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 WORKING TOWARDS

SUSTAINABLE CONSUMPTION
AND PRODUCTION “We look forward to kick-starting supplier
collaborations that focus on sustainable
consumption and production. We are
especially excited to see the concrete
outcomes in the future, and I am confident
that both parties will engage and do
Since Phoenix Design Aid achieved its their best to utilise each other’s strengths
SDG certification in 2020, the company and competencies in order to enhance
has been proactive in ensuring that its our work in these areas and thereby
activities remain within the scope of the support SDG 12,” said Dennis Lundoe
certification. Three of the targets that the Nielsen, CEO of Phoenix Design.
company is certified in relate to SDG 12:
Responsible Consumption and Production The experiences and outcomes of these
TARGET 12.2 – namely targets 12.2, 12.4 and 12.8. exciting new supplier collaborations will be
highlighted in next year’s sustainability report.
By 2030, achieve the sustainable In the current reporting period, Phoenix
management and efficient use of natural Design Aid has particularly focused on
resources. developing its activities under target 12.2, Towards a paper-minimized
which is about sustainable management and
As well as its new supplier collaborations on use of natural resources. One of the more office
sustainability, Phoenix Design Aid is engaged
in a number of other sustainability initiatives, recent activities that Phoenix Design Aid has Phoenix Design Aid’s goal is to reduce
including reducing paper-based printing and added to its work with target 12.2 has been
awareness-raising through the company’s the initiation of supplier collaborations around the amount of paper used in its offices
SDG Action Shop. sustainable development and production. by at least 5 per cent per year.
The first two of these collaborations were
established in February and March 2022. The company reduced its printing by a
massive 37 per cent in 2018–19 and a further
Phoenix Design Aid and its collaborating 33 per cent in 2019–20. A new digital invoice
TARGET 12.4 partners will mine each other’s expertise in system was implemented in 2021, as part
the field of sustainability to come up with of which one of the expected outcomes
even better products and services in the was less paper printing. While this was not
By 2030, achieve the environmentally achieved in 2021 (printing increased by
sound management of chemicals future. The intention is that each party’s 10 per cent), the major reductions in 2018–20
and all wastes throughout their life cycle (...). strengths and competencies will form the
basis for individual and mutual development show great potential for positive change.
Phoenix Design Aid produces a guide that which will foster concrete work and activities The increase in printing in 2021 can be
assists its customers select from a variety that match their shared commitments to attributed to more business activity overall,
of environmentally friendly paper choices. sustainable consumption and production. which was reflected in the company’s revenue.
Both target 12.4 and target 13.3 (read more
on page 31) are supported by Phoenix From 2022, Phoenix Design Aid will start
Design Aid’s paper guide, which contains Next steps in supplier collaborations
paper samples and captures Phoenix Design monitoring paper use at its Panamanian
Aid’s extensive experience in this area. At the time of writing, Phoenix Design Aid subsidiary. The 2021 numbers suggest
that the subsidiary already has low paper
has established a series of meetings with
one of its suppliers, commencing in May consumption; however, usage will be
2022, with the aim of sharing knowledge tracked to ensure this trend continues.
of sustainable practices. The first meeting
TARGET 12.8 will be about getting to know each
party’s current sustainability operations SDG Action Shop
and initiatives. This will give Phoenix
By 2030, ensure that people everywhere
have the relevant information and Design Aid and the supplier a common In partnership with the United Nations
awareness for sustainable development foundation on which to build new initiatives SDG Action Campaign, Phoenix Design
and lifestyles in harmony with nature. together or scale up existing practices. Aid runs an SDG Action Shop with the aim
of enhancing the visibility of the SDGs
Phoenix Design Aid’s work with target 12.8 Discussions will then centre around potential through the production of sustainable
is evident in the company’s support of the
Sauti Kuu Foundation, including promotion, improvements to products and services in areas merchandise and tailored events. Products
networking, knowledge-sharing and such as product life cycle, the use of recycled are sourced and manufactured responsibly
financial support. The Sauti Kuu Foundation materials and environmentally friendly shipping using FSC-certified wood and paper,
encourages children to get involved in methods. Future partner collaborations will ecological cotton and recycled carton
sustainable agriculture and tree planting. follow the same methodology. and cardboard, among other things.