The Sustainable Performance Operation Tool (SPOT) is an easy to use sustainability check for business operations. SPOT graphically demonstrates the sustainability of an operation, which can be used either as a management information tool or as part of a training process. SPOT structures key principles and indicators of sustainability into a robust framework, from which an appraisal of performance can be undertaken and reported against. The tool also includes a comprehensive resource library to assist you in your assessment and help with further learning.
SPOT allows the sustainability of an operation to be measured and illustrated graphically at all stages. The tool is divided into fifteen sustainability indicators or sub-categories:
- Environmental Management
- Energy Use
- Water Use
- Waste Control
- Pollution Protection
- Habitat Protection
- Purchasing & Sales
- Local Community
- Education/Training
- Culture & Heritage
- Health & Safety
- Business Ethics
- Monitoring & Assessment
- Supply Chain
- Work & Employment.
The assessment allows optimisation of the key elements of sustainability: environmental, social and economic. The simple, logical and transparent methodology is fully adaptable to all types of projects. SPOT also features a resource library of practical information, good practice and other educational materials to provide continuous education and improvement.
SPOT can be used as an effective comparator of options to help lead strategic management decisions. The assessment can also be used to demonstrate to both internal (executive management, workforce, etc.) and external (planning authority, insurers, public, etc.) stakeholders the overall performance of the operation in terms of sustainability.
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