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Sustainability is Good for Business. OFFICE STAFF. Introduction. Our customers are looking for accommodation that is working to improve its sustainability and reduce negative environmental impact
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Sustainability is Good for Business OFFICE STAFF
Introduction • Our customers are looking for accommodation that is working to improve its sustainability and reduce negative environmental impact • The hotel is making efforts to reduce its water and energy consumption and to minimise the production of waste • All departments are able to contribute to this effort
Offices – Energy Reduction • Enable energy saving features on all computers and electronic equipment • Shut down computers, photocopiers etc. overnight • Invest in energy efficient lamps – CFLS and LEDs in place of tungsten • Only turn on lights when natural light levels are insufficient • When purchasing new IT equipment, investigate low energy alternatives. • A higher cost price is often quickly offset by lower running costs
Offices – Water Reduction • All bathroom areas should have flow restrictors / aerators on the taps • Toilets should have a dual flush mechanism or have the cistern volume reduced. • Don’t leave taps running excessively • Report any malfunctioning toilets, excessive water flow, leaking plugs to maintenance immediately for prompt repairs
Offices – Waste Minimisation • Only print what you need • If you must print something, do it double sided • Reuse paper that has only been printed on one side for notes or for informal printing • Avoid using plastic liners in office bins • Avoid purchasing single-use disposable items • Take longevity into account when making purchasing decisions
Case Study - Caribbean • DiviSouthwinds, Barbados • Actions • GM and Environmental manager have implemented a policy meaning all office staff are obliged to turn off lights and a/c when they leave their offices for lunch / meetings etc. • Impacts • Lighting and a/c use in all offices is reduced by at least one hour per day, often considerably more. • This policy has contributed towards the 300,000kWh that the hotel saved in 2010
Action Planning • Discuss what options there are for reducing energy, water and waste in your operations • create a list of potential actions • who needs to be involved to ensure that these actions can take place? • how quickly do you anticipate these actions being put into place? • will any further training be required?
