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EnviroAssist

Buyers may find that their values and objectives are best addressed by only one or two criteria. It is not a question whether environmentally preferred products and services related to print makes sense, but which of these best match the values of a business. EnviroAssist, through Stream Solutions, can help companies implement these objectives into their current business activities.
As with any business target a baseline must be established by first identifying and prioritising a company’s values and objectives through a Business Values Matrix. The completed matrix then guides you through which paper stock is right for your company.

Step 1: Clarifying Corporate Values

Objectives	Goal	Rank
Involving environmental Group (ENGO’s)	Strategic alliances Avoid ENGO campaigns
With Regulators Trade Association	Pursue an EMS Commitments made by trade associations
Company Specific Goals	Targeted Focus
Stakeholder Involvement	Enhance reputation

Step 2: Improving Supply Chain Efficiency

Objectives	Goal	Rank
Specifying and Purchasing Environmentally Preferred Paper	Sending a message of the level of environmental commitment
Ability to Verify Source of Pulp – Independently Certified	Tracing the wood pulp to the end user, thereby verifying origin as a way of mitigating risk ie Chain of Custody
Identify better suppliers	Independently audited suppliers
Streamlining of production of Print and Paper	One source to manage and overlook print management

Step 3: Environmental and Social Choices

Objectives	Goal	Rank
Use of Recycled Paper	Increase the amount of recycled content in the paper stocks we use
Using EMAS Accredited companies	Use only EMAS accredited companies
Using ISO14001 Accredited companies	Companies must have an EMS in place and preferably be ISO14001 accredited
Independent Certified stocks including FSC Certified Stocks	Identify exactly where the fibre source is from in our paper stocks
Chain of Custody	Be able to put the FSC LOGO and it be identifiable globally
Australian Made	Encourage use of Australian made products

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