Hi, I'm Ben and I work as Omnimed's Eco Supply Chain Assistant.
This role forms a key part of Omnimed's work in Green Endoscopy. This incorporates our Greener Together initiative, ensuring we work within our ISO 14001:2015 accreditation framework, contributing to the development of company strategies such as our Carbon Reduction policy and applying it via our Carbon Reduction Plan. I also represent the company at Green Endoscopy industry events such as Health100.
What this means on a day-to-day basis is that I work with manufacturers and hospitals to bridge the gap between the endoscopy accessories hospitals require for their units and what manufacturers can supply, ensuring these products help hospitals operate as sustainably as possible. I also regularly liaise with the sales team to understand customer requests and identify where we may need to offer new products that are more environmentally friendly, such as those with reduced packaging, reusable components, or other features that support hospitals in meeting their Green Endoscopy goals.
I also work closely with Omnimed's Supply Chain Analyst, Lisa Hatt, to ensure the business operates within the ISO 14001:2015 accreditation framework, which is the international standard for Environmental Management Systems. Put simply, this means we work within an Environmental Management System and continually improve our environmental performance. It involves taking proactive measures to minimise our environmental impact, comply with relevant legal requirements, and achieve our environmental objectives. This is quite a broad remit, covering areas such as resource use, waste management, monitoring environmental performance and engaging stakeholders in our environmental commitments.
Regarding the Greener Together initiative, I work closely with the Sales and Marketing teams to share knowledge about how we operate within our ISO 14001:2015 accreditation framework and how others can adopt more sustainable practices. This supports them in communicating our Green Endoscopy efforts to customers and prospects, providing a channel for feedback to Lisa and I about the types of products we may need to meet the hospitals' growing environmental requirements.
I’m here to support all our customers and prospects in achieving their Green Endoscopy goals and am proud to play a key role in ensuring Omnimed does everything possible to be the best endoscopy accessory supplier to help achieve this.