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CHRA Conference 2010. Green and Sustainable Work. GLOBE. GLOBE is a Green Light on a Better Environment Subsidiary of Social Housing Services Corporation Integrated Sustainability Program – education, technical support, new technologies, resources, customer service and program access
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CHRA Conference 2010 Green and Sustainable Work
GLOBE GLOBE is a Green Light on a Better Environment Subsidiary of Social Housing Services Corporation Integrated Sustainability Program – education, technical support, new technologies, resources, customer service and program access Support social housing providers, Service Managers, sector organizations, and residents to navigate the world of green and sustainable practice
A Case in Point Holma Sweden • 1980’s low income suburb with safety and maintenance problems • Landlord creates self managed program to respond to complaints in exchange for reduced rent • Includes landscaping, painting, common are upgrades • Led to participatory model, reduced damage, much improved living conditions
Light Up Program • GLOBE installed 136,429 CFL bulbs in 28,602 units representing • 6.65 megawatt savings • 31 Community Champion’s trained • Over 200 housing provider managers and staff received GLOBE’s technical/conservation and resident engagement training • 10 youth received life skills, job skills and maintenance training and were hired to assist in installation services
SHSC Bulk Purchase • Bulk purchasing programs leverage ‘the power of the group” • Launched new bulk buy program in November 2009 for products such as kitchen appliances, windows and doors • Negotiated volume discount based on housing provider participation • Includes extended warranties and environmental decommissioning
Now House – Windsor Ontario Education and training Energy efficiency New technologies What does it take?
Adding it all up Supply Chain Opportunities: • Education and training – Community Champions • Product delivery – Bulk Purchase • Product installation – Light Up • Retrofit and construction – Capital works and incentive based programs
Contact Us to Learn More To learn more about GLOBE, visit our website at: www.globeservices.ca For specific inquiries about GLOBE please contact Deb Thompson at dthompson@shscorp.ca or 416.594.9325 ext. 223 Thank You