Sydney Water's 2008-2013 Environment Plan outlines objectives and actions to improve environmental performance over five years. Key initiatives include achieving carbon neutrality by 2020 through renewable energy generation and efficiency. Actions to develop a water efficient city involve recycling programs, leak reduction and educating the community. Contributing to clean waterways focuses on reducing sewage overflows and impacts on swimming sites. Optimising resource use aims to reduce the carbon footprint and meet energy and water efficiency targets at facilities.
Bill Jolly Sustainability Cibse President Elect Speech Dubai June 08Billjolly
This presentation discusses sustainability and environmental assessments in the UAE, with a focus on LEED assessments. It covers topics like climate change, emission reduction targets, and assessment methods like LEED. LEED assessments evaluate projects across several categories including sustainable sites, water efficiency, energy and atmosphere, materials and resources, indoor environmental quality, and more. The presentation identifies potential sustainable design solutions that can be implemented in projects to meet LEED requirements and promote sustainability. It concludes that buildings significantly contribute to climate change through emissions, and that sustainability in construction is important to curb these impacts, as mandated in Dubai.
Green Roofs in Washington, DC - The Green Build-out ModelFlanna489y
The document summarizes research from an EPA grant that developed the Green Build-out Model to quantify the stormwater management benefits of trees and green roofs in Washington D.C. The model adds green infrastructure components to an existing hydrologic model of D.C.'s sewer systems. Two scenarios were analyzed: an intensive greening scenario that added trees and green roofs wherever possible, and a moderate greening scenario that did so in a more practical manner. Key findings showed the intensive scenario could prevent over 1.2 billion gallons of stormwater runoff annually, while the moderate scenario could prevent over 311 million gallons. This research provides a planning tool to help target green infrastructure investments to maximize stormwater benefits across D.C
This document summarizes Sydney Water's climate change strategy to address risks from climate change and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The strategy includes quantifying climate change risks, reducing emissions to become carbon neutral by 2020, and increasing infrastructure resilience. Key actions involve research, renewable energy, energy efficiency, carbon offsetting, and adapting water supplies and operations to climate change impacts like higher temperatures and more extreme weather.
Irrigation futures - Regional Partnerships address water security in wester...Christina Parmionova
Regional partnerships address water security in Western Sydney
This article by Basant Maheshwari and Bruce Simmons featured in the Irrigation Australia Journal, Spring 2009, Volume 24, No. 3.
The Cooperative Research Centre for Irrigation Futures System Harmonisation program has developed a project titled Water and Irrigation Strategy Enhancement through Regional Partnerships (WISER) to establish a system harmonisation process in Western Sydney, NSW. The project is about working with regional irrigation partners to increase profitability and reduce the environmental footprint of irrigation systems. Here we provide an overview of the System Harmonisation Program and a case study of the WISER project in Western Sydney.
I created this presentation for one of my speaking engagements. These slides illustrate the current effects of water legislation upon how large landscapes will develop and manage properties in the future. Audience= Common Interest Development
The Campus as a Living Laboratory for Climate Solutions - Chuck Morgan, associate director, building and landscape services, University of California, San Diego - Presentation 1/3 Leading by Example
[Slidecast] Valuing Eco-System Services: Inside the Dow Chemicals/Nature Cons...Sustainable Brands
Dow Chemicals and The Nature Conservancy have partnered in a breakthrough collaboration aimed at demonstrating the power of a systematic approach to understanding and factoring into corporate decision-making the value of nature, biodiversity and ecosystem services. The partnership is formed to help manage risk, identify investment opportunities to maximize ROI and shape Dow’s next generation sustainability goals while taking a science-based approach to protecting the planet with global reach and impact.
The document provides an overview of green building guidelines and programs that are being utilized at the Mueller development in Austin, Texas, including:
1) The U.S. Green Building Council's LEED green building rating system and Austin Energy's Green Building Program, which provide strategies and best practices for creating green buildings.
2) Four Green Urbanism Signature Themes that the Mueller development is focusing on: protecting air quality, mitigating the urban heat island effect, protecting the night sky, and creating green buildings.
3) Case studies of green building projects and an overview of rebate and incentive programs available from local, state, and federal sources to support green building strategies.
Bill Jolly Sustainability Cibse President Elect Speech Dubai June 08Billjolly
This presentation discusses sustainability and environmental assessments in the UAE, with a focus on LEED assessments. It covers topics like climate change, emission reduction targets, and assessment methods like LEED. LEED assessments evaluate projects across several categories including sustainable sites, water efficiency, energy and atmosphere, materials and resources, indoor environmental quality, and more. The presentation identifies potential sustainable design solutions that can be implemented in projects to meet LEED requirements and promote sustainability. It concludes that buildings significantly contribute to climate change through emissions, and that sustainability in construction is important to curb these impacts, as mandated in Dubai.
Green Roofs in Washington, DC - The Green Build-out ModelFlanna489y
The document summarizes research from an EPA grant that developed the Green Build-out Model to quantify the stormwater management benefits of trees and green roofs in Washington D.C. The model adds green infrastructure components to an existing hydrologic model of D.C.'s sewer systems. Two scenarios were analyzed: an intensive greening scenario that added trees and green roofs wherever possible, and a moderate greening scenario that did so in a more practical manner. Key findings showed the intensive scenario could prevent over 1.2 billion gallons of stormwater runoff annually, while the moderate scenario could prevent over 311 million gallons. This research provides a planning tool to help target green infrastructure investments to maximize stormwater benefits across D.C
This document summarizes Sydney Water's climate change strategy to address risks from climate change and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The strategy includes quantifying climate change risks, reducing emissions to become carbon neutral by 2020, and increasing infrastructure resilience. Key actions involve research, renewable energy, energy efficiency, carbon offsetting, and adapting water supplies and operations to climate change impacts like higher temperatures and more extreme weather.
Irrigation futures - Regional Partnerships address water security in wester...Christina Parmionova
Regional partnerships address water security in Western Sydney
This article by Basant Maheshwari and Bruce Simmons featured in the Irrigation Australia Journal, Spring 2009, Volume 24, No. 3.
The Cooperative Research Centre for Irrigation Futures System Harmonisation program has developed a project titled Water and Irrigation Strategy Enhancement through Regional Partnerships (WISER) to establish a system harmonisation process in Western Sydney, NSW. The project is about working with regional irrigation partners to increase profitability and reduce the environmental footprint of irrigation systems. Here we provide an overview of the System Harmonisation Program and a case study of the WISER project in Western Sydney.
I created this presentation for one of my speaking engagements. These slides illustrate the current effects of water legislation upon how large landscapes will develop and manage properties in the future. Audience= Common Interest Development
The Campus as a Living Laboratory for Climate Solutions - Chuck Morgan, associate director, building and landscape services, University of California, San Diego - Presentation 1/3 Leading by Example
[Slidecast] Valuing Eco-System Services: Inside the Dow Chemicals/Nature Cons...Sustainable Brands
Dow Chemicals and The Nature Conservancy have partnered in a breakthrough collaboration aimed at demonstrating the power of a systematic approach to understanding and factoring into corporate decision-making the value of nature, biodiversity and ecosystem services. The partnership is formed to help manage risk, identify investment opportunities to maximize ROI and shape Dow’s next generation sustainability goals while taking a science-based approach to protecting the planet with global reach and impact.
The document provides an overview of green building guidelines and programs that are being utilized at the Mueller development in Austin, Texas, including:
1) The U.S. Green Building Council's LEED green building rating system and Austin Energy's Green Building Program, which provide strategies and best practices for creating green buildings.
2) Four Green Urbanism Signature Themes that the Mueller development is focusing on: protecting air quality, mitigating the urban heat island effect, protecting the night sky, and creating green buildings.
3) Case studies of green building projects and an overview of rebate and incentive programs available from local, state, and federal sources to support green building strategies.
Dan Leeming of the Planning Partnership provides an overview of sustainable planning principles for the CaGBC's Sustainable Building Advisor Program in Apr 2012
Presentation on "greening the gray" projects in Onondaga County, NY. Presented at the 2012 NYWEA Conference by Bob Kukenberger, Gray Infrastructure Program Manager, CDM Smith.
This document discusses various environment initiatives undertaken by Lavasa Corporation Limited. It focuses on initiatives related to water, biodiversity, hydroseeding, slope greening, and waste management. Some key initiatives include rainwater harvesting, tree plantation drives, conservation of existing flora and fauna, organic farming, and implementation of sustainable waste management practices like segregated waste collection. Monitoring of air and water quality is also mentioned. The initiatives aim to enhance the natural environment and promote sustainable development practices in Lavasa.
Water Wise Landscape Guidelines - Vancouver, CanadaKaila694m
This document provides guidelines for water wise landscape design in Vancouver. It discusses applying principles like reducing water use, maximizing reuse and collection, choosing appropriate plants, and using permeable materials. Strategies include site planning like limiting hardscaping, using mulch and efficient irrigation. Design considerations address components, techniques, and plant selection. The guidelines aim to reduce water consumption, enhance ecology, and increase sustainability of urban landscaping.
This document introduces the need for a Green Communities Guide to help municipalities and developers address the challenges of rapid population growth and development in Alberta. Key issues identified through surveys include climate-related water shortages, deteriorating water quality, loss of wildlife habitat and fragmentation, and associated economic and social costs. The guide aims to provide tools and case studies to help communities develop strategies to conserve water, protect water quality, preserve agricultural land and open space, and maintain ecological services through more sustainable land use practices.
The document discusses several principles and frameworks for cradle-to-cradle and eco-effective design. It outlines 9 principles for optimal sustainability that include eliminating waste, using natural energy flows, and seeking constant improvement. Examples are provided of projects applying these principles including the Ford Rouge Center, Hali'imaile development in Maui, and Almere principles for urban planning.
This document provides guidance from the Pacific Institute on water-related collective action. It outlines five key elements for preparing and implementing collective action: 1) articulating water challenges and action areas, 2) characterizing interested stakeholders, 3) selecting a level of engagement, 4) preparing for collective action, and 5) implementation, refinement and evolution. It also provides examples of potential collective action areas from the Water Action Hub and how to connect actions to underlying causes of water issues. The guidance is intended to help companies new to external engagement properly scope options and have solid footing for external discussions on water-related collective action.
- Carbon Central Network (CCN) is a carbon trading consulting firm based in Adelaide, Australia that was established to educate people about climate change and preserving rainforests.
- CCN manages carbon credit sourcing and sales, provides online platforms for carbon trading, and invests in green technologies.
- CCN partners with Sustainable Growth Group and the Rimba Megah Lestari conservation project in Indonesia, the largest such project to date, to generate and sell carbon credits that fund rainforest protection.
Wastewater Treatment Trends in the 21st Century - George Tchobanoglous, Unive...marcus evans Network
George Tchobanoglous, University of California, Davis - Speaker at the marcus evans Water & Wastewater Management Summit, held in Summerlin, NV, May 3-4, 2012, delivered his presentation on Wastewater Treatment Trends in the 21st Century
Top 10 Ways Communities Can Save Water and Money - University of Victoria, Ca...Eric832w
This document provides a top 10 list of ways for communities to save water and money. Number 10 is to fix leaks to reduce water waste, which is a significant problem due to aging infrastructure. Leak detection programs that integrate regular water audits, metering, monitoring and maintenance can help identify and repair leaks. Fixing leaks can result in water savings of 5-30% and free up infrastructure capacity. The document provides examples of leak detection programs in Halifax, Nova Scotia and Las Vegas, Nevada that have significantly reduced water losses and saved money.
Aware of the impact that meetings industry can have on ecosystem and socio-cultural balances locally and globally, Lago Maggiore Meeting Industry aims to contribute to the development of an integrated system of meetings and events offer, inspired by sustainability values.
"Green Meetings by the Blue Waters Lake" project, co-financed by Interreg Italy Switzerland, focuses the development policies of Lago Maggiore Meeting Industry on GREEN, in landscape, social, cultural and environmental terms.
Lend Lease implements sustainability initiatives across its projects globally, including its work with the Department of Defense through the Military Housing Privatization Initiative. Some key sustainability programs introduced at Lend Lease communities include:
1) Installing solar photovoltaic systems capable of generating up to 18 megawatts to provide renewable energy for residents in Hawaii.
2) Conserving over 30 million gallons of water in Colorado through xeriscaping and conservation campaigns in response to drought conditions.
3) Launching a waste reduction program called SYNERGY at Campbell Crossing in Kentucky to educate residents on sustainable practices.
ME: Manual on Low Impact Development practices for CommunitiesSotirakou964
This document provides guidance for Maine communities on implementing Low Impact Development (LID) practices at the local level. It aims to help municipalities require basic stormwater management for small development projects using LID. The manual outlines LID standards for new single-family residential development, new non-residential and multifamily development, and retrofits to existing development. It also includes profiles of specific LID practices and example application forms communities can use for project review. The goal is to help communities address stormwater issues from small projects through low-cost and low-maintenance LID approaches.
One planet events_checklist_for_a_green_event__gl__041208_1mymeanmeak
The document provides tools and guidance for event organizers to reduce the environmental impact of events. It discusses considering location and venue to minimize transportation impacts. During planning, implementation, and after an event, various strategies can be employed including efficient energy and water use, waste reduction and recycling, sustainable food and materials sourcing, and alternative transportation options. A questionnaire is provided to evaluate venues on these criteria to select locations that already have or are willing to adopt more environmentally friendly practices.
The document discusses the divide between spatial planning of the built environment and the ecosystem approach to the natural environment. It notes how these areas have developed in separate disciplines and policy realms. The document presents frameworks to compare and contrast the different lenses, tools, and applications that are used in each approach. It argues for crossing this divide through more integrated and interdisciplinary practices.
English Version Ccn Business Plan(Long) 24 March 2011 (L)(5)naroseo
CCN is a carbon trading consulting firm based in Adelaide, Australia that was established to educate people about climate change and environmental preservation. It operates a carbon auction platform, invests in green technologies, and handles carbon credit projects. CCN works with partners like Sustainable Growth Group to develop large conservation projects, such as the 250,000 hectare Rimba Megah Lestari project in Indonesia, the largest in the country, which will generate 10 million carbon credits for CCN.
Urban Greening Manual: How to Put Nature into Our NeighbourhoodsElisaMendelsohn
This document provides guidance on applying Low Impact Urban Design and Development (LIUDD) principles to enhance biodiversity and sustainability in urban planning and development. It discusses surveying natural areas to protect biodiversity, clustering houses to save space for habitat, and creating green corridors to encourage movement of native wildlife. The document also provides guidance on planting stormwater treatment systems like green roofs, swales, and raingardens using native species. The overall goal is to integrate nature into urban areas through ecologically focused development and landscaping to improve ecosystem services, sustainability, and sense of place.
The document discusses establishing a dryland fund in South Africa to support sustainable land management projects. It proposes a fund housed at the Development Bank of Southern Africa and governed by a steering committee representing government, business, and civil society. The fund would empower communities, promote sustainable land use, leverage public and private resources, and establish financial mechanisms to incentivize conservation. It provides examples from Costa Rica's payment for ecosystem services programs as a model and identifies priority landscapes in South Africa for initial ecosystem services incentives programs.
Sydney Water provides water, wastewater, and recycled water services across the greater Sydney area and aims to protect the environment. It conducts operations according to Ecologically Sustainable Development principles, including the precautionary principle of reducing environmental risks even with uncertainty. Sydney Water is committed to fulfilling environmental performance requirements through programs that drive continual improvement in environmental protection.
Water Scarcity in the UAE_ Considering Wastewater as a Resource.pptxCulliganMiddleEast
Culligan Systems Recycle Wastewater Generated & Discharged From Swimming Pools, Blowdown Water, Ro Rejected Water & Greywater. &, We Are Happy That It All Adds Up To Treating The Community Right.
Dan Leeming of the Planning Partnership provides an overview of sustainable planning principles for the CaGBC's Sustainable Building Advisor Program in Apr 2012
Presentation on "greening the gray" projects in Onondaga County, NY. Presented at the 2012 NYWEA Conference by Bob Kukenberger, Gray Infrastructure Program Manager, CDM Smith.
This document discusses various environment initiatives undertaken by Lavasa Corporation Limited. It focuses on initiatives related to water, biodiversity, hydroseeding, slope greening, and waste management. Some key initiatives include rainwater harvesting, tree plantation drives, conservation of existing flora and fauna, organic farming, and implementation of sustainable waste management practices like segregated waste collection. Monitoring of air and water quality is also mentioned. The initiatives aim to enhance the natural environment and promote sustainable development practices in Lavasa.
Water Wise Landscape Guidelines - Vancouver, CanadaKaila694m
This document provides guidelines for water wise landscape design in Vancouver. It discusses applying principles like reducing water use, maximizing reuse and collection, choosing appropriate plants, and using permeable materials. Strategies include site planning like limiting hardscaping, using mulch and efficient irrigation. Design considerations address components, techniques, and plant selection. The guidelines aim to reduce water consumption, enhance ecology, and increase sustainability of urban landscaping.
This document introduces the need for a Green Communities Guide to help municipalities and developers address the challenges of rapid population growth and development in Alberta. Key issues identified through surveys include climate-related water shortages, deteriorating water quality, loss of wildlife habitat and fragmentation, and associated economic and social costs. The guide aims to provide tools and case studies to help communities develop strategies to conserve water, protect water quality, preserve agricultural land and open space, and maintain ecological services through more sustainable land use practices.
The document discusses several principles and frameworks for cradle-to-cradle and eco-effective design. It outlines 9 principles for optimal sustainability that include eliminating waste, using natural energy flows, and seeking constant improvement. Examples are provided of projects applying these principles including the Ford Rouge Center, Hali'imaile development in Maui, and Almere principles for urban planning.
This document provides guidance from the Pacific Institute on water-related collective action. It outlines five key elements for preparing and implementing collective action: 1) articulating water challenges and action areas, 2) characterizing interested stakeholders, 3) selecting a level of engagement, 4) preparing for collective action, and 5) implementation, refinement and evolution. It also provides examples of potential collective action areas from the Water Action Hub and how to connect actions to underlying causes of water issues. The guidance is intended to help companies new to external engagement properly scope options and have solid footing for external discussions on water-related collective action.
- Carbon Central Network (CCN) is a carbon trading consulting firm based in Adelaide, Australia that was established to educate people about climate change and preserving rainforests.
- CCN manages carbon credit sourcing and sales, provides online platforms for carbon trading, and invests in green technologies.
- CCN partners with Sustainable Growth Group and the Rimba Megah Lestari conservation project in Indonesia, the largest such project to date, to generate and sell carbon credits that fund rainforest protection.
Wastewater Treatment Trends in the 21st Century - George Tchobanoglous, Unive...marcus evans Network
George Tchobanoglous, University of California, Davis - Speaker at the marcus evans Water & Wastewater Management Summit, held in Summerlin, NV, May 3-4, 2012, delivered his presentation on Wastewater Treatment Trends in the 21st Century
Top 10 Ways Communities Can Save Water and Money - University of Victoria, Ca...Eric832w
This document provides a top 10 list of ways for communities to save water and money. Number 10 is to fix leaks to reduce water waste, which is a significant problem due to aging infrastructure. Leak detection programs that integrate regular water audits, metering, monitoring and maintenance can help identify and repair leaks. Fixing leaks can result in water savings of 5-30% and free up infrastructure capacity. The document provides examples of leak detection programs in Halifax, Nova Scotia and Las Vegas, Nevada that have significantly reduced water losses and saved money.
Aware of the impact that meetings industry can have on ecosystem and socio-cultural balances locally and globally, Lago Maggiore Meeting Industry aims to contribute to the development of an integrated system of meetings and events offer, inspired by sustainability values.
"Green Meetings by the Blue Waters Lake" project, co-financed by Interreg Italy Switzerland, focuses the development policies of Lago Maggiore Meeting Industry on GREEN, in landscape, social, cultural and environmental terms.
Lend Lease implements sustainability initiatives across its projects globally, including its work with the Department of Defense through the Military Housing Privatization Initiative. Some key sustainability programs introduced at Lend Lease communities include:
1) Installing solar photovoltaic systems capable of generating up to 18 megawatts to provide renewable energy for residents in Hawaii.
2) Conserving over 30 million gallons of water in Colorado through xeriscaping and conservation campaigns in response to drought conditions.
3) Launching a waste reduction program called SYNERGY at Campbell Crossing in Kentucky to educate residents on sustainable practices.
ME: Manual on Low Impact Development practices for CommunitiesSotirakou964
This document provides guidance for Maine communities on implementing Low Impact Development (LID) practices at the local level. It aims to help municipalities require basic stormwater management for small development projects using LID. The manual outlines LID standards for new single-family residential development, new non-residential and multifamily development, and retrofits to existing development. It also includes profiles of specific LID practices and example application forms communities can use for project review. The goal is to help communities address stormwater issues from small projects through low-cost and low-maintenance LID approaches.
One planet events_checklist_for_a_green_event__gl__041208_1mymeanmeak
The document provides tools and guidance for event organizers to reduce the environmental impact of events. It discusses considering location and venue to minimize transportation impacts. During planning, implementation, and after an event, various strategies can be employed including efficient energy and water use, waste reduction and recycling, sustainable food and materials sourcing, and alternative transportation options. A questionnaire is provided to evaluate venues on these criteria to select locations that already have or are willing to adopt more environmentally friendly practices.
The document discusses the divide between spatial planning of the built environment and the ecosystem approach to the natural environment. It notes how these areas have developed in separate disciplines and policy realms. The document presents frameworks to compare and contrast the different lenses, tools, and applications that are used in each approach. It argues for crossing this divide through more integrated and interdisciplinary practices.
English Version Ccn Business Plan(Long) 24 March 2011 (L)(5)naroseo
CCN is a carbon trading consulting firm based in Adelaide, Australia that was established to educate people about climate change and environmental preservation. It operates a carbon auction platform, invests in green technologies, and handles carbon credit projects. CCN works with partners like Sustainable Growth Group to develop large conservation projects, such as the 250,000 hectare Rimba Megah Lestari project in Indonesia, the largest in the country, which will generate 10 million carbon credits for CCN.
Urban Greening Manual: How to Put Nature into Our NeighbourhoodsElisaMendelsohn
This document provides guidance on applying Low Impact Urban Design and Development (LIUDD) principles to enhance biodiversity and sustainability in urban planning and development. It discusses surveying natural areas to protect biodiversity, clustering houses to save space for habitat, and creating green corridors to encourage movement of native wildlife. The document also provides guidance on planting stormwater treatment systems like green roofs, swales, and raingardens using native species. The overall goal is to integrate nature into urban areas through ecologically focused development and landscaping to improve ecosystem services, sustainability, and sense of place.
The document discusses establishing a dryland fund in South Africa to support sustainable land management projects. It proposes a fund housed at the Development Bank of Southern Africa and governed by a steering committee representing government, business, and civil society. The fund would empower communities, promote sustainable land use, leverage public and private resources, and establish financial mechanisms to incentivize conservation. It provides examples from Costa Rica's payment for ecosystem services programs as a model and identifies priority landscapes in South Africa for initial ecosystem services incentives programs.
Sydney Water provides water, wastewater, and recycled water services across the greater Sydney area and aims to protect the environment. It conducts operations according to Ecologically Sustainable Development principles, including the precautionary principle of reducing environmental risks even with uncertainty. Sydney Water is committed to fulfilling environmental performance requirements through programs that drive continual improvement in environmental protection.
Water Scarcity in the UAE_ Considering Wastewater as a Resource.pptxCulliganMiddleEast
Culligan Systems Recycle Wastewater Generated & Discharged From Swimming Pools, Blowdown Water, Ro Rejected Water & Greywater. &, We Are Happy That It All Adds Up To Treating The Community Right.
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The document discusses using a nexus approach to evaluate investment projects in the Niger River Basin. It proposes using a semi-quantitative scoring method and hydrological modeling to assess projects' impacts on water security, environmental sustainability, and sensitivity to upstream changes. Projects would be grouped and assigned scores from -3 to 3 based on their estimated effects across 12 criteria, including local/downstream water availability and flow, environmental conditions, and how performance changes with flow variations. Locations would also be mapped to evaluate potential downstream impacts. The aim is to improve on qualitative scoring by allowing a more objective consideration of projects' cross-sectoral tradeoffs and cumulative effects across the large basin.
The document discusses the World Bank Group's history of environmental policies and initiatives from 1984 to present. It provides an overview of key environmental strategies, funds, and frameworks established over time. These include environmental impact assessments, the Environment Department, global environmental reports, the Equator Principles, and policies on social and environmental sustainability. The document also examines the Bank's current environmental portfolio and priorities around issues like climate change, natural resource management, and mainstreaming environmental sustainability across sectors.
WWDCS provides a wide range of engineering and consultancy services including environmental studies, architectural design, town planning, road and highway design, structure design, sustainable water management, hydrology, waste water engineering, solid waste management, and computer-aided drafting. The company aims to provide technically superior and economically affordable services to clients while minimizing environmental impacts and promoting sustainability.
This document provides an overview of water risks and strategies for companies to manage water use ethically. It discusses calculating water risk factors, opportunities for water stewardship, and key water issues. The full report is available online and contains sections on company strategies and solutions, case studies of 6 companies' water programs, and a summary of initiatives and recommended actions.
Gravity+02+skillicorn technologies & amp; sydney circular economyPaulSkillicorn
This solves The City of Sydney and Sydney Water's problems with volatile solid wastes & sewage treatment as well as problems with future availability of water. It also massively increases The City of Sydney's revenues.
The document provides an overview of Australia's Murray-Darling Basin water management plan. It discusses challenges like overallocation and environmental degradation. It outlines the Commonwealth Water Act of 2007 that enabled the basin plan and established the Murray-Darling Basin Authority to develop the plan. The plan will set environmentally sustainable levels of water usage and aims to improve river health, water security, and economic and social outcomes through tools like purchasing water entitlements for the environment and improving water information. State water plans will need to comply with the basin plan requirements.
Enhancing Focus on Sustainability - Water Utilityguestbae236e
The document discusses sustainability initiatives at American Water, a large water utility company. American Water embarked on a project to pursue LEED certification for four new water treatment facilities being built in Illinois and Indiana. This provided a framework to evaluate existing sustainable practices and identify new opportunities. Challenges included skepticism that certification would increase costs or distract from the core water treatment functions. The projects demonstrated that sustainability goals align with utility priorities like public health and resource protection. The facilities achieved various LEED credits related to site design, water and energy efficiency, materials selection, and more.
Project-based learning (PBL) involves students designing, developing, and constructing hands-on solutions to a problem. The educational value of PBL is that it aims to build students’ creative capacity to work through difficult or ill-structured problems, commonly in small teams. Typically, PBL takes students through the following phases or steps:
Identifying a problem
Agreeing on or devising a solution and potential solution path to the problem (i.e., how to achieve the solution)
Designing and developing a prototype of the solution
Refining the solution based on feedback from experts, instructors, and/or peers
Depending on the goals of the instructor, the size and scope of the project can vary greatly. Students may complete the four phases listed above over the course of many weeks, or even several times within a single class period.
Because of its focus on creativity and collaboration, PBL is enhanced when students experience opportunities to work across disciplines, employ technologies to make communication and product realization more efficient, or to design solutions to real-world problems posed by outside organizations or corporations. Projects do not need to be highly complex for students to benefit from PBL techniques. Often times, quick and simple projects are enough to provide students with valuable opportunities to make connections across content and practice. Implementing Project-Based Learning
As a pedagogical approach, PBL entails several key processes: (1) defining problems in terms of given constraints or challenges, (2) generating multiple ideas to solve a given problem, (3) prototyping — often in rapid iteration — potential solutions to a problem, and (4) testing the developed solution products or services in a “live” or authentic setting.
Defining the Problem
PBL projects should start with students asking questions about a problem. What is the nature of problem they are trying to solve? What assumptions can they make about why the problem exists? Asking such questions will help students frame the problem in an appropriate context. If students are working on a real-world problem, it is important to consider how an end user will benefit from a solution.
Generating Ideas
Next, students should be given the opportunity to brainstorm and discuss their ideas for solving the problem. The emphasis here is not to generate necessarily good ideas, but to generate many ideas. As such, brainstorming should encourage students to think wildly, but to stay focused on the problem. Setting guidelines for brainstorming sessions, such as giving everyone a chance to voice an idea, suspending judgement of others’ ideas, and building on the ideas of others will help make brainstorming a productive and generative exercise.
Prototyping Solutions
Designing and prototyping a solution are typically the next phase of the PBL process.
The document summarizes the challenges facing water resource management in South East England due to population growth and climate change. It describes an EU-funded project that used an integrated catchment management approach across three demonstration catchments. The project promoted practices like sustainable farming, sustainable drainage systems, water efficiency, and improved public access to waterways to address issues like pollution, flooding, and resource pressures. It achieved outcomes like farm plans covering over 8,000 hectares and estimated potential savings of £100 million if expanded regionally.
A Bold Move for Clean Water by Gautam Adani (1).pptxGautam Adani
The efforts to promote sustainable development continue to include water. Policymakers are concentrating on infrastructure initiatives that help with water conservation due to growing worries about the supply and availability of water resources. Renovating existing STPs (sewage treatment plants) and constructing new sewage treatment facilities, can be helpful. Additionally, Gautam Adani concentrates on business prospects including development of irrigation infrastructure, ample water supply and distribution projects, and desalination projects to create potable water for human consumption or industrial usage.
The UN Global Compact: CEO Water Mandate and the Water Action Hub. Jason Morrison, Technical Director of CEO Water Mandate. International Annual UN-Water Zaragoza Conference 2012/2013. Preparing for the 2013 International Year. Water Cooperation: Making it Happen! 8-10 January 2013
The Sustainability Dashboard: A tale of two citiesNLandUSA
The document compares the sustainability efforts of two urban development projects: Treasure Island in San Francisco and IJburg in Amsterdam. It describes how each project established criteria or "dashboards" to evaluate the sustainability of designs. The Treasure Island dashboard included levels to measure energy integration and renewable energy goals. The IJburg dashboard assessed strategies and achievements in areas like energy, water, ecology, and established new goals and partnerships for IJburg II. The document aims to share best practices between the two cities.
Asian Paints has undertaken various initiatives to reduce its environmental footprint and promote sustainability. In fiscal year 2020-2021, it achieved a 58.9% reduction in specific non-process water consumption, 57.2% renewable energy consumption, and 184.5% water replenishment. The company focuses on natural resource conservation, energy/emissions reduction, waste management, product stewardship, and community engagement. It strives to increase the use of renewable materials in products, eliminate harmful ingredients, and make products more durable and efficient.
In January 2015 the World Economic Forum announced water crises as one of the greatest risks to world society. To tackle this challenge, the water industry needs to manage water resources strategically. The Operational Efficiency Partnership model
allows SUEZ’s experts and representatives from partners and clients to establish a team to improve the performance of water and wastewater treatment plants as well as network systems.
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United Nations World Oceans Day 2024; June 8th " Awaken new dephts".Christina Parmionova
The program will expand our perspectives and appreciation for our blue planet, build new foundations for our relationship to the ocean, and ignite a wave of action toward necessary change.
UN WOD 2024 will take us on a journey of discovery through the ocean's vastness, tapping into the wisdom and expertise of global policy-makers, scientists, managers, thought leaders, and artists to awaken new depths of understanding, compassion, collaboration and commitment for the ocean and all it sustains. The program will expand our perspectives and appreciation for our blue planet, build new foundations for our relationship to the ocean, and ignite a wave of action toward necessary change.
Hybrid celebration of the World Oceans Day, hosted both virtually and in-pers...Christina Parmionova
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Presented by Vladimir Iglovikov:
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Vladimir Iglovikov brings his extensive experience as a Kaggle Grandmaster, ex-Staff ML Engineer at Lyft, sharing valuable lessons and practical advice for anyone looking to enhance the adoption of their open-source projects.
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Twitter: https://x.com/albumentations
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2. Environment Plan 2008-2013
Environment Plan Inter-generational and intra-generational
equity – reduce the effects of activities on the
2008-2013 environment that the community, now and in
the future, relies on to meet its needs and
expectations.
Introduction Conservation and biological diversity and
ecological integrity – manage properties to
maintain the range of native plants and animals
Sydney Water is committed to protecting public
and the health of natural areas.
health and the environment in delivering water,
wastewater, recycled water and some stormwater Improved valuation and pricing of
services to the communities of Sydney, the environmental resources – improve the way
Illawarra and the Blue Mountains. we value environmental costs and benefits and
use this information when making decisions.
Sydney Water’s 2008-13 Environment Plan sets
out the objectives, actions and targets required to
manage and improve Sydney Water’s
In implementing this objective Sydney Water will
environmental performance over the next five
reduce risks to human health and reduce its
years with a focus on the current year 2008-09.
impacts on the environment. Sydney Water will
Environment Plan actions and targets are prevent pollution by:
integrated into Sydney Water’s business
reducing the environmental impact of its
strategies. Actions and targets are identified and
discharges to air, water and land
analysed using a risk management framework.
The Plan is updated annually and is made publicly minimising the creation of waste
available on Sydney Water's website. Programs
reducing the use of energy, water and other
and targets are reported annually in the Annual
materials and substances
Report.
re-using and recovering energy, water and
other materials and substances, where feasible.
Objectives Sydney Water’s Environmental Management
System (EMS) provides the framework to develop,
implement, monitor and review the environmental
One of Sydney Water’s objectives is to protect the
objectives, actions and targets set in the
environment by conducting all operations in
Environment Plan. The objectives and targets
accordance with the principles of Ecologically
drive management programs and commitment to
Sustainable Development (ESD). These principles
continual improvement in Sydney Water’s
are embedded within the Sydney Water
environmental performance.
Environmental Policy.
Precautionary Principle – reduce the chance
of serious environmental problems even if we
are not sure that these problems will occur.
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operating pressures, which will not only reduce
Overview of key initiatives leaks, but will also lower energy use (and
greenhouse gas emissions) and reduce risk of
system failure through pipe rupture.
Sydney Water’s current environmental
performance, emerging issues and trends are key Energy Management Plan – Sydney Water’s
considerations in the annual review of the Energy Management Plan will see further
Environment Plan. Actions and targets have been improvements in energy efficiency including the
identified to manage environmental risks and generation of renewable energy with a 2010
priorities. The actions and targets are incorporated target of 60 GWh a year.
into corporate and divisional business plans.
SewerFix Wet Weather Overflow Abatement
Key initiatives identified in Sydney Water’s Program – Significant improvements in
2008-13 Environment Plan are: sewerage system wet weather performance will
be achieved for priority sites within the
Climate Change Strategy – Sydney Water has
Blackwattle Bay and North Sydney areas by
a strategy to become carbon neutral by 2020
2010 and in the Queenscliff and Curl Curl
for our energy consumption. The first milestone
lagoon areas by 2012.
will be to reduce emissions by 60 per cent by
2012. Water Quality Research – as algal blooms
have the potential to affect drinking water
This will be achieved by:
quality, Sydney Water and the Sydney
producing up to 20 per cent of power needs
Catchment Authority are doing research to
through renewable cogeneration and mini-
better understand and manage potential blue-
hydro turbines,
green algal blooms in bulk water storages.
using energy more efficiently,
Contaminated Sites Management Program –
using carbon credits generated from water Sydney Water will continue to ensure sites are
saving programs. managed in accordance with the Contaminated
Land Management Act 1997 and Sydney Water
Sydney Water’s desalination plant, which will
EMS.
help secure Sydney’s water supply, will be run
with renewable energy. Heritage Strategy – Sydney Water will ensure
its heritage assets are managed in accordance
Recycled Water Program – Sydney Water will
with the NSW Heritage Council Heritage
implement projects including:
Management Guidelines.
the Western Sydney Recycled Water
Residuals Strategy – Continue to achieve
Initiative (Replacement Flows Project),
100% beneficial reuse of biosolids captured at
Rosehill/Camellia Recycled Water Project, Sydney Water treatment plants
local recycled water projects, and
planning to implement the Recycled Water
Program.
Water Conservation Program – Sydney Water
will continue to deliver water efficiency
programs for homes and businesses, water
recycling and leak reduction.
Active Leak Reduction, Flow Measurement
and Pressure Management Programs –
Sydney Water will continue to identify and
repair leaks in our water systems and repair
these leaks. We will also continue to reduce
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Environment Plan 2008-2013
Providing clean, safe drinking water
Outcomes Actions Due Target
Drinking water is safe and Collaborative research with the Sydney Catchment Jun- 09 Full compliance with Operating
meets customers’ Authority to understand and manage potential blue-green Licence for water quality
expectations algal blooms in bulk water storages
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Helping develop a water efficient city
Outcomes Actions Due Target
Water demand does not Ensure Sydney Water’s water efficiency programs are Each year Reduce the per capita quantity of
exceed supply implemented through the Demand Management Program water drawn from all sources
and reported annual Water Conservation and Recycling (excluding reuse water) to 329 litres
per capita per day by 2010-11
Implementation Report
Participate in 4 yearly review of the NSW Government Jun-09 Research results on climate change
scenarios for future water planning
Metropolitan Water Plan
by Jun 09
Dec-10
Revised Metropolitan Water Plan
released 2010
Support and participate in the NSW Government’s Water Each year Meet Metropolitan Water Plan
milestones
for Life Education Program
Ensure effective environmental management for the Summer 2009-10 Compliance with planning approvals
construction and operation of a desalination plant at and regulatory requirements
Kurnell
Ensure water efficient use at Sydney Water facilities:
at Malabar, North Head and Bondi sewage treatment Jun-09 80% reduction
plants, reduce the volume of drinking water used for
treatment processes from 2003-04 usage rates
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Helping develop a water efficient city
Outcomes Actions Due Target
ensure all sewage treatment plants (other than Jun-09 At least 85% recycled wastewater
Malabar, North Head and Bondi, and storm flow for treatment processes
sewage treatment plants at Fairfield, Bellambi and
Port Kembla) use at least 85% recycled water for
treatment processes
audit drinking water efficiency at all sewage treatment Jun-09 Audits copmpleted, water
plants (other than Malabar, North Head and Bondi) conservation plans prepared, and
and implement findings under a water conservation findings implemented
plan
at the new Sydney Water head office site at Jun-10 75-80% reduction in drinking water
Parramatta, use an onsite water recycling plant to use for the building compared to
provide recycled water for toilet flushing, cooling similar non water efficient buildings
towers, fire system testing and irrigation
Leaks are reduced to the Implement Active Leak Reduction, Flow Measurement Reduce system leaks from the
economic level of leakage and Pressure Management programs: drinking water supply system to less
than 105 million litres a day by June
scan 21 000 km mains/year and repair leaks within Jun-09
2009
time target
implement Pressure Management Program (Stage 3) Jun-09
implement Trunk Main Flowmeter Program (Stage 1) Sept-08
implement Trunk Main Flowmeter Program (Stage 2) Jun-10
Recycled water is Deliver the Recycled Water Program: Metropolitan Water Plan target of 70
available in accordance billion litres a year by 2015, and 100
plan to implement the Recycled Water Program Jun-09
with the Metropolitan billion litres a year by 2045
initiatives equivalent to12% of estimated potable
Water Plan Recycled demand by 2015 and 17% of the estimated potable
Water Program demand by 2045
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Helping develop a water efficient city
Outcomes Actions Due Target
implement Stage 1 Western Sydney Recycled Water Jun-10
Initiative (Replacement Flows Project)
implement Rosehill/Camellia Recycled Water Project Dec-10
deliver local recycled water projects including the 2015
Hoxton Park Recycled Water Scheme
Establish a recycled water community education facility Nov-2010 Facility established
at the Western Sydney Recycled Water Plant
Work with stakeholders to facilitate stormwater harvesting Jun-09 Opportunities for stormwater
from Sydney Water systems harvesting assessed and
implemented where feasible
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8. Environment Plan 2008-2013
Contributing to clean beaches, oceans, rivers and harbours
Outcomes Actions Due Target
Safe healthy waterways Reduce dry weather overflows reaching waterways to meet 2010 Compliance with dry weather
Department of Environment and Climate Change (DECC) overflow targets in the Dry Weather
regulatory targets in Sydney Water’s sewerage treatment Overflow Program and specified in
system environmental protection licences (EPLs) (Pollution EPLs
Reduction Program 200 series)
Ensure compliance with all DECC’s targets in EPLs for:
STP discharge limits for chemicals, toxicity, load, Each year 100% compliance with EPLs by
concentration and discharge volume Sydney Water or its contractors
the number of uncontrolled sewage overflows in dry Each year Zero dry weather overflows from
weather each financial year sewage pumping stations each year
No more than 25,000 properties
each year experience an
uncontrolled sewage overflow in dry
weather from Sydney Water’s
system
effluent and receiving water quality monitoring Each year Sewage Treatment System
programs to provide accurate and timely information Impact Monitoring Program
for wastewater planning and operations results analysed and reported
annually
Ensure compliance with trade waste agreements by: 100% compliance with EPLs
(contaminants from customers with
managing trade waste to meet environmental and Each year
trade waste agreements or permits)
other regulations
ongoing improvements in industrial and commercial
customer compliance with Trade Waste
Agreements/Permits
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Contributing to clean beaches, oceans, rivers and harbours
Outcomes Actions Due Target
protecting the sewerage system and sewage Each year Reduction in the total mass of
treatment plants from damage and accelerated substances discharged to sewer
corrosion due to harmful substances from trade waste through completion of Effluent
sources Improvement Programs (EIP)
Implement the Streamwatch Program to educate the Each year Maintain community participation in
community on water quality and serve as an early warning Streamwatch and monitoring of 600
system for water quality incidents sites
Reduce impact of wet Improve wet weather performance by managing and
weather sewage delivering the Wet Weather Overflow Abatement Program: Compliance with system limit
overflows on swimming requirements and frequency for wet
sites weather overflows within STS
Reduce the impact of wet weather sewage overflows licences
for priority sites
Decreasing trend in number of non-
- CBD (Blackwattle Bay) 2010 compliant by-passes from systems
- North Sydney (Hay St) Delivery of programs
- Northern Beaches (Queenscliff & Curl Curl lagoon) 2012
Priority Sewerage Deliver the Priority Sewerage Program by: Jun-09 Complete by 30 June 2009
Program delivered completing work on the Brooklyn and Dangar Island,
Mount Kurring-gai Industrial Area, and Upper Blue
Mountains Sewerage Schemes (PSP Stage 1)
commencing construction work on the Yellow Jun-09 Commencement of construction by
Rock/Angus Banks/Glossodia Sewerage Schemes 30 June 2009
(PSP Stage 2)
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10. Environment Plan 2008-2013
Optimising resource use
Outcomes Actions Due Target
Reduced carbon footprint Meet objectives of the Climate Change Strategy to achieve: 2010 100% renewable energy used for
from operations desalination plant
carbon neutrality for the operation of the desalination
plant at Kurnell
carbon neutrality for energy and electricity Each year 60% reduction in emissions by June
consumption by 2020 2012 (and progressive annual
targets from 2007-08 onwards)
Carbon neutral for energy and
electricity by June 2020
Meet the NSW Government’s milestones to reduce
emissions: Emissions reduced from building
from energy used in buildings energy use to 2000 levels by 2020
2020
by obtaining 4.5 stars environmental performance 1 July 2011 Minimum 4.5 stars environmental
rating for energy efficiency and water in buildings performance rating for energy
efficiency and water in buildings by
1 July 2011
using ethanol blended fuels in fleet vehicles Each year Increase the use of ethanol blended
fuels, where available
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11. Environment Plan 2008-2013
Optimising resource use
Outcomes Actions Due Target
Meet efficiency targets at Sydney Water major new
accommodation sites
Parramatta Head Office Jun-09 5 Star environmental performance
rating for energy efficiency and
Potts Hill Jun-10
water
Establish the measurement of Sydney Water’s carbon Sep-08 Incorporate Sydney Water’s carbon
footprint and ecological footprint as annual performance footprint and ecological footprint into
indicators the Annual Report
Meet objectives of the Sydney Water Energy Management
Plan to:
implement projects that improve energy efficiency and 2010 Projects completed with expected
generate renewable energy generation of 60 GWh a year by
2010
comply with all relevant energy related regulations Each year Maintain 100% compliance with:
including NSW Government’s Energy
Management Policy
Energy Efficiency Opportunities
Act 2006
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Optimising resource use
Outcomes Actions Due Target
Obligations for protection Implement the Botany Wetlands Plan of Management to Each year Botany Wetlands Plan of
of flora, fauna and ensure ecosystem integrity and health, and maintain its Management programs
heritage met environmental, social and economic values implemented including: sediment
and gross pollution, blue green
algae, carp eradication and native
fish re-stocking, nutrient
management, weeds, native
vegetation, and bush regeneration
and revegetation
Implement ecological assessments of Botany wetland Each year Reporting and assessment program
health and long term monitoring program for key ecological and water quality
outcomes implemented as per Plan
of Management
Implement Natural Environment Management Program Jun-09 Compliance with relevant
Commonwealth and NSW
by:
legislation, NSW policy and any
managing sensitive Sydney Water properties through
specific Sydney Water
property Environmental Plans
commitments relating to protecting
facilitating the integration of effective environmental
and managing flora and fauna on
practices into Sydney Water’s activities
Sydney Water owned land
Guidelines developed incorporating
legislative requirements including
Noxious Weeds Act 1993 and
Threatened Species Act 1995
Property Environmental
Management Plans prepared for the
top 140 environmental risk Sydney
Water sites
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13. Environment Plan 2008-2013
Optimising resource use
Outcomes Actions Due Target
Manage Sydney Water’s sites and interests in accordance Each year 100% of land acquisitions and
with Contaminated Land Management Act 1997 by: disposals assessed for
contamination risks
implementing the Contaminated Site Management
All known sites documented and
Program
reported to DECC
maintaining contaminated sites database for Sydney
Water sites
Ensure Sydney Water heritage assets are managed in Each year 80% of State heritage listed sites
accordance with the NSW Heritage Council Heritage with Conservation Management
Management Guidelines and the Heritage Strategy Plans by June 2009
Implement Stormwater Plans of Management based on a Each year Plans of management implemented
total catchment approach for wetlands (Freshwater Creek
Wetland, Eve St Wetland) and the Rouse Hill Development
Area
Waste from operations is Demonstrate continual improvement in waste recycling or Each year 70% of internal construction and
minimised or beneficially reuse expressed as a percentage of solid waste generated demolition waste reused or recycled
re-used 80% of paper waste recycled in
Sydney Water Head Office
60% of office waste recycled in
Sydney Water Head Office
Incorporate waste minimisation considerations into major Each year All major planning and design
planning and design activities activities incorporate waste
minimisation strategies
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14. Environment Plan 2008-2013
Optimising resource use
Outcomes Actions Due Target
By-products re-use is Implement Residuals Strategy by: Each year 100% beneficial use of captured
maximised biosolids
beneficially using biosolids and grit and screenings
captured by sewage treatment plants 100% beneficial use of water
filtration residuals
beneficially using residuals captured by water
filtration plants More than 40% beneficial re-use of
STP grit and screenings by June
2010
Manage trade waste to assist Sydney Water’s sewage Each year Meet DECC quality specifications
treatment operations to produce biosolids and treated for substances from trade waste
wastewater that meets regulatory requirements
Customer expectations Deliver planned trade waste education program to Each year Two trade waste & backflow
and service delivery are customers, consultants, equipment suppliers and installers, plumbers seminars delivered each
aligned and plumbers to address waste prevention, minimisation and year
cleaner production Quarterly customer forums
delivered
Cleaner production brochure
mailout to commercial sector
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15. Environment Plan 2008-2013
Serving customers
Outcomes Actions Due Target
Customer expectations Maintain odour detection and minimisation programs Each year Maintain downward trend in annual
and service delivery are number of odour complaints from
aligned sewage treatment plants and the
reticulation system based on the
preceding four-year average
Dec-12 Deliver Wastewater Odour
Management Strategy
Maintain compliance with the Noise Management Code of Each year 100% compliance with the Noise
Behaviour under the Sydney Water Environment Management Code of Practice
Management System
Undertake awareness training sessions with work
teams on the Code of Behaviour
Customer expectations Assist in a coordinated approach to stormwater Each year Sydney Water representation on
and service delivery are management and water sensitive urban design in Sydney by Sydney Stormwater Sustainability
aligned participating in the Sydney Stormwater Sustainability Group Group and key Sydney Metro
and the Sydney Metro Catchment Management Authority Catchment Management Authority
working groups
Sydney Water is viewed Educate the community on water quality and water supply Each year Improved average rating of the
positively by stakeholders issues overall quality of service delivered
and the community by Sydney Water through customer
surveys
Compliance with planning Implement compliance system for environmental Each year No prosecutions issued to Sydney
approval regulatory Water or its contractors under the
conditions of approval
requirements Environmental Planning and
Assessment Act 1979
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16. Environment Plan 2008-2013
Serving customers
Outcomes Actions Due Target
Corporate support Ensure contractual environmental risks are identified, Each year Environmental risk assessment
services and systems are assessed and managed effectively for all construction and undertaken for each project
reliable, efficient and maintenance activities Project audit programs developed
effective and carried out in accordance with
Sydney Water Environment
Management System requirements
Contractor environmental
performance evaluated on a regular
basis
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17. Environment Plan 2008-2013
Developing a safe, capable, committed workforce
Outcomes Actions Due Target
Staff have the required Review annual environmental training needs as part of Each year Environmental education
skills to meet the Sydney Water Training Needs Analysis incorporated into Sydney Water
organisation’s needs and training programs
Sydney Water attracts
and retains skilled people
Deliver Environmental Education Program training Each year Training schedule delivered
schedule
Corporate support Maintain EMS Certification to ISO 14001:2004 6 monthly EMS certified to ISO 14001:2004
services and systems are surveillance audits No major non-conformances from
reliable, efficient and external surveillance audits of
effective Sydney Water’s EMS
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18. Environment Plan 2008-2013
Being an economically efficient business
Outcomes Actions Due Target
Effective financial Liaise with the Department of Environment and Climate Each year Financial impacts of environmental
management and long Change (DECC) to progress environmental and climate policies are articulated and
term sustainability understood
change issues
Procurement is efficient Improve sustainable practice by completing procurement Jun-09 100% renewable energy used for
and prudent arrangements to access and purchase renewable energy to desalination plant
operate the desalination plant and associated infrastructure
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