What is Green Productivity?
Green Productivity (GP) is a holistic strategy that integrates environmental management with productivity improvement. Introduced by the Asian Productivity Organization (APO) in 1994, GP aims for socioeconomic development with sustained improvement in the quality of human life.
It emphasizes that a healthy environment and a robust, competitive economy are mutually dependent. GP fosters "smart growth" by releasing the collective creative ingenuity of the people, moving away from "mandate, regulate, and litigate" toward encouraging responsible action.
Key Focus Areas
Essential areas covered in our Green Productivity training programme
GP Certification & Frameworks
Green Productivity certification programs, public awareness building, and implementation frameworks for organizations.
Energy Management & Efficiency
Energy audits, efficiency improvement strategies, and sustainable energy management systems for organizations.
Waste Management & Recycling
Effective waste reduction, recycling practices, and circular economy principles for sustainable operations.
Material Flow Cost Accounting
Quantify material and energy flows to identify cost-saving opportunities while reducing environmental impact.
Green Supply Chain
Integrate environmental thinking into supply chain management, from green procurement to sustainable logistics.
Clean Production & Ecodesign
Pollution prevention strategies, environmental management systems, and ecodesign principles for products and processes.
Aligned with UN SDGs
Green Productivity directly contributes to achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals
Affordable & Clean Energy
Sustainable energy access for all
Sustainable Cities
Inclusive, safe & resilient communities
Responsible Consumption
Sustainable production patterns
Climate Action
Combat climate change & its impacts
Circular Economy Approach
GP embraces the circular economy model - moving from the traditional "take, make, dispose" linear model to a regenerative system where products are designed for durability, reuse, and recyclability.
Control finite stocks and balance renewable resource flows
Maximize utility through circularity of products and materials
Manage finite stocks and renewable flows sustainably
Restorative Design
Products designed for highest utility at all times
Waste Minimization
Design out waste and negative impacts
Economic Capital
Build economic, social & natural capital
Climate Mitigation
Reduce GHG emissions through circularity
Tools & Methodologies
Practical tools introduced by the APO to assist organizations in improving productivity sustainably
Training Delivery
Flexible learning formats to maximize effectiveness and meet organizational needs
Classroom Sessions
Interactive lectures with expert facilitators
Hands-on Workshop
Practical demonstrations and exercises
Onsite Demonstrations
Real-world applications at your premises
Online Learning
Extended training via digital platforms
Who Should Attend?
This programme is designed for professionals and organizations seeking to integrate environmental sustainability with productivity improvement across all sectors.
