The Govt 3 Programme Improving the sustainability of government operations Kathryn Maxwell Govt3 Project Manager 23 February 2007

Govt 3 Practical action – “walking the talk” Cabinet support 47 central government agencies signed up Cabinet mandate on transport and building measures – Sept 2006

Environmental Choice Last 12 months the number of licensed companies has increased from 12 to 27 Over 700 products with Environmental Choice accreditation Licenced products include toner cartridges, office furniture, textiles, paints, paper, photocopiers

Govt 3 Focuses support in 4 areas: 1.Transport 2.Waste/recycling 3.Office consumables and equipment 4.buildings

Waste Reduction in waste: The Treasury 80% NZ Transit 70% MED 62% Te Puni Kokiri 52%

Office Consumables paper office equipment cleaning chemicals stationery

Govt 3 Transport

Workplace Travel Plan

Atria for natural day-lighting and ventilation Double skin facades to main street frontages Heating and cooling supply by existing chillers and new heat pumps Energy efficient lighting and controls Solar and heat pump hot water system Energy management system DoC head office

Environment House 40% energy usage –saves $100,000 annually 26% decrease on 2003/2004 CO2 emissions Increase in the number of people cycling 22% decrease in waste to landfill

Govt 3 Reporting Framework Annual Govt 3 Survey Baseline year will be 2005/06 Key indicators on energy use, waste, paper use, tenders and contracts.

Govt3 learning by sharing Govt3 contacts list Quarterly Govt3 Network Meetings Bi-annual Govt3 newsletters One on one meetings Govt3 nominations booklets Govt3 Website

Govt 3 Team Kathryn Maxwell Team Leader Chris Wood Govt3 Buildings Dana Peterson Sustainable Procurement, Office Consumables and Equipment Kirsten Haupt Recycling/Waste Minimisation Sue Claxton Transport Eileen Delahunty Govt3 Reporting Michael LeRoy-Dyson Local Government