1. Signatory Name: Selleys Yates Pty Ltd
Industry sector (please select 1 only):
Brand Owner / Wholesaler / Retailer
Packaging Manufacturer
Waste Management
Other - Commercial Organisation
Community Group
Industry Association
Government
Raw Material Supplier
Other:
The content in this APC Annual Report is hereby endorsed by the Chief Executive Officer, or equivalent officer of the
organisation.
Yes
Status: Completed
5.
The question numbers in this report refer to the numbers in the report template. Not all questions are displayed in
this report.
Industry type (please select 1 only):6.
Food & Beverage
Pharmaceutical / Personal Care / Medical
Hardware
Homewares
Communications / Electronics
Clothing / Footwear / Fashion
Chemicals / Agriculture
Fuel
Large Retailer
Tobacco
Shipping Company
Airline
Other:
Financial Year: 1 July 2012 – 30 June 2013
Calendar Year: 1 January 2013 – 31 December 2013
Please indicate your organisation's reporting period:7.

2. Goal 1: Design
KPI 1: % of signatories with documented policies and procedures for evaluating and procuring packaging using the
SPGs or equivalent.
Does your company have documented policies and procedures for evaluating and procuring packaging using the
SPGs or equivalent?
Yes No
Have any new types of packaging been introduced during the reporting period?
Yes No
Of the types of packaging existing at the beginning of the reporting period, what percentage had been reviewed
using the Sustainable Packaging Guidelines (SPG) by the end of the reporting period?
0 %
If yes, of the new types of packaging introduced during the reporting period, what percentage have been
reviewed using the Sustainable Packaging Guidelines (SPG) by the end of the reporting
%
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Provide details of policies and procedures
Selleys Yates APC Policy for reviewing new and existing packaging. Policy encapsulates Goal 1 in the Selleys Yates
Action Plan, in which it entails creation of the SPG template for the systematic review of the new and existing packaging
against the objectives of the APC.
For existing packaging, the policy provides details of listing and categorizing by group type for review (KPI 1.3 &1.4) and
from there a timetable to review the existing packaging categories will be established according to market volumes and
environmental impact. Potential packaging environmental improvements will be identified in this review (KPI 1.6) and
action upon.
Regarding new packaging all will be reviewed using the SPG template and potential environmental improvements will be
identified (KPI 1.8) and action upon. The SPG template is embedded in the NPD stage gate process to ensure all new
packaging is reviewed prior to completion of the project (KPI 1.10)
Please indicate your progress this year towards achieving your annual targets and milestones for KPI 1
Target: According to your Action Plan, what did you set
out to do?
Actual: What did you achieve?
12.
APC cross functional team established. Team includes
Packaging Procurement Manager, Indirect Procurement
Officer, Safety/Sustainability Manger, NPD Process
Manager and Senior Packaging Technologist. First team
meeting on the 1/2/2013, action plan reviewed and action
implementation timeline created. Regular quarterly
meetings to review action plan timetable and previous
meeting minutes. Meeting minutes are recorded and
stored on the share drive for access
Set up APC cross functional team1.
Selleys Yates SPG policy and template for review of
existing packaging has been established, and distributed
to packaging and procurement for use. The policy outlines
the review process and will facilitate the systematic
auditing of each group type against the objectives of the
APC, audit the recycled content of existing packaging and
opportunities to increase this content, and instigate that all
plastic packaging/components have the appropriate
plastic identification and disposal information.
Formulate Selleys Yates specific SPG policy and template
for the review of existing packaging.
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3. List of all packaging used in internal manufacturing sites
has been completed. Packaging from external
manufacturers have not been finalised as access to
packaging list is difficult due to not being in the local SAP
system and the number of external manufacturers to
request the list from.
List all Packaging that is APC applicable3.
APC Packaging list were grouped into 31 packaging types
. From this list the packaging type were categorized
based on material/uses. The 7 categories are Fibreboard,
Rigid Plastic, Flexible Plastic, Metals, Closures,
Composites and Labels. SPG reviews were prioritised
with higher volume/higher mass packaging group types
getting covered off in this reporting period.
Categorise packaging by group type for SPG review4.
Timetable set up for SPG review based on market
volumes of each packaging category. SPG reviews were
prioritised with higher volume/higher mass packaging
group types. Packaging used in internally manufactured
products will be reviewed first starting Feb 2014. External
manufactured packaging will start Feb 2016.
Determine timetable for SPG review of existing packaging5.
Selleys Yates SPG policy and template for review of new
packaging has been established, and distributed to
packaging and procurement for use. The policy outlines
the process and forms to facilitate the systematic
achievement of greater packaging efficiency through
lower material usages, increase the proportions of
renewable/recycled/recyclable materials, reduction of
waster going to landfill, litter and water/energy used in
production. Policy requires the SPG process to be
incorporated in the NPD stage gate process to ensure all
new packaging is screened.
Formulate Selleys Yates specific SPG policy and template
for the review of new packaging.
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The SPG is formally integrated in the New Product
Development Stage Gate process. Completion of the
SPG form for the packaging aspect of the project is
required prior the Gate 4 paper which finalises costs and
packaging components prior to ordering and production.
Integrate the SPG template into the New Product
Development (NPD) Stage Gate process to ensure all
new packaging is screened through the SPG
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Describe any constraints or opportunities that affected performance under this KPI
Momentum on the APC Action Plan was lost for a period when the previous Packaging Manager left the business mid-
way through 2013. This has affected completing the list of all existing packaging that is APC applicable and the start of
the SPG review of existing APC packaging by group types.
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4. Goal 2: Recycling
KPI 3: % signatories applying on-site recovery systems for used packaging.
Yes at all facilities/ sites
Yes at some, but not all facilities/ sites
No
Do you have on-site recovery systems for recycling used packaging?14.
Please indicate your progress this year towards achieving your annual targets and milestones for KPI 3
Target: According to your Action Plan, what did you set
out to do?
Actual: What did you achieve?
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Detailed waste/recycling audit completed at the Selleys
Padstow site in which finished goods and raw material
packaging accounted for 10% of the waste stream during
the audit week. Action in place for recycle initiative for
bulk bags. Recommendations on regulatory compliance,
cost reduction initiatives and a push for a waste
management plan was highlighted in the survey to identify
further waste reduction opportunities including
product/distribution packaging.
A waste identification and quantification pre audit was
done for the Mt. Druitt facility, and as a result of the pre
audit a full site survey was not required due to the
significant progress that this site has made with regard to
its significant waste streams. Main recommendation in the
pre audit was to identify recycling opportunities for raw
material bag, as raw material bags account for 54% of
mass to land fill. The site has a policy in place in which
there is a process for regrinding and reusing under
specification plastic product to manufature lower grade
polymer product.
The Wyee manufacturing facility was not selected to have
a waste/recycling survey as it has the lowest waste to
landfill per ton of production figures comparatively to the
rest of the Selleys Yates and Dulux manufacturing sites
(approximately 1.1 kgs of waste per tonne of production,
0.1% yield loss)
Conduct detailed product/distribution packaging recycling
surveys at each manufacturing site
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Post consumer packaging survey was done in conjunction
with the waste/recycling audit at the Padstow and Mt
Druitt site. Padstow site had categorised post consumer
packaging into the "Others" category which makes up 3%
of the waste stream. Mt Druitt site audit identified
consumer packaging in general waste, which makes up
12% of total waste during the audit.
Conduct detailed post consumer packaging recycling
survey at each manufacturing/office site.
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Describe any constraints or opportunities that affected performance under this KPI16.

5. KPI 4: Signatories implement formal policy of buying packaging made from recycled products.
Is this policy actively used?
Yes No
Yes No
18.
Does your company have a formal policy of buying packaging made from recycled packaging?17.
Policy in draft form currently under review at DuluxGroup (corporate) level.
Please explain why not
Please indicate your progress this year towards achieving your annual targets and milestones for KPI 4
Target: According to your Action Plan, what did you set
out to do?
Actual: What did you achieve?
19.
Current Dulux Group Sustainable Procurement Policy
which covers Selleys Yates outlines Procurement's aims
to identify opportunities to minimise environmental impact
through enhancing the relationship with current suppliers
and better selection of new suppliers. The policy is
currently in review at DuluxGroup (corporate) level to
include a buy recycled clause.
Review & Implement Buy Recycled clause in Selleys
Yates procurement policy
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Describe any constraints or opportunities that affected performance under this KPI20.
Goal 3: Product Stewardship
KPI 6: % signatories with formal processes to work collaboratively on packaging design and / or recycling.
Does your company have formal processes in place for collaborating with other companies or organisations on
improved packaging designs and/or recycling which aims to reduce or eliminate waste?
Yes No
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Please indicate your progress this year towards achieving your annual targets and milestones for KPI 6
Target: According to your Action Plan, what did you set
out to do?
Actual: What did you achieve?
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Procurement has issued SPG Supplier Survey to all
suppliers including top 10 suppliers (based on spend).
100% of top 10 have completed the SPG Supplier Survey.
For SPG review of existing packaging, current packaging
specification database holds relevant information from
suppliers to conduct review. Packaging technologists
involved in specific NPD project are responsible with
liaising with key packaging suppliers on the SPG review
of the new packaging involved in the NPD project
Liaise with key packaging suppliers to assist in the SPG
review of existing and future types.
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Describe any constraints or opportunities that affected performance under this KPI23.

6. KPI 7: % signatories showing other Product Stewardship outcomes.
Please indicate your progress this year towards achieving your annual targets and milestones for KPI 7
Target: According to your Action Plan, what did you set
out to do?
Actual: What did you achieve?
24.
Selleys Yates Product Stewardship Improvement plan
reviewed annually for each product group and actions
identified for the following year. 100% of 2013 actions
were completed.
Completion of annual Selleys Yates Product Stewardship
Improvement Plan
1.
Since the beginning of the reporting period, has your company had any other outcomes related to product
stewardship?
25.
NoYes
If yes, please give examples of other product stewardship outcomes
Yates:
- Phased out of Lebaycid (Fenthion organophosphate) in 2013
- Phased out Soil Insect Killer products in NZ (Diazinon organophosphate) and launch Complete Lawn Insect Killer
- Currently Phasing out Folimat (Omethoate organophosphate)
Selleys:
- Launched new formulation of Parfix Ultra Clear that is not subject to substance abuse (glue sniffing)
Describe any constraints or opportunities that affected performance under this KPI26.
KPI 8: Reductions in packaging items in the litter stream.
Please indicate your progress this year towards achieving your annual targets and milestones for KPI 8
Target: According to your Action Plan, what did you set
out to do?
Actual: What did you achieve?
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40 participants on the day at the Gow Street and Salt Pan
Creek, Padstow NSW. 28 bags of rubbish collected.
http://www.cleanupaustraliaday.org.au/selleys2014
Participation in Clean Up Australia Day 20141.
Describe any constraints or opportunities that affected performance under this KPI28.
Established a well documented process with templates agreed, and engaged other areas of the organisation in delivering
the APC Action Plan. Timeline for KPI actions confirmed with regular APC team meetings in place to achieve future
action plan requirements. Business Clean Up Australia Day was a success this year with 28 bags filled and has helped
increase environmental awareness in the business.
This section lets you share with us any achievements, good news stories and areas of difficulties in making progress against
your plan and the Covenant goals and KPIs.
Key achievements or good news stories
Areas of difficulties in making progress against your plan, Covenant goals or KPIs
Momentum on the APC Action Plan was lost for a period when the previous Packaging Manager left the business mid-
way through 2013. With an established APC cross functional team and documented process in place Selleys Yates are
moving along to achieve 2014 targets.
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Your Experiences