FL-plast
UN Sustainable Development Goals
FL-plast is a company working towards becoming more sustainable by focusing on the UN Sustainable Development Goals 7, 12, and 8. This includes reducing energy consumption, increasing the use of sustainable materials, and promoting decent jobs and economic growth.
Sustainable Development Goal 7: Sustainable Energy
FL-plast’s production is very energy intensive, and electricity is the largest cost item. By working with Goal 7, FL-plast can focus on reducing their energy consumption and increasing energy efficiency.
Energy-efficient machines
This can be done through investment in more energy-efficient machines,
implementation of energy management systems.
Renewable energy sources
Considerations for switching to renewable energy sources, such as solar or wind energy.
Cost savings
Reduced energy consumption can also lead to lower costs, which can strengthen the company’s financial sustainability.
Goal 8:
Decent jobs and economic growth
FL-plast has previously tried to recruit workers through the job centre and has an intention to support people on the margins of the labour market. By focusing on Goal 8, they can strengthen these initiatives and ensure decent working conditions, training and development opportunities for their employees.
Recruitment
Recruit labor through
the job center.
Support
Support people on the margins of
the labor market.
Development
Ensure training and development opportunities for employees.
This goal will also help promote inclusion and diversity in the workplace, which can improve the working environment and the company’s reputation.
Sustainable Development Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
Sustainable materials
By focusing on Goal 12, they can explore opportunities to use more sustainable raw materials, such as recycled plastic granules. This can reduce the company’s environmental impact and increase its circular economy.
Waste management
They can also implement better waste management and recycling systems to minimize waste and maximize the reuse of materials in their production processes.
Conclusion
- Reduce environmental impact
Working to reduce their environmental footprint - Sustainable production
Promoting sustainable production andenergy consumption - Economic and social development
Supporting economic growth and social inclusion.
Energy-efficient measures
To reduce energy consumption and increase energy efficiency, FL-plast can implement the following measures:
| Energy management systems | Monitor and optimize energy consumption |
| Renewable energy sources | Invest in solar and wind energy |
| Energy efficient machines | Replace old machines with new, more efficient models |
| Insulation and lighting | Improve insulation and switch to LED lighting |
Energy-efficient measures
Recycled plastic
Use recycled plastic granules in production.
Bio-based materials
Investigate opportunities to use bio-based plastic materials.
Recycled plastic
Use recycled plastic granules in production.
Social responsibility
By focusing on SDG 8, FL-plast can promote social responsibility and inclusion in the workplace:
Diversity
Hire and include employees with diverse backgrounds and abilities.
Education
Offer educational opportunities and skills development for all employees.
Decent terms
Ensure decent pay and working conditions for all employees