GREEN OFFICE GREEN OFFICE MANUAL: A Guide to MANUAL: A Guide to

Sustainable Workplace Sustainable Workplace PracticesPractices

Lemohang Mtshali

Presentation OutlinePresentation Outline• Background• Advantages of Going Green• Suggested Green Initiatives for MTC• Implementation plan

BackgroundBackground• MTC has the responsibility to ensure maximum

protection of the environment, public awareness and the promotion of sustainable development.

• The Green Office Manual is a call to action• The Manual suggests implementable changes that

MTC staff can make that will help to address issues of global warming, desertification, deforestation, water pollution, air pollution, and soil contamination in the long run.

Advantages of going greenAdvantages of going green• Measures designed to reduce the use of

material resources and energy, are not only beneficial to the environment, but can also lead to considerable savings and help MTC achieve cost cutting targets

• Going green will assist MTC demonstrate her commitment to the environment and will play a major role towards fulfilling her Corporate Social Responsibility

Advantages of going greenAdvantages of going green• Green initiatives give commonality of purpose

and bring about cohesiveness amongst employees while improving the condition of their working environment.

• Helps in meeting environmental reporting standards.

• Offers numerous public relations opportunities and increases visibility

Suggested Green initiatives for MTCSuggested Green initiatives for MTC

• Waste segregation at source and compost heap formation

• Water saving strategies• Energy saving strategies • Paper Saving Strategies

Implementation PlanImplementation Plan• Establishment of a Green Office Committee• Conduct a baseline survey• Development of IEC materials • Program Launch• Set monthly targets for reducing energy, paper,

stationery consumption in each department• Set up a reward system• Maintain momentum and enthusiasm by periodically

organizing green activities outside the office