Develop workplace policy and procedures for Sustainability (BSBSUS501)
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Assessment Task 1:WrittenQuestions
Assessment Task 2: Sustainability Policy andProcedureProject
Assessment Task 3: Sustainability policy andprocedures presentation
Assessment Task 4: Sustainability Implementation project
Assessment Task 5: Sustainability policy and proceduresreviewproject
Assessment Information
The assessment tasks for BSBSUS501 Develop workplace policy and procedures for sustainability are included in this Student Assessment Tasks booklet and outlined in the assessment plan below.
To be assessed as competent for this unit, you must complete all the assessment tasks with satisfactory.
Assessment Plan
Assessment Task |
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1. Written questions |
You are required to correctly answer all written questions. |
2. Develop sustainability policy project |
You are required to research and develop a briefing report prior to developing a sustainability policy for a case study organisation. You are also required to consult with stakeholders and develop a sustainability policy and procedure, as well as an action plan for implementation. |
3. Sustainability policy and procedures presentation project |
You are required to present the sustainability policy and procedure to staff, as well as implement continuous improvements and establish a system for recording continuous improvements. |
4. Sustainability implementation project |
You are required to implement sustainability initiatives for Grow Management Consultants including conducting a sustainability inspection and developing a memo to encourage sustainable practices based on the sustainability inspection. |
5. Sustainability policy evaluation project |
You are required to analyse sustainability data, report on results, recommend improvements and update the sustainability policy and procedure. |
Assessment Preparation
Please read through this assessment thoroughly before beginning any tasks. Ask your assessor for clarification if you have any questions at all.
When you have read and understood this unit’s assessment tasks, print out the Student Assessment Agreement. Fillitout, sign it, and hand it to your assessor, who will counter sign it and then keep it on file.
Keep a copy of all your work, as the work submitted to your assessor will not be returned to you.
Assessment appeals
If you do not agree with an assessment decision, you can make an assessment appeal as per CSB assessment appeals process.
You have the right to appeal the outcome of assessment decisions if you feel you have been dealt with unfairly or have other appropriate grounds for an appeal.
Naming electronic documents
It is important that you name the documents that you create for this Assessment Task in a logical manner.
Each should include:
- Course identification code
- Assessment Task number
- Document title (if appropriate)
- Student name
- Date it was created
For example, BSBSUS501 AT2 Action Plan Joan Smith 20/10/18
Additional Resources
You will be provided with the following resources before you begin each Assessment Task.
Assessment Task 2
- Action Plan Template
- Briefing Report Template
- Policy and ProceduresTemplate
Assessment Task 4
- Usage RecordTemplate
Assessment Task 5
- Survey Results
- Sustainability Implementation Report Template
Assessment Instructions
Each assessment task in this booklet consists of the following:
Assessment Task Cover Sheet
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CSB re-assessment policy.
Depending on the task, this may include
- resubmitting incorrect answers to questions (such as short answer questions and casestudies)
- resubmitting part or all a project, depending on how the error impacts on the total outcome of thetask
- redoing a role play after being provided with appropriate feedback about your performance
- being observed a second (or third time)undertaking any tasks/activities that were not satisfactorily completed the first time,after being provided with appropriate feedback.
Assessment Task Information
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- a summary of the assessment task
- information on the resources to be used
- submission requirements
- re-submission opportunities if required
Assessment Task Instructions
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Student Assessment Agreement
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Assessment Task 1: Written Questions
Task summary
This is an open book test, to be completed in the classroom. A time limit of 1 hour to answer the questions is provided.
You need to answer all the written questions correctly.
Your answers must be word processed and sent to the assessor as an email attachment.
Required
- Access to textbooks/other learning materials
- Computer and MicrosoftOffice
- Access to theinternet
Submit
- Answers to all questions
Assessment criteria
All questions must be answered correctly in order for you to be assessed as having completed the task with satisfactory.
Re-submission opportunities
You will be provided feedback on your performance by the Assessor. The feedback will indicate if you have satisfactorily addressed the requirements of each part of this task.
If any parts of the task are not satisfactorily completed, the assessor will explain why, and provide you written feedback along with guidance on what you must undertake to demonstrate satisfactory performance. Re-assessment attempt(s) will be arranged at a later time and date.
You have the right to appeal the outcome of assessment decisions if you feel that you have been dealt with unfairly or have other appropriate grounds for an appeal.
You are encouraged to consult with the assessor priorto attempting this task if you do not understand any part of this task or if you have any learning issues or needs that may hinder you when attempting any part of the assessment.
Written answer question guidance
The following written questions use a range of “instructional words” such as “identify” or “explain”, which tell you how you should answer the question. Use the definitions below to assist you to provide the type of response expected.
Note that the following guidance is the minimum level of response required.
Analyse – when a question asks you to analyse something, you should do so in detail, and identify important points and key features. Generally, you are expected to write a response one or two paragraphs long.
Compare – when a question asks you to compare something, you will need to show how two or more things are similar, ensuring that you also indicate the relevance of the consequences. Generally, you are expected to write a response one or two paragraphs long.
Contrast – when a question asks you to contrast something, you will need to show how two or more things are different, ensuring you indicate the relevance or the consequences. Generally, you are expected to write a response one or two paragraphs long.
Discuss – when a question asks you to discuss something, you are required to point out important issues or features and express some form of critical judgement. Generally, you are expected to write a response one or two paragraphs long.
Describe – when a question asks you to describe something, you should state the most noticeable qualities or features. Generally, you are expected to write a response two or three sentences long.
Evaluate – when a question asks you to evaluate something, you should put forward arguments for and against something. Generally, you are expected to write a response one or two paragraphs long.
Examine – when a question asks you to examine something, this is similar to “analyse”, where you should provide a detailed response with key points and features and provide critical analysis. Generally, you are expected to write a response one or two paragraphs long.
Explain – when a question asks you to explain something, you should make clear how or why something happened or the way it is. Generally, you are expected to write a response two or three sentenceslong.
Identify–when a question asks you to identify something, this means that you are asked to briefly describe the required information. Generally, you are expected to write a response two or three sentences long.
List – when a question asks you to list something, this means that you are asked to briefly state information in a list format.
Outline – when a question asks you to outline something, this means giving only the main points. Generally, you are expected to write a response a few sentences long.
Summarise – when a question asks you to summarise something, this means (like “outline”) only giving the main points. Generally, you are expected to write a response a few sentences long.
Assessment Task 1 Instructions
Provide answers to all the questions below:
- Outline the Kyoto Protocol and Australia’s obligations under the Protocol, as well asits current targets and the adequacy of these targets.
It is committed by the Australia to reduce its GHG emission to 99.5% of 1990 levels for the protocols of the Kyoto. With the target of Australia 2020, it is consistent to reduce the emission by 5% that is below 2000 level by 2020.
Source:https://soe.environment.gov.au/theme/climate/topic/2016/kyoto-protocol-targets
- Outline the purpose and scope of the Asia-Pacific Partnership on Clean Development and Climate.
Asia-Pacific Partnership on Clean Development and Climate is an initiative set out in 2005 by China, Australia, Canada, Korea Republic, US, India, and Japan. The main goal of the partnership of is addressing the issues that are related to the air pollution, needs of energy and also the climatic change. The motive is enhancement of the usage for more energy for boosting the development of the economy.
Source: https://aric.adb.org/initiative/asia-pacific-partnership-on-clean-development-and-climate
- Outline the purpose and scope of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBCAct).
Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act (EPBC) 1999 is the main part of the legislation of the environment which was adopted by the Australian government in 2000. This Act enables Australia for collaborating so that there is development of a national plan. Following is the purpose of this act:
- For protection of the environment
- For conserving the national biodiversity of Australia
- For protecting cultural places
- For preserving the wildlife of Australia.
Source: https://www.environment.gov.au/epbc/about
- Outline the purpose and scope of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (EPBC) Act Regulations.
The motive of EPBC Act regulations is to protect the sites through the assessment that might have the adverse impact on the biodiversity. The scope is to recover the spices that is affected. It is to identify that the threats that are undergoing the project. In this act, it is required by the developers to undergo the assessment of the project.
- Outline the purpose and scope of the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Scheme.
National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting (NGER) scheme is a single framework where information of the company is related to the emission of the gases of the greenhouse and also the consumption of the energy.
As per the National Greenhouse and Energy reporting Act 2007, the information is gathered.
The purpose of the NGER scheme is to –
- Australian public should be aware of the greenhouse gas emission
- They need to be informed about the policies of the government
- The obligations of the Australia should be met
- Duplication of similar report needs to be prevented
- Outline the purpose and scope of the Australian Packaging Covenant voluntary code of practice.
Australian packing Covenant voluntary code of practice is an agreement that is done between the government and supply chain whose main motive was to reducing the harmful effect on the environment that is caused due to the materials. By doing packaging that is recyclable, it could be achieved.
Through following points, the impact on environment on packaging can be reduced:
- For reducing the impact of packaging on environment, the recyclable packaging should be used.
- Packaging should be designed that reduce the impact on the environment
- Outline the purpose and scope of the Australian Eco label Program voluntary code of practice.
Australian Ecolabel program's voluntary code of practice helps identification of the product that is preferable environmentally which comes under the category of the product. It is based on the international standard of ISO 14024 that is helpful in product categorization. The main motive of this act is illustrating the activities that can be executed by the company.
Source: https://www.geca.eco/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/International-Ecolabelled-Products-IEPv2.0i-2017.pdf
- Identify one internal information source and one external information source that can be used to plan and develop a company’s sustainability policy. For each source, explain how this source can be used to develop the sustainability policy.
Sources of internal information like the sustainability report of the company can help in development of the sustainability policy. With the data that is available can help the company in identification of the required changes within the workplace.
Sources of external information like the industrial partners can help the company in framing of the sustainability policy.
Source: https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2020/01/sustainability-green-companies-business-partnership/
- Explain the key steps in a policy development process.
The key steps in developing policies are as follows –
- The problem is needed to be understand by the company and according to it, the policies are needed to be made, so that the problems could be solved.
- The process of policy development is time consuming and can take time. Therefore, there is a need of appointing the committee by the firm.
- After the coordinator of this policy is selected, he or she needs to make a plan with the proper detail of the task that is required to achieve the goals.
- The next step is to study the policy document of the company. A meeting with stakeholders needs to be conducted for identifying if a new sustainability policy can be made.
- Then, create a discussion paper for summarizing of the information about the research that is been done.
- Then the paper is circulated among the stakeholders. After this, from the stakeholders, the feedbacks are obtained.
- For including some changes, the draft policy is created
- After the draft policy is made, it is then sent to the stakeholders.
- It is passed to the coordinators after it is being approved by the stakeholders.
- Some campaigns need to be launched after adoption of this policy.
- For finding that the policy is in proper agreement, A final review is carried out.
Source: https://www.mondigroup.com/media/8230/a_sustainable-development-policies_onlineversion.pdf
- Explain the main components of a policy document.
The components of a policy document are –
- Header block: the policy number, approval date, number of pages in the document, and the title of the policy document id included here.
- Background:the context is reflected with the help of which the policy has been created.
- Purpose:intent and objectives must be defined in the statement of purpose. The purpose should be written shortly.
- Scope:in the terms of sites and the facilities, the range is explained.
- Policy statements:organizational objectives and the rules should be explained in the policy statement.
- Procedures:the procedural requirement is defined.
- Related policies:in the policy document, mention the other related policies as well.
- References:for maintaining the credibility of the new people, there is a need of reference
Source: https://www.compliance.com/resources/how-to-structure-compliance-policy-documents/
- Outline policy development practices that may be used in response to resistance to the introduction of policies.
The following practices should be adopted while preventing resistive force in introducing new policies –
- While the development of the policies and the procedures, there should be involvement of the employees. Employees should be involved as they can know the importance of these policies.
- From stopping the employees from resistive force, train the employees with new policies.
- The employees resist the change when they don’t feel that they are the important part of the company.
- Behind the growth of the resistive forces, the communication gap is one of the main issues
- Outline why a company may choose to implement an environmental management system (EMS). List at least three reasons why a company may implement amEMS.
An Environmental Management System is a framework helps in achievement of the goals of the environment through the evaluation and review of the performance. Therefore, using this system brings some benefits and the reasons behind its increased usage are –
- Helps to review the goals of the environment of the company.
- For meeting the necessary target, programs need to be established.
- Helps to make sure that employees are aware of the environment.
- Helps in getting new customers.
Source: https://www.epa.gov/ems/learn-about-environmental-management-systems
- Outline at least three key components of an EMS.
The key components of a successful EMS are as follows –
- Environmental policy:EMS must be framed by the management according to the rules and regulations that is listed in the environmental policy.
- Responsibility and accountability: Every employee is responsible and accountable for his or her actions
- Environmental awareness:every employee needs to be aware about their activities and should identify if the activities are helping the environment or not.
- Outline how a business can use environmental sustainability indicators and two examples of indicators that can beused.
Sustainability indicators should be used by the companies to know if the practices are suitable or not. Company gets the help if the indicators are installed for tracking the progress and making of the suitable changes of the policy. Computing the metrics is recommended for using these indicators. This can include carbon footprint, waste footprints energy consumption and others. How much water and energy are consumed can be evaluated through these metrics.
Source: https://compareyourfootprint.com/measuring-key-kpis-sustainability-business/
- Outline how a business can use lifecycle management procedures to assist with implementing sustainability practices.
Environmental or social-economic burden can be reduced with the help of Life cycle management by properly analyzing the value chain and life cycle. The business can be expanded by using this managerial technique. For embed LCM initiatives, the PDCA tool can be used. Main goal is identified by the plan step and activities are established for achieving it. A plan is implemented by the DO step for generating of the better products.
Source:https://sustainabledevelopment.un.org/index.php?page=view&type=400&nr=845&menu=35
- Outline at least two barriers to introducing policies and procedures, and strategies that can be used to address each of the barriers youidentify.
Two barriers in introducing new policies and procedures are –
- There is lack of participation of the employees.
- There is lack of a proper communication strategy
The strategies to curb out the barriers in introducing new policies and procedures are as follows –
- For curbing the barriers, the employee engagement is required for introduction of the new policies and the procedures. One of the techniques is educating the employees and motivating them to participate in the sustainability program.
- A good communication plan as per the objectives of the company needs to be framed, for an effective communication strategy.
Source: https://www.businessnewsdaily.com/10868-increase-employee-sustainability-engagement.html
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Assessment Task 2: Sustainability Policy and Procedure Project
Task summary
You are required, in the role of Operations Manager of Grow Management Consultants, to conduct research and analysis and prepare a briefing report to guide the development of a workplace sustainability policy and procedure. You will then consult with stakeholders at a meeting, using your report as a basis for discussion. Following the meeting, you will develop a sustainability policy and procedures document, as well as an action plan for implementation of this policy and procedure.
This assessment is to be completed in the simulated work environment in CSB.
Required
- Access to textbooks/other learning materials
- Computer with Microsoft Office and internet access
- Policy and ProceduresTemplate
- Action Plan Template
- Briefing Report Template.
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- Email with sustainability briefing report attached
- Email with sustainability policy and procedures and sustainability action plan attached.
Assessment criteria
For your performance to be deemed satisfactory in this assessment task, you must satisfactorily address all the assessment criteria. If part of this task is not satisfactorily completed, you will be asked to complete further assessment to demonstrate competence.
Re-submission opportunities
You will be provided feedback on your performance by the Assessor. The feedback will indicate if you have satisfactorily addressed the requirements of each part of this task.
If any parts of the task are not satisfactorily completed, the assessor will explain why, and provide you written feedback along with guidance on what you must undertake to demonstrate satisfactory performance. Re-assessment attempt(s) will be arranged at a later time and date.
You have the right to appeal the outcome of assessment decisions if you feel that you have been dealt with unfairly or have other appropriate grounds for an appeal.
You are encouraged to consult with the assessor priorto attempting this task if you donot understand any part of this task or if you have any learning issues or needs that may hinder you when attempting any part of the assessment.
Assessment Task 2 Instructions
Carefully read the following:
Grow Consultants specialises in leadership consultancy and has been operational for the last five years.
It offers a range of services which support companies to:
- assess leadership behaviour of existing managers and their performance metrics
- design and implement customised leadership programs based on the assessment.
Services are offered Australia-wide, with consultants flying in to conduct specific training with companies, as well as offering regular workshops at the company’s premises. To date, technology (for example, webinars) has not been employed in training.
The company also writes and produces books on a range of topics about leadership. Currently the company has ten publications, which are published through a publishing house in the USA (Hozit Publishers). One of the Principal Consultants is American and knew these publishers. The cost of publishing the books and shipping to Australia is about the same as it would be to use a publisher in Australia.
The books are produced using non-recycled paper and are transported via air to Grow Management Consultants office. They are then distributed by post to customers from the Grow Management Consultants’ office. As sales have been slow for the books, the company has also been exploring options for e-books.
The company was established by its Principal Consultants, Paul Burns and Sammy Martin, both of whom are Directors. The company also employs four Senior Consultants, an Operations Manager, an Office Manager, Administration Officer and a Receptionist.
The office building is owned by the company and is located in an outer lying metropolitan suburb. All staff drive to work in their own cars and there is on-site parking. The nearest railway station is 10 minutes’ walk from the office.
Paul Burns has recently attended a Sustainable Business workshop and is keen to implement sustainable practices throughout the business. The strategic plan has also been recently updated and has been influenced by Paul’s attendance at the workshop. It includes the following statement as part of the mission statement:
We are committed, as a business, to the well-being of both economic and ecological systems, of both humans and other living things.
However, there are no specific actions indicated in the Strategic Plan and so, at present, the statement appears to be paying lip service only.
Paul is keen to develop a sustainability policy and procedures that address all aspects of the business including, as a minimum: travel, purchasing, office energy use, office supplies, and cleaning.
However, Paul also has specifically stated that he does not want to incur costs in developing policy and procedure and that all the work must be developed in-house, therefore consultants must not be used.
Current issues and practices within the organisation are as follows.
- There is older style flore scent lighting in all offices, staff room and bathroom. These lights are often left on after the workday has finished.
- There are no formal energy usage procedures for staff or signage to remind staff.
- The company does not have a policy for purchasing equipment and buys equipment when required; often purchasing whatever is on special at the time.
- Both vehicles are now five years old and need to be upgraded.
- Staff buy stationary requirements on an adhoc basis, often resulting in large stocks of items such as notepads and A grade printer paper.
- There is a waste bin and recycling bins, which are mostly usedcorrectly.
- Catering is provided by an external caterer with all plates and cups supplied(plastic).
- The office is cleaned once a week by contract cleaners who use regular cleaning products.
Current company procedures for developing policies and procedures are as follows:
- The need for the policy and procedure should be established and a preliminary briefing report developed.
- This should be discussed at a meeting with the senior management team consisting of at least one of the Principal Consultants. Another staff member should also be selected to ensure representation of all staff.
Complete the following activities:
- Develop a briefing report.
Review the case study information provided and conduct research using the Internet or any other source of information to identify the following:
- Relevant environmental and sustainability legislation, regulations and codes of practice
- Sources of information on sustainability, including incorporating sustainability into business planning and using it as an opportunity to identify new business initiatives.
- Sustainability policies and procedures developed by other organisations
- Life cycle mapping processes.
Review the information on the following websites:
https://www.business.gov.au/risk-management/environmental-impact/environmental-management/environmental-legislation-licences-and-permitshttp://www.sustainability.vic.gov.au/services-and-advice/business/energy-and-materials-efficiency-for-business/resources-and-tools/life-cycle-management
Using your research and analysis, develop a briefing report to present at a senior management meeting. The purpose of the briefing report will be to provide relevant information about sustainability, including legislation and to seek input into the development of the policy and procedure.
Use the Briefing Report Template to guide your work.
Your briefing report should address the following:
- Introduction, including current organisational practices.
- Key sustainability facts and figures and the benefits to businesses of implementing sustainable initiatives.
- How sustainability can be built into business planning and can inform business
opportunities to reflect the organisation’s commitment to sustainability.
- Legal requirements in relation to workplace sustainability relevant to Grow Management Consultants, as well as any relevant regulations and codes of practices.
- Details of three sustainability policies and procedures researched and inclusions within the policy and procedures.
- An overview of lifecycle mapping, including lifestyle stages, lifecycle map,lifecycle matrix.
- Identification of the most effective strategies to reduce environmental impact (use the Sustainability Victoria website resources to assist you to complete this task). This should include, as a minimum, strategies to minimise resource use and to reduce toxic material and hazardous chemical use. Provide an example to illustrate this concept for the production of the books sold by Grow Management Consultants. Attach your example to your report as appendices; you should complete the life cycle map and life cycle matrix and mitigating strategies. Example actions should be included as below.
- Example sustainability actions to inform the sustainability action plan for the next 12 months. You should identify at least five ideas initially, including identifying priority actions and longer-term actions.
- Recommendations on suitable performance indicators that can be used to measure environmental performance once the policy and procedure is implemented.
- Options for strategies that could be implemented to ensure that resource efficiency within the business is continually reviewed and improved.
- Proposed scope of the policy, including a list of headings to be included and a brief description of each heading.
- Recommendations for policy options including discussion on likely effectiveness, timeframes and any costs.
Briefing Report
Grow Management Consultants
Sustainability policy and procedures briefing report
Introduction
The goal of the organization is to foster the arrangement of the manageability that is included in all parts of the business, it includes: travel, acquisition, office energy use, office supplies and cleaning at any rate.
- A waste bin and reusing holder are accessible.
- Regular meetings and classes are held by the association.
- An extra caterer with every accessible plate and cups (plastic) is given.
- Contract laborers utilizing every day cleaning things clean the work environment one time each week.
Sustainability facts and figures
Sustainability Facts:
- By eco-friendly vehicles, the oil from north America will be supplanted. T model is being used by Henry Fordthat is been 25 miles for each gallon
- It is beneficial to cut the carbon as McKinsey and friends report indicates that the carbon relief is rewarding
Sustainability benefits
- Goodwill of brand is improved
- Effectiveness of lift
- Business planning, opportunities and sustainability
Life cycle mapping
Life cycle mapping is a staged by-stage strategy for diagramming the labour and the product.It is very well utilized by the organization for outlining in-house phases for the improvement.
There are four stages of life cycle mapping:
- Introduction Stage
- Development stage
- Maturity stage
- Decline stage
Legal requirements in relation to workplace sustainability
Ecological Protection Act 1990
The Environmental Protection Act 1990, is supported by the 16 propositions, including 164 pages-an expansive piece of law
Ecological Permitting Regulations 2010
On 6 April 2010 the Environmental Planning Laws were taken. These laws incorporate harmful material amassing, arranging, transport and removal. Squanders are known as unfortunate whether they are inconvenient to human or natural wellbeing.
Performance Indicators
The assets are utilized as the reused crude material. The primary methodology is to following every cycles, conventions and systems and to ensure that they are executed and furthermore to assess how the techniques and arrangements can be changed in any capacity.
Options for strategies to ensure continuous improvement of resource efficiency
- Describe how overflow material and excess is reused for the utilization of association
- Define new systems for the expulsion or warming of lights not accessible and not being used hardware refining strategies for productivity upgrade
- Identify how vacation, work and waste can be limited
- Incorporating water stockpiling or removal plans
- Race the stream once more
- Reducing driver preparing projects' fuel utilization and Keep the tire pressure right
- Reduce costs for transport and diesel by changing Truck room and gear for stacking
Policy options
Unit Descriptor
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The outcomes are incorporated by the ability, the outcomes are needed for the work that is reasonable. The unit is depended on the GCSSUS03A standard |
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Stretches of group pioneers and supervisors is done by this ability.
It comprises of: • Contact with the gatherings in question • Environmental technique plan and following • Environmental technique examination and advancement.
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Proposed scope of the policy
Background
The supportability strategy is needed in Grow Management Consultants as the recent concerns like the expansion in customary lighting, low spotlight on squander the board and an excess of spotlight on plastic things all drove towards nursery discharges. To check out these emanations, this approach is required and as the organization is agreeable to the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Act 2007 (Cth), National Waste Policy 2018
Stakeholders to consult in developing this policy
- 4 Senior Consultants
- Operations Manager
- Office Manager
- Administration Officer
- Receptionist
- Representative of Hozit Publishers in USA
- Send an email to Paul (yourassessor).
The text of the email should be in grammatically correct English, written in an appropriate (polite, business-like) style.
It should introduce and summarise the contents of the attachment and ask for the place, time and date of the meeting with stakeholders (your assessor and at least two other students).
The email text should also identify stakeholders who will need to be involved with the policy development as per the scenario information provided.
Your assessor will advise you of the date and time of the meeting.
You should also print enough copies of your briefing report to provide one to every participant at the meeting.
Attach your briefing report to the email.
To: Paul
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Subject: Attaching the briefing report
Dear Paul,
I want to inform that briefing report is prepared as per the template that was provided to me and also the information is also added. Following are the topics that is covered in the report. Kindly go through it.
- Introduction
- Sustainability facts and figures.
- Sustainability benefits
- Business planning, opportunities and sustainability.
Example sustainability policies and procedures
- Life cycle mapping
- Legal requirements in relation to workplace sustainability
- Example sustainability actions to inform action plan
- Performance indicator
Options for strategies to ensure continuous improvement of resource efficiency
Policy options
Proposed scope of the policy
The report is attached to the mail. And let me know if there are any changes that is to be made.
Thank you
Regards,
- Participate in a meeting with the stakeholders. Provide a copy of the briefing report to eachperson.
Discuss your briefing report with the meeting attendees, clearly explaining the information and your ideas.
At the meeting stakeholders will provide input into the development of the policy and procedures through their comments and ideas. Encourage their participation.
During the meeting, demonstrate effective communication skills including:
- Speaking clearly andconcisely
- Using non-verbal communication to assist with understanding
- Asking questions to identify required information
- Responding to questions asrequired
- Using active listening techniques to confirm understanding
Meeting with stakeholders
Date: 25-11-2021
Time: 11:00 AM
Venue: Meeting Room
Dear sir/ Mam
I, am an Operations Manager of Grow Management Consultants, I want to thank everyone who is present here. Before starting that topic on the primary subject, I would love to show my gratitude to my assessor. Inspection of maintainability norms in workplace was done and I came to know that we are not on track. This the point to worry about. I have put my exploration works into the instruction report. For giving the significance of my report, the central matters are placed in to a paper which is been set on the work area. If there is any input from your side that would be highly appreciated. The input structure is sent to your mail, kindly share your views.
- Send an email to all stakeholders at the meeting (yourassessor).
The text of the email should be in grammatically correct English, written in an appropriate (polite, business-like) style.
It should:
- Outline the feedback provided at the meeting that you will take into account in developing the policy and procedures
- Confirm their agreement to the scope of the sustainability policy and procedures, including:
- Required outcomes of the sustainability policy and procedure
- Key Performance Indicators for sustainabilityactions
- Methods of implementation that will be used to implement the sustainability policy and procedures
To: Stakeholders
From:
Subject: Updated briefing report based on the feedback derived from last stakeholder meeting
Dear Stakeholders
I want to inform that the practices are not up to the standard at the association, the organization is facing the issues that are either related to the waste administration or energy use. I have made a group that explored the inputs.
I am waiting for your response.
Thank you,
Regards,
- Develop the sustainability policy and procedures
Develop the policy and procedures based on your research and proposed outline, as well as the input from the team as confirmed in your email.
Ensure that your policy and procedures make a statement about the organisation’s commitment to sustainability (as set out in the scenario information), as well as how sustainability initiatives will be incorporated into business planning and will also serve as business opportunities.
Use the Policy and Procedures Template to guide your work.
Grow Management Consultants
Sustainability Policy and Procedures
Purpose statement
Addressing the business angles that includes travel, buying and office supplies is the motive behind the maintainability strategy.
Scope of the policy
To the project worker, the policy is applicable
Policy principles
The focus of the organization is on the acceptance of the changes that can help in the establishment of the reasonable condition for the environment. The A grade printer papers are requested which are not affirmed in case they are harmless to the ecosystem.
Procedures
Procedure title |
Responsibility |
Less greenhouse gas emissions
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Environment experts, renewable expert |
Environment focused
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EMS supervisor, renewable energy expert, travel organiser. |
Paper plates at catering services
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Caterer, paper management official, |
- Develop an action plan for the upcoming 12months
The final part of the assessment task requires you to develop an action plan to show the actions that will be completed over the upcoming 12 months.
The action plan should show the priorities of actions as well as timelines and responsibilities.
Use the Action Plan Template to guide your work.
Sustainability Action Plan
Current: (25.09.2021)
Issues |
Comments |
To turning into a suitable business includes putting resources into at senior level – and a portion of the senior group may be more certain than others. |
For targeting to guarantee that everyone is liable, maintainability methodologies should be joined. |
Some investment is required for distinguishing merchants that concur the needs of the business. |
Technique should be clear and business should be a long-lasting association. |
Partnerships are made to organized for making the benefit |
Efficiency of the association can be built by the Manageability venture. |
The accentuation on momentary essential execution measures (KPIs) |
A maintainable organization would allow to check out the drawn-out outcomes and award them |
Issue of communicating |
Effective organizations should only react to the specific requirement |
- Send an email to the Principal Consultants (yourassessor)
The text of the email should be in grammatically correct English, written in an appropriate (polite, business-like) style.
It should summarise the contents of the attachments and seek their approval to move forward with the project.
Attach your policy and procedures and your action plan to the email.
To: Principal Consultants
From:
Subject: Attaching Policy and Procedures and the Action Plan
Dear Sir,
I want to inform that the practices at the association is not up to the mark. The issues are faced by the organization that is either related to the waste administration or the energy utilization. By assessing the whole situation, few changes have been made in the instruction report. The report is attached to the mail. Kindly go through it and let me know if there is any query.
Thank you
Regards,
Assessment Task 2 Checklist
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In the briefing report, identify a range of suitable sources of sustainability information that can inform the development of a workplace sustainability policy and procedures? |
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In the briefing report, identify and report on environmental legislation, regulations, and codes of practice relevant to the business? |
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Provide a life cycle mapping (using the template provided) and identify suitable sustainability strategies? |
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In the briefing report, discuss strategies for minimising resource use, reducing toxic material and hazardous chemical use based on life cycle mapping? |
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In the briefing report, recommend a range of policy options including discussion on likely effectiveness, timeframes and any costs? |
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In the briefing report, provide an outline of the proposed scope of sustainability policy and procedures? |
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In the email, correctly identify stakeholders who need to participate in the policy development process? |
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Present the briefing report at the meeting and seek feedback on proposed sustainability policy and procedures? |
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During the meeting, demonstrate effective communication skills including: · Speaking clearly and concisely · Using non-verbal communication to assist with understanding · Asking questions to identify required information · Responding to questions as required · Using active listening techniques toconfirm understanding |
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In an email, confirm and agree on the scope of the sustainability policy and procedures? |
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Develop and submit a sustainability policy and procedures that reflect the organisation’s commitment to sustainability as an integral part of business planning and as a business opportunity? |
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Document appropriate methods of implementation, outcomes, and performance indicators in an action plan? |
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Assessment Task 3 Cover Sheet
Student Declaration
To be filled out and submitted with assessment responses
- I declare that this task is all my own work and I have not cheated or plagiarised the work or colluded with any other student(s).
- I understand that if I am found to have plagiarised, cheated or colluded, action will be taken against me according to the process explained to me.
- I have correctly referenced all resources and reference texts throughout these assessmenttasks.
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Assessment Task 3: Sustainability policy and procedures presentation
Task summary
In the role of Operations Manager, you are required to present the new sustainability policy and procedure and action plan to Grow Management Consultants staff to assist in the implementation of the policy.
You will be required to develop at least 8 PowerPoint slides to accompany your presentation that includes graphics such as tables, charts, or images.
This assessment is to be completed in the simulated work environment in CSB.
Required
- Access to textbooks/other learning materials
- Computer with Microsoft Office and internet access
Submit
- Email with sustainability presentation attached
Assessment criteria
For your performance to be deemed satisfactory in this assessment task, you must satisfactorily address all of the assessment criteria. If part of this task is not satisfactorily completed, you will be asked to complete further assessment to demonstrate competence.
Re-submission opportunities
You will be provided feedback on your performance by the Assessor. The feedback will indicate if you have satisfactorily addressed the requirements of each part of this task.
If any parts of the task are not satisfactorily completed, the assessor will explain why, and provide you written feedback along with guidance on what you must undertake to demonstrate satisfactory performance. Re-assessment attempt(s) will be arranged at a later time and date.
You have the right to appeal the outcome of assessment decisions if you feel that you have been dealt with unfairly or have other appropriate grounds for an appeal.
You are encouraged to consult with the assessor priorto attempting this task if you donot understand any part of this task or if you have any learning issues or needs that may hinder you when attempting any part of the assessment.
Assessment Task 3 Instructions
Complete the following activities:
- Develop a sustainability presentation.
In order to present the new sustainability policy and procedures and action plan to staff, you are required to develop a PowerPoint (or another presentation program) presentation that addresses the following:
- Promote the policy and procedure by outlining the benefits of sustainability based on the research and analysis you undertook in Assessment Task 1 and2.
- An outline of the new sustainability policy and procedures and the rationale for development (as per the briefing report).
- Expected outcomes of the sustainability policy and procedures
- Planned sustainability actions and roles and responsibilities.
The slides should include:
- graphics such as tables, charts, or images to add interest to yourpresentation.
- a summary of sustainability benefits in your presentation first and then at the end of the presentation, outline the new sustainability policy and procedure and action plan.
Use the notes section of the presentation program to help you remember content when you are presenting.
Save this file as Sustainability Presentation.
The presentation has been attached
- Send an email to your assessor.
The text of the email should be in grammatically correct English, written in an appropriate (polite, business-like) style.
It should introduce and summarise the contents of the attachment and ask for the place, date and time of your presentation.
Attach your Sustainability Presentation to the email.
To: Assessor,
From:
Subject: Attaching the Sustainability Presentation.
Dear Assessor,
I want to inform that sustainability presentation report is prepared and is attached to the mail. Following are the topics that is covered in the report. Kindly go through the topics:
- Introduction
- Benefits
- Minimizing waste
- Reduce the Energy
- Make staff reminder and training about information
- Use the green purchasing
- Use life cycle management procedures to assist with implementing sustainability practices;
Thank you
Regards,
- Deliver your presentation.
At the outset of the presentation, indicate that the team will be able to ask questions during and at the end of the presentation and may offer suggestions for additional strategies.
Clearly deliver presentation content using the slides you have developed.
During and after the presentation, demonstrate effective communication skills including:
- Speaking clearly andconcisely
- Using non-verbal communication to assist withunderstanding
- Asking questions to identify required information
- Responding to questions as required
- Using active listening techniques to confirm understanding
You will be assessed on the quality of your presentation skills as well as the presentation itself.
Meeting Date: 26-11-2021
Time: 11:00 AM
Venue: Meeting Room
- Introduction
- Benefits
- Minimizing waste
- Reduce the Energy
- Make staff reminder and training about information
- Use the green purchasing
- Use life cycle management procedures to assist with implementing sustainability practices;
Introduction
The goal of the organization is to foster the arrangement of the manageability that is included in all parts of the business, it includes: travel, acquisition, office energy use, office supplies and cleaning at any rate.
- A waste bin and reusing holder are accessible.
- Regular meetings and classes are held by the association.
- An extra caterer with every accessible plate and cups (plastic) is given.
- Contract laborers utilizing every day cleaning things clean the work environment one time each week.
- Benefits
- Improved brand goodwill
- Natural Marketing Institute (NMI) has tracked down that understanding that a business knows about the effects on the air and culture makes it simpler for clients to buy their labor and products. "
- Lift effectiveness and lower costs
- There is a need of improvement in productivity and cost investment funds. Tasks can be improved and costs limited by better use and the executives of energy.
- Minimizing waste
- It is accessible to use waste bin and reusing holder.
- Regular meetings and classes are held by the association.
- Reduce the Energy
- Whenever the electricity is not in use, turnoff the switches.
- Air-conditioned systems need to be automatic, when the office hours is finished, AC should be switched off
- Make staff reminder and training about information
- For the office, make new rules and regulation
- Signage should be designed
- Use the green purchasing
- For utilization of only recyclable material, Create procurement and purchasing rules
- Using email or E-Book PDF format instead courier to customer
- Use life cycle management procedures to assist with implementing sustainability practices;
- For ensuring the sustainability of the value chain management, use direct, organize and manageable information that is related to the product which aims at continuous improvement throughout the product life cycle.
Assessment Task 3 Checklist
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Assessment Task 4 Cover Sheet
Student Declaration
To be filled out and submitted with assessment responses
- I declare that this task is all my own work and I have not cheated or plagiarised the work or colluded with any other student(s).
- I understand that if I am found to have plagiarised, cheated or colluded, action will be taken against me according to the process explained to me.
- I have correctly referenced all resources and reference texts throughout these assessmenttasks.
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Note: S – Satisfactory, NS – Not satisfactory, DNS – Did not submit
Feedback
Student result response
- My performance in this assessment task has been discussed and explained tome.
- I would like to appeal this assessment decision.
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A copy of this page must be supplied to the office and kept in the student’s file with the evidence.
Assessment Task 4: Sustainability Implementation project
Task summary
In the role of Operations Manager, the student is required to implement sustainability initiatives for Grow Management Consultants. This will include conducting a sustainability inspection and developing a memo to encourage sustainable practices based on the sustainability inspection.
This assessment is to be completed in the simulated work environment in CSB.
Required
- Access to textbooks/other learning materials
- Computer with Microsoft Office and internet access
- Usage Record Template
Submit
Email with the following attached:
- completed Usage Record Template
- staffmemo
Assessment criteria
For your performance to be deemed satisfactory in this assessment task, you must satisfactorily address all the assessment criteria. If part of this task is not satisfactorily completed, you will be asked to complete further assessment to demonstrate competence.
Re-submission opportunities
You will be provided feedback on your performance by the Assessor. The feedback will indicate if you have satisfactorily addressed the requirements of each part of this task.
If any parts of the task are not satisfactorily completed, the assessor will explain why, and provide you written feedback along with guidance on what you must undertake to demonstrate satisfactory performance. Re-assessment attempt(s) will be arranged at a later time and date.
You have the right to appeal the outcome of assessment decisions if you feel that you have been dealt with unfairly or have other appropriate grounds for an appeal.
You are encouraged to consult with the assessor prior to attempting this task if you do not understand any part of this task or if you have any learning issues or needs that may hinder you when attempting any part of the assessment.
Assessment Task 4 Instructions
Complete the following activities:
- Undertake an inspection of RTO facility.
Assume that, following acceptance of your sustainability policy and procedures, you have been asked to implement strategies identified in your action plan for the continuous improvement of resource efficiency. This is to include an inspection of the workplace to identify environmental sustainability and resource usage issues and to identify and report on possible solutions.
You will therefore undertake an inspection of RTO facility using the environmental sustainability and resource Usage Record Template.
Record at least 3 actual or potential environmental sustainability and resource usage issues that you found during activity one.
Your assessor will advise you of the date and time of the inspection and will observe you conducting the inspection.
Environmental Sustainability and Resource Usage Record
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Use of consumables/ materials/ technology/ equipment · Identify equipment that use energy and determine which equipment uses the most/least energy? · Are switches left on overnight/weekend? · Do staff use the sleep mode/screen saver? · What practices are currently in place to help minimise energy wastage? |
The equipment that utilizes energy are PCs, TV, lights, water purifiers, printers, and Wi-Fi switches which are needed for smooth tasks in a RTO. Most energy is utilized by the lights, TV, and PCs while the base energy is utilized by the water purifiers. The most extreme among them is the PCs while the least among them is the Wi-Fi which utilizes somewhere around 6 Watts.
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Energy usage e.g. water, electricity gas · How is energy used on a daily basis? · What things/tasks use up the most energy? · Are switches left on overnight/weekend? · Are staff using energy sensibly? · What practices are in place to support effective energy use? |
RSB adopts a reasonable strategy in controlling the use of power in its grounds in Australia. The grounds has a grounded lab and homerooms with free Wi-Fi office yet to limit its power utilization, it urges the understudies to bring their PCs from homes.
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Waste · Describe workplace waste. · How is it disposed of? · Are staff conscious of waste management practices e.g. recycling, reuse, disposal? |
Work environment squanders are those squanders that are not utilized and kept in a space making the whole region messy and blocked. |
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- Develop a memo for staff about best practice sustainabilityprocedures
Assume that you wish to commence implementing a further initiative from the action plan, which is to provide regular communications to staff about sustainability practices.
Based on one of the issues identified in your environmental sustainability and resource usage record, develop a short memo to send to staff about best practice sustainability procedures. For example, if you have identified that water usage is high, you could write about tips to reduce water usage. The memo you develop must be written in plain English and in user-friendly language and be designed to promote engagement in sustainability initiatives.
The memo should be no more than one page and include images such as photos or graphs to assist with understanding and engagement.
Memorandum
Date: 26-11-2021
To: All staff
From: Operations manager of Grow Management Consultants
Subject: Addressing the issue of high electricity charges
I tracked that the greater part of the staff is adjusting the rehearses of supportability and is utilizing the least power. Students are bringing their PC’s and also the media gadgets from their homes.
About 14.6 giga liters waster was wasted by the enterprises in Australia in the year 2017.
Utilization of water must be supported for avoiding the shortage of water. For decreasing the utilization of water few steps are taken, like use water only when it is required. Use storage relocation gadget. These arrangements are conventional and can be applied to the RSB.
- Develop a sustainabilityregister.
You are required to develop a register for recording and tracking all continuous improvements in resource efficiency.
The register should be able to include, as a minimum, the ability to record the reported opportunity, action to be taken, responsibility, timelines, and outcome.
Original issues |
Opportunity |
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Deliverables |
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There is traditional lighting in the washroom and staff rooms. Which leads to high power bill. |
Reduction of energy used |
when not required,Switch off the unused light. |
About 10% of electricity is contributed by appliances which are on stand-by. |
Every staff member and learners. |
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5 months |
1st week of 2021 |
The water utilization is a major worry for RSB |
Smart ways of conserving water |
Using cistern displacement device to reduce the flow of water |
Reducing water usage lowers electricity usage by 47%. |
Every staff member and learners. |
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3 months |
Last week of 2021 |
An excessive amount of reliance on work papers. |
instead of using work papers, Use online sharing platforms to share documents |
Use online tools like Google Docs to update the work documents. |
Using online platforms would lower the usage of printers |
Every staff member and learners. |
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2 months |
November 2021 |
- Write and email to all staff (yourassessor).
The text of the email should be in grammatically correct English, written in an appropriate (polite, business-like) style, summarising the contents of the attachments.
Attach the following to the email:
- completed Usage RecordTemplate
- staffmemo
To: Staff,
From:
Subject: Attaching the documents
Dear Staff,
This mail is written with the purpose to inform that all the documents are prepared that was asked me to do. Following documents are prepared:
- Completed Usage Record Template
- Staff Memo
- Sustainability Register.
The documents are attached to the mail. Kindly go through it once.
Thank You
Regards,
Assessment Task 4 Checklist
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Implement strategies for continuous improvement in resource efficiency including conducting a sustainability inspection? |
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Develop a register for recording and tracking all continuous improvements in resource efficiency? |
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Assessment Task 5 Cover Sheet
Student Declaration
To be filled out and submitted with assessment responses
- I declare that this task is all my own work and I have not cheated or plagiarised the work or colluded with any other student(s).
- I understand that if I am found to have plagiarised, cheated or colluded, action will be taken against me according to the process explained to me.
- I have correctly referenced all resources and reference texts throughout these assessment tasks.
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Note: S – Satisfactory, NS – Not satisfactory, DNS – Did not submit
Feedback
Student result response
- My performance in this assessment task has been discussed and explained tome.
- I would like to appeal this assessment decision.
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A copy of this page must be supplied to the office and kept in the student’s file with the evidence.
Assessment Task 5: Sustainability policy and procedures review project
Task summary
You are required to report on outcomes of implementation of the sustainability policy and procedure by analysing data provided about the implementation of the policy and procedures.
This assessment is to be completed in the simulated work environment in CSB.
Required
- Access to textbooks/other learning materials
- Computer with Microsoft Office and internet access
- Sustainability Policy and Procedures (developed in Assessment Task2)
- SurveyResults
- Sustainability Implementation Report Template
Submit
- Email with the following attached:
- Sustainability Implementation Report
- Revised Sustainability Policy andProcedures
Assessment criteria
For your performance to be deemed satisfactory in this assessment task, you must satisfactorily address all the assessment criteria. If part of this task is not satisfactorily completed, you will be asked to complete further assessment to demonstrate competence.
Re-submission opportunities
You will be provided feedback on your performance by the Assessor. The feedback will indicate if you have satisfactorily addressed the requirements of each part of this task.
If any parts of the task are not satisfactorily completed, the assessor will explain why, and provide you written feedback along with guidance on what you must undertake to demonstrate satisfactory performance. Re-assessment attempt(s) will be arranged at a later time and date.
You have the right to appeal the outcome of assessment decisions if you feel that you have been dealt with unfairly or have other appropriate grounds for anappeal.
You are encouraged to consult with the assessor priorto attempting this task if you do not understand any part of this task or if you have any learning issues or needs that may hinder you when attempting any part of the assessment.
Assessment Task 5 Instructions
Carefully read the following:
Assume that the sustainability policy and procedure you developed has been implemented, as well as findings from regular sustainability inspections. Sustainability initiatives implemented include:
- Energy audit and all recommendations implemented including signage about energy use(e.g. switch off lights at night, turn down brightness, turn off taps)
- Recycling policy introduced, and three more recycling binsintroduced.
- Green purchasing policy developed (on staff intranet, email sent to staff to advise).
- Green transport policy developed and implemented (on staff intranet,email sent to staff to advise).
Assume also the following sustainability targets:
- Reduce electricity consumption by 20% within sixmonths.
- Promote awareness of sustainability initiatives amongst all staff members
A staff survey has been undertaken (results provided separately), as well as an energy audit. The results of the energy audit are as follows:
Actions implemented:
- replace halogen downlights with energy efficient downlights and transformers
- connect to natural gas, converting to an energy source with one-third of the greenhouse gas emissions of electricity from coal
- replace electric storage hot water heater with instant solar hotwater
- replace air conditioner with a more efficient inverterunit.
Prior to energy audit:
- Annual energy bill: $2,415 ayear
- Annual greenhouse emissions: 18 tonnes ayear
Six months later:
- Annual energy bill: $1,800 ayear
- Annual greenhouse emissions: 10.2 tonnes ayear
One year later:
- Annual energy bill: $2,215 ayear
- Annual greenhouse emissions: 14 tonnes a year
Note: Four new staff members employed may account for increase. Energy targets were not adjusted to account for the new staff.
Complete the following activities:
- Develop a sustainability implementation report
You are required to review the results of the staff survey and the energy statistics provided.
Based on your review, develop a short report that outlines:
- Analysis of staff survey results and achievements against targets
- Analysis of energy audit data and achievements against targets
- Recommendations for additional actions that need to be taken based on the data above.
- Summary of the success of the sustainability policy and procedures basedon analysis.
- Updates to sustainability policy and procedures to account for recommended improvements.
Use the Sustainability Implementation Report Template to guide your work.
Sustainability Implementation Report
Analysis of staff survey results and achievements against targets
The maintainability targets set up by Grow Management Consultants are to reduce the use of power by 20% in half year. Manageability drives among the staff members. The results of overview are similar to the hodgepodge as no one had the clue. It is shown by each individual that there was a thought of the current status. The main motive is to reduce the use of power by 20% in half year.
Analysis of energy audit data and achievements against targets
Recommendations for additional actions that need to be taken based on a review of the data
- Rather than using incandescent lamp, use LED lights
- Rather than using AC units, make use of normal ventilation.
- Use a half and half water radiator.
- Deliver green pick and drop offices to the workers.
- Use recyclable papers
Summary of success of sustainability policy and procedure based on analysis
The maintainability strategy and techniques could be considered as fruitful as the objective of setting one fertilizer container by one of the workers is being concealed by introducing three recyclable canisters.
Updates to sustainability policy and procedure to account for recommended improvements
A few updates that are needed to refresh the manageability strategy and strategies according to my suggested upgrades are –
- Rather than using incandescent lamp, use LED lights
- Rather than using AC units, make use of normal ventilation.
- Use a half and half water radiator.
- Deliver green pick and drop offices to the workers.
- Use recyclable papers
- Update your sustainability policy andprocedures
Update this document to reflect the information you have gathered since you wrote it. Save this version as Revised Sustainability Policy and Procedures.
Revised Sustainability Policy and Procedures
Purpose statement
The reason for the supportability strategy and strategies is to address all the business angles including travel, buying, and office supplies and cleaning. It is needed that the organization is confronting the power changes because of the use of the conventional lightening in the workplace.
Policy principles
The focus of the organization is on accepting the changes that can be established for supporting the conditions for the climate. The A grade printer paper is requested which is not affirmed in case they are harmless to the ecosystem.
Procedures
Procedure title |
Responsibility |
Less greenhouse gas emissions · Include the use of LED lights rather than incandescent lamp · Use regular ventilation to bring down the reliance on the run of the mill A/C units. |
Environment experts, renewable expert |
Environment Focused · Appliance following ought to be urged to follow the utilization of each worker through the ecological administration framework. · Use a cross breed water radiator that sudden spikes in demand for the battery just as solar sources. · Deliver green pick and drop offices to the representatives. |
EMS supervisor, renewable energy expert, travel organiser. |
Paper plates at catering services
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Caterer, paper management official, |
Purchase based on lower environmental impact · • Only recyclable papers ought to be purchased. · The buy would be done if the codes of Australian pressing Covenant willful code of training and Australian Ecolabel program's intentional code of training are referenced in any of the items. · Those items would be purchased which will in general be low in natural contamination according to the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Act 2007 and EPBC Act 1999. |
Legal adviser, paper management official, |
- Send an email to stakeholders (yourassessor).
The text of the email should be in grammatically correct English, written in an appropriate (polite, business-like) style.
The email text should briefly explain the purpose and contents of the report and summarise the key changes you have made to the policy and procedures, ensuring that you clearly explain why changes were made.
Attach the following to the email:
- Sustainability ImplementationReport
- Revised Sustainability Policy andProcedures
To: Stakeholders,
From:
Subject: Attaching the documents.
Dear Stakeholders,
This mail is written to inform that documents are prepared and is updated and revised. Following topics are prepared:
- Sustainability Implementation Report
- Revised Sustainability Policy and Procedures.
The documents are attached to the mail.
Thank you
Regards,
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