Low Carbon Initiatives in the Work Place

Low Carbon Initiatives in the Work Place

MAKING OUR WORK LIVES BETTER

BYDanielle 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!

Visualise It

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What are the impacts?

Each of us has an impact

Driving

Drive smart – fill up less

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