Esquel Group
Acknowledgements
Civic Exchange acknowledges the assistance and guidance of the following individuals and organizations in preparing this report: Ray Anderson, Interface Inc. Brenda Bateman, International Resources Group Mike Bertolucci, Interfac e Inc. E. Milton Bevington, Servidyne Systems, LLC Paula Lawton Bevington, Servidyne Systems, LLC Glenn Frommer, Mass Transit Railway (MTR) Corporation The Esquel Group
Civic Exchange also thanks the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking (HSBC) Corporation for their support for this project.
Table of Contents
An Introduction to ‘Measuring Sustainability’ 1-5 1 1 2 3 4 4 5 6 6 6-7 6 6 7 7 7 7 8-10 8 8 8 8 9 9-10 11-17 11 11-12 12 13 13-17 17 18-26 18 18 19 19 20 20 21-22 22-23 23-24 24-25 25-26
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Study Aims Civic Exchange Aims Methodology Limitations Sustainable Development Measuring Sustainability Global Reporting Initiative
A Sustainability ‘Snapshot’ - The Esquel Group Introduction to the ‘Snapshot’
Introduction to EG Introduction to EG What does EG do? Where is EG located? What is EG’s Mission? Who are EG’s customers? How does EG operate?
EG and Sustainable Development
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EG’s Sustainable Development Mission A Sustainable Development Strategy Sustainable Development Team EG’s Commitment to Sustainable Development Communication and Sustainable Development Creativity 2000
Planet: Managing EG’s Environment
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EG’s Environmental Impacts Environmental Management and ISO 14001 Certification Resource Consumption Waste Environmental Initiatives and Achievements Observations
People: Managing EG’s People What they do Where they are EG Employees Wages Benefits Training EG’s Code of Conduct External Audit, Memberships and Certifications Community Stakeholders Observations
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Profit: Managing EG’s Profits
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Profits and Sustainable Development GRI Reporting EG’s Profits and Disclosure Policy EG’s Major
Civic Exchange acknowledges the assistance and guidance of the following individuals and organizations in preparing this report: Ray Anderson, Interface Inc. Brenda Bateman, International Resources Group Mike Bertolucci, Interfac e Inc. E. Milton Bevington, Servidyne Systems, LLC Paula Lawton Bevington, Servidyne Systems, LLC Glenn Frommer, Mass Transit Railway (MTR) Corporation The Esquel Group
Civic Exchange also thanks the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking (HSBC) Corporation for their support for this project.
Table of Contents
An Introduction to ‘Measuring Sustainability’ 1-5 1 1 2 3 4 4 5 6 6 6-7 6 6 7 7 7 7 8-10 8 8 8 8 9 9-10 11-17 11 11-12 12 13 13-17 17 18-26 18 18 19 19 20 20 21-22 22-23 23-24 24-25 25-26
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Study Aims Civic Exchange Aims Methodology Limitations Sustainable Development Measuring Sustainability Global Reporting Initiative
A Sustainability ‘Snapshot’ - The Esquel Group Introduction to the ‘Snapshot’
Introduction to EG Introduction to EG What does EG do? Where is EG located? What is EG’s Mission? Who are EG’s customers? How does EG operate?
EG and Sustainable Development
• • • • • •
EG’s Sustainable Development Mission A Sustainable Development Strategy Sustainable Development Team EG’s Commitment to Sustainable Development Communication and Sustainable Development Creativity 2000
Planet: Managing EG’s Environment
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EG’s Environmental Impacts Environmental Management and ISO 14001 Certification Resource Consumption Waste Environmental Initiatives and Achievements Observations
People: Managing EG’s People What they do Where they are EG Employees Wages Benefits Training EG’s Code of Conduct External Audit, Memberships and Certifications Community Stakeholders Observations
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Profit: Managing EG’s Profits
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Profits and Sustainable Development GRI Reporting EG’s Profits and Disclosure Policy EG’s Major
Bibliography: (Global Reporting Initiative, Sustainability Reporting Guidelines on Economic, Environmental and Social Performance, June 2000) •