of resource used over the 3 years

• ▪ Total cost of resource used for each year
• ▪ What improvements can be made to reduce the usage of
paper by 50% from the previous year.
• ▪ Use S.M.A.R.T. goals as a tool set the targets you would like to
achieve in reducing paper usage.

BCC must improve inventory and food management in order to reduce

food waste. He began sorting biowaste from organic waste and compost
it. This BCC needs composting, is available in various of sizes, and needs
no management. Composting lowers landfill waste and promotes all
workers to be concerned about the environment. Eco friendly and long-
term. Workers are encouraged to learn and be mindful of their
surroundings.

Year Resources Used Total Cost

2015 20 Ream 59.8 or 60$
2016 25 Ream 99.75 or 100$
2017 35 Ream 174.65 or 175$
3 years = 80 Ream 334.2 $

The annual consumption is decreasing. In modern usage, twenty is used for the first year while
twenty-five is used for the second year. 35 people were employed in the third year of operation.
The number is increasing due to the increase in quantity. Clients, copies, and out-of-date printing
layouts In terms of money, I recently spent $60 in the first year and nearly $100 the year after.
The third year will cost $175 each year. Prices are rising as a result of increased competition
from other suppliers. Office Works is now only $4.99 per year. It would be wonderful if we
could spend time with them. Keeping in mind that we can grow closer, the office respects the
contract's requirements. Assume it will be $3.5 each year for the next two years. We can also
customize We only use Office Works printers, etc., and I'd want to continue with the idea and
recommend that the FOH manager be contacted. I also contacted a company that produces
recyclable materials. To reduce space and paper, you should modify the printer's design, as
previously mentioned. It was recommended by a friend. I don't want my employees to have to
deal with time-consuming IT tasks. I'm not going to reprint anything. To put it another way, go
from paper to plastic recipe cards. The card itself, or, as I prefer, the laminated version. Make
certain that landfills have a composting mechanism in place. Features that will aid management
tactics in lowering food wastes costs. If possible, change the printers and sheets to remove male
characteristics. To conduct business, use OfficeWorks Printers Design Upgrade. Working as part
of a team to ensure long-term viability. The recipe card has been laminated.

Task 4

Having implemented the policies you have created you are to create plan
that will assist BBC in continuous improvement of sustainable resource use.

Your continuous improvement plan must include the following:

1. How will you supervise and support team members to identify

possible areas for improved practices and resource efficiency in
their work area
2. What tools and technology can you use to measure,
evaluate and monitor usage.
3. Outline the planned actions/tasks to be undertaken
4. Allocate responsibility for improvement activities to relevant
people in your organisation
5. Set realistic time-frames for the completion of tasks
6. Monitor, measure and report on the effectiveness of the
improvements
7. Identify further opportunities for improvements.
1. BCC has dealt with issues such as food waste and extremely high paper consumption.
However, because the present ideas are new, it is vital for the organization to follow them
in order to save money and increase long-term protection. Improving the effectiveness of
procedures and resources in the work areas of workforces can be improved by providing
them with guidance and recommendations, as well as aiding them in carrying out policies
in the most efficient manner possible. Employee and management collaboration on ideas
can also benefit in the identification of possible policy development areas.
2. A wide range of tools and features are available to assess, analyze, and track usage. For
starters, the Food Waste Management Cost Calculator (FWMCC) may be used to
estimate the cost of food waste disposal. Decreasing the number of suppliers, donating,
recycling garbage, and reusing lubricants are all examples. Aside from being
environmentally friendly, this calculator reveals that it is perfect for businesses because it
is incredibly precise depending on how much information the corporation has about its
current solid waste management expenses. Second, BCC can utilize paper tracking waste
logs to keep track of waste quantity waste. These two resources can be found on the
internet.
3. Furthermore, the existing recommendations will serve as a reference for action plans and
duties. It would be simple and clear for employees to understand, such as composting or
recycling food waste, employing electronic storage, and purchasing recycled office
supplies. The key thing to remember is to not squander too much, if at all.
4. All personnel must be held accountable for the organization's development operations.
Managers, on the other hand, are expected to set a good example for their employees.
5. They must correspond as closely as feasible to the current recommendations.
Furthermore, each employee's task completion will be distinct. Some divisions within a
company will require longer realistic deadlines than others. If any of the current
suggestions focuses on reducing paper consumption, certain employees who frequently
use a large amount of paper to print important documents will take a bit longer to finish
their tasks.
6. Managers from each industry can also review and evaluate the effects of adjustments.
This could be reported verbally to avoid the use of paper. This can also be accomplished
by sending an email to a higher-ranking person within the organization.
7. Finally, every individual in the organization can identify further areas for development.