Environmental Management Policy Statement

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1 Environmental Management Policy Statement 1. Commitment Busways Group, as a major public transport provider, seeks to make a considerable effort to minimise its impact on the environment through the efficient use of resources in the provision of large-scale public transportation. The use of heavy vehicles in the provision of public transportation as well as the workshop and administrative aspects of the business has a significant impact on the environment. This however, is balanced by the positive impact public transport has, as a means of reducing car use, and thus private vehicle emissions. Busways believes that business improvement, undertaken responsibly and efficiently, will help create a sustainable future for both the business and the environment. The Group is committed to improving its environmental performance, and minimising its overall environmental impact across all areas of operation in all localities. As one of the major public transport providers in NSW, Busways recognizes its opportunity to demonstrate leadership in this area. Busways is committed to continually decrease the environmental footprint of the company through a range of strategies, addressing resource management, waste management, fleet performance, purchasing, staff engagement & education, and stakeholder engagement & education. This policy statements provides a framework for Busways Environmental Management Plan (EMP) and associated action plan, which will document the company s planning for improved environmental performance through defined objectives, clear targets, documented strategies, allocated responsibilities, and measurable performance indicators. The EMP will be reviewed annually. 2. Responsibility The carries the key responsibility for the development and implementation of the EMP. The works in cooperation with a focus group of employees from diverse departments.

2 Environmental Management Plan 2008 To 2012 OBJECTIVES STRATEGIES IMPLEMENTATION TIMETABLE Meet the Government s objectives to introduce performance standards, which include standards concerning greenhouse emissions by buses as defined by the Passenger transport Act, 1990, as amended. 1 Further develop current action plan based on Busways Environmental Management Plan, including targets, measurable key performance indicators and responsibilities. 2 Implement Environmental Action Plan 3 Monitor Busways environmental performance 4 Participate in government sustainability programs, such as the RTA s Clean Fleet program. Action plan includes strategies to reduce use of natural resources, incl. energy, fuel & water use, use of high quality fuel, operating buses to test cycle emission standards, fleet maintenance that complies with the average requirements of the MBSC, meeting of ADR/Euro standards for vehicles, appropriate training for drivers in eco-driving techniques and provision of a network of integrated services that reflects desired travel pattern Establish regular monitoring processes. Action plan completed and reviewed annually Install eco-friendly technology, such as catalytic converters, ultra-low sulphur diesel, high quality oil filters, enhanced braking, and propulsion systems, particulate traps and computerized fuel and engine management systems. Introduce measures to reduce fuel consumption Establish key performance indicators for measuring fuel & other efficiencies, e.g. fuel/100 kms and fuel/pax kms. Establish initiatives to minimise waste to landfill - Recycling program implemented education ongoing

3 OBJECTIVES STRATEGIES IMPLEMENTATION TIMETABLE Meet the contractual requirements of the MBSC to prepare an Environmental Action Plan and to report annually on performance Comply with all statutory obligations relating to environmental protection. 1 Improve current action plan based on Busways Environmental Management Plan, including targets, measurable key performance indicators and responsibilities. 2 Annually review Environmental Action Plan. 3 Include performance measures of MBSC s SQI when they are available. 4 Develop appropriate management practices to ensure that the Environment Action Plan is implemented. 5 Ensure that a budget is available to enable the implementation of the plan. 6 Measure environmental performance against set targets. 1 Develop an understanding of obligations of a bus operator under NSW law with regard to environment protection. 2 Maintain a sound knowledge of environment protection laws as they are amended. 3 Provide information and training to staff on changes in environment law. Define Busways commitment to sustainability Develop measurable KPI s Report Greenhouse Gas Emissions annually through NGERS Integrate environmental objectives with business planning activities. Acquire a working knowledge of the following enactments: o Environment Operations Act o Environment Operations (Waste) Regulation o Environment Operations (Clean Air) Regulation o Environment Operations (Noise Control) Regulation o National Environment Protection Measure. Copy documents for staff dissemination. Term of contract Term of contract

4 Environmental Action Plan Resource Management 1.1. Electricity : E1 Minimise annual electricity consumption through design, demand management and improved efficiencies E2 Investigate use of renewable energy Performance Indicators: Electricity consumption p.a. Electricity consumption p.a./km % of energy derived from renewable sources Install sensor lights in offices & workshops where appropriate Ensure low-energy consumption fluoro tubes are installed at offices & workshops where feasible Expand use of power saving electric heat pump hot water systems Investigate installation of solar panels at depots Investigate use of cold air from hot water system to cool offices Consider eco-design principles in new buildings/building upgrades Educate staff & raise awareness of energy savings by turning off lights/ computers/ equipment at power points Trial timers on hot water systems at depots and head office Investigate upgrade of air-con at head office Limit use of airconditioning systems in offices to core hours Workshops 2012 Workshops 2012 Low Workshops Through replacement at time of failure Workshops Installation of solar panels at Narellan in Government grant changes made this initiative redundant. Continuing to investigate other avenues of making solar power feasible. Workshops 2012 Property Marketing & /Workshops Trial completed. Timers installed at all depots. Workshops. System runs efficiently. Upgrade of system not feasible. Workshops

5 1.2. Paper Performance Indicators P1 Reduce paper use within administration P2 Increase % of all printer/photocopier paper purchased that is manufactured from 100% post-consumer fibre or alternative sustainable product P3 Consider sustainability principles in the selection of printing companies Amount of paper purchased/km % of purchased paper that is manufactured from highpercentage post-consumer fibre or alternative sustainable product % of external print jobs through green print companies Investigate best (balancing costeffectiveness, impact on equipment, sustainable production) sustainable paper option Print timetables on paper manufactured from high-percentage post-consumer fibre or alternative sustainable product if commercially viable Print stationary on paper manufactured from high-percentage post-consumer fibre or alternative sustainable product if commercially viable Print staff newsletter on paper manufactured from high-percentage post-consumer fibre or alternative sustainable product if commercially viable Reduce number of staff newsletter printers by displaying in lunchrooms, notice boards Investigate possibility of creating newsletter requires development of intranet and/or PC access in driver rooms Use paper manufactured from highpercentage post-consumer fibre or alternative sustainable product where feasible for printing & photocopying Develop & promote opportunities to re-use paper to staff (e.g. notepads) Encourage paper-saving print & copy practices amongst staff (double-sided, smaller margins etc.) At next reprint once paper is determined Marketing At next print once paper is determined Marketing & Marketing Access issues make this infeasible in & Marketing & s. Green Guide & ongoing communications. Green Guide & ongoing communications

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7 Encourage staff not to print unnecessarily Encourage staff to circulate documents rather than printing multiple copies Make the preferred means of correspondence with external stakeholders Investigate non-paper based filing system Buy toilet paper manufactured from 100% post-consumer fibre Marketing and Reliability & s Marketing and Reliability & s Marketing and Reliability & s 2012 External consultant Received a number of proposals. No feasible option in Purchasing

8 1.3. Water W1 Minimise annual potable water consumption W2 Maximise use of grey water/ rainwater at depots W3 Install rainwater tanks at new depots where feasible W4 Retro-fit rainwater tanks at current depots where feasible Performance Indicators Potable water consumption, kilolitres p.a. Potable annual water consumption by depot kilolitres/bus Availability of rainwater tanks at depots Ensure grey water facilities are installed in new depots where feasible Investigate feasibility of retrofitting grey water facilities at existing depot sites Install rainwater tanks at all feasible depots Upgrade to dual flush toilets & waterless urinals at feasible depots Trial water flow regulators in hand basins Consider star-rating when purchasing water-using appliances Develop procedures for water use monitoring at all depots & PYM Property Property Property Property Property Workshops Property Upgrade of grey water facility at Kincumber 2009 and Campbelltown and Blacktown in 2010 installation of rain water tanks at Campbelltown, Coffs Harbour and Raleigh in 2010 toilet upgrades at Campbelltown trial undertaken in Wyong 2009, rolled out to all Sydney depots in 2010

9 2. Waste Management Objectives & targets WM1 Achieve reduction in solid waste to landfill WM2 Set up and maintain recycling programs at each depot location WM3 Ensure electronic equipment is re-used or recycled Performance Indicators Waste to landfill tonnes/p.a./km Availability of recycling facilities at depots Make recycling facilities available at all depots Supply paper bin to each workstation Ensure oil/thinners/steel/ batteries/coolants from workshops are recycled by licensed contractors & Depot s Workshops Ensure printing toners are recycled IT & Depot s Develop & provide each depot with recycling resource booklet (what/where does it go) Investigate recycling/re-using of mobile phones & computers Investigate possibility of recycling/re-using lost property (some depots give lost property to charities issues with cleanliness have led to some charities decline) & Marketing IT & completed all redundant IT equipment recycled through DELL or Computer Source Australia some charities decline due to cleanliness issues.

10 3. Fleet & Workshops FW1 Purchase vehicles that are environmentally friendly, giving consideration to fuel efficiency & emissions, passenger capacity and whole of life cost FW2 Participate in RTA s Clean Fleet program FW3 Work proactively to prevent pollution incidents FW4 Reduce emissions by improved network planning, minimising dead running FW5 Develop & implement processes aimed to reduce fuel & oil consumption Performance Indicators Annual fuel consumption/km Annual oil consumption/km Pass audit as part of Clean Fleet program no. EPA notices issued no of LGA notices issued Fleet profile (age/euro) Trial a driver training program aimed at improving driving skills to reduce fuel consumption Implement fleet replacement program that ensures new vehicles have high emission standards and are fuel-efficient. Participation in Clean Fleet program (RTA) Participate in Greenhouse Challenge program Use high quality & synthetic oils to minimise oil use Monitor maintenance schedules to reduce oil/filter changes (implemented) Plan networks with the goal of creating efficient routes, maximising patronage and minimising dead running. Workshops internal driver trainer employed in 2009 to develop driver training for fuel efficiency; environmental unit in national training package for new drivers negotiated in 2010 Workshops in 08/09 25 new Euro 4 buses & in 09/ new Euro 4 buses delivered Workshops Workshops Workshops Scheduling program terminated in 2009

11 4. Use of Chemicals 4.1. Pest Control Performance Indicators CP1 Implement sustainable pest control No. of chemical pest control visits p.a. Trial plug-in pest free device to replace chemical pest-control Workshops completed trial unsuccessful 4.2. Cleaning Performance Indicators CC1 Reduce the amount of chemicals used for cleaning purposes No of chemical cleaning products replaced by nonchemical cleaning agents Investigate chemical-free cleaning agents for use in kitchen Investigate chemical-free cleaning agents for use in bus wash Workshops 2012 Workshops Purchasing P1 Increase number of suppliers with demonstrated commitment to the environment P2 Develop sustainable purchasing policy P3 Incorporate life-cycle costing criteria in selection process for purchasing of equipment and materials P4 Purchase recycled products Performance Indicators % of suppliers with or working towards a recognised EMP % of materials and equipment purchased compliant with sustainable purchasing policy No. of suppliers Develop a sustainable purchasing policy for approval by senior management Marketing and Reliability & Purchasing 2012 draft policy developed for review and implementation Identify opportunities for

12 buying recycled products/materials Use carbon neutral print company as preferred printer (currently used on occasion) & Purchasing Marketing Marketing selects costefficient green printing company on job by job basis

13 6. Staff Engagement & Education Performance Indicators SE1 Achieve high staff awareness of Busways Environment Policy SE2 Ensure induction of all new staff includes information on Busways Environment Policy and associated programs SE3 Build capacity amongst Busways staff to identify issues & propose solutions SE4 Support staff in implementing sustainability initiatives no. of suggestions/feedback received p.a. from staff Develop appropriate procedures for depots & head office & deliver training to ensure implementation Include Environment Policy in Employee Manual Communicate regularly with staff about environmental issues Use staff newsletter to communicate sustainability initiatives Develop educational resources & place at relevant positions at the workplace Encourage staff to use sustainable transport to access the workplace Encourage staff to flush responsibly Encourage staff to recycle/reuse at work Encourage staff to recycle/reuse at home Create opportunities for staff to have input in environmental initiatives Educate department managers re. sustainability initiatives Include environmental policy & initiatives in induction process for new staff Marketing & Reliability Marketing & Reliability Marketing & Reliability Marketing & Reliability Marketing & Reliability Marketing & Reliability Marketing & Reliability Green Tips & staff newsletter regular green column Green Guide Green Guide HR

14 7. Customers & Stakeholders CS1 Achieve recognition of Busways as an environmental leader in the public transport industry by 2012 CS2 Communicate Busways achievements in sustainability to customers & stakeholders Performance Indicators % of customers/ stakeholders who consider Busways to be environmentally responsible % of customers who are aware of Busways participation in environmental programs, such as Greenhouse Challenge No. of articles in print media about Busways environmental activities No. of environmental initiatives/organisations supported No. of awards Promote participation in Clean Fleet to customers & stakeholders Support World Environment Day Identify opportunities to be recognised for environmental achievements, e.g. nominate for relevant Awards Participate in government partnerships where opportunities exist Communicate environmental achievements to customers & stakeholders Support of environmental initiatives / organisations Achieve increased media coverage through environmental initiatives Marketing & Reliability Low Marketing Marketing & Reliability Marketing & Reliability Marketing & Reliability Low Marketing 2012 Marketing & Reliability 2012