Low Carbon
Initiatives in the
Work Place
MAKING OUR WORK LIVES
BETTER
BY
Danielle Eiseman
Why?
The LowCarbon
Workplace
What does it look like to you?
How do we
stack up?
Have a think about
where these emissions
are coming from
Scottish
Targets
Be Proud Scotland!
 Reduce carbon emissions
by 42% by 2020
 100% of electricity will
come from renewable
sources by 2020
 Almost complete de-
carbonization of road and
rail transport by 2050
Visualise It
What are the impacts?
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Each of us has an impact
Driving
Drive smart – fill up less
Electricity
1 Standard 40 W
bulb costs 3.43p per
day
1 CFL 8 W bulb
costs 0.69p per
day
Surprised by the numbers?
Making Change work
Real world examples

Feedback
What impact do we have on the
environment?
Workplace
Champion
Find leaders within
Incentives
What motivates?
Friendly
competition
Who can reduce the most?
Moments of
change
What opportunities await you?
Common Practice
Which activities are you currently doing?
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Energy
Track your energy use and see
where you could make some
reductions
Transport
Car sharing, cycling, public
transport, video conferencing,
working from home
Recycling and
Waste
Where can you reduce?
Beyond the Standard
Thinking outside the box
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Supply Chains
Switching to a supply circle
Why 22°?
Test out different temperatures
in the office
Power your
own desktop
New desk allows you to pedal
while you work and create
electricity
Alternative
offices
Can you eliminate some travel
Advice
Know the reliable places you
can turn to
The LowCarbon
Workplace
Start to SEE it!
Support Provided By
Valuable Resources
 Carbon Trust
 Greenhouse Gas Protocol
 ISO 14001
 Carbon Disclosure Project
 EPA Smartways
 Gizmag
Images
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Why? - Image: basketman / FreeDigitalPhotos.net
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The low carbon workplace - Energy rating Image: xedos4 / FreeDigitalPhotos.net, Image: Stuart Miles /
FreeDigitalPhotos.net, Energy saving Image: seksuwat / FreeDigitalPhotos.net
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How do we stack up? – Images from the CDM Booklet
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Visualise it - http://my2050.decc.gov.uk/
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Each of us have an impact - http://www.treehugger.com/cars/chinas-walk-more-drive-less-road-graffiticampaign-wins-green-award-grand-prix-video.html
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Driving - Image: stockimages / FreeDigitalPhotos.net
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Drive smart - Image: Paul / FreeDigitalPhotos.net
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Electricity - Image from http://www.sust-it.net/lighting_energy_calculator.php
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Feedback - Image: photostock / FreeDigitalPhotos.net
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Workplace Champions - Image: Ambro / FreeDigitalPhotos.net
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Incentives - Image: Vlado / FreeDigitalPhotos.net
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Friendly Competition - Image: jscreationzs / FreeDigitalPhotos.net
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Moments of change - Image: Ritjaroon / FreeDigitalPhotos.net
Images Continued
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Energy - Image: worradmu / FreeDigitalPhotos.net
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Transport - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cWJT4EvlGmg
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Recycling and waste - Image: Kittikun Atsawintarangkul / FreeDigitalPhotos.net
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Supply chains - Image: renjith krishnan / FreeDigitalPhotos.net
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Why 22 degrees? - Image: PANPOTE / FreeDigitalPhotos.net
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Power your own desktop - Image from: http://www.gizmag.com/webike-pedal-power-seatingsolution/22305/pictures
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Alternative Offices - Image: Marco Torresin / FreeDigitalPhotos.net
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Advice - Image: jannoon028 / FreeDigitalPhotos.net
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Low carbon workplace clear version - Energy rating Image: xedos4 / FreeDigitalPhotos.net, Image: Stuart
Miles / FreeDigitalPhotos.net, Energy saving Image: seksuwat / FreeDigitalPhotos.net