Hawai i's Green Workforce A Baseline Assessment December 2010

Appendix D: Survey Instrument
jobs in Hawai‘i.
H A W A I ÿ I G R E E N J O B S S U R V E Y
Hawai‘i recognizes it is overly dependent on imported oil to meet its energy needs.
Recently, the State has taken steps to become more energy self-reliant and to preserve
its natural resources for future generations. “Green” jobs may help to halt unemployment
during the current economic downturn and contribute to needed economic growth for
years to come. The federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)
has further fueled this interest by funding this survey and workforce retraining for green
To support Hawai‘i’s efforts to develop a green economy and workforce that can compete for green jobs,
we are conducting a survey of Hawai‘i businesses. The purpose of this survey is to:
• estimate the number of jobs where environmental protection or preservation is central,
• identify the occupations involved with the emerging green economy,
• identify the training needs of a green workforce.
What is a green job?
A green job makes a positive impact on the environment or energy sustainability.
This survey covers five core areas:
Generate clean, renewable, sustainable energy
Reduce pollution and waste; conserve natural resources
Energy efficiency
Education, training and support of a green workforce
Natural, environmentally-friendly production
Three ways to complete this survey:
1 Online: www.GreenJobsHawaii.org 2 Mail: Return the survey in the enclosed envelope 3 Fax: (808) 586-9022
* Please respond within 15 days of the date on the cover letter.
Report only for the worksite shown on the label on the back page.
We suggest your Operations or Human Resources Manager complete this form.
Your responses will be kept confidential.
1. Number of employees at this location (count full and part-time workers equally) _____________
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2. Check the green practices your company performs at this location:
¨ Recycle (paper, toner cartridge, cans) ¨ Energy-saving light bults
¨ Use of recycled products (office paper, etc.) ¨ Solar and photovoltaics
¨ Telecommute ¨ Use low VOC paints, stains or sealers
¨ Carpool ¨ Clean with “eco-friendly” products
¨ Fuel efficient and alternative fuel vehicles ¨ Reduce energy use (A/C timer, motion sensor, etc.)
¨ Subsidized bus pass ¨ Water conservation
¨ Bicycle commute program ¨ Other (please describe)
3. Does your company work to PROVIDE goods or services in any of the five core GREEN areas?
For more information and examples about these areas, see the back page.
¨ YES è Please complete all sections of this survey.
¨ NO è Please complete this page and continue directly to the back page.
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