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Ecologically sustainable development and environmental performance
The following information is supplied in accordance with section 516A of theEnvironment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999.
Principles of the legislation
Section 3A of theEnvironment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 sets out the principles of ecologically sustainable development. We have considered these principles in relation to our activities and administration of legislation, and we have assessed that the implications are minimal.
The effect we have on the environment is the energy-consuming impact of our four office spaces and our leased vehicles.
Measures taken to minimise environmental impact
We operate offices that remain well lit during the day on safety and security grounds.
We implemented the following measures to minimise our environmental impact:
- using power savers and auto switch-off features on equipment
- providing paper recycling bins for all staff
- turning off computer monitors when they are not in use
- encouraging fuel efficiency when using motor vehicles
- continuing the lease of smaller, more fuel-efficient motor vehicles
- participating in the Greenfleet carbon emission offset program for all leased vehicles, and
- recycling ink jets in printers.
As part of our certified agreement, we have made environmental commitments that include all leased vehicles having Greenfleet membership. This membership is also offered to staff members, with ASADA contributing 50 per cent of the cost.
We analyse our energy use annually to find ways of achieving further efficiencies.