Welcome to NET Africa

1. PURPOSE & SCOPE.

 

The implementation of the 360 Degree Environmental Management program consists of eight core units. As part of our leadership training, in each core unit, a gap analysis is conducted to inform the leadership about the current performance of their environmental management program. The outcome of the gap assessment then forms a plan of action for each core area. These action plans are then presented to the leadership to address. We then conduct follow-ups on agreed action plans.

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(1) Context of the organization – gap analysis assessment/ outcomes/action plan/ follow-up

(2) Leadership – gap analysis assessment/ outcomes/action plan/ follow-up

(3) Planning and Risk Management/Innovation – gap analysis assessment/ outcomes/action plan/ follow-up

(4) Support – gap analysis assessment/ outcomes/action plan/ follow-up

(5) Operations – gap analysis assessment/ outcomes/action plan/ follow-up

(6) Performance Evaluation – gap analysis assessment/ outcomes/action plan/ follow-up

(7) Improvement – gap analysis assessment/ outcomes/action plan/ follow-up

(8) Internal Audit–gap analysis assessment/ outcomes/action plan/ follow-up

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This system also provides a systems-based thinking approach and framework to enable companies to explore inter-relationships, dynamics, and interconnectedness of company processes and operations. Systems thinking is a holistic approach to analysis where the system is the organization and all environmental, social, and economic externalities, relationships, and partnerships that are associated with the organization become clearer and more visible to leadership. The leadership will then consider whether these relationships are direct, partially direct, or indirect and determine the extent of the impacts associated with these associations. We take leadership through direct impacts and dependencies of the company, where the company has a controlling stake. Partial direct: Where they have worked with partners resulting in impacts and/or dependencies. Indirect, where they have commissioned activities by others or within their supply chain. Or where companies have enabled activities that they have contributed to or which are carried out in their portfolio (e.g., financed) or by customers and other parts of the value chain. The system-based thinking and framework are used across the organization including planning and risk management, innovation, support, operations, performance evaluation, and audit.

 

We also provide a detailed integrated capital assessment. Integrated capital assessments are assessments that include multiple capitals (Natural Capital, Human Capital, Social Capital, Produced Capital, and Digital Capital). Integrated capital assessments involve measuring and valuing all relevant capitals in terms of impacts and dependencies on them, which explicitly takes into account systems thinking including the interconnections both within and between all of the capitals. The integrated capital assessments provide a deeper stakeholder analysis.

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For further information contact us: info@netafrica.be​

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Further reading

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NATURAL CAPITAL – We assess the stock of renewable and non-renewable natural resources that combine to yield a flow of benefits to people. We also assess whether the company supports a precautionary approach to environmental challenges (Principle 7). We also assess whether companies undertake initiatives to promote greater environmental responsibility (Principle 8). We also assess whether companies encourage the development and diffusion of environmentally friendly technologies (Principle 9).

These assessments become outcomes that then convert to action points to address which we then follow up or transfer to their internal audit- if this is already addressed through science-based targets it can be slotted into the natural capital assessment.

 

SOCIAL CAPITAL – We assess the companies’ networks together with their corporate shared norms, values, and understanding that facilitate cooperation within and among their key stakeholder groups. We also assess whether the company supports and respects the protection of internationally proclaimed human rights (Principle 1) and make sure that they are not complicit in any human rights abuses (Principle 2). These assessments become outcomes that then convert to action points to address which we then follow up on or transfer to their internal audit.

 

HUMAN CAPITAL – We assess the companies’ knowledge, skills, competencies, and attributes embodied in individuals that contribute to improved performance and well-being. We also assess whether the company upholds the freedom of association and the effective recognition of the right to collective bargaining (Principle 3), and the elimination of all forms of forced and compulsory labour (Principle 4). The effective abolition of child labour (Principle 5). The elimination of discrimination in respect of employment and occupation (Principle 6). These assessments become outcomes that then convert into action points to address which we then follow up on or transfer to their internal audit.

 

PRODUCED CAPITAL – We assess the companies’ human-made goods and financial assets that are used to produce goods and services consumed in society. We also check that businesses work against corruption in all its forms. (Principle 10).

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Main benefits of the 360-degree program:

 

Value for money – The program is offered to companies to enable 5 members of staff including leadership to attend the program which includes ISO 14001 training, systems thinking, and integrated capital assessment training for 100 USD. The outcomes of the program include o Readiness to implement ISO 14001 Environmental Management program o Implementation of Internal Audit team. o Systems thinking/framework approach to understanding o A deeper understanding of the impacts of key stakeholders through integrated capital assessment.

 

Legal compliance - Getting ISO 14001 certified ensures you are keeping up to date with legal regulations. Fines for non-compliance with laws and regulations can damage the reputation of the organization. The ISP 14001 ensures that you keep up-to-date with legislation and applicable laws.

 

Increased reputation with consumers - More and more consumers are ‘going green, with half of the digital consumers saying environmental concerns impact their purchasing decisions. Getting ISO 14001 certified displays to your customer that you have an active commitment to reducing your environmental impact.

 

Competitive advantage - With the above in mind, the ISO 14001 certification can help set you apart from competitors or help you keep up if they are already certified. This also holds if your organization is bidding for the tender. With more and more businesses getting ISO 14001 certified, your organization mustn’t fall behind.

 

Reduce waste - The standard aims to reduce the amount of waste that organizations are producing. From the unnecessary running of machinery to a lack of training causing excess materials to be left, the standard aims to identify and mitigate all waste. By using more renewable energy sources and energy-saving processes your company becomes more efficient as a result.

 

Reduce costs - Naturally, an increase in efficiency will lead to reduced costs of running your business. The cost of waste management should go down, just as the need for the processing and removal of waste will be lessened.

 

Reduced insurance costs - Some companies might find that getting certified in ISO 14001 will reduce insurance premiums. The certification proves your organization is performing strong due diligence in managing its environmental impact, which means there is less chance of you being found liable for environmental negligence.

 

The 360-degree management program demonstrates a commitment to sustainability.

 

Redefines a sharper-focused company vision, policies, and strategies, with a cycle of continuous assessment embedded within leadership and within performance evaluation that improves sustainability targets, and indicators (Principle 8).

 

The 360-degree management program is a flexible adaptable program that can be used in conjunction with other programs such as Science Based Target assessments – which can be inserted into the risk analysis assessment of the program.

 

The 360-degree management program assists companies to train and implement an internal audit team to measure, track and communicate progress on incorporating sustainability principles into business practices - (Principle 8).

 

The 360-degree management program assists companies in AI, machine learning, and data science to Implement environmentally friendly technologies to reduce the use of raw materials leading to increased efficiency - (Principle 9).

 

The 360-degree management program assists companies in technology innovation to create new business opportunities and help increase the overall competitiveness of the company - (Principle 9).

 

The 360-degree management program assists companies in technologies that use materials more efficiently and cleanly and can be applied to most companies with long-term economic and environmental benefits - (Principle 9).