This section of the Global Compact Self Assessment Tool addresses the UN Global Compact Principles on Environment. Businesses are asked to:

Principle 7     support a precautionary approach to environmental challenges;

Principle 8     undertake initiatives to promote greater environmental responsibility; and

Principle 9     encourage the development and diffusion of environmentally friendly technologies.

The environment section will enable your company to assess its environmental performance against international standards, conventions and agreements, and provide inspiration for continuous improvement.

The Global Compact Self Assessment Tool on Environment covers the following topics:

Compliance and Management (Principle 7, 8 and 9)

       Legal compliance

       Environmental management

       Environmental impact assessment

       Emergency response

       Supply chain management

Precautionary Approach (Principle 7)

Responsibility and Performance (Principle 8)

       Energy consumption and climate change

       Water consumption

       Waste water

       Waste

       Air emissions

       Noise, odour, light and vibrations

       Chemicals and other dangerous substances

       Contamination of soil and water

       Biodiversity

       Natural resource use

Environmentally Friendly Technologies (Principle 9)

About the Global Compact Self Assessment Tool on Environment

The Global Compact Self Assessment Tool on Environment covers a broad range of issues relevant for the majority of businesses. However, not all the environmental issues covered will be relevant for all businesses depending on e.g. company operations and activities, and should therefore be answered as “not applicable”. There may also be issues that you may feel are not covered in sufficient detail or are missing. Please feel free to add additional questions and or indicators, relevant for your specific operations and activities.