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Corporate Social ResponsibilityCorporate Social Responsibility (CSR) reflects the increasingly important obligation for businesses to exercise transparent and ethical behaviour relative to society, the environment and our economy. The policies a business and its supply chain adopt reflect their core values, culture, decisions, strategies and operations in relation to, for example, the workplace, human rights, customers, corporate governance, community and government relations. Occupational Health & Safety
It is a moral obligation for businesses to respect human rights through the employment of fair labour practices. This includes the implementation of fundamental rights at work, acceptable working conditions, proper health and safety measures, supported human development, and thorough training in the workplace. When applied to your business, Paul Valder Consulting corporate social responsibility services ensure you have the most suitable occupational health and safety programs and general labour practices in your organization. External RelationsIt is important for community residents and key stakeholders to know your organization as one that is socially responsible. This means fair operating practices (e.g., fair competition, respect for property rights, free of corruption), consumer protection (e.g., fair marketing, accurate information, products which do not cause harm to consumers) and playing a positive role in community involvement and development. PVC corporate social responsibility services assist you in the establishment of an affirmative social role. Environment, Carbon Footprints & Emissions
At PVC, we believe in taking action to reduce our carbon footprint and decrease the output of harmful emissions created by our everyday lifestyles. In order to perform and accurate assessment of the impact of each, energy efficiencies, carbon footprints, and emission outputs must be evaluated as part of the environment as a whole, taking into account social elements and costs. We assess your company’s operations to ensure its role as a responsible and involved corporate citizen and, concurrently, strengthen your opportunity for competitive advantage to access new markets or drive the introduction and adoption of additional products. We help you identify risks within your and your suppliers’ corporate social responsibility framework and develop personalized practices which are specifically tailored to your goals to reduce your environmental impact. Such practices often include the reduction or elimination of waste throughout production processes, and the implementation of lean production systems. These improvements contribute to considerable environmental savings. Ethical PracticesCorporations have a moral and social obligation to follow ethical and “open-book” operational procedures. For many organizations, a code of ethics resides within their company policy, which is then implemented through induction and regular training. A code of ethics is not mandatory for businesses but, rather creates goodwill, a responsible and humanistic reputation, and smoother operations through the proactive adoption of fair practices. PVC’s expert consulting team helps to identify gaps in your ethical business practices, whether they relate to customers, employees, investors, competition, government, society or the environment. SustainabilitySustainability is defined as any action or interaction which not only meets present needs but also maintains the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. Sustainability can be applied to activities that impact, for example, the economy, environment, society, stakeholders, customers, value chain members, employees, products, or health and safety. For both businesses and global citizens, it is wise to consider sustainability as more a journey and less a destination. It requires continuous advancement and improvement in order to balance environmental impact, social needs and costs. Paul Valder Consulting helps you manage social and environmental risks through the development of sustainability guidelines, which are integrated into your business strategy and product development. The services PVC provides address the following: carbon footprint, eco-packaging, green procurement, energy efficiency, sustainability audits and environmental performance (through ISO 14000-series standards). CSR StandardsPVC arms you with the most current industry information and provides training on the latest CSR standards, including:
In addition, PVC provides consulting services for the following environmental standards: Paul Valder Consulting helps you secure your supply chain and gain credibility and a world-class reputation through the application of recognized regulatory and legal standards in all functions of your business. We help you determine which areas of corporate social responsibility—whether standards, programs or training—must be addressed relative to the specific business needs, risks and goals of your organization. For further information, please contact Paul Valder Consulting.    |
