Green Chemicals Procurement : A Guide To Manufacturers

1. Green Chemicals Procurement: A Guide to Manufacturers PrakaashGovindasamy Director Viegreen Trading Pte Ltd

2. Contents Green Chemicals Procurement Drivers Benefits Principals Self-Assessment Green Chemicals Procurement Strategy Conclusion

3. Drivers Green Chemicals Procurement Government Regulations Consumer Demands Business Benefits Corporate Social Responsibility Aid in overall organizational strategy for ‘Green’ or ‘Sustainable’ business model

4. Benefits Increased Brand Value Reduced Cost Competitive Advantage Green Chemicals Procurement Product Innovation Increased Investor Confidence Increased Distribution Network Increased Productivity & Efficiency Business Growth Green Chemicals Procurement

5. Principals Green Chemicals Procurement Environmental Life Cycle Lifetime environmental impact of manufactured product, made from green chemicals. Pollution Prevention Amount of pollution & waste prevented by using green chemicals. Resource Efficiency Possibility of recycling, reusability, material - water - energy conservation brought by green chemicals into manufacturing system.

6. Self-Assessment

7. Green Chemicals Procurement Strategy

8. Green Chemicals Evaluation Green Chemicals Procurement Strategy Review Current Procurement Practices Propose Green Chemical Alternatives Perform Needs Analysis Perform Competitive Analysis Outline Opportunities & Opportunity Costs Perform Cost Benefit Analysis Determine Competitive Advantage Factors Gain Management Support

9. Procurement Plan Green Chemicals Procurement Strategy Incorporate results from green chemicals evaluation into procurement plan Develop goals, priorities, policies & procedures, budget, timeline & KPIs Outline changes needed in operations, logistics, marketing & sales, HR & services Align Green Chemical Procurement Strategy with Organizational Strategy

10. Policies & Procedures Green Chemicals Procurement Strategy

11. Product Criteria Green Chemicals Procurement Strategy Quality Chemical specifications Price Effectiveness & adaptability to manufacturing process Samples requirements Delivery schedules Storage requirements Product shelf life

12. Environmental criteria Green Chemicals Procurement Strategy Safety assessment for humans Environmental certification / labelling Green chemicals manufacturing practices/specifications Pollution control effects Occupational hazards for operators Reusable design Recycling design Resource conservation areas Compliance with laws/regulations Environmental impacts during product life cyle Required documentation

13. Supplier Criteria Green Chemicals Procurement Strategy Reliability Environmental principles/policies Green chemicals industry knowledge Supply stability Service standards Technical support Potential collaborator/partner Delivery & payment terms

14. Implementation Green Chemicals Procurement Strategy

15. Assessment Green Chemicals Procurement Strategy Develop approppriate KPIs in the various processes Include KPIs for sustainability and environmental impact, eg. environmental audits and labeling Results from the assessment must be used for re-evaluation of the green chemicals for improvements in procurement & processes. Communication with suppliers & customers vital for improved procurement & co-creation activities

16. Conclusion Green Chemicals Procurement Choosing the right green chemical products & suppliers are of paramount importance. Communication with suppliers and customers vital for improvements in procurement process

17. Contact us For more information about green chemicals procurement, please feel free to contact us. Email: sales@viegreentrading.com Alternatively, you can contact us through our social sites. Please visit our website, http://viegreentrading.com.sg for more information Find out how green chemicals procurement benefit your business