| Environmental |
Solid waste management |
High |
| Implement environmental certification and audit |
| Production + clean (use of clean and renewable technologies) |
| Reuse of raw material leftovers |
| Recycling and remanufacturing of materials |
| Reduction of environmental impacts |
| Reduction of electricity consumption |
| Reduction and control in water consumption |
| Reduction in waste generation |
| Reduction in the use of non-renewable raw materials |
| Waste treatment |
| Use of reverse logistics |
| Use of renewable and recyclable materials in the manufacture of the product and packaging |
| Sustainable innovations |
Medium |
| CO2 neutralization (carbon neutral company) |
| Own production of renewable alternative energy |
| Reduction of greenhouse gas emissions |
| Environmental Management System (SGA) |
| Technical-environmental training |
| Use of reusable packaging |
| Rational and responsible use of natural resources |
| Use of biofuel and electric vehicles |
| Use of environmentally friendly packaging |
| Campaigns for non-generation of waste |
Low |
| Create sustainability committee |
| Dissemination of sustainable practices in the company |
| Eco Design |
| Incineration equipment for waste |
| Measurement of emissions |
| Planting and preservation of native plant species |
| Habitat protection and restoration |
| Reforestation of degraded areas |
| Use of selective recycle bins |
| Use of low-emission materials |
| Use of sustainability reports and indicators |
| Social |
Support environmental education programs |
High |
| Hire people with special needs |
| Creation of social programs |
| Educate and empower employees about sustainability |
| Actions to combat corruption practices |
Medium |
| Code of conduct |
| Defense of fundamental human rights |
| Investment in culture and citizenship |
| Improving the quality of life in the workplace |
| Improving the quality of life of society in the region |
| Community relations / Corporate citizenship and philanthropy |
| Respect for the culture and goods of the local community |
| Accessibility for people with disabilities |
Low |
| Combating different forms of discrimination |
| Internal and external communication on sustainability practices |
| Hire suppliers who respect human rights |
| Employment for disadvantaged communities |
| Community engagement |
| Better working conditions and salary |
| Reducing risks to work-related human rights |
| Economical |
Adoption of environmental criteria in purchasing processes |
High |
| Net revenue increase |
| Equipment maintenance costs |
| Lower accident costs |
| Avoid fines and penalties for non-compliance with laws and regulations |
| Suppliers who respect the environment |
| Indicators for cost control |
| Improve positioning in the face of competitors |
| Process and operations optimization to improve efficiency |
| Lean production (focus on waste reduction) |
| Productivity programs |
| Reduction in operating costs |
| Strengthen the value of the company and brand through social programs |
| Using sustainability as a market differential |
| Analyze professional performance |
Medium |
| Economic and financial feasibility assessment |
| Development and impact of investment in infrastructure |
| Sustainable local development |
| Durability of materials |
| Energy-efficient equipment |
| Manufacture of green products |
| Sustainable supply chain management |
| Sustainable transport management |
| Identification and description of economic impacts |
| Economically viable innovations |
| Integrating sustainable development into the business decision-making process |
| Process map work |
| Needs of the local community |
| Provide work for the local community |
| Offering eco-efficient products |
| Sustainability policies and regulations |
| Practice actions of social and environmental responsibility |
| Promoting sustainable consumption |
| Training on sustainable practices |
| Use of 100% renewable or recyclable raw materials |
| Using natural lighting to save energy |
| Vision and commitment of senior management |
| Application of the principles of green chemistry in production |
Low |
| Benchmarking to identify efficient sustainable practices |
| Constant investment in sustainability |
| Industrial ecology |
| Identify and use critical success factors |
| Implementation of sustainability in the supply chain |
| Sustainability-based business model |
| New management practices for sustainability |
| Replace paper and ink with the use of electronic media |
| Sustainability Balanced Scorecard |
| Use of ITCs to achieve sustainability |
| Use of sustainable technology platforms |
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