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GSTC HTO Sustainability Management | |
A1. Demonstrate effective sustainable management. |
EXAMPLE |
The organization has implemented a long-term sustainability management system that is suitable to its reality and scope, and which addresses environmental, social, cultural, economic, quality, health and safety issues. INDICATOR: • There is a sustainability management system in place which is appropriate to the organizations scale and size.
• The system addresses addresses environmental, social, cultural, economic, quality, health and safety issues. GUIDANCE: • Small organizations with few staff may have a simple system provided it is implemented (emphasis is on performance). Larger organizations must have documented systems, formal reporting, records and training (performance is vital with sustainable management embedded within organizations management). |
The business has policies which are accessible and which specify: How it reduces, minimise and manage its impact on the environment. How it supports and respects labour and human rights. How it engages with and supports the local community and businesses in addressing economic, social and cultural issues . Quality Assurance procedures. Health and Safety policies. INDICATOR: Policy documents are readily available to all stakeholders which show how the business addresses each of the items listed (i - v) |