Sustainability is on the minds of many organizations. Especially when it comes to big scale manufacturing, like working in a shipyard, being mindful of your sustainability practices can become very important. And while your management team may fully embrace the idea, it can be harder to ensure its implementation throughout the organization. Here are a few ways you can incorporate this value in your company.
Embrace technology.
One method toward sustainability is to ensure that you are using the right technology to help your shipyard be more efficient and effective. By incorporating the latest technology in terms of buying materials, reducing waste, and managing employee time you will find that your company is well on it’s way to sustainability.
Encourage employee participation.
Of course, if you’re unable to convince your team to participate you may not reach your goals. It’s important to communicate your sustainability goals to your employees and provide them with positive reinforcement to follow through with the new procedures.
Incentivize the process.
While it may be in your best interest to create sustainability practices just for the increased efficiency, sometimes it takes a little extra push for your team to follow through. This can be accomplished with a reward system that reinforces the message and provides recognition for employee participation.
Incorporate into your mission statement.
For many companies, sustainability is really part of their core values. So, make sure that you’re including this in your mission statement and stated goals. Sustainability can be something that attracts top talent to your company as well as marketing for your services.
Understand the long-term effects.
Being more sustainable is great, but there is more to it long term. You want to understand why it is your company wants to participate and what this means for your business in the coming year, in ten years, and beyond. You can create goals that allow you to reduce your waste by a certain percentage or increase your building efficiency through technology and processes.
Work with a leader in shipyard staffing.
Do you want to know more about sustainability practices that could positively affect the production of your shipyard? Contact the team at Hutco today to see how we can help you meet your goals.
