low carbon initiatives in the work place making our work lives better by danielle eiseman
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Low Carbon Initiatives in the Work Place
MAKING OUR WORK LIVES BETTER
BY
Danielle Eiseman
Why?
The Low-Carbon WorkplaceWhat does it look like to you?
How do we stack up?
Have a think about where these emissions are coming from
Scottish Targets
Reduce carbon emissions by 42% by 2020
100% of electricity will come from renewable sources by 2020
Almost complete de-carbonization of road and rail transport by 2050
Be Proud Scotland!
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What are the impacts?
Each of us has an impact
Driving
Electricity
1 Standard 40 W bulb costs 3.43p
per day
1 CFL 8 W bulb costs 0.69p per
day
Surprised by the numbers?
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Making Change workReal world examples
FeedbackWhat impact do we have on the environment?
Workplace ChampionFind leaders within
IncentivesWhat motivates?
Friendly competitionWho can reduce the most?
Moments of changeWhat opportunities await you?
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Common PracticeWhich activities are you currently doing?
EnergyTrack your energy use and see where you could make some reductions
TransportCar sharing, cycling, public transport, video conferencing, working from home
Recycling and Waste Where can you reduce?
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Beyond the StandardThinking outside the box
Supply ChainsSwitching to a supply circle
Why 22°?Test out different temperatures in the office
Power your own desktopNew desk allows you to pedal while you work and create electricity
Alternative officesCan you eliminate some travel
AdviceKnow the reliable places you can turn to
The Low-Carbon WorkplaceStart to SEE it!
Support Provided By
Valuable Resources
Carbon Trust
Greenhouse Gas Protocol
ISO 14001
Carbon Disclosure Project
EPA Smartways
Gizmag
Images
Why? - Image: basketman / FreeDigitalPhotos.net
The low carbon workplace - Energy rating Image: xedos4 / FreeDigitalPhotos.net, Image: Stuart Miles / FreeDigitalPhotos.net, Energy saving Image: seksuwat / FreeDigitalPhotos.net
How do we stack up? – Images from the CDM Booklet
Visualise it - http://my2050.decc.gov.uk/
Each of us have an impact - http://www.treehugger.com/cars/chinas-walk-more-drive-less-road-graffiti-campaign-wins-green-award-grand-prix-video.html
Driving - Image: stockimages / FreeDigitalPhotos.net
Drive smart - Image: Paul / FreeDigitalPhotos.net
Electricity - Image from http://www.sust-it.net/lighting_energy_calculator.php
Feedback - Image: photostock / FreeDigitalPhotos.net
Workplace Champions - Image: Ambro / FreeDigitalPhotos.net
Incentives - Image: Vlado / FreeDigitalPhotos.net
Friendly Competition - Image: jscreationzs / FreeDigitalPhotos.net
Moments of change - Image: Ritjaroon / FreeDigitalPhotos.net
Images Continued
Energy - Image: worradmu / FreeDigitalPhotos.net
Transport - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cWJT4EvlGmg
Recycling and waste - Image: Kittikun Atsawintarangkul / FreeDigitalPhotos.net
Supply chains - Image: renjith krishnan / FreeDigitalPhotos.net
Why 22 degrees? - Image: PANPOTE / FreeDigitalPhotos.net
Power your own desktop - Image from: http://www.gizmag.com/webike-pedal-power-seating-solution/22305/pictures
Alternative Offices - Image: Marco Torresin / FreeDigitalPhotos.net
Advice - Image: jannoon028 / FreeDigitalPhotos.net
Low carbon workplace clear version - Energy rating Image: xedos4 / FreeDigitalPhotos.net, Image: Stuart Miles / FreeDigitalPhotos.net, Energy saving Image: seksuwat / FreeDigitalPhotos.net