29th January 2014
Growing the success of Irish food & horticulture
What progress have we made?
Growing the success of Irish food & horticulture
Progress at farm level.....
Beef & Dairy Sustainability Schemes in place
Poultry & pigmeat being finalised
Lamb, grain & horticulture to follow
Emissions
Water
Biodiversity
Animal Health
Programmes for all primary sectors by end of 2014
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Progress to date at company level......
299 companies registered
87 companies with plans submitted
37 Verified members
- Almost 60% of exports, target to reach 75% by end of 2014
Further 6 currently being verified by SGS
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What does Origin Green require of
companies?
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Development of a Sustainability Plan
Decide on
Target Areas
Annual
Progress
Report
Independent
SGS
Verification
Set Timelines
& Targets
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Agree Baseline
Period
Target Areas covered by plans...
Raw material sourcing
Supplier Certification | Sustainability Initiatives
Manufacturing processes
Energy | Emissions | Waste | Water | Biodiversity
Social Sustainability
Health & Nutrition | Community Initiatives | Employee Wellbeing
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Process for companies after registration
Planning
Workshops
Develop draft
plan
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Review by Bord
Bia
Formal review &
approval
What are the key requirements?
Genuine commitment to develop & implement plan
Engagement of ALL employees
Ongoing measurement & monitoring
A successful Origin Green plan
requires a team effort
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What help is available?
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Support from Bord Bia along the way
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Green Business Support
Free Resource Efficiency Audit
Focus on
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SEAI
Enterprise
Ireland
LAPN
Energy
Green Business
Waste
Water
Report on recommendations
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Green
Healthcare
Repak
Green
Hospitality
Savings identified by Green Business in 2012
Average potential
savings of €60,000
identified
7%
7%
Waste
15%
Water
Material
Over one third in
No/Low cost areas
71%
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Energy
Find out more…
For more information or to register please visit:
www.origingreen.ie
@OriginGreen_
Origin Green a subgroup
of Bord Bia
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blog.origingreen.ie