Ecologically Sustainable Development
We plan and conduct our operations in accordance with the principles of ecologically sustainable development set out in the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999.
Old Parliament House’s outcome and activities contribute to ecologically sustainable development both by conserving and maintaining unique heritage assets for future generations and by promoting awareness of the economic, environmental, and social and equity considerations that have shaped decision-making and development in Australia.
The heritage values of Old Parliament House are managed under the Old Parliament House and Curtilage Heritage Management Plan 2015–2020, which includes the entity’s obligations under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act.
Our heritage management framework, including the Heritage Management Plan and the Heritage Actions Committee, ensures that the principles of ecologically sustainable development are considered when decisions are made that may affect the heritage values and environment of the building and its surroundings.
Our Operational Environmental Management Plan provides a framework and recommendations through which we improve environmental management.
Table 13 lists measures carried out in 2018–19 to minimise the impact of the agency’s activities on the environment.
Table 13 Environmental measures, 2018–19
Category |
Measures |
Energy efficiency |
All building operations were effectively managed to achieve optimal energy performance. To maximise energy efficiency, the following principles were applied:
Other energy-saving measures included:
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Water conservation |
Water-saving measures included:
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Paper use |
Paper use was minimised by using print management software, clearing all print queues daily and having double-sided printing as the default setting. |
Waste |
Recycling facilities were used to minimise the amount of waste going to landfill. |
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