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The Govt 3 Programme

The Govt3 Programme focuses on practical action to improve government sustainability across transportation, waste/recycling, office consumables/equipment, and buildings. With support from Cabinet and 47 central government agencies, it aims to reduce waste, increase energy efficiency, promote sustainable procurement, and implement eco-friendly measures. The programme includes initiatives such as the Workplace Travel Plan, Environmental Choice accreditation, and a reporting framework to track progress. The Govt3 team, led by Kathryn Maxwell, works collaboratively with various stakeholders to achieve sustainability goals.

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The Govt 3 Programme

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  1. The Govt3Programme • Improving the sustainability of government operations • Kathryn Maxwell • Govt3 Project Manager • 23 February 2007

  2. Govt3 • Practical action – “walking the talk” • Cabinet support • 47 central government agencies signed up • Cabinet mandate on transport and building measures – Sept 2006

  3. Environmental Choice • Last 12 months the number of licensed companies has increased from 12 to 27 • Over 700 products with Environmental Choice accreditation • Licenced products include toner cartridges, office furniture, textiles, paints, paper, photocopiers

  4. Govt3 • Focuses support in 4 areas: • Transport • Waste/recycling • Office consumables and equipment • buildings

  5. Waste • Reduction in waste: • The Treasury 80% • NZ Transit 70% • MED 62% • Te Puni Kokiri 52%

  6. Office Consumables • Office Consumables • paper • office equipment • cleaning chemicals • stationery

  7. Govt3 Transport

  8. Workplace Travel Plan

  9. DoC head office Atria for natural day-lighting and ventilation Double skin facades to main street frontages Heating and cooling supply by existing chillers and new heat pumps Energy efficient lighting and controls Solar and heat pump hot water system Energy management system

  10. Environment House 40% energy usage –saves $100,000 annually 26% decrease on 2003/2004 CO2 emissions Increase in the number of people cycling 22% decrease in waste to landfill

  11. Govt3 Reporting Framework • Annual Govt3 Survey • Baseline year will be 2005/06 • Key indicators on energy use, waste, paper use, tenders and contracts.

  12. Govt3 learning by sharing • Govt3 contacts list • Quarterly Govt3 Network Meetings • Bi-annual Govt3 newsletters • One on one meetings • Govt3 nominations booklets • Govt3 Website www.govt3.mfe.govt.nz

  13. Govt3 Team • Kathryn Maxwell Team Leader • Chris Wood Govt3 Buildings • Dana Peterson Sustainable Procurement, Office Consumables and Equipment • Kirsten Haupt Recycling/Waste Minimisation • Sue Claxton Transport • Eileen Delahunty Govt3 Reporting • Michael LeRoy-Dyson Local Government

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