Delivering solutions for resource conservation and recycling into project management systems through SUSOP (R)

Corder, G. D., McLellan, B. C. and Green, S. R. (2012). Delivering solutions for resource conservation and recycling into project management systems through SUSOP (R). In: Markus A. Reuter, Sustainability through Resource Conservation and Recycling. 2nd International Symposium on Sustainability through Resource Conservation and Recycling '11 (SRCR '11), Cornwall, United Kingdom, (47-57). 10-12 May 2011.


Author Corder, G. D.
McLellan, B. C.
Green, S. R.
Title of paper Delivering solutions for resource conservation and recycling into project management systems through SUSOP (R)
Formatted title Delivering solutions for resource conservation and recycling into project management systems through SUSOP®
Conference Paper Type Fully Published Paper
Conference name 2nd International Symposium on Sustainability through Resource Conservation and Recycling '11 (SRCR '11)
DOI 10.1016/j.mineng.2011.11.007
Conference location Cornwall, United Kingdom
Conference dates 10-12 May 2011
Proceedings title Sustainability through Resource Conservation and Recycling  (ERA 2012 Listed)    (ERA 2010 Rank A*)   Check publisher's open access policy
Journal name Minerals Engineering  (ERA 2012 Listed)    (ERA 2010 Rank A*)   Check publisher's open access policy
Editor Markus A. Reuter
Place published Kidlington, Oxford, United Kingdom
Publisher Pergamon
Publication date 2012
Year available 2011
Volume number 29
ISSN 0892-6875; 1872-9444
Start page 47
End page 57
Total pages 11
Collection year 2012
Language eng
Abstract/Summary Even though innovative resource conservation and recycling initiatives in mineral processing projects satisfy the aims of corporate sustainability principles and polices, such initiatives are often bypassed in favour of tried and tested solutions which are perceived to have lower technical and financial risks. This is, in part, a result of project management systems lacking a suitable systematic and rigorous framework to allow sustainability aligned initiatives proper consideration, analysis and assessment. In an attempt to address this shortcoming, a collaborative research team has developed the Sustainable Operations framework, SUSOP®, a guiding framework for projects to make a proper contribution to sustainability without compromising on financial rigour. This paper argues the need for a framework to address sustainability objectives, presents the key elements of SUSOP®, highlights the learnings from industry case studies, and discusses why such a framework will have growing importance into the future.
Keyword Mineral processing
Process optimisation
Environmental
Recycling
Q-Index Code C1
Q-Index Status Confirmed Code
Institutional Status UQ
Additional Notes Available online 3 December 2011

 
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