2007 Annual report (PDF 8.1 Mb) - University of Melbourne

STATUTORY
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TABLE 1
Objective
1. Reduce the occurrence or re-occurrence
of environmental incidents and reduce the
University’s environmental impact.
Achievement
> Trade waste license in place for all applicable University controlled facilities.
> Centralised hazardous waste management system for all University entities.
> Appropriate level of training is provided to staff and students who store, handle or use chemicals.
> New Risk Management Procedure and Electronic Incident Reporting System facilitate management of
environmental risks and reporting of incidents.
> Trials of lighting controlled systems commenced. Energy efficient lighting lamps (T5) purchased to replace
current lamps (T8).
> University’s centrally managed vehicle fleet is signed to GreenFleet.
> Battery recycling via mail room and collected with monthly pick of hazardous waste collection.
> The University recycles 95% of general and office waste from the Parkville, Werribee, Burnley, Abbotsford
and VCA campuses. During 2007, the University diverted 538 tonnes of general and office waste from land fill
through this recycling program.
> Approximately 168 m 3 of computers, monitors and other electronic equipment was recycled through an E-waste
recycler.
> There are no longer recycling facilities for overhead transparencies within Australia.
2. Continually improve compliance with
environmental legislation and conformance
to ISO 14001:2004.
> Review of Dangerous Goods signage complete; installation of signage to occur in 2008.
> Regular reports on results of EMS audits and regulators’ activity were provided to the Risk Management
Committee.
> Review of emergency response management completed. Additional spill control kits in place throughout
Parkville campus and VCA.
3. Improve environmental sustainability leadership
and culture throughout the University.
> A Staff Environment Advocates (SEAs) list has been reviewed and updated, approximately 90 staff on the list.
Training session conducted for SEAs.
> Two meetings for SEAs in 2007, and regular direct communication, supplied information on objectives and
targets and progress of sustainability projects.
> A brief and plan were developed during 2007 with Marketing and Communication Division for an environment
and sustainability campaign for implementation in 2008.
> Reported on Tailloires Declaration progress to Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Innovation & Development).
4. Provide high quality, consistent and practical
environmental sustainability information
and advice to the University community.
> Gap Analysis of procedures between the EHS Manual and ISO 14001:2004 completed.
> An EMS draft register for Environmental Aspects and Impacts was completed and published in 2007 for
consultation with staff.
> An EMS draft register for Legal and Other Obligations completed, to be published in 2008.
> Network of key staff established in high risk areas.
5. Reduce greenhouse gas emissions produced
by the University.
> Energy Efficiency progress report to be published in 2008.
> Greenhouse Challenge Plus Programme papers ready for signing in 2008.
TABLE 2
Reduction Strategy
Year
2008 2009 2010 2030
Reduction in Energy Use 10% 15% 20% >20%
Certified Green Energy 10% 15% 20% >20%
Abatement Measures 5% 10% 10% To be determined
Total Reduction in CO2 25% 40% 50% 100%
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