australian packaging covenant - integria · 2016. 8. 1. · action plan 2015 to 2017 endorsement...

Australian Packaging

Covenant ACTION PLAN

2015 to 2017

ACTION PLAN

2015 to 2017 Table of Contents

Executive Summary 1

Endorsement from the CEO 2

Company Profile 3

Committed to Sustainability 4

Understanding the packaging platform 5

Our commitment to the Australian Packaging Covenant

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APC Team Members 9

Achievements to Date 10

Action Plan 11+

Member of the

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2015 to 2017 Executive Summary

Integria Healthcare is a signatory to the Australian Packaging Covenant (APC) as a BrandOwner and is committed to embedding responsible packaging stewardship across thebusiness and continuing a practical approach on contributing to APC goals and the relatedKPI’s. In doing so Integria Healthcare has developed this Action Plan to address the 3goals of the Packaging Covenant’s Strategic Plan: Design, Recycling and ProductStewardship.

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This action plan represents anextension to the 2015-2016plan, as was requested by theCovenant during the first half of2016. Moreover it is a timelyupdate, to capture both teammember and activity changesthat have occurred withinIntegria Healthcare.

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2015 to 2017 Endorsement from the CEO

This Action Plan is endorsed on behalf of Integria Healthcare, by Mr. John Kavanagh, Chief Executive Officer.

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1. Design: We are aware of the importance of the Sustainable Packaging Guidelines(SPG’s) and are fully supportive of it being implemented in all new product/packagingdevelopments whilst also reviewing existing packaging.2. Recycling: We will continue to look for opportunities to increase recycled contents inpackaging, in compliance with the Therapeutic Goods Administration guidelines forpharmaceutical packaging. Additionally Integria Healthcare is committed to continuousimprovement of its recycling efforts, and outlines the measures that will be taken in thisarea within the following Action Plan.3. Product Stewardship: Integria Healthcare will work to improve the design and recyclingof its packaging and take measures, where possible, to effect the reduction of items inlitter.

JohnKavanagh

29 July 2016

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2015 to 2017 Company Profile

Integria Healthcare is a leader in evidence based natural healthcare, deliveredthrough a strong portfolio of brands to a range of healthcare professionals andretail customers, dedicated to superior efficacy based on credible science.

We operate in Australia and New Zealand, and export to several countries acrossthe globe.

We have a long and rich heritage through our industry leading brands andmanufacturing facilities based in Warwick, Queensland and Ballina, New SouthWales. Our product range is manufactured in accordance with the Australian Codeof Good Manufacturing Practice.

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2015 to 2017 Committed to Sustainability

Integria Healthcare aims to create industry leading products using world-classprocesses, so that we can inspire people to live better lives through naturalhealthcare, while ensuring respect for the environment.

At Integria Healthcare, we actively pursue sustainable business practices.

Continuous improvement

Partnering on development

initiatives

Sustainable sourcing of inputs

Utilising resource efficient

technology

Committed to natural healthcare

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2015 to 2017 Understanding the packaging

platform

Integria Healthcare packages a wide variety of products from tablets to lotions and

herbal extracts to oils. These products are sold to local and international customers

including practitioners, pharmacies and healthcare retailers. This mandates an

assortment of containers, closures, applicators and inner/outer secondary packaging

formats, to ensure stability of products, application, dispensing, and that customer

needs are catered for.

Packaging materials range from pharmaceutical glass and plastic bottles (HDPE,PP,

PET), a range of materials specific to closure requirements (POM, PP, HDPE, LDPE)

plus secondary and tertiary materials (cardboard, stretch and shrink wrap) that are

common to most goods manufacturers. Shelf friendly packaging also has a place, as

is becoming a common requirement in the retail environment.

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2015 to 2017 Our commitment to the Australian Packaging Covenant

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The APC sets out a numbers of goals and related KPIs for signatories to address in

their action plans. The following is a summary of the actions Integria Healthcare

will implement in meeting its requirements as a signatory.

Design Actions

Integria Healthcare is committed to utilising SPG’s for the design of new

products/packaging and to reviewing current ranges in line with the guidelines. A

checklist is in place for use by the Innovation Team and for reviewing current

ranges. We have a continuing commitment as a signatory to the APC to utilise this

checklist and apply the broader principles to the day to day operation of the

business, and in doing so intend to become an increasingly sustainable signatory to

the APC.

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Recycling Actions

Recycling is common place at Integria Healthcare’s manufacturing plants;

however there is always room to improve. Through a review of current practices

and a commitment to continuous improvement in this area, the business aims to

improve its recycling procedures. All areas of the business will endeavour to

apply sustainable practices that have positive outcomes for waste minimisation,

re-use and recycling. Both manufacturing and administrative areas have

undergone auditing to highlight where improvements can be made to ensure

reduced waste to landfill within the business.

Utilising outputs of recycling is another area that the business will continue to

pursue. This commitment is demonstrated through the development and

implementation of the “Buy Recycled” policy, supporting KPI 4 of the APC.

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Product Stewardship Actions

In achieving design and recycling objectives, Integria Healthcare will work with

others to fill knowledge gaps and improve current practices. Additionally we have

made our supply base and colleagues aware of the importance of our

commitment to the APC and will continue to collaborate on initiatives to meet

APC goals.

Whilst current practices include the use of returnable containers for bulk

products, we will work further in this area to wherever possible increase the use

of returnable packaging. Moreover we will make efforts to actively participate in

events that allow the business to make a positive contribution litter reduction.

Name ResponsibilityJohn Penaflor Portfolio Manager- Innovation

Bronwen Russell Assistant Educational Events Manager

Danielle Tunks Procurement Manager

Neil Hannotte Health, Safety and Environment Manager

Karen Tolson Account Consultant – Retail

Reece Ryan Operations Manager

Peter Edwards Operations Project Coordinator

Michael Seaman Packaging and Process Improvement Specialist (APC Lead)

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2015 to 2017 APC Team Members @ Integria Healthcare

Integria Healthcare has established an Australian Packaging Covenant Team,

comprising of the members outlined below. This team will be responsible for

meeting the commitments outlined in the Action Plan. However, it is

acknowledged that the initiatives in the plan are part of our responsibilities to our

environment, which belong to the entire business.

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2015 to 2017 Achievements to Date

•Policy and Procedural updates•Reviewed packaging and Point of Sale material against the SPG•Packaging Rationalisation•Successful trial of Electronic Artwork Approval Platform•Review of Consumable Materials at Plant Level•Waste audit conducted and waste to landfill being minimised•Supply Consolidation•High Performer recognition from the APC•Utilising reusable packaging •Business Clean-Up Day award winner•Partnering with environmentally conscious suppliers

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ActionOwner (who owns the task/tool) Current or Ongoing Deadline

1 -Packagingdesign

Review all NPD and refreshed products against Sustainable Packaging Guidelines

Innovation Team Ongoing Ongoing

Implement Online Artwork system Packaging Specialist Current End 2016

Re-develop the SPG checklists to ensure they are efficient and effective, and tailored to business needs

Packaging Specialist/ Innovation/ Marketing

Current checklists to be complete by end SEPTEMBER 2015

Develop a sustainable practice checklist for event management

Packaging Specialist/ Marketing

Current checklists to be complete by end SEPTEMBER 2015

Invest in palletisation efficiency software to ensure transportation utilisation is maximised

Packaging Specialist Current software in place by end 2015

Investigate light-weighting options for bottles used in water soluble range

Packaging Specialist/ Marketing/Operations

Current complete investigation by March 2017

Trial lighter gauge shrink film Packaging Specialist/Operation Project Coordinator

Current complete trial by September 2016

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Action

Owner (who owns the task/tool) Current or Ongoing Deadline

2 -Recycling

Create a waste tracking matrix - 2014 reporting highlighted some data gaps, to be closed in 2015-17 PLAN as below

Current Staged approach

Update Waste tracking tool (to v2) with the intent of improving data accuracy

HS&E Current July – September 2016

Record data to set accurate baseline of waste against production as a ratio

HS&E Current October - December 2016

Use the right bin challenge - Targeting reduction in landfill

HS&E/Service Quality Coordinator

Current Jan - June 2017

Continue take back program for tertiary cardboard carton with suppliers

Packaging Specialist/Operation Project Coordinator

Ongoing Ongoing

Continue roll-out of metal recycling – waste materials from factories and warehouses

Operation Project Coordinator

Ongoing Ongoing

Execute ‘buy recycled’ Policy for packaging materials

APC team Ongoing Ongoing

Review plant consumables in line with ‘Buy Recycled’ policy


Ongoing Ongoing

Action change to consumable items that can be impacted


Ongoing Ongoing

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3 –ProductStewardship

Apply formalprocesses for knowledge sharing internally (staff) to improve design and recycling of packaging

Packaging Specialist/Account Consultant – Retail

Ongoing Ongoing

Maintain a schedule for meeting with packaging suppliers

Packaging Specialist Ongoing Ongoing

Maintain review cycle (tri-annual) with waste management partners, and seek improvement opportunities

HS&E/Operations Ongoing Ongoing

Use reusable tertiarypackaging where possible

Operations/Packaging Specialist

Ongoing Ongoing

Work with both internaland external parties on our commitments to the Covenant, and knowledge share where possible

Account Consultant – Retail Ongoing Ongoing

Maintain policy on 2sided printing to reduce consumption of paper

IT/Packaging Specialist/ Account Consultant – Retail

Ongoing Ongoing

Continue to apply appropriate disposal symbols to packaging

Packaging Specialist Ongoing Ongoing

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SUB_TASK of "Maintain policy on 2sided printing to reduce consumption of paper" - further opportunities to reduce paper usage

Account Consultant – Retail Current June 16 - have roll out plan complete (see next Action)

Track printed invoices v paperless invoices, with intent of increasing the number of paperless invoices to customers

Service Quality Coordinator Current July 2016 to June 2017

Incorporate appropriate disposal symbols into formal Brand Guidelines

Assistant Brand Manager/s & Packaging Specialist

Ongoing Ongoing

Manage litter in staff break areas Operations Ongoing Ongoing

Take part in Business clean up day Packaging Specialist drives event

Ongoing Ongoing

Carpool/Walk to work program1) Undertake investigation

Account Consultant – Retail Current Complete investigation by End March 2016

2) Build and circulate survey internally to understand staff interest and practices

Account Consultant – Retailand Assistant Educational Events Manager

Current April to December 2016

3)Review data collected and plan next steps to encourage participation in program


Current January to June 2017

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Reduce amount of printed material manufactured and transported to and from educational events

Assistant Educational Events Manager & HS&E

Current June 2017

Assess the environmental impact endeavours of our travel partnersStaged approach:1) Investigate readily available data and gaps

Account Consultant – Retail Current Complete investigation by End June 2016

2) Fill knowledge gaps via creation and distribution of a survey to travel partners


Current July 2016 – June 2017

Reducing electricity usage across all sitesStaged approach:1) Investigate usage data and reporting

criteria

Account Consultant – Retailand Operation Project Coordinator

Current Complete investigation by End March 2016

2) Track Plant electricity usage against production volume as a %, targeting a reduction in usage v production output

Account Consultant – Retail and Packaging Specialist

Current July 2016 – June 2017

Annually Report onprogress against this Action Plan to the Australian Packaging Covenant

Packaging Specialist Ongoing Annually

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