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Commitment – example of declaration of management
We are committed to:
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purchasing
energy at the most cost-effective price
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purchasing
a proportion of green energy (generated from renewable sources)
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increasing
energy efficiency in terms of energy consumed per unit of production (or per
Degree Day for space heating)
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reducing
C02 emissions
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investing
in new technology where this meets investment criteria (including renewable
energy sources)
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considering
life cycle energy costs when procuring new projects
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purchasing
energy-efficient plant and equipment (including office equipment)
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reducing
environmental emissions associated with travel (including employee travel to
work, business travel and distribution of goods)
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entering
into a climate change agreement via our trade association
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investing
in energy-saving technologies that are eligible for enhanced capital
allowances.
We will address energy
efficiency in all areas of our business including:
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Management
issues
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define
roles and responsibilities for energy
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educate
and raise awareness among staff
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encourage
continual professional development (CPD) for technical staff involved in energy
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establish
clear reporting procedures
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Procurement
issues
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procure
equipment with low energy ratings
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consider
life-cycle energy costs for new projects and modifications to existing plant
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establish
technical guidelines for new projects and refurbishment
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Financial
issues
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establish
ownership of energy costs at departmental level
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establish
ownership for invoice verification
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Technical
issues
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establish
procedures for operation of plant and equipment.
We will improve on
past performance:
Over the past 5/10 years:
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our
energy costs have increased/decreased by x%
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our
energy efficiency has increased/decreased by x% - our emissions of C02 have
increased/decreased by x%
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our
consumption of fossil fuels has increased/decreased by x%
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our
consumption of renewable energy has increased/decreased by x%
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our
investment in clean, energy-efficient technologies has increased/decreased by
x%.
We are committed to reversing/reinforcing/accelerating
this trend/these trends through a strategic action plan which will be reviewed
for progress and updated each year.
Chairman's signature:
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Date:
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