SSC 2012 Highlights and Strategies for the Future


In this Issue:

  • Reflecting on a Successful 2012
  • Strategies for the Future

Reflecting on a Successful 2012...

 

Sustainable Solutions Corporation had an exciting year in 2012! Over the past year, we partnered with numerous organizations on a collective mission toward a sustainable future. As trusted advisors, each of our three business segments has contributed to the successes of valued clients across a wide range of industries. Integrating sustainable initiatives into strategic business plans has delivered bottom-line results and increased the environmental performance of our clients. Highlighted below are some notable 2012 accomplishments: 

  • Sustainable Manufacturing:
    • Completed multiple Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs) and published several Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs). Read more...
  • Sustainable Buildings & Operations:
  • Training and Education:
Looking Forward - Strategies for the Future

SSC plans to revolutionize business by merging sustainable practices with business strategies to create financial value for our clients while improving environmental performance. A progressive sustainability program is not focused on one project; but rather, it encompasses initiatives that support one another as part of a long-term strategy. SSC's services are designed to work integrally to maximize environmental performance and generate the highest return on investment. 

 

Sustainable Manufacturing - A Comprehensive Sustainability Strategy

 

Illustrated in the graphic below, SSC's Sustainable Manufacturing services are interrelated, and are all key elements of a successful sustainability strategy that provides ROI. Sustainability Assessments generate production efficiencies, which deliver cost savings as well as reduced life cycle impacts. Sustainable Product Design aims to reduce environmental impacts of current and future products. Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs) identify processes and materials that can be improved to enhance environmental performance and reduce costs. Life cycle data not only fuels product and process innovation, but can be used for responsible reporting through Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs). Marketing these efforts improves brand image and generates sales. Once the Sustainable Manufacturing services are developed, SSC provides training and education to assure a complete and integral understanding of sustainability throughout operations. Training enables sales, marketing, R&D and management teams to effectively capitalize on their sustainability initiatives in order to compete in the green marketplace.  

 

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Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics Thermalbond� Life Cycle Assessment 

 

SSC conducted an industry-first Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) for Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics' Norton�, Thermalbond� and Thermalbond Xpress™ architectural foam spacer tapes produced at its Granville, NY facility. The LCA was conducted according to ISO 14040 and 14044 standards to assess the environmental impacts of Thermalbond across the product's life cycle. This evaluation examined impacts from raw material extraction and processing, material shipping, manufacturing, packaging, installation, and disposal. An independent critical review of the LCA was completed by Four Elements, LLC, ensuring ISO compliance.

 
The plant uses LCA data to identify processes and materials that can be improved to enhance environmental performance and reduce costs. In the past year, the manufacturing facility implemented initiatives to reduce its energy use and environmental footprint. Combining innovative design techniques with life cycle data allows Saint-Gobain to evaluate future products before going to market, thus increasing operational performance, enhancing market appeal and maximizing ROI.
 
 
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To learn more about SSC's Life Cycle Assessment or other Sustainable Manufacturing Services, contact James Mellentine at [email protected] or 

(610) 569-1047.

 

Sincerely,

 

The SSC Team

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Sustainable Seasons Greetings 

  

At a time of year characterized by excess, SSC's holiday efforts are focused on reducing impacts and benefiting the community. This year, our holiday cards will be electronic and all gifts will be in the form of donations to American Forests, a non-profit conservation organization, to plant trees on behalf of our valued clients. We actively participate in collecting canned goods for donation to local food pantries through Community Outreach and contribute generously to the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve's Toys for Tots program. We encourage everyone to think about a Sustainable Holiday Season.

 

The SSC Team wishes our clients and associates a

 Happy Holiday Season and a prosperous New Year!


Creating Client Value with Strategic Sustainable Solutions
 

SSC has established itself as a trusted advisor to a list of industry-leading companies. CertainTeed Corporation, one of our esteemed clients, has partnered with SSC in a long-term sustainability strategy.  

 

To read the full story, click here.


Philly Benchmarking
 

Check out SSC's most recent service,
Philly Benchmarking, providing consultative compliance with Philadelphia Energy Disclosure Bill #120428 here.


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