There are key points to address if your organisation is intending to have a green policy in place.

Determine objectives
Define the objectives of the policy best suited to your company. Figure out what is most important. These will be things such as reducing greenhouse gas emissions, conserving energy, and protecting natural resources.

Conduct an assessment
Conduct a comprehensive assessment of current sustainability practices and identify your strengths, weaknesses, and determine areas for improvement.

Engage stakeholders
Ask others for advice as to what they want to see. This would include asking employees, customers, suppliers, and community members, to gather input and gain support for the policy.

Set targets and milestones
Set specific, measurable, and achievable targets and milestones for reducing energy use, emissions, and waste, and increasing sustainability.

Targets and milestone could include:

• Reduce energy consumption through increased efficiency and use of renewable sources.
• Reduce greenhouse gas emissions through emissions reductions, offsets and carbon credits.
• Increase recycling and waste reduction, potentially through composting, reducing packaging, and minimising single-use products.
• Implement sustainable procurement policies, including sourcing from sustainable suppliers.
• Increase water efficiency through conservation measures and reusing treated wastewater.
• Promote sustainable transportation options, such as carpooling and using public transit.
• Implement green building practices and use sustainable building materials.
• Foster a company culture of sustainability through employee engagement and training.
• Regularly assess and report on sustainability performance, setting new goals and targets as needed.

Implement strategies
Develop and implement strategies for achieving the policy’s objectives, such as energy efficiency measures, waste reduction, and sustainability education.

Monitor progress:
Regularly monitor progress towards achieving the policy’s objectives and adjust strategies as needed.

Report performance
Report performance regularly, including data on energy use, emissions, waste, and sustainability initiatives, and share results with stakeholders.

Encourage employee involvement
Encourage employee involvement in sustainability initiatives and provide training and resources to support their efforts.

Continuously improve
Continuously evaluate the policy and make improvements to ensure it remains relevant and effective in promoting sustainability.

Ensure compliance
Establish a process for ensuring compliance with the policy and monitoring its implementation, and hold individuals and departments accountable for meeting sustainability objectives.