FirmaPak
At a Glance
Industry
Industrial Goods and Manufacturing
Project Types
Data Analysis, Goals/Targets, Sustainability and Energy Management Strategy
Year
2024
Location
Chicago, IL
Summary
Robyn Wells advanced FirmaPak’s sustainability program by preparing the team for their first EcoVadis Sustainability Assessment, including evaluating current sustainability practices, assessing opportunities, developing goals and actionable next steps, and tackling the quickest win improvements.
Goals
FirmaPak, a rapidly-growing platform of plastic blow molding manufacturers with facilities in Kansas, Missouri and Pennsylvania, had the goal to expand their sustainability practices, and ultimately showcase their commitment to sustainability through an EcoVadis Sustainability Assessment rating. While FirmaPak had some sustainability measures already underway, they desired a clear plan to expand and clearly communicate their sustainability efforts, so they enlisted Robyn Wells to partner with them for the summer.
Solutions
Assess Current Practices & Documentation:
For the EcoVadis Sustainability Assessment, FirmaPak current documents & processes were gathered and catalogued to serve as a living document for future assessments. This list included the question, contact, document name / location, and current status.
Take Action to Address Immediate Quick Wins:
-Metrics Report: A report was created to track the usage of electricity, water, waste, gas, and materials.
-Policy Documentation: Several policies were documented to reflect current sustainable practices that were previously undocumented.
-Workforce Metrics: A few workforce metrics were collected in response to the EcoVadis assessment, such as employee demographics reporting and labor hours per site.
Create Sustainability Plan & Clear Next Steps:
A list of next steps was created based on the results of the EcoVadis assessment process. These next steps were categorized into material topics and prioritized with an Impact vs Effort Assessment. In addition, initial goals and KPIs were developed.
Potential Impact
Robyn’s work has positioned FirmaPak to advance their sustainability goals. This project established clear, actionable steps for future sustainability work. Additionally, Robyn developed a repeatable EcoVadis reporting process and initiated resource usage tracking, enabling FirmaPak to evaluate and adjust their practices in the future.