Environmental Management
AFTRS continues to identify aspects of its operations that impact on the environment. The School is committed to developing a continual improvement process to control its environmental impacts concerning energy, water, and waste management through the Environmental Management Plan.
The AFTRS program of environmental activities aims for:
- Recording energy use to identify energy efficiency opportunities
- Low-landfill output due to recycling programs and reuse of materials
- Lower water usage through preventive maintenance programs
- Continued environmentally friendly disposal of all obsolete computer and production equipment
- Increased awareness of our commitment to sustainability, informing staff and students through the Environmental Management Plan, based on ecologically sustainable development (ESD) principles.
Environmental Performance Reporting
Activity | Alignment with ESD principles | Advancement of ESD principles |
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Managing contracts | Tenders and contracts for potential suppliers contain environmental evaluation and conditions | Procurement decisions and contracting integrates long- term environmental aims |
Environmental Management Plan implementation | Review and modify environmental policies and management plans | Provides the basis of our environmental management program |
Maintain initiatives from plan | Provides a plan and target for initiatives and energy use | |
Energy efficiency | AFTRS has the following initiatives in place to reduce energy consumption: · Switchable lighting so unused areas can be switched off · Signage to inform staff and students to switch off lights and equipment · Low energy LED lighting replacement program · Motion sensors for lighting and mechanical services to reduce over running in unused areas · Routine maintenance of the air-conditioning systems to ensure they run efficiently and as designed | Collection and review of consumption data manually on- site and periodical energy audits |
Waste | AFTRS continues to implement recycling programs which separate waste at source and aim to reduce waste by providing kitchen areas, crockery, and utensils, and reducing waste to landfill by encouraging recycling | Ensuring engagement with staff on environmental matters and maintaining the program |
Water | AFTRS makes use of water- efficient devices including showerheads, dual flush toilets, water-saving washers on taps and low-water usage dishwashers | Monitoring water consumption and encouraging efficient use |
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https://www.transparency.gov.au/annual-reports/australian-film-television-and-radio-school/reporting-year/2019-20-50