Sustainability is Good for Business
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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
Divi Southwinds, 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?
MAKINGA WORLDOF DIFFERENCE…