Review of recent waste collection charges relevant to the scope of the study such as the volume/weight of waste removed, cost per unit of waste, transport costs and landfill gate fees. Methodology/approach should be consistent with what was proposed in the consultant quote/proposal that was submitted with the business’ application. If the methodology/approach has changed during the course of the assessment, the reason for the change must be explained. from the business was involved (name and role). “Who” List of data/information used in the assessment, such as inventory data, production schedules, financial information, etc. As applicable, state the relevant date(s) of currency. Key observations and assessment of material flow Relevant to the scope, material flow diagram(s) and/or other tabulated data that maps the flow of material(s). Material(s) should be quantified by the physical unit i.e. kg, tonnes, volume, etc. The basis used, i.e. one batch, two weeks, or one year, should be clearly stated. The level of accuracy of identified opportunities should be stated, and this should be within +/- 20% for materials assessments The key observations made in relation to where and how the material is used, especially any areas identified that present opportunities for materials efficiency improvement Indicative financial of all the material(s) studied, at each key stage of the material flow. For example, if the material is heated in one process stage, add in the cost of energy to heat. The purchase to disposal for the key wastes and the true cost of waste should be calculated and clearly communicated. Recommendations Recommendations (“actions”) proposed for resource efficiency. Each action should be described to a level of detail for the business to understand: the reason for each recommended action; what would be required to implement the action; the cost required to implement; any potential implementation issues and the estimated direct and indirect benefits. For each action, clearly state the estimated quantity of resource savings and cost savings, the cost to implement the actions, and simple payback. Summary of the actions, presented in a table that ranks the actions according to the priority for business to implement. This priority should be developed by the assessor in consultation with the business, and approved by the business before the report is finalised More information
Review of recent waste collection charges relevant to the scope of the study such as the volume/weight of waste removed, cost per unit of waste, transport costs and landfill gate fees. Methodology/approach should be consistent with what was proposed in the consultant quote/proposal that was submitted with the business’ application. If the methodology/approach has changed during the course of the assessment, the reason for the change must be explained. “Who” from the business was involved (name and role). List of data/information used in the assessment, such as inventory data, production schedules, financial information, etc. As applicable, state the relevant date(s) of currency. Key observations and assessment of material flow Relevant to the scope, material flow diagram(s) and/or other tabulated data that maps the flow of material(s). Material(s) should be quantified by the physical unit i.e. kg, tonnes, volume, etc. The basis used, i.e. one batch, two weeks, or one year, should be clearly stated. The level of accuracy of identified opportunities should be stated, and this should be within +/- 20% for materials assessments The key observations made in relation to where and how the material is used, especially any areas identified that present opportunities for materials efficiency improvement Indicative financial of all the material(s) studied, at each key stage of the material flow. For example, if the material is heated in one process stage, add in the cost of energy to heat. The purchase to disposal for the key wastes and the true cost of waste should be calculated and clearly communicated. Recommendations Recommendations (“actions”) proposed for resource efficiency. Each action should be described to a level of detail for the business to understand: the reason for each recommended action; what would be required to implement the action; the cost required to implement; any potential implementation issues and the estimated direct and indirect benefits. For each action, clearly state the estimated quantity of resource savings and cost savings, the cost to implement the actions, and simple payback. Summary of the actions, presented in a table that ranks the actions according to the priority for business to implement. This priority should be developed by the assessor in consultation with the business, and approved by the business before the report is finalised More information
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