Sign the Green Pledge The Green Business Handbook
Manufacturing

Some Lebanese companies and organizations have already passed the green light. Here are some examples:




  • Produce biodegradable products (paper bags and cups) 
  • FSC & ISO certified
  • Send e-waste to recycling collection centers
  • Implemented waste sorting system by using bins with signage
  • Installed signage to reduce paper use by printing on both sides and using scrap paper for internal notes
  • Encouraging the use of electronic communication and soft copies of documents
  • Shifted to using LED lights in offices, factory and warehouse
  • All lighting and AC units are switched off when staff members are out of the office
  • Use water-based ink in the production process instead of hazardous chemical ink
  • Post environmental articles on social media
  • Cups below quality control standards are repurposed for internal use
  • Installed signage about saving water near the faucets and switching off the ACs and lights
  • Replaced internal usage of plastic cups with paper ones
  • Future Plans:
  • Replaced forklifts with electric ones
  • Implemented solar energy to produce heat and generate electricity
  • Decorated offices with boards made of paper scraps (shredded defective bags)
 

 

  • Reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions through solar installations and absorption chillers throughout INDEVCO industrial complexes
  • Contribute to the transition to solar power in the Middle East through partnerships with governments, funding agencies, and energy associations
  • Procure renewable and sustainably-sourced raw materials 
  • Innovate and manufacture plastics, converting raw materials that are renewable, recycled and recyclable to reduce GHG emissions and to increase landfill diversion
  • Work in coalition and partnership to establish industrial and post-consumer waste recycling infrastructure
  • Monitor and increase the percentage of INDEVCO’s global paper supply from sustainable source 
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  • Recycles Foam wastes on daily basis
  • Replaced all light bulbs with LED ones
  • Refills printer cartridges
  • Used papers are reused as drafts
  • All internal documents are scanned instead of being photocopied
    Future Plans: 
  • initiate a study about solar system implantation in all factory sections
 



  • Gathers each type of waste materials alone (glass, steel, aluminum) and sell them to recycling companies
 



  • Currently constructing Mitsulift "Green Building" in its headquarters premises
  • Gathered signatories for the "Mitsulift Green Building Declaration"
  • Developed an energy-saving elevator with the campaign "Elevating Environmental Standards"
  • Established a recycling system in its offices
  • Utilizes low-consumption lighting
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  • Complies with the highest international specifications and industry environment conservation standards
  • Tinol’s R&D department continuously works on making its paints more environmentally friendly, without compromising quality, and already offers a large range of environment friendly (low/zero VOC) paints
  • Constantly works on recycling and waste reduction on all of its premises
  • Follows an Environmental Policy that views ecological sustainability as a corporate commitment
  • Worked in close partnership with the Lebanese Red Cross Youth Department in breaking the Guinness World Record for the largest hand painted canvas (Tinol supplied recycled and environment friendly water-based paint), and in the subsequent transformation of the record-breaking canvas into 5,000 eco-friendly shopping bags



  • Solar panels for generating power of 90 KW
  • Using recycle boxes for paper and plastic that are being collected by Sukleen



  • Became a smoke-free environment  
  • Installed solar panels that generate in average 5,600Kwh/ month, which reduced the electricity bill in average by 8000$ per year on average
  • Installed filters in factory to treat air emissions from manufacturing activities 
  • Adapted a waste reduction plan through standardization and optimization of design and manufacturing
  • Partnered with waste treatment plant in Bikfaya 
  • Stopped using single use plastic cups, which reduced consumption by  500$ per year
  • Switched all light bulbs to LED 
  • Plant trees in the name of customers for every project won. Planted 402 trees with Jouzour Loubnan since 2015
  • Organize a yearly plantation day for employees and their families
  • Use unbleached and recycled napkins
  • Provide special recycling containers to all employees to participate in sorting waste. Recycles all wastes generated
  • Conduct awareness campaigns on green issues and energy saving



  • Certifications: Compliance with strict international standards concerning quality management and environmental protection has earned the Natuzzi Group two important certificates: ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and E-1 certification, as proof of our commitment to operating with low environmental impact. It is this continuous research for superior quality that lets us offer a 10-year warranty on the structure of our products and 2 years on padding, mechanisms and upholstery.
    Our company is never satisfied, however, and has thus created its very own Quality Laboratory, responsible for testing every sofa component to ensure that each one complies with the strictest international standards as well as guaranteeing maximum comfort and resistance to wear: the materials are subjected to repeated tests in order to measure their performance and resistance over time in every situation and weather condition.
    The special polyurethane foam padding is patented and developed at our facilities in Italy
  • Sustainability: From 2011, the International Year of Forests, declared by the United Nations, the Company is committed to improve its already advanced principles and criteria of good governance, for the protection and enhancement of trees and forests. According to the Company Philosophy, the wood is considered an excellent material, in terms of quality and environmental condition, but only if it is legally produced and comes from forests managed in a responsible manner. For this reason, Natuzzi Group does not accept wood illegally extracted from unchecked and endangered forests.
    Natuzzi Group points to the sustainability by using: materials derived from wood, which contain minimal or zero amounts of formaldehyde, in line with the strictest international legislation; polyurethane foam for upholstery made in total absence of freon
  • Social responsibility: Throughout its history, the Natuzzi Group has never lacked energy, both to face the challenges of growth and to cope with crises. It is clean energy because it comes from passion and responsibility; and it is renewable, because it comes from an inexhaustible enthusiasm.
    21,000 photovoltaic panels have been installed on rooftops of Natuzzi plants and trading offices in Puglia and Basilicata (Italy). Once again, it is clean and renewable energy. 
    The photovoltaic systems will assure an annual reduction of approximately 3400 tonnes in CO2 emissions, equal to the annual emission of about 1200 cars. At the present moment, five photovoltaic systems have already been installed on plants in Santeramo in Colle, Matera and Laterza.
    The adoption of renewable energy demonstrates the purpose of the company to control the environmental impacts of its production activities and seek improvement in a coherent, effective and, above all, sustainable way. The Natuzzi Group ensures the absence of hazardous and even toxic chemical products in the process of production and packaging.
    Pasquale Natuzzi commented: “Our commitment for sustainable development is not only a responsibility, but also an opportunity. It expresses a forward-looking investment which is fundamental for every company's continuity. Renewable energies are also an opportunity to compete keeping the operating costs low. Combining the sustainable development with the competition is a challenge that our company wants to carry on in order to improve the quality of life in the territory”
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  • Recycling paper, plastics and cans with Arc en Ciel and ZeroWaste for both our Head Office and Factory
  • Implementing a Solar Power Project for our Factory and Head Office with Hawa Akkar
  • Switched to exclusive LED lighting in our Head Office to reduce consumption and negative impact on environment
  • Had a CSR campaign in 2014 for planting Cedars in the Shouf Bio Reserve

 

  • Internal correspondence done through our internal server; i.e. less and less papers
  • External correspondence through emails
  • Energy saver lighting devices
  • Collecting all plastic containers and paper for recycling
  • Using the dripping system to water all our plants
  • Putting lights (movement sensors) and heating/cooling system as needed (by setting the temperature at no more or less than 23°C)
  • We also noted a drop in our electricity bill as well as in our fuel consumption; mainly because of the drop of their primary prices as well as relocating ourselves in just one site



  • We went electronic, so we can reduce the use of papers. Our team uses tablets and emails rather than papers
  • Pick up for our workers to factory is provided to reduce the emission of fuel
  • Assign delivery to clients based on area to reduce transit and by that reduce air emission ‘Linking trips to accomplish all tasks in one outing’
  • We spray environmental friendly pesticides
  • All our lights are lower consumption and environmentally safe



  • Four years ago, we were the first company that imported a specific green wall product called WallArt and that is made from sugar cane residue
  • Garbage selection in our offices and at the warehouse
  • Try to use as much as possible ecological product in our designs and executions as interior architects
  • Re-use old furniture, clean them and sell them again



  • IXSIR’s winery was built according to strict green engineering, reducing water consumption by 28%, electrical energy consumption by 62% and green waste by 100%, compared to wineries with equal production levels in Lebanon
  • Landscape deterioration: Built underground, with Lebanon’s biggest planted roof, the winery kept the region’s landscape intact. A 17th century feudal house was restored and serves as the entrance, and symbol of IXSIR
  • Use of energy for optimal wine stocking: the wine cellar is built 12 meters underground thus taking advantage of the soil’s thermal consistency instead of mechanical refrigeration
  • Use of energy for lighting: zenithal skylights on the roof maximize the use of sunlight during the day. Sunlight penetrates on all floors up to 12 meters underground
  • Use of water for winemaking: rain water is collected and production techniques were reengineered in order to drastically reduce water consumption
  • High level of water pollution: IXSIR is the only winery in Lebanon with a water recycling unit for all water used. Recycled water is used for irrigation
  • High level of green waste: 100% of green waste is composted and used as natural fertilizer for the nearby olive trees plantations
  • In the near future, IXSIR will be the first company in Lebanon to switch their bottles from regular glass to the Ecova line made by Saint Gobain. This will considerably reduce the carbon foot prints as the new bottles are 35% lighter than regular ones



  • Installation and running of waste water sampler to analyze the water and liquids resulting from wine and Arak production – (Implemented in Jan-2016)
  • Based on the water testing results, a water treatment plant will be designed, built and operated (period of 3 years) to ensure that Ksara waste water is free from pollutants and contaminants
  • As part of power consumption reduction plan, we are in process of implementing saving actions through reducing lights in warehouses and production areas and  using low consumption (LED) lights instead of normal ones
  • Waste sorting system is being put in place where papers, cardboards, nylon, glass and other recyclable materials are sent to recycling factories
  • Electricity and Fuel bills decreased by 11% from year 2014 to 2015



  • Our core raw material, polypropylene, is environmentally compatible and recyclable by nature
  • No solid wastes are generated from our industrial and production processes, as all the reject and scrap material are recycled and processed into new products for non-water application, such as: tagging labels, storage protection caps for pipes, wall fixations, hangers, bags, etc. API ensures that recoverable plastic waste is never reprocessed into the pipe & fitting production, as this could undermine the quality outcome of our products
  • No liquid wastes are generated from our operations; Hydraulic and diesel oils used in injection processes are treated and reclaimed. An online oil filtering system, allows us to use the same oil almost 4 times its expected lifetime. In simpler means, we’ve decreased our oil waste by 66%. After final consumption, the oils are transferred to a recycling institution, and reconditioned for alternative applications
  • In both, the Zouk factory and the Dbayeh offices, garbage is collected and sorted into categorized recycling bins and sent for proper treatment. This is an employee-led initiative and is in collaboration with local municipalities and concerned NGO’s
  • Water, as a resource, is used economically; we use a closed loop filtered water-cooling system, to help minimize wastewater that is generated during production processes
  • Sewage system is connected to a localized water-waste treatment plant
  • API is proud to be the first factory and industry in the Middle East, and the fifth worldwide, to install a Photovoltaic Hybrid System at its premises:  The roof of the factory is covered by 1250 m2 farm of PV solar panels producing 192 kW The PV output is synchronized with the power generated from local Diesel generators, resulting in a diesel saving of 70 tons/year and an annual solar energy yield of 240MWh. This set-up reduces the fuel consumption of the generator. API is now a greener industry by saving 170 T of CO2, 4.6 T of NOX and 306 kg of SOX annually



  • Reduced paper consumption related to labels by 9%. in 2017 they consumed 552 Kg versus 501 Kg in 2018
  • Four years of collaboration saved 56 tons of waste. Almaza continues its partnership with Arcenciel, a non-profit organization whose main goal is to support people living with disabilities or other physical and psychological difficulties. They have collected and sent for recycling 12,169 tons of waste from their sites and employees’ homes, including aluminum, metal, PET, caps, colored and transparent nylon, paper and cardboard.
  • Construction projects use Almaza bottles! Almaza partnered with Cedar Environmental to keep Beirut shining by collecting glass bottles. This year, they launched an innovative project to transform used glass bottles into a sand substitute to be used in construction projects, protecting Lebanon’s mountains and beaches by replacing natural sand. Special recycling bins were placed in ten outlets across Lebanon to collect empty Almaza bottles. They recycled 323,851 bottles between March and September of 2018 
  • Reduced CO2 emissions from the production process by 17% since 2017, to 19.6 kg CO2-eq per hl of beer
  • Reduced water used to produce each liter of beer by 3% since 2016. Almaza will amplify the decrease by exploring new cooling system solutions



  • Energy: Replaced major diesel generators with a Photovoltaic system covering 1071 sqm, saving 267,517 kwh yearly with total avoided CO2 of 179.6 kg/year
  • Steam: Used to clean materials in factory
  • Packaging: Carton packaging for more than 70% sourced from responsibly managed forests
  • Water: Filtration of water used (in production, for cleaning the facility, for cooling the machines etc.). After filtration, used water is released to nature with no chemicals and actually to the trees at the orchard
  • By-products: All fruit peel or mashed fruit are either turned into compost, or sent to feed cattle
  • Respect of wildlife: Strictly prohibited any form of bird or game hunting at our orchards
  • Adhered to strict hygiene and food safety standards with ISO 22000 and HACCP certifications. Juices are 100% Fresh and 100% Lebanese. Nothing added, nothing removed from the freshly squeezed juices
  • No smoking policy on all premises (factory, offices and orchards)



  • Implements paperless communications between departments and digital archiving and data storage
  • Prohibited smoking in all its premises
  • Minimizes energy consumption in its factories and showrooms using LED illumination
  • Implements smart manufacturing optimization techniques to minimize wood wastes
  • Planning to install solar power to contribute to our factory energy consumption
  • Reforestation efforts
  • Creating a Green product to be added to our collection



  • Using vegetable oil based inks instead of the regular petrol oil based inks
  • Most of the chemicals used in the printing process meet European standards, when it comes to health hazards and safety measures
  • All waste paper that the printing press produces goes straight to the recycling plants, by pick-up trucks that are fully dedicated to this matter
  • Committed to investing in emerging eco-friendly solutions and technologies and is gradually integrating them in its daily production process
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  • Complies with FSC & PEFC international green standards
  • ISO 9001:2000 certified, followed by the ISO LOYDS 9001-2008, and the green certifications FSC & PEFC
  • Spares no effort to protect the environment by reprocessing all waste into recycled material
  • Supports healthcare, green initiatives and community related events
  • Integrity: Acting ethically at all levels of the organization to submit the utmost success to our valued customers
  • Quality: Striving individually and collectively in each department for continuous quality improvement and enhancement
  • Value: Each solution is specifically chosen for a certain project and is customized to customer’s needs in order to supply the right product at the best price to performance ratio
  • All staff are encouraged to switch off their computers before leaving the office
  • Environmental Awareness: Promote being Green on collateral material, Buy from Green-friendly suppliers and Educate employees, clientele, and vendors about the advantages of joining a Green business network



    Projects for energy consumption reduction in the factories:
  • LED lights
  • T5 lighting
  • Conveyor management
  • UPS
  • Pipe insulation for heat efficiency
  • Insulate tank for heat efficiency
  • Reduce HP energy consumption
  • Ongoing studies and additional projects for energy reduction
    • Waste reduction:
  • Waste segregation and recycling
  • Recycling with “Arc en Ciel” and “Sukleen”
  • Recycling machines for PET bottles are put in place in some Spinneys supermarkets
    • Projects for water ratio reduction & Environment:
  • Water collection
  • Studies, investigations and additional projects on reducing water losses
  • Water re-use for industrial purposes
  • Waste Water Treatment plant
  • Increase the number of flow-meters
  • Automation improvements to reduce water losses
  • Studies to reduce water consumption
  • Geological studies
  • Automatic faucets for washing (IR sensors)
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  • Segregate waste and make sure recyclables are being set where needed 
  • Increased RO system (invested in water plant) to recycle almost all used water in production to reuse it and avoid extra water consumption  
  • Conduct presentations and seminars to clients and architects to highlight on the importance of high performance glazing and its effect on energy consumption (lights, AC, heaters…) in buildings with big glass facades
  • Future plans: invest in solar panels to produce electricity in the new building which is planned to be constructed soon 

 


  • Underway the system initiated 3 years ago to sort garbage.  Staff has received training on garbage sorting principles and they practice recycling both at work and at home
  • Recycle 90% of bulk factory waste like paper, carton, nylon, plastic, metal etc. as well as other waste like household in kitchens and offices 
  • Sell empty metal drums which contain some raw material at nominal fees or donate them to municipalities and other small businesses to be used in garbage collection, and in production of other items such as seats, tables, stools etc…
  • Papers and cartons are picked up by a small business which sells recyclable material to carton producers, same applies to plastic and nylon 
  • Bulky carton based material such as carton cores, and household waste are delivered to “Jam3iyat el Mou3ak wal Moujtama3” in Tabarja which sells recyclable material to help handicapped and people in need
  • Reduce paper printing waste and electricity bills through fuel efficient habits.  Installed 12 months ago an ordering system which relies on WhatsApp to receive orders. It converted all customers who traditionally used fax to place orders and send invoicing and payment through WhatsApp which resulted cutting down on paper usage 
  • Packaging material is recyclable hence customers can proceed to recycle all plastic cartridges; carton boxes etc… and sealants are VOC compliant



  • Improve the effectiveness of our Environmental Management System according to ISO 14001 standards certified by VDZ
  • Raise the environmental awareness of employees
  • Preserve natural resources through production optimization, maximization of recycling, minimization of waste when applicable, and the rehabilitation of exploited areas
  • Increase the use of additives to reduce CO2 emissions per ton of clinker
  • Comply with relevant national environmental standards and legislation
  • Commit to cleaner production and emissions reduction
  • Developing a habitat for wild flora and fauna species
  • Securing a cleaner environment for the surrounding communities
  • Securing better use of the land and resources in a sustainable manner with benefits on the ecological and social levels
  • Creating a new educational and recreational hub for local families as well as potential visitors and summer camp fellows
  • Utilizing the agricultural potential of the land for the locals' benefit
  • Constantly providing special training and awareness sessions to make sure employees are capable of fulfilling their environmental responsibilities in line with Cimenterie Nationale's policies
  • Applying the Five S Program which focuses on instilling visual order, organization, cleanliness and standardization to improve efficiency, service and safety
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  • Sustainability: Henkel’s commitment to leadership in sustainability is deeply embedded in our values. Maintaining a balance between economic success, protection of the environment, and social responsibility has been fundamental to our corporate culture for decades. This approach applies globally to every business unit and function, all Henkel employees all over the world have firmly embraced the principles of sustainable development in their daily work and think and act accordingly. As Sustainability leaders, we aim to pioneer new solutions for sustainable development while continuing to shape our business responsibly and increase our economic success. This ambition encompasses all our company’s activities – along the entire value chain. In Lebanon, all employees are committed to this value
  • Our Sustainability Strategy: We call it “Factor 3”, which means tripling the value we create through our business activities in relation to our environmental footprint- that is our goal that started to materialize tangibly to totally be fulfilled in 2030
  • Corporate Citizenship: Social engagement-or corporate citizenship- has always been an integral part of our sense of responsibility as a company. It is translated by the various activities such as donations (blood, food & clothing) and the up-cycling competition that were done in cooperation with Scouts and Fashion universities’ students
  • Ambassador’s Program: In Lebanon, following a worldwide initiative, all Henkel employees are trained to become “Sustainability ambassadors” as Sustainability is a fundamental core value at Henkel. A special program has been developed for that purpose, to inform and train on sustainable behavior
  • Awareness Campaigns on Sustainability & Climate change: A major School project has been run since 3 years in Lebanon aiming at training kids aged between 6 & 8 years old at schools all over Lebanon by Henkel Sustainability Ambassadors. Until 2016, we have already trained 6,295 kids

    •  Role Model in the office: Green behavior in the office is a Must and many actions translate this belief:
  • “Reduce, Reuse & Recycle” initiatives in collaboration with Zero Waste at Henkel’s offices and warehouses
  • Energy saving in the office: reducing printing, using light bulbs that save energy
  • Smoking Free environment
  • Adopting environmentally-friendly practices by using Green water bottles instead of plastic cups

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  • Green Trade initiative: We also strive to drive this value with our business partners: We approach our clients to boost green behavior at their workplace and convey it to consumers. “Give me Five”, is one among other trade projects that was run at one key chain in Lebanon last year. It consisted of engaging with the consumers by offering them one Free Henkel product in exchange of 5 empty ones. This initiative encouraged the consumer to sort empty plastic bottles/containers that can be recycled

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  • Participation, engagement & exposure: Collaboration with several NGOs to give back to community considerably & continuously
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  • Implemented recycling (plastic and paper) in coordination with Zero Waste Act
  • Optimize the quantity of our printings
  • Fully use both sides of paper (as back papers are used for internal draft circulation)
  • Smoke free-environment 
  • Optimize the use of natural light as much as we can
  • We will join the global initiative “Earth Hour” on March 25 at 8:30 PM by turning off the lights at Gutmann Lebanon’s premises in order to help save the Earth’s climate
  • We are planning to send an email to our staff before holidays and breaks containing energy saving checklist to be followed by them at home in order to raise awareness on social responsibility
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