Sustainability Report 2005-2006
Department of the Environment and Water Resources, 2007
Canberra environmental performance
Energy
EN19: Other indirect energy use
Goals 2005-06
- None set
Performance 2005-06 and trends
The 2005-06 period saw a large-scale refresh of information technology equipment for the department, with a move to replacing remaining CRT monitors with more efficient flat screens. All equipment is processed for resale or recycling at the end of its life with the department under the terms of our group services contract, to prolong the lifecycle of the equipment. Existing contracts for large appliances such as photocopiers have similar provisions.
Commentary
Major construction work performed for the department, though infrequent, includes a preference for low-embodied energy or recycled materials as part of the project brief. Where relevant, request for tender processes also require tendering parties to identify the efforts they will make to reduce the impact of travel and related environmental impacts associated with the provision of the requested services.
Goals 2006-07
- None set
Related Indicators
Contents
- Sustainability Report 05-06
- Executive summary
- Vision and strategy
- Our organisation
- Governance
- Policy and influence
- Environmental performance
- Social performance
- Economic performance
- Report assurance statement
- Case studies
- GRI index
Key
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