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ANNEX VI<br />

OFFICE ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST<br />

Introduction<br />

Office practices including procurement, day to day use of energy and resources,<br />

logistics and waste disposal have an impact on the local environment. This simple<br />

checklist aims to serve as a reminder of key environmental points to consider to help<br />

reduce the impact on the local environment.<br />

How and when to use this tool<br />

This tool can be used at regular intervals to assess offices practices. It should be tested<br />

and adapted by an appointed environmental focal point.<br />

Area Key Considerations Answer / Tick<br />

Staff<br />

Number of office staff<br />

Is the staff environmentally aware<br />

Is there an environmental focal point<br />

Buildings Construction type and technique<br />

Car park<br />

Garden<br />

Ventilation Are the offices well ventilated<br />

Drainage Are the drainage facilities adequate<br />

Lighting Are the offices adequately lit-up<br />

What types of light bulbs are used. Are they<br />

energy efficient<br />

How are offices lit at night. Could lighting be<br />

reduced without negatively impacting on<br />

security<br />

Energy<br />

What is the main source of energy<br />

What are the main uses of energy<br />

How is generator use managed<br />

Is electricity / fuel use monitored<br />

Can any measures be taken to reduce energy<br />

use?<br />

Water<br />

What are the main sources of water<br />

What are the main uses of water<br />

Is water consumption monitored<br />

Can measures be taken to reduce water use<br />

Is rainwater harvesting appropriate<br />

Waste<br />

What different types of waste are produced in<br />

the office<br />

How is it separated<br />

How is it stored (per type of waste)<br />

How is it disposed of (landfill, burning,<br />

other)<br />

Where does it go<br />

What alternatives exist (recycling, reuse)<br />

Can measures be taken to reduce office waste<br />

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