EMP. environment management plan

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1 EMP environment management plan

2 Contents 1 Introduction / Background Guiding Principles Structure of the Environmental Management Plan Environmental Management Plan Consultation Environmental Objectives, Targets, Strategies, Actions and Performance Indicators Glossary of Terms Acronyms References Version Control Table VPA-QA-TEM-015 EMPDRAFT_2010 June 2010 Page 2 of 24

3 1 Introduction / Background The University of Wollongong s commitment to environmental sustainability is outlined in the University of Wollongong (UOW) Strategic Plan. This plan identifies Environmental Impact as one of the thirteen key performance indicators, with the Promotion of responsible environmental management across all UOW locations as one of the strategic priorities. Commitment to environmental sustainability is not a new phenomenon for the University of Wollongong. In the past, the Buildings and Grounds Division (together with support from other groups) has implemented a range of energy and water savings initiatives, some of which have been formally recognised through the Green Globe Awards (2003 & 2005) and the Every Drop Counts Business Program Awards (2006). The Building and Grounds Division has also recently completed a review of energy and water use with new energy and water savings action plans established (2006 to 2011). These initiatives together with bush regeneration activities, a subsidised shuttle bus service, 3 go for free, an environmental management system (EMS), an environmental policy and environmental consideration in the University s design standards represent strengths for the University and demonstrate a commitment to responsible environmental management. The Universities Environmental Policy commits the following to deliver on the Strategic Plan: The University is committed to supporting the principles of environmental sustainability and applying such principles and practices in the University s functions. The University believes that all staff and students share a role in achieving the objectives of its environmental policy. The University recognises that its greatest opportunities to demonstrate a commitment to environmental protection and sustainable practices lie in the minimisation of energy and water use, in the responsible management and minimisation of wastes, and in the harmonious integration of the campus infrastructure and activities with the natural environment. The University aims to ensure that it s teaching, research and support activities are aligned with its environmental policy. To facilitate the achievement of these overall objectives, the University will: Implement and maintain a structured Environmental Management System based on continual improvement and regular review to ensure that it remains relevant to the University s operations; Comply with environmental regulations and set an example to the community and to other educational institutions in adopting and implementing principles of environmental protection and sustainability; Focus particularly on minimisation of energy and water consumption, waste management, including recycling, and endeavour to become a community leader in these areas; Foster environmental awareness within all academic and business units with a view to increasing environmental literacy of students and staff; Through effective communication with its community provide students and staff with mechanisms and opportunities to propose, discuss and participate in projects leading to improvements in environmental outcomes; and VPA-QA-TEM-015 EMPDRAFT_2010 June 2010 Page 3 of 24

4 Through the integration of buildings with the natural environment, maintain the University s reputation for providing an outstanding and harmonious campus which facilitates engagement of members of the campus community with the natural environment. 2 Guiding Principles The Environment Management Plan needs to set the platform for delivering on the aims and objectives of the Environmental Policy and provide a broader strategic view to ensure the University is at the cutting edge of climate change adaptation and mitigation. Adaptation and mitigation are the two key philosophies around the federal government s strategy for managing the environment. Adaptation needs to incorporate notions of flexibility and resilience in the face of the climate change that will occur despite any short term mitigation measures. Mitigation needs to be focused, smart and integrated to truly achieve long term sustainability from a social, financial and environmental standpoint. One of the key strengths of UOW from a sustainability perspective is the sheer passion and drive that has been exhibited by academics, staff and students over many years and the quality of its research staff to meet the challenges the future holds. All these elements working in unison will deliver the kinds of structural and behavioural change required to adapt to, and mitigate climate change. The staff and students at the University of Wollongong aspire to: work towards being self sufficient in energy and water use; and work towards achieving zero waste to landfill. These aspirations will be achieved through a targeted program of minimisation of non-renewable resource use through the implementation of R 4 Rethink, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, via structural and behavioural changes and then through offsetting what we cannot reduce or eliminate. The offset can be part of a broader biodiversity management plan. A number of guiding principles will underpin this EMP: firstly executive management support is required to enable the successful implementation of the plan; this plan represents a continual improvement process; the scope of the EMP addresses environmental aspects and impacts over which UOW has direct control, and also those over which UOW can exert influence as a consumer of goods and services, such as utilising the University s purchasing power to specify environmental requirements from suppliers and contractors or specifying a 76% recycling rate in construction and demolition waste as part of a construction contract; UOW will ensure that the principles of life cycle costing are integral to the University s physical planning, design and development, asset acquisition and management, purchasing and operations; leadership at all levels and an attitude of cooperation with a willingness to try will need to prevail across all aspects of our campuses; environmental management is incumbent on everyone to participate its not something that a single unit or team can do; we will achieve our goals if we want to not simply because we can, so people across campus, and their passion to drive change, play a crucial role in the success of the plan. It should be noted that strategies and actions are documented within the context of a three-year plan, but that the plan itself represents the first three years of a continual improvement cycle for VPA-QA-TEM-015 EMPDRAFT_2010 June 2010 Page 4 of 24

5 UOW. Further, a targeted program of communication and engagement activities will be fundamental to recruiting support, ownership and facilitating involvement in delivery of key actions, in addition to promoting the University s position of leadership in this area. 3 Structure of the Environmental Management Plan The EMP is a strategic document that sets objectives and targets for environmental improvement and defines the strategies required to achieve the objectives. Management and action plans will be prepared to ensure the day to day delivery of the strategies. The EMP is divided into 7 functions: 1. Energy Management; 2. Water Management; 3. Management Systems; 4. Materials Management; 5. Research, Teaching and Learning; 6. Campus Environment; and 7. Communication and Engagement. The Environment Management Plan is subordinate to the UOW Strategic Plan, Environment Policy and Environmental Management System (see Figure 1). UOW Strategic Plan Environment Policy Legal Framework Environmental Management System Environmental Management Plan Renewable/Alternative Energy Plan Self Sufficient Water Plan Biodiversity Plan Figure 1 Context of the EMP to other corporate documents VPA-QA-TEM-015 EMPDRAFT_2010 June 2010 Page 5 of 24

6 4 Environmental Management Plan Consultation The EMP consultation encompassed three major phases: Connect: An online survey was open for input between May 10 and 24, At the close 546 participants had completed the survey. Collaborate: Focus groups were scheduled between May, 2010 and 71 staff and students attended with 6 people attending twice. The King and Queen of Green spoke to 609 students and recorded their EMP priorities. Consult & Celebrate: World Environment Day Forum had 102 participants who were briefed on the contents of the plan. Further EMP briefing sessions were held between June 2-14, Sixteen people participated in these briefing sessions. 5 Environmental Objectives, Targets, Strategies, Actions and Performance Indicators The international Environmental Management Systems Standard ISO14001:2004 defines an environmental objective as an overall environmental goal, consistent with the environmental policy that an organisation sets itself to achieve. Objectives should be quantifiable wherever possible. An environmental target is defined in ISO14001 as a detailed performance requirement[s], applicable to the organisation or parts thereof, that arises from the environmental objectives and that needs to be set and met in order to achieve those objectives. Consistent with the international Environmental Performance Evaluation Standard ISO14031, the environmental indicators used to track progress in implementing this Plan include management performance indicators relating to organisational practices and procedures, and operational performance indicators to track the significant environmental effects of the University s activities. The UOW Performance Indicator Project (PIPs) collects a range of student, staff, financial and resource-based statistical information for internal planning and external reporting. This information is used here to relate the University s environmental impacts (e.g. greenhouse emissions from energy consumption) to its activities (e.g. teaching students), thereby providing meaningful indicators of environmental performance (e.g. tonnes of carbon dioxide per equivalent full-time student). Table 5.1 summarises the Objectives, Targets, Strategies and Performance Indicators required to achieve our aims and collective aspirations. VPA-QA-TEM-015 EMPDRAFT_2010 June 2010 Page 6 of 24

7 5.1 Environmental Objectives, Targets, Strategies and Performance Indicators ENERGY MANAGEMENT UOW continue to implement the Energy Savings Action Plan (ESAP) for Wollongong Campus (ongoing) Energy Savings Actions implemented MJ per m 2 compared to 2005 baseline Energy Savings Action Plan Annual Reports Sustainability Engineer Ensure that all new energy related appliances (e.g heaters, fridges) and fixtures (e.g light fittings) are minimum 4 star rated (ongoing) Proportion of 4 Star rated appliances and fixtures Building and Engineering Information Maintenance System (BEIMS) Manager Construction Manager Maintenance and Energy Facility Managers Reduce Energy Consumption by 30% per metre squared by December 2013 from 2005 baseline year Establish a revolving fund where savings made on consumption reductions are reinvested into energy savings actions (ie capital improvements and staff engagement activities) by June 2011 Revolving fund established Energy reduction projects funded by savings made on consumption reductions Buildings and Grounds Financial Report Energy Savings Action Plan Annual Reports Sustainability Engineer Energy Management Monitor electricity and natural gas via the PIP system at Wollongong and Shoalhaven Campus by December 2010 PIPs used to monitor electricity and natural gas at Wollongong and Shoalhaven Campus Reductions in kw of electricity used based on business as usual scenario from 2005 baseline year MJ per EFSTU Performance Indicator Project (PIP) Performance Indicator Unit Environmental Education and Compliance Officer Energy Use per m 2 (MJ/m 2 ) GJ of gas used CO 2 e emissions National Greenhouse Energy Reporting (NGER) Develop and implement energy conservation and greenhouse awareness programs for staff and students by December 2013 Programs conducted Survey results of staff and students to measure awareness changes Environmental Education and Compliance Officer

8 ENERGY MANAGEMENT As above Ensure all Deans, Heads of Schools and Facility Managers at Wollongong Campus and Shoalhaven Campus have energy consumption information monthly by June 2011 Reports available to Deans, Heads of School and Facilities Managers monthly Performance Indicator Project (PIP) Performance Indicator Unit Undertake audits of energy consumption at all Campuses and accommodation sites by December 2013 Audits conducted Sustainability Engineer Accommodation Services Campus Facility Managers Develop and implement Energy Savings Action Plans (ESAP s) for all Campuses and Accommodation Sites by December 2013 ESAP s prepared ESAP actions implemented Energy Savings Action Plan Annual Reports Sustainability Engineer Accommodation Services Campus Facility Managers Energy Management Investigate and seek grant funding for energy consumption and greenhouse gas/carbon emission reduction projects (ongoing) Grant funding received as $ Sustainability Engineer Include energy objectives and reporting requirements in construction contracts by August 2010 Energy and reporting requirements in construction contracts Sustainability Engineer Manager Construction Increase the proportion of renewable/alternative energy at the Wollongong Campus to 45% by 2013 Reduce carbon emissions by 12% at the Wollongong Campus by 2013 from 2005 baseline year Develop a Renewable/Alternative Energy Management Plan for the Wollongong Campus by June 2010 and implement priority strategies Investigate and seek grant funding for alternative energy supplies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions (ongoing) Investigate renewable/alternative energy options for all Campuses and Accommodation Sites by December 2013 Renewable/Alternative Energy Management Plan developed Strategies implemented Grant funding received as $ Options investigated Sustainability Engineer Accommodation Services Campus Facility Managers VPA-QA-TEM-015 EMPDRAFT_2010 June 2010 Page 8 of 24

9 WATER MANAGEMENT Continue to implement the Water Savings Action Plan (WSAP) for Wollongong Campus (ongoing) Water Savings Actions implemented Reductions in potable water consumption per EFTSU and FTE Staff per year compared to Water Savings Action Plan Annual Reports Sustainability Engineer Ensure all new water-related equipment and fixtures are minimum 4 star efficiency rated (ongoing) Proportion of 4 Star rated equipment and fixtures compared to total Building and Engineering Information Maintenance System (BEIMS) Manager Construction Manager Maintenance and Energy Facility Managers Develop and implement water conservation awareness programs for staff and students by December 2011 Number of programs conducted Survey results of staff and students to measure awareness changes Environmental Education and Compliance Officer Ensure all Deans, Heads of Schools and facility managers at Wollongong Campus have water consumption information monthly by June 2011 Reports available to Deans, Heads of School and Facilities Managers monthly Performance Indicator Project (PIP) Performance Indicator Unit Water Management Reduce potable water consumption by 5% per EFTSU and FTE Staff each year until 2013 Investigate and seek grant funding for water consumption reduction projects (ongoing) Grant funding received as $ Sustainability Engineer Monitor Water usage at Wollongong Campus via the PIPs system by December 2011 PIPs used to monitor water usage at Wollongong Campus Performance Indicator Project (PIP) Performance Indicator Unit Reductions in potable water consumption per EFTSU and FTE Staff per year compared to Ensure that savings that are made on consumption reductions are reinvested into water savings actions (ie capital improvements and staff engagement activities) (ongoing) Revolving fund established Water consumption reduction projects funded by savings made on consumption reductions Buildings and Grounds Financial Report Water Savings Action Plan Annual Reports Sustainability Engineer VPA-QA-TEM-015 EMPDRAFT_2010 June 2010 Page 9 of 24

10 WATER MANAGEMENT As above Undertake audits of water consumption at all Campuses and Accommodation Sites by December 2013 Audits conducted Sustainability Engineer Accommodation Services Campus Facility Managers Water Management Develop and implement Water Savings Action Plans (WSAP s) for all Campuses and Accommodation Sites by December 2013 WSAP s prepared WSAP actions implemented Water Savings Action Plan annual reports Sustainability Engineer Accommodation Services Campus Facility Managers Increase use of water reuse and recycling to 44% of total water consumption at Wollongong Campus by December 2012 Develop a Self Sufficient Water Plan for Wollongong Campus by August 2010 and implement priority strategies Self Sufficient Water Plan developed Strategies implemented Environment and Sustainability Investigate and seek grant funding for water reuse projects (ongoing) Grant funding received as $ Environment and Sustainability Sustainability Engineer Investigate water self sufficiency options for all Campuses and Accommodation Sites by December 2012 Self Sufficient Water options investigated Environment and Sustainability Accommodation Services Campus Facility Managers VPA-QA-TEM-015 EMPDRAFT_2010 June 2010 Page 10 of 24

11 MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS Incorporate life cycle costs including, when available, embodied energy assessment into accounting and budgeting procedures by December 2013 Accounting and budgeting procedures incorporate lifecycle costing Identified cost savings of implementation Financial Services Proportion of suppliers and contractors with an Environmental Management System (EMS) Integrate environmental, social and financial assessment into decision making Percentage of suppliers and materials purchased using environmental criteria Incorporate sustainability principles in all staff Position Descriptions by December 2011 Staff position descriptions include sustainability principles Personnel Services Management Systems Set targets for energy and water reduction and materials management in managers contracts by December 2011 Targets are set and incorporated in Managers contracts Personnel Services Reduce the UOW ecological and carbon footprint through management systems, policies and processes Define the UOW ecological and carbon footprint for all campuses by December 2013 UOW Ecological and Carbon Footprint defined Ensure full compliance with all environmental legislative and regulatory requirements by 2012 through an integrated EMS Review the Environmental Management System and raise awareness across all campuses of EMS by December 2010, compliant with ISO EMS reviewed Survey results of staff and students to measure awareness changes Manager Environmental Services Reduce UOW risk profile in terms of the Environmental Management System Implement a building environmental risk and environmental audit strategy by December 2011 Review point source pollution risks and address identified issues by December 2010 Completion of Risk Assessment for University activities Point source pollution risks identified and any issues addressed Environment Management System UOW Staff Manager Environmental Services Manager Environmental Services UOW Staff VPA-QA-TEM-015 EMPDRAFT_2010 June 2010 Page 11 of 24

12 MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS As above Undertake an environmental audits and establish and monitor Environmental Improvement Programs for 25% of all laboratories at Wollongong Campus by December 2012 Proportion of laboratories having undergone an environmental audit UOW Staff Investigate implementation of a Green Lab program by December 2012 Green Lab program investigated Management Systems Integrate the Environmental Management Plan into UOW planning and policy Establish a reporting framework for this EMP by December 2010 EMP reporting framework established Environmental Management Plan Annual Report Integrate EMP into Faculty/Division/School/Unit level planning and policy documents bydecember 2013 EMP integrated into Faculty/Division/School/Unit level planning and policy documents UOW Faculty/Division/School/Units VPA-QA-TEM-015 EMPDRAFT_2010 June 2010 Page 12 of 24

13 MATERIALS MANAGEMENT Roll out new indoor recycling and waste collection process to all faculties and buildings at Wollongong Campus by July 2010 Indoor recycling and waste collection process implemented within all areas of Wollongong Campus Materials Management Achieve continuous reduction in solid waste to landfill per FTE/EFTSU p.a. Increase recycling rate by at least 44% by June 2010 and 66% by 2013 Increase recycling of construction and demolition waste by at least 76% by 2012 Develop and implement a Waste Reduction Strategy for all campuses by December 2013 Waste reduction Strategy Developed and actions implemented Tonnes of waste to landfill per annum Tonnes of recycling as percentage of whole waste stream Tonnes of green waste diverted from landfill Manager Environmental Services Divert organic waste from landfill by 66% by 2013 Achieve 70% staff and 50% student awareness of Rethink, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle (R 4 ) by December 2012 Survey results of staff and students to measure awareness of R 4 Environmental Education and Compliance Officer Continue to investigate and implement R 4 initiatives (ongoing) initiatives investigated and implemented R 4 Audit waste stream throughout all campus on a rolling, scheduled program (ongoing) Waste Audits conducted to measure performance against targets Continue to implement consistent recycling and waste collection process to all facilities and buildings at Wollongong Campus by December 2010 Manager Environmental Services VPA-QA-TEM-015 EMPDRAFT_2010 June 2010 Page 13 of 24

14 MATERIALS MANAGEMENT As above Divert a minimum of 76% of construction and demolition waste from all UOW construction projects from landfill by December 2012 Tonnes of construction and demolition waste diverted from landfill Manager Construction Include construction and demolition waste objectives and reporting requirements in construction contracts by December 2010 Construction and demolition objectives and reporting requirements in construction contracts Manager Construction Investigate composting options for the Wollongong Campus and report by December 2010 Composting options investigated for Wollongong Campus Implement a Green Procurement and Purchasing Policy by December 2013 Green Procurement and Purchasing Policy developed and implemented Financial Services Materials Management Ensure materials and services purchased by the University incorporate not just financial but also environmental and social impacts into the decision making Set materials management targets in contracts that reflect life cycle costs by June 2011 Materials management targets set in contracts UOW Staff Financial Services Information Technology Services Purchase 75% recycled content paper (minimum 50% post consumer content) by June 2011 Number of reams of recycled paper as proportion of whole Financial Services UOW Print and Distribution Services UOW Staff VPA-QA-TEM-015 EMPDRAFT_2010 June 2010 Page 14 of 24

15 MATERIALS MANAGEMENT Achieve continual reduction (where possible) in quantity and toxicity of biological, hazardous and liquid trade waste generated Conduct audit of biological, hazardous and liquid trade waste by December 2012 Develop strategies with users to reduce by June 2013 Generation of biological and chemical (hazardous) waste, tonnes per FTE p.a. Trade waste discharge to sewer, kilolitres p.a. Manager Environmental Services Materials Management Reduce paper consumption by 5% per annum from 2010 baseline level per FTE Staff per year Develop and implement paper consumption awareness and reduction program for staff and students by June 2011 Program conducted Survey results of staff and students to measure awareness changes Environmental Education and Compliance Officer Number of reams of paper as proportion of 2010 baseline Achieve continual improvement in litter reduction at UOW Develop a littering campaign that includes reducing cigarette butts across Wollongong Campus by June 2011 Program conducted Survey results of staff and students to measure awareness changes Environmental Education and Compliance Officer Amount and type of litter collected compared to prior to implementation of the program VPA-QA-TEM-015 EMPDRAFT_2010 June 2010 Page 15 of 24

16 RESEARCH, TEACHING & LEARNING Build on the recognition of UOW as an environmental leader in teaching, research and applied environmental management by 2013 Collate a list of current academic activity that relates to environmental or sustainability research by December 2010 Integrate the teaching and research areas of UOW with the objectives of the EMP and visa versa by December 2013 Academic activity related to environmental or sustainability research listed Number of programs imbeded in undergraduate or postgraduate courses Academics Environment and Sustainabilities Research, Teaching and Learning Integrate teaching and learning experiences with the environmental management program and visa versa Provide student research, work experience and cadetship opportunities within the Environmental Sustainability Initiatives unit (ongoing) Identify opportunities to integrate corporate environmental programs with academic activity, while continuing to support interdisciplinary initiatives (ongoing) Number of student research, work experience and cadetships projects offered Number of environmental management projects and grants integrating research Number of academics and postgraduate students involved in projects Number of projects with student involvement Provide a living laboratory onsite for educational and research priorities in the area of food and community gardens Explore establishment of community food/permaculture gardens and identify suitable university land that can be used by staff/students and the broader community as part of a community engagement strategy to reduce food miles and increase social capital by August 2010 Area of land with active permaculture groups Kg of food produced per annum VPA-QA-TEM-015 EMPDRAFT_2010 June 2010 Page 16 of 24

17 RESEARCH, TEACHING & LEARNING Produce graduate students across all disciplines with an understanding of sustainability issues and how it affects their discipline Incorporate Sustainability principles into graduate attributes Explore opportunities to: Offer Majors in environmental sustainability for non environmental degrees Graduate Attributes include Sustainability Principles Number of majors in environmental sustainability available for non environmental degrees UOW Strategic Plan DECCW and NSW Council on Environmental Education for Sustainability Annual report Intiatives Unit Research, Teaching and Learning Ensure core and/or elective subjects/units on environmental issues are available for students in non environmental degrees Integrate sustainability principles into all subjects/units Ensure teacher training degrees/programs include compulsory subjects/units on environmental education Ensure teacher education degree programs include voluntary subjects/units on environmental education Proportion of subjects on environmental issues that are available for non environmental degrees Proportion of subjects that have sustainability principles integrated % of teacher training degrees/programs that include compulsory subjects/units on environmental education % of teacher education degree programs that include voluntary subjects/units on environmental education Establish a link between the academic programs and the environmental operational aspects of facilities management Number of student research, work experience and cadetships projects offered Campus Environment Campus Environment Further develop the iconic native theme of the University landscape Achieve continual improvement of ecological functionality and habitat potential for native fauna on sites under UOW control Complete assessment of biodiversity values and impacts including weed, feral animals and bushfire management for sites under UOW management by December 2013 No of pest species removed Reduce the impact of noxious and environmental weeds and pest animals on UOW grounds Improve/maintain genetic diversity of native species VPA-QA-TEM-015 EMPDRAFT_2010 June 2010 Page 17 of 24

18 Campus Environment Implement Biodiversity Management Plans for sites under UOW Management and integrate with the relevant UOW Landscape Plans by December 2012 Management plans completed and implemented Manager Landscape As above Develop an inventory of flora and fauna species at UOW Campuses and communicate with staff and students by December 2010 Inventory completed Number of locally indigenous species of flora and fauna present identified for all land under UOW control Staff and Student awareness Increase staff, students and community awareness and knowledge of and functionality of plantings on campus (ongoing) Number of staff/students attending tree walk Environmental Education and Compliance Officer Campus Environment Investigate and seek grant funding for campus environmental improvement projects (ongoing) Grant funding received as $ Assist with the establishment of University and community Bushcare groups (ongoing) Area of land with active Bushcare groups Number of Bushcare Groups Number of volunteers Manager Environmental Services Number of Ha rehabilitated Ensure 50% of plantings of indigenous species are propagated from locally provenance stock by December 2012 Locally indigenous plants propagated from locally provenanced stock planted on Wollongong campus as proportion of total plantings Manager Landscape Develop and implement training for landscape staff and contractors on environmental issues by December 2011 Training program developed and implemented Environmental Education and Compliance Officer VPA-QA-TEM-015 EMPDRAFT_2010 June 2010 Page 18 of 24

19 Campus Environment Management/ recovery plans completed Ensure UOW is meeting its responsibilities under state and federal biodiversity protection legislation (ongoing) Complete management/recovery plans for sites with significant biodiversity values by December 2012 Area of land for which biodiversity management and/or recovery plans have been prepared Reduce chemical use on land under UOW control by 5% p.a. from baseline Establish the chemical use on land under UOW control to establish a baseline by December Pesticide, herbicide and fertiliser use on land under UOW control, kilograms per hectare p.a. Manager Landscape Achieve construction site compliance with regulatory, development consent and UOW requirements from 2010 Review design standards Compliance with legislation/standards Quality Assurance Audit Reports Manager Construction Campus Environment Ensure compliance with requirements of heritage and environment-related planning legislation by 2010 Review design standards Compliance with legislation/standards Quality Assurance Audit Reports Manager Construction Offset UOW emissions through carbon sequestration, on-site where possible Audit plantings for carbon sequestration records Carbon Certificates or equivalent created Reduce the long term energy and water requirements of new buildings and, refurbishments through sustainable design features Investigate the potential for offset of emissions through carbon sequestration by December 2013 Tonnes of CO 2 sequestered since 1991 Incorporate sustainable design for use in new buildings Design and construct all new buildings to achieve 5 star or equivalent under the Green Star rating scheme or equivalent Proportion of buildings with 5 star rating or better Manager Construction VPA-QA-TEM-015 EMPDRAFT_2010 June 2010 Page 19 of 24

20 Campus Environment Campus Environment Improve the sustainability performance of existing buildings Investigate and implement where practicable any retrofitting (e.g. insulation, glazing, awnings) or landscaping features (shading) for buildings to improve sustainability performance by December 2011 and incorporate into revised Energy Savings Action Plan Revised Energy Savings Action Plan complete MJ/m 2 reductions Administration Report Manager Construction Manager Maintenance and Energy COMMUNICATION & ENGAGEMENT Continually improve the community (internal and external) knowledge of sustainability initiatives (ongoing) Initiatives promoted Survey results of staff and students to measure awareness /knowledge changes Marketing and Communications Coordinator Communication and Engagement Communicate the environmental management achievements as well as research and education components of sustainability to staff, students and the broader community Establish and maintain feedback mechanisms for staff and students to provide input into this EMP and strategies identified in this document by December 2010 Develop a reporting strategy for this EMP including an annual UOW sustainability report card Feedback mechanism established and maintained for this EMP Number of issues raised and actions taken Reporting strategy developed Annual report card prepared and communicated to UOW and community EMP Annual Report EMP Annual Report Promote the sustainability initiatives implemented by the university via web site, conferences, seminars and through networks (ongoing) Initiatives promoted All forms of media Marketing and Communications Coordinator All Staff Investigate opportunities for improving environmental awareness through supporting/hosting conferences, seminars and workshops (ongoing) Number of conferences/ seminars and workshops hosted UOW Intranet/Internet site All Staff VPA-QA-TEM-015 EMPDRAFT_2010 June 2010 Page 20 of 24

21 COMMUNICATION & ENGAGEMENT Achieve 90% staff and 70% student awareness of UOW Environment Policy, EMS and UOW environment portal by 2012 Develop and implement training programs and awareness raising initiatives for senior managers on environmental policies, EMS and other environmental initiatives by December 2010 Ensure induction of all new staff includes information on Environment Policy and associated programs by December 2010 Training programs developed and implemented On-line induction incorporating environmental policy and compliance PODS Training Records Environmental Education and Compliance Officer Environmental Education and Compliance Officer Communication and Engagement Ensure environment is listed as an agenda item at all team, faculty meetings and establish a process to communicate information between team/faculty and ESI unit at all campuses by December 2010 Communication process established between ESI unit and other areas of UOW Marketing and Communications Coordinator Build capacity and resilience amongst UOW community to identify issues, propose solutions and take action Establish a network of environmental champions amongst staff and students at all campuses and create a strategy that clarifies their roles and establishes a communication process by December 2010 Number of environmental champions within each area Marketing and Communications Coordinator Establish an annual UOW Environmental Awards Program that recognises and rewards Staff Students, Business Units/Faculties and Campuses for environmental /sustainability performance by December 2010 Environmental Awards Program Developed Number of Awards presented annually University Intranet Site Establish funding opportunities for implementation of environmental projects that will benefit UOW initiated by Staff and/or students groups from all campuses by December 2010 Funding program established Funds awarded in $ Number of programs initiated VPA-QA-TEM-015 EMPDRAFT_2010 June 2010 Page 21 of 24

22 COMMUNICATION & ENGAGEMENT Communication and Engagement As above Establish framework for communication, support and engagement with UOW subsidiaries on environmental and sustainability initiatives (ongoing) Support provided to Subsidiaries Communication framework established Marketing and Communications Coordinator Investigate the obstacles and barriers to staff and student behavioural change for sustainability actions and address (ongoing) Programs developed with incorporating understanding barriers to behaviour change Lead by example Sign the Talloires Declaration Talloires Declaration signed EMP Annual Report VPA-QA-TEM-015 EMPDRAFT_2010 June 2010 Page 22 of 24

23 6 Glossary of Terms Carbon Sequestration: Capturing atmospheric carbon (carbon dioxide) and storing it by one of several mechanisms to reduce this greenhouse gas and its contribution to global warming. Carbon may be stored in living (green vegetation and forests) or non-living reservoirs (soil, geologic formations, oceans, wood products. Ecological Footprint: A measure of how much biologically productive land and water area an individual, population or activity requires to produce all the resources it consumes and to absorb the waste it generates using prevailing technology and resource management practices Embodied energy: The sum total of the energy necessary - from raw material extraction, transport, manufacturing, assembly, installation plus the capital, environmental and other costs - used to produce a service or product from its beginning through its disassembly, deconstruction and/or decomposition. Food miles: Food miles is a term which refers to the distance food is transported from the time of its production until it reaches the consumer. It is one dimension used in assessing the environmental impact of food. Greenhouse emissions: The emissions of Greenhouse gases through human activities. Greenhouse gas: Greenhouse gases are gases in an atmosphere that absorb and emit radiation within the thermal infrared range. This process is the fundamental cause of the greenhouse effect. The main greenhouse gases in the Earth's atmosphere are water vapor, carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, and ozone. Indigenous species: A plant or animal species that occurs at a place within its historically known natural range and that forms part of the natural biological diversity of a place Life cycle costs: Life cycle costs relate to the total cost of a system, product or service over its entire life. It includes the costs of production, transportation, installation costs, operating costs, maintenance costs, and disposal cost Locally Provenance stock: Locally provenanced stock refers to plants that have been are propagated from locally sourced seed or cuttings from species that are indigenous to the local area. Permaculture: Design system which seeks to create harmony between human needs and ecological ones; usually refers to gardening and farming techniques Sustainability: is all about preserving the world's natural resources for future generations. A fully sustainable industry would be one that has zero impact, or a positive impact on the environment. 7 Acronyms CO 2 e Carbon dioxide equivalent BEIMS Building and Engineering Information Maintenance System EAC VPA-QA-TEM-015 EMPDRAFT_2010 June 2010 Page 23 of 24

24 EFSTU Equivalent Full Time Student Unit EMP Environmental Management Plan EMS Environmental management System ESAP Energy Saving Action Plan ESI FTE - Full Time Equivalent GJ Gigajoules Kwh Kilowatt hours MJ Megajoules NGER National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting PIPs Performance Indicator Project R 4 Rethink Reduce Reuse Recycle VPA Vice Principal Administration WSAP Water Savings Action Plan 8 References UOW Strategic Plan UOW Environmental Policy UOW Environmental management System International Environmental management Systems Standard ISO14000 series International Environmental Performance Evaluation Standard ISO14031 UOW Performance Indicator Project (PIPS) UOW Energy Savings Action Plan UOW Water Savings Action Plan UOW Renewable Energy Plan Talloires Declaration Green Star rating scheme UOW Landscape Plan Emissions Trading Scheme National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting 9 Version Control Table Version Date Approved By Amendment Control 1 2 June 2010 Lisa Miller, Environment Manager VPA-QA-TEM-015 EMPDRAFT_2010 June 2010 Page 24 of 24