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Measured Results! A Good News Case Study October 28, 2013
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Financial co-operative in Manitoba 108,000 members and 540 employees 22 branches in Winnipeg, 2 in the North Corporate Social Responsibility embedded in Mission Statement and Core Values ACT CANADA MOBILITY SUMMIT 2013
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Executive Mgmt endorses plan to track, manage and reduce corporate GHG emissions (2009) Voluntary measurement – triple bottom line Framing emissions reduction in meaningful way Feedback loop – learned a lot plus a few surprises!
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ACT CANADA MOBILITY SUMMIT 2013 Green Action Centre contracted to conduct ACU`s employee commuting surveys Highly detailed survey instrument Customize each survey – motivational questions
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Bike rack installed voluntarily by landlord Showers and bike racks standard in new locations
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Mode Share Comparison 2009-2013
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* Number ACU full- and part-time employees: 2009 = 556 | 2010 = 547 | 2011= 548 | 2012 = 590 | 2013 = 540
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ACT CANADA MOBILITY SUMMIT 2013 In 2011, approx. 17% ACU employee participation At Oct 2013, avg 23% ACU employee participation
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ACT CANADA MOBILITY SUMMIT 2013 “ACU’s Eco-Pass program made sense for a lot of reasons. The Eco-Pass saved me over $400.00 a year because of reduced vehicle insurance costs, in addition to parking, fuel and wear and tear on my car. I’ve come to really enjoy taking the bus; I read and people watch & have made new acquaintances. Because someone else is doing the driving, my commute is pretty much stress free.” - Trish P, ACU HR Department
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Commuter Challenge 2013 – Gold Award 2012 – Gold Award 2011 – Silver Award (500-999 employees) Commuter Friendly Workplace Award 2012 – Gold ACT CANADA MOBILITY SUMMIT 2013
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2012 Manitoba Excellence in Sustainability Award (Action on Climate Change, Air Quality and Energy Efficiency) - Manitoba Roundtable for Sustainable Development Recognized as one of Canada’s Greenest Employers 2013 ACT CANADA MOBILITY SUMMIT 2013
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1)Senior management support & role modelling critical 2)Set targets and measure 3)Communicate regularly in fun, positive way to all levels of the organization 4)Find spokespeople – unexpected participants as well as champions Lessons Learned & Tips to Share
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ACT CANADA MOBILITY SUMMIT 2013 5)Identify barriers & be realistic about what can be overcome with employer support 6)Connect active & green initiatives to wellness initiatives 7)Pinpoint any perverse subsidies impeding progress – can longer term vision start path to change? 8)Look to other success stories for ideas to adopt, adapt or implement Lessons Learned & Tips to Share
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Beth McKechnie Workplace Commuter Options beth@greenactioncentre.ca (204) 925-3772 Dennis Cunningham Assiniboine Credit Union dcunningham@assiniboine.mb.ca (204) 258-3397
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