sustainable development-csr good practice guide

SUSTAINABLE
DEVELOPMENT-CSR
GOOD PRACTICE
GUIDE
RENNES SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
EnergY
Brittany only generates 9% of its actual energy
requirements itself. This reflects the national trend
of mainly consuming energy in the building sector
(residential and industrial: 45%), and transport (34%).
50% of the energy consumed in Brittany is oil-based.
WASTE
In Brittany, the production of household and
associated waste has been on the rise for a number
of years. However, levels of residual household refuse
have dropped thanks to the specific ways in which they
are treated.
Source: Ademe Bretagne
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ennes School of Business makes a day-by-day commitment
to fully incorporate sustainable development and societal
responsibility into all aspects of its operations.
Since 2011, the School’s ethical charter has included a section
dedicated to environmental responsibility designed to promote
all measures aimed at raising awareness and knowledge
of waste and recycling management, energy saving, and
environmentally-friendly purchasing practices. Rennes School
of Business is also taking corresponding action and seeking
to nurture a societal spirit within the institution via a series of
measures:
■■Creation of a “Green School” taskforce with the remit to
facilitate all joint initiatives undertaken by staff, faculty and
students
■■Accomplishment of the “Plan Vert” targets stipulated by the
Grenelle Act via use of the Evaddes online self-assessment tool
■■Incorporation of an obligatory Corporate Social Responsibility
course into all programmes
■■Creation and implementation of a Master of Science in
Sustainable Management and Eco Innovation
■■Opening in 2007 of a Responsible Business Centre dedicated
to research activity and comprising around 20 teacherresearchers
■■Support for the Ter’nCo student association (supply of ÉcoCup
beakers for student evening events, organisation of “Sustainable
Development Day”, promotion of car-sharing scheme,
participation in Green School taskforce….)
■■Societal responsibility-related measures, namely the Rennes
School of Business “Opera” scheme (guidance and promotion of
excellence and success through academic support) designed to
make academically-gifted high school pupils from deprived areas
aware of higher education opportunities and set up a significant
scholarship scheme
This good practice guide represents the first general overview of
the various actions undertaken by Rennes School of Business
and has been devised to generate thought and further debate
within the School. Representatives of the “Green School”
taskforce are available to hear your opinions and ideas,
implement your suggestions and, with your vital support, strive
to make Rennes School of Business an ever more responsible
place of work.
Dr Olivier Aptel
Dean
Rennes School of Business / Sustainable Development
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Waste and Recycling
The use of recycled paper makes it possible to reduce virgin raw material waste. It is
therefore especially important to recycle paper and subsequently use it. As a prolific
consumer of paper and IT-related supplies, Rennes School of Business is committed
to recycling and, at the very least, consuming in proportion to an ever-rising workforce
and student body. The recycling of waste generated by the School canteen, limiting the
unnecessary use of office supplies and the recycling of ink cartridges used by all to a
greater or lesser extent are amongst the daily challenges that must be met.
ACTIONS TAKEN
GOOD PRACTICES
■■350 paper boxes were installed in offices
and lecture theatres in 2014, as well as
wastepaper collection units in printing
areas.
■■30 tonnes of paper were collected for
recycling by Rennes School of Business in
2014, a statistic which continues to rise
each year.
■■Selective recuperation of printer and
photocopier ink cartridges is carried out, for
analysis and reconditioning.
■■A change of external service provider for
the Rennes School of Business canteen
has seen ecological criteria taken into more
serious consideration, namely
- The use of plates, glasses and cutlery
- Sorting of leftovers, which is now managed
by the service providers themselves, who
also oversee the recycling process
■■Distribution of 2365 aluminium flasks to
Rennes School of Business students and
staff in order to reduce the usage of and
waste/recycling generated by cups
■■Progressive removal of non-recyclable
cups from the school. Reusable ‘‘éco-cups’’
made available at certain events.
■■Exclusive use by Rennes School of
Business of ecolabel-certified hygienic hand
wipes.
■■ Print in black and white as
often as possible, in order to
avoid unnecessary use of printer
toner and the highly polluting
elements contained within that
require a particular recycling
technique.
■■ Separation of types of paper
using the allocated “eco paper
box” available in all offices
and classrooms, as well as the
paper recycling containers made
available in all printing areas.
■■ Reuse of discarded paper for
making rough notes.
■■ Careful use and no
unnecessary storage of office
supplies.
■■ Reuse of suspension files the
following year.
■■ Deposit of used batteries in the
special container installed in the
hallway, for recycling by Ter’nCo.
■■ Use of water fountains I order
to limit consumption of polluting
plastic bottles.
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For water or hot drinks, use
the Rennes School of Business
flask, a mug or a teacup, instead
of plastic cups.
In 2014, Rennes School of Business
collected on average 30 tonnes of paper
per day for recycling.
The School’s computer equipment totals
around 100 desktops, 100 laptops
and 60 printers. Supervision of all
machines makes it easier for them to be
responsibly managed and systematically
recycled.
Energy-saving
The use of electricity to light the Rennes School of Business premises and to power
all computing equipment is costly and impacts the environment, especially due to the
treatment of nuclear-related radioactive waste, as is the case for the majority of electricity
currently produced in France. Rennes School of Business has set in place at all possible
levels a vigorous energy-saving policy designed to produce a more sustainable working
environment.
ACTIONS TAKEN
■■School computers and printers are set up
with an automatic standby mode after 1520 minutes of non-use; the screen goes on
standby first, followed by the CPU 5 minutes
later.
■■However, it is more environmentally-friendly
to not turn computers off at the end of each
working day. This gesture saves on energy but,
on the other hand, wears the computer down
more quickly, thereby increasing the number of
computers requiring recycling: computer parts
such as screens are highly polluting.
■■Once folded shut, laptop computers go
automatically on standby.
■■Rennes School of Business has gradually
applied the use of virtual servers across the
organisation, thereby contributing to reducing
energy consumption.
■■Traditional lamps have been gradually
replaced on campus by fluo-compact lighting
and LEDs (ex. desk lamps and those installed
in entrance areas, toilets and corridors) in
order to save energy. Fluo-compact lighting last
8-10 years longer and consumes 4-5 times
less energy than equivalent types of lighting.
■■Computer terminals in the media library on
Campus 3 turn off automatically at the end of
the day.
■■The gas supply used to heat the School in
the winter can be easily regulated in relation to
the outdoor temperature.
■■When competitive entrance exam
candidates (the ‘‘Admissibles’’) are welcomed
on campus, every effort is made to use electric
cars for the Rennes School of Business/train
station shuttle service.
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■■Rennes School of Business commits to
specifying “lower power consumption” when
purchasing new equipment.
■■“Switch me off” stickers are placed on all
toilet and classroom lights by the GRP Ter’nCo
association.
GOOD PRACTICES
■■ At the end of the day, switch
computers off (except the CPU or
printer, unless leaving on holiday).
■■ In the winter, turn down the
heating thermostat when leaving
the office in the evening.
■■ In the summer, avoid offices
heating up unnecessarily by
lowering the blinds.
■■ Unplug any computer or
telephone charger as the power
pack will continue to consume
energy even once the computer
or telephone is fully charged or no
longer connected.
■■ Able-bodied members of staff
should avoid using the lift to go
up only one floor, the main energy
being consumed on departure of
the lift.
■■ Always turn the toilet lights off
on the way out.
Turn the classroom lights out at the
end of the day: the fluo-compact
lighting installed within consumes a
lot of energy in order to be switched
on. It is for this reason that lighting
must not be turned off during the
day, even when leaving the room,
and only in the evening when classes
have finished.
In 2014, solar panels were
installed on the front of the
Campus 1 south building,
reducing the cost of air
conditioning by 60%!
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Paper-saving
Paper is the item consumed the most by the School’s
administrative departments, but also by Faculty and
students. Nevertheless, changing practices and technology
mean that it is possible to operate in an increasingly digital
rather than paper format, even if this approach requires a
change of habit and way of working. This shift shows the
School’s commitment to gradually reducing the amount
of printed material handed out in classes, as does the
implementation of a Moodle online platform enabling class
and work documents to be made accessible in a virtual
manner, both for professors and students.
The printing of emails, photocopies, class materials, and
students’ work represents a significant percentage of the
overall amount of paper used for printing every year, which
continues to rise in proportion with the rising staff and
student numbers (+200% in 6 years).
Saving on paper clearly constitutes a daily challenge that
must be overcome at Rennes School of Business!
ACTIONS TAKEN
■■Rennes School of Business printers are set up to print by
default in double-sided and black and white format.
■■Programme brochures are available to download via the
School website in order to reduce printing.
■■Promotional materials (leaflets, invitations) are printed
by Imprim’Vert-certified companies and always on PEFC
or FSC-certified paper (a guarantee of the environmental,
economic and social importance of trees and forests).
■■The School only purchases paper that is recycled,
environmentally-friendly, chlorine-free, or from sustainablymanaged forests.
■■The online Moodle learning tool enables Rennes School
of Business Faculty to present courses online, thereby
reducing the amount of printing.
■■The School and its student associations limit the number
of posters printed per event to a maximum of 2.
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Prioritise use of Moodle
for presenting courses or
studying.
In 2014, emails printed by Rennes School of
Business employees amounted approximately
61 000 pages, with the volume of printing
totalling 901 572 sheets (versus 854 107 in
2013).
Almost 5 227 060 photocopies were made by the
School printing service, requiring the purchase of
5 600 palettes of paper!
GOOD PRACTICES
■■ Preview all documents and check the page
layout in order to avoid having to make extra
copies due to errors in the initial version printed.
■■ Reuse spare print-outs as rough notepaper.
■■ Prioritise printing in black and white and on
both sides of the paper as far as possible.
■■ Avoid adding a colour background to
PowerPoint presentations in order to keep ink
usage to a minimum, as well as helping to
prolong the life of the printer toner.
■■ Use the recycling boxes installed in all offices
and classrooms.
■■ Use the Microsoft Outlook digital planner.
■■ Use emails, electronic priority mails and Pdf
format School event invitations as much as
possible instead of regular postal mail.
Regarding email usage:
■■ Keep printing of mails to a minimum,
■■ Archive them by organising into folders (and
use the Ctrl+E shortcut to retrieve them),
■■ Attribute a colour code to make them easier
to identify by section,
■■ Flag mails considered urgent in red in order
to distinguish them easily without recourse to
printing,
■■ Use the multi-criteria search tool to retrieve
mails quickly.
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Water-saving
The main water-saving gestures that can be made at Rennes School of Business concern
the use of water-saving taps, an option that the School has chosen to apply on a general
scale across its various campuses.
ACTIONS TAKEN
GOOD PRACTICES
■■The majority of taps on Campus 1 are
automatic. They are pushbutton-operated
and stop automatically after a few seconds.
This automatic timer system makes it
possible to save up to 60% the amount of
water used by traditional taps.
■■The flush mechanisms on Campuses
2 and 3 are fitted with a dual discharge
system, which contributes to saving on
water consumption. The toilets on Campus
1 will be gradually equipped in the same
way during forthcoming renovation works.
■■Do not leave the water running
unnecessarily while washing your
hands.
■■Turn off the tap after use if on
Campuses 2 and 3.
■■Use the dual flush toilet
mechanisms.
■■Inform the General Services
department immediately of any
water leakages via the “Campus”
intranet portal.
4 162 m³
of water was used on
Campus 1 of Rennes
School of Business in 2014,
representing an 8% increase
compared with the previous
year; 1 027 m³ were used
in 2014 (versus 703 m³ in
2013) on Campus 2 and
150 m³ on Campus 3
(6 months’ of use in 2014).
These figures must be
weighed with the ever-rising
number of staff, faculty and
students on campus. By way
of an example, the average
family of 4 living in Rennes
uses 154 m³ of water a year.
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Environmentally-friendly
purchasing
Rennes School of Business is adopting a strong-willed environmentally-friendly purchasing
policy, to which paper, cleaning products, and office supplies are all subject. The choice of
suppliers is made in relation to certain environmental criteria.
ACTIONS TAKEN
GOOD PRACTICES
■■Specifications from the canteen service
provider must, according to the available
supply, involve the purchase of local and/or
bio produce.
■■Priority is given to the sale of Fair Tradelabelled coffee and chocolate in the
canteen, as well as in all coffee machines
installed on campus.
■■During all school events, priority must be
given as often as possible to the purchase
of fair trade, local and/or bio products.
■■The systematic use of natural, lead-free
paint in all buildings.
■■The wholesale choice of cleaning products
with the lowest possible environmental
impact.
■■As far as is possible, Rennes School
of Business selects suppliers committed
to taking environmentally responsible
measures, in respect of the established
ecolabels and French environmental
standards.
■■ Consume local and/or bio
products.
■■ Order food baskets from
Ter’nCo, a Rennes School of
Business Global Responsible
Pioneers student association
■■ Select local suppliers
who prioritise sustainable
development.
Food baskets are sold on the initiative
of the Ter’nCo association.
Écologique, the Hauts de Vilaine
printing service, is one example of a
business committed to working within a
circular economy in the interests of the
environment. It is Imprim’vert, PEFC and
FSC-certified.
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Socially responsible policy
As outlined in its ethical charter, Rennes School of Business places great importance on
the notion of integrity, open-mindedness, honesty and engaging the professional skills of
its employees and Faculty in the very best way possible. We respect the diversity of cultural
backgrounds within the School, differences between one another and fully support equal
treatment for all. The socially responsible policy adopted and applied by Rennes School
of Business can be seen through its efforts to educate and transmit certain skills and
technologies, the teaching that it delivers, the services that it offers its students, and its respect
for diversity, equal opportunities and the fight against discrimination.
ACTIONS TAKEN
GOOD PRACTICES
■■Since its foundation, the Ter’nCo student
association has promoted the creation of
a car-sharing scheme for students via their
‘‘Covoiturage Rennes School of Business’’
Facebook page, which totalled 1 037
followers from the year it was set up (2013).
■■Master in Management students take part
in two whole days dedicated to sustainable
development upon their arrival at Rennes
School of Business.
■■Rennes School of Business campuses are
officially alcohol-free.
■■Rennes School of Business has
implemented a student scholarship scheme.
■■The Works Council has for many years
been running weekly yoga classes for
members of staff.
■■The Rennes School of Business OPERA
student association oversees and guides
high school pupils as part of the programme
designed to assist high-potential pupils
from deprived areas in the pursuit of further
education studies.
■■In 2007, the School created its own
research-oriented “Responsible Business
Centre” and delivers a Master of Science
in Sustainable Management and Eco
Innovation.
■■ Adopt responsible behaviour.
■■ Choose car-sharing and drive
in an environmentally-friendly
way (ex. switching the engine off
when at rest, limiting the use of
air conditioning, driving smoothly,
choosing low consumption tyres
etc.).
■■ Do not use the Rennes School
of Business car park for private
reasons.
■■ Park properly, without impeding
access to the neighbouring
parking space.
■■ Keep business trips to a
necessary minimum, use video
conferencing or skype as often
as possible in order to reduce
pollution levels and carbon
consumption.
■■ Travel by train rather than by
car when possible.
■■ Take public transport or a
bicycle to go to work whenever
possible.
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And you… ?
AND YOU,
WHAT SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GESTURES DO YOU MAKE
A PRIORITY?
1/ Not turn off the computer but leave it on standby when away
from the office for several hours.
2/ Use public transport or take a bike.
3/ Sort paper for recycling.
4/ Recycle used batteries.
5/ Turn down the office thermostat when leaving at the end of
the day.
6/ Not let the tap run unnecessarily when washing your hands.
7/ Consume local and/or bio products as often as possible.
8/ Reduce the amount of printing done, especially in colour,
and recycle paper instead of throwing it away.
9/ Try to not waste office supplies.
10/ Make responsible purchases and choose suppliers who
respect sustainable development criteria.
Contact: [email protected]
Rennes School of Business / Sustainable Development
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