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Learn about LP's journey from the "Environmental Dark Ages" to the "Age of Enlightenment" post-1993. Discover their EMS implementation, training initiatives, tools used, and long-term benefits. Explore their global EMS initiative for a sustainable future.
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LP’s EMS Story October 3, 2003
About LP... • Established January 5, 1973 • Based in Portland, Oregon • One of the largest building products producers in North America • Operates manufacturing facilities in: • United States • 5 Canadian Provinces • Chile • Manage nearly 10 million acres of timberland • 2002 net sales: $2 billion
Pre-1993: “The Environmental Dark Ages” • Strong “production” orientation • Described ourselves as environmental leaders • no systematic approach • no clearly articulated vision • Government actions • Clean Air Act Consent Decree (16 Facilities) • Suspension and Debarment Compliance Agreement • District of Colorado Plea Agreement • Significant fines and pollution control requirements
Post-1993: “The Age of Enlightenment” • LP leadership overhaul • Environmental improvement - a management priority • Formation of Corporate Environmental Department (1993) • Development of Policy on Protection of the Environment (1994) • Changing culture and expectations • EMS implementation and integration • Environmental awareness • Enforcing high standards • EMS teams and involvement of all employees
Building LP’s EMS Through Training • Commitment to an enriched business environment • Change Process and Communication (13,000+ trained) • Business Process Improvement (3,000+ trained) • Supervisory Training (1700+ trained) • Basic environmental awareness and proficiencies • Compliance - A Personal Commitment (15,000+ trained) • Managing for Compliance Performance for Supervisors and Managers (650+ trained) • Environmental Training Completed in 2002 (20,314 person hours of training) • Development of EMS proficiency • Policy on Protection of the Environment (15,000+ trained) • EMS Rollout Training (all employees in most facilities)
Examples of Tools Used to Facilitate EMS Success • Environmental Handbook for Employees • Manager’s Environmental Handbook • EMS Rollout Manual • EMS Implementation Team Training Materials • Facility and Corporate SOPs • LP On-Target Assessment Program • EMS Assessment Checklist • On-line Environmental Databases • Environmental Metrics and Goals
Examples of Long-term Benefits & Results • End of Corporate-Wide Penalty Programs - Clean Air Act Consent Decree - Ended November 2001 - Suspension and Debarment Compliance Agreement - Ended in June 2002 (ten months early) - District of Colorado Plea Agreement/Probation - Ended in January 2003 (four months early) • First Green Permit in the US • EPA’s Performance Track • Clean Texas Program • EPA ClimateWise Achievement Award • EPA Energy Star Award • California Waste Reduction Award • EPA WasteWise Program Champion for 2002
MOVING FORWARD – THE GLOBAL EMS INITIATIVE • Deep integration of EMS into the organization’s bottom-line financials • Collection and transfer of good EMS resources and knowledge • Contributors, interested parties, partners • How organizations can become involved