Environmental Sustainability Dashboard (ESD) is Interzero's solution to help clients integrate sustainability into their business strategy. ESD consists of several steps, from context analysis to the creation of a Sustainability Action Plan. Among these steps, a key element is the ESD tool, an online platform designed to help companies calculate the various environmental, social and managerial impacts associated with their core business and/or products.

The impact assessment takes into account various dimensions such as emissions, energy, materials, water and waste. A wide range of key performance indicators (KPIs) can be calculated, such as greenhouse gas emissions or carbon footprint. For each dimension, specific data are required to calculate the corresponding set of results. Both input and output data are selected and generated based on commonly used standards, such as the Global Reporting Initiative, and literature.

The output can be used not only for communication purposes, but also for technical evaluation and can be integrated by the company into its sustainability report. ESD is suitable for companies of all sizes, whether they offer services or products.

EcoExperimentarium, a project in which we are a partner, is embarking on its ecological journey to Opole!

When and where?
Date: 4 July to 27 September 2024.
Venue: Municipal Centre for Educational Support in Opole, 19 Powstańców Śląskich Street.

What is an EcoExperimentarium?
The EcoExperimentarium is a project that shapes and develops good environmental practices in children. It teaches in an interactive way how to shop consciously, save water or clean up. In the exhibition you will find different themed zones, relating to the rooms in the house:

1. BEDROOM: Less is more! Find out how to minimise the things you own.
2. BATHROOM: Every drop counts! Save water and care for the environment.
3. KUCHNIA: Eat local, healthy and seasonal! Learn simple ways to change your eating habits.
4. SALON: Don't let the energy vampires get you down! Save energy in your home.

• You will learn how to save resources and care for the planet on a daily basis.
• You will gain practical tips that you can implement in your life.
• This is a great opportunity to learn about simple ways to change your daily habits to be greener.

You are cordially invited! This is a unique opportunity to contribute to environmental protection and inspire children to change their habits.More information on the EcoExperimentarium website

Every company that uses the environment even to a small extent should be prepared for an inspection by the WIOŚ. If you want to go through the entire inspection procedure without any problems, take part in Interzero's stationary training course "Inspection of the Environmental Protection Inspection in an enterprise", which will already take place on 8 August in Łódź.

The aim of the training course is to familiarise the participants with the environmental protection regulations that apply to the area of WIOŚ control in the company.

During the training you will learn about:

1. the objectives of the establishment and the organisational structure of the Environmental Inspectorate
2. catalogue of entities that can be inspected by the EDPS,
3. types of inspections carried out by the WIOŚ,
4. the step-by-step process of company inspections,
5. inspection tasks of the Inspectorate,
6. The most important aspects of control in the light of the provisions of the Entrepreneurs Act,
7. powers of the VIO inspectors during inspections,
8. the rights and obligations of the controlled entity,
9. types of audit summary and follow-up activities.

The training will be led by: Łukasz Pachucki, Senior Environmental Specialist at Interzero and Lecturer at Interzero Academy.

Date: 8 August 2024 (Thursday), 10.00 am - 1.00 pm

Venue: Interzero Advisory Sp. z o.o., Łódź, 178 Wólczańska Street, building A

Environmental use in enterprises is far more common than you might think. If your company:

• introduces gases and dust into the air (from e.g. company cars, boiler rooms or generated during technological processes),
• emits greenhouse gases,
• dumps waste,

then you may be inspected by the WIOŚ at any time on a scheduled or off-schedule basis. You will not be informed about an off-plan inspection, so you will no longer have time to prepare properly!

Training on environmental inspection will allow you to acquire practical knowledge to prepare your company for the reception of inspectors from the Provincial Inspectorate of Environmental Protection and make it easier to go through the inspection procedure.. Upon completion of the training, you will receive an electronic certificate, a set of training materials and 2-week access to online consultations with the trainer.

The training course on WIOŚ inspections in a company is aimed at those responsible for environmental issues, including:

• business owners,
• full-time environmental specialists,
• external consultants providing environmental services.

The recommended level of knowledge for all participants is intermediate or advanced. The number of places is limited!

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In 2024, Interzero was proud to announce its further involvement as a partner of the Bicycle May campaign. This initiative, which is the largest campaign in Poland promoting sustainable mobility among pre-school children, primary school pupils, teaching staff and parents and carers, fits perfectly with our company's objectives.

What is Bike May? Cycling May is a campaign that encourages the use of the bicycle as a means of transport to school. Through fun and gamification elements, the campaign teaches children and young people good habits that stay with them after the campaign. This reduces the number of cars transporting pupils and makes the area around schools safer and more cycle-friendly.

By supporting the Bike May campaign, we want to:

• Educate the public for sustainable mobility.
• Motivate children and young people to actively commute to schools and kindergartens.
• Together create a safe and cycle-friendly environment around educational establishments.

At the end of the Bike May campaign, a picnic was held where prizes were awarded to the most active participants. Interzero also organised eco spa and candle-making workshops. For the most active establishments, we also donated our EcoPaks, promoting green attitudes.

The Bike May campaign is not just about fun and stickers in bike log books. These are real actions that contribute to changing habits and improving the quality of life in our cities.

The next edition is less than a year away. Switch to a bike, encourage your children and pupils to commute actively and together we will change our cities for the better!

Retail Trends 2024 took place on 18 June 2024 at the DoubleTree by Hilton hotel in Warsaw. The event brought together hundreds of visitors and dozens of exhibitors.

The motto of this year's event was 'New opening, new opportunities'. More than 80 speakers passed through all stages of Retail Trends. Participants had the opportunity to listen to dozens of lectures and debates. Topics included business models and new revenue streams in the retail sector.

During the substantive deliberations, our specialist could not be absent from the main stage Paweł Sosnowski, Board Commissioner for Environmental Regulation, who took part in the debate "Transformation is the only way! How will the deposit system and the green revolution change the retail sector and the packaging market?".

The discussion jointly considered, among other things, the stages of preparation for the implementation of the deposit system in the Polish trade and food industry and the impact of the CSRD on trade-supplier relations and green supply chain issues. The debate provided a venue for the exchange of views on the transformation of the retail sector in the context of sustainability and environmental protection.

Parallel to the substantive programme, there was a trade fair where exhibitors presented the most interesting novelties in the area of FMCG, shop equipment and services and technology for the retail industry. 

As early as next year, retail chains will be equipped with bottle machines for the collection of packaging, in connection with the deposit system being introduced in Poland. We presented the recyclomats to visitors at our stand Sielaff brandsof which we are the exclusive distributor in Poland. The presence of specialists from the manufacturer's side allowed us to respond even more precisely to questions from interested parties.

Thank you for the opportunity to take part in such a worthwhile event. We hope to see you next year!

More information about the event can be found on the organiser's website. 

Business sustainability

Mateusz Jemiol, producer and advertising director, as well as CEO of Mova Film, will talk about ESG from a marketing perspective in his lecture 'Can the subject of litter captivate the crowds? A recipe for an effective social campaign'. 

Progressive technological development can go hand in hand with ecology - and this is thanks to digital tools to support waste management. In her talk, Aleksandra Mikiel, Operations Director at Interzero, will talk about Interzero Waste Platform - waste management tool.

Knvironmental Conference Interzero is the perfect place not only to gain new inspiration, but also to showcase your company.

Cementownia Odra, the oldest operating facility of its kind in Poland, opens its gates to the general public once every two years. This year's event was unique, as it was organised for the first time since the pandemic. As in previous years, it attracted crowds of visitors, who had the opportunity to see the facility and explore the secrets of cement production, including technologies that minimise the plant's impact on the environment.

In his speech, Wojciech Putra, President of Cementownia Odra, emphasised that good neighbourliness requires trust, and the Open Day is an excellent opportunity to see for oneself what measures are being taken in the area of social and environmental responsibility.

Among other things, Opole residents learned that the cement production process is waste-free, while at the same time allowing the management of many difficult wastes such as:

• Fly ash (waste from power plant or thermal power station)
• Granulated blast furnace slag (waste from the steel industry)
• Reagips (waste from flue gas desulphurisation process)
• Copper slag (waste from copper smelters)
• Steel slags (by-product of the converter process)
• Alternative fuels (municipal and industrial waste)

Currently, 40% of the raw materials used in the production of Portland cements at the Oder Cement Works come from waste, and 60% of the energy is generated from alternative fuels.

In addition to the tour, the organisers provided a number of attractions, including performances by artists singing the greatest hits from the Opole Festival and a children's festival. In the children's zone, the Interzero stand was very popular, where visitors could playfully learn about the principles of correct waste segregation or prepare a small gift for their loved ones.

The Open Day at Cement Works Odra showed how this plant combines tradition with innovation and how it cares for the environment and the local community.

Interzero was one of the partners of the Open Day at the Oder Cement Works.

The responsibilities placed on entrepreneurs, coupled with regulatory changes, create a sense of uncertainty for self-employed or full-time workers. Although environmental protection is a small part of running a business, its importance cannot be overstated.

The PPWR regulations will come into full force by the end of 2025 and will primarily affect manufacturers and producers. This will require almost every manufacturer to fully adhere to guidelines related to the reuse of raw materials and the implementation of reusable packaging.

This project aims to reduce packaging pollution and promote a closed-loop economy for packaging. In terms of industry, the legislation aims to create new business prospects, reduce the need for virgin raw materials and increase the recycling capacity of the European Union. It is worth emphasising that By 2030, all packaging on the EU market must be recyclable.

The amendment to the Packaging and Packaging Waste Management Act also introduced solutions to increase the efficiency of waste management, especially of waste from beverage packaging - this is the deposit system, which will take effect in our country from 2025.

In this connection, until the end of the month you can take advantage of a promotional price for selected training courses at Interzero Academy on the topics of PPWR, SUP and the bail system. Check out our offer at the link.

More on PPWR also in an upcoming live webinar entitled 'The PPWR. "PPWR - a new challenge for packaging product introducers", which will be hosted by Pawel Sosnowski on 20 June.

Register today!

Join us for a unique workshop on the role of recycling in a Closed-loop Economy (SEE) and the operation of the deposit system. The meeting will be held 12 June 2024. at PRT Radomsko Sp. z o.o. (ul. Geodetów 8, 97-500 Radomsko).

The meeting is organised by Polish Chamber of Packaging Recovery and Recycling in cooperation with Interzero, the CPG Cluster, Ecokaucja S.A., the Foundation for Ecological and Educational Solutions "GREEN".

During the workshop, we will discuss key issues related to legislation, eco-design, recovery and recycling of packaging. We will then move from theory to the practical considerations of packaging waste management.

The workshop programme:

1. Introductory presentation: "The impact of recycling on GOZ".
2. Panel discussion: "Practical aspects of the Bail System".
3. Visit to a PET bottle recycling plant: We learn about processing and the new life of plastic

Check out the full agenda for the event

The meeting is divided into two groups. The first group will meet at 9:00 a.m. and the second group will meet at 12:30 p.m. Each meeting will start with a discussion on legislation and practice in recycling in GOZ, followed by a tour of the PRT Radomsko plant and a live view of the PET bottle recycling facilities and process. Details of enrolment at the link.

You are welcome to attend free of charge! Places are limited, first come first served.

See you at the workshop!