Remember to discuss any article with
at your next team meeting
Sustainability
You can help us reduce costs AND reduce our environmental
impacts by making small changes to your working day. Your
efforts will also help us towards our aim of achieving SHIFT
(Sustainable Homes Index for Tomorrow) Gold in 2015/16!
Follow the simple tips below and make a difference:
Energy
Agree office
temperature as
one team, the ideal
temperature range
is 18-22oC
Too hot?
Try opening windows
on opposite sides
of the office
Close blinds on
the sunny side
of the building
early in the day
Only use air
conditioning if
absolutely necessary,
keeping windows
closed when it’s on.
Turn off lights and
electrical equipment
when not in use.
Office products
Please check that
you definitely need
new stationary before
ordering. If you do need
to place an order, please
opt for ‘green’ options
where cost effective.
Travel
Our staff drive
1.5 million miles per
year. Use the travel
priority chart to help
prioritise how you travel.
Waste
Water
Too cold?
Only use radiators
OR overhead heating
system – not both
Keep windows closed
If you feel the cold
keep a warm layer at
your desk
Turn taps off when
not in use
Report any leaking/
dripping taps,
urinals and toilet
cisterns to Facilities
Management.
Use recycling
facilities, don’t put
tissue or food waste
in recycling bins (the
bins will be sent to
landfill by our waste
contractor)
Rinse/wipe packing
before recycling.
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