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EMS Topic 8 Develop An Understanding of The Need To Adopt Sustainable…
EMS Topic 8 Develop An Understanding of The Need To Adopt Sustainable Practices
Introduction
The concept of sustainability incorporates many well-established and contemporary aspects of design, including "stewardship" and "design with nature," scientific and planning models and "carrying capacity."
“A way of living that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs,” stated the United Nations Commission on Environment and Development in 1983.
Sustainable means avoiding wasting resources or harming natural cycles through an effective method/system.
Develops a concept and attitude that considers the natural landscape, water resource, and energy resource of a site for the development.
Due to the lack of natural resources and the desire to protect the environment, it is imperative to do things right at the start.
This can be done by starting with a piece of vacant land that can be developed and sustained.
The careful use of land can help to promote sustainable practices.
Sustainable Environment
Some organisation seek to balance economy, society, environment within its operations. By seeking balance they may better steward natural and economic resources.
Possible environmentally sustainable practices
Office operations
Reduce paper usage by using email instead
Purchase recycled office supplies
Transportation
Increase use of carpooling and mass-transit (MRT)
Landscaping
Evaluating the use of fertilisers, pesticides and herbicides
Establish composting programs for organic wastes
Eliminate or reduce landscaping activities to conserves water
Purchasing
should be environmentally preferable such as non-toxic supplies or products.
Deliver item in bulk and use minimal recyclable packaging
Product Impact
To be examined for opportunities to increase end of life recycling and reduce overall environmental impact
Food services
provide washable an reusable dinnerware
France has ban food waste by outlawing destruction of unsold food products
Establish programs to compost food waste
Encourage energy and water efficiency in Food and Beverage operations
Supplier
Seek for less toxic supplies and processes to provide greener energy supplies
FM & Housekeeping
Usage of less toxic cleaning supplies etc organic compound based supplies
Maximising energy efficiency in light, heating and cooling
Implement green building techniques in maintenance and renovation practices
Manufacturing
Use of recycled feedstock over virgin feedstock
Use reusable and recyclable shipping package
The Needs To Adopt Sustainability
Sustainability for businesses is an approach that creates longterm value by embracing opportunities and managing risks from economics, environmental and social developments
Triple bottom lines
Environmental stewardship - The impact on the air, water, land and global climate
Social Responsibility - The impact on people's happiness, well-belling and productivity or on the community's wellfare
Economic Prosperity - The financial impact on an individual's income or on a company's profits & losses
Companies find tremendous benefits from this process and help with their financial budget/planning
Example 1 - Company replace lighting fixture that is brighter and more energy efficient. Because of this company save more money - (economic impact) and as a result local electric utility company generates less electricity to cause less air pollution - environmental impact
Example 2 - if colleagues were to carpool and share taxi or grab they are able to save money - economic impact . As a result of driving only 1 it produces less green house gases - environmental impact and also decrease in traffic congestion during peak hour which is a social impact - triple bottom line
Sustainable Development
Sustainable development for Singapore means growing our city state in a way that:
is clean: we develop without polluting our environment
is green: we develop while preserving greenery, waterways and our natural heritage
Is efficient: we develop with less resources and waste
The use of resources in a way that preserves the environment so that people's needs can be met not only today but also for generations to come ( sometimes taught as ELF-Environment, Local people, Future
The why and How of Sustainability
Companies and other organisations are under increasing pressure to demonstrate success in economic, environmental and social health
3. Economic issues
Cutting expenses pressure
Solutions
Disclosuring sustainable efforts helps investors
Example: upgrades to air conditioning, ventilation and lighting resulted in $500,000 yearly.
"Green" buildings lower costs
Regent Singapore replacing its diesel boilers with new heat ecovery system and substitute from conventional light fitting to energy efficient bulb
Result in saving about 26% of KWh consumption
Investor demanding full disclosure
2. Social issues
These same people are demanding companies to disclosure more information about the social impacts of their business
Solution
Sustainability reports provide complete information to investors
Example 1 - Installation of a higher efficiency power generation system at a military base freed up funds and reduced the chances of a disruptive blackout
Sustainable building create healthier, more productive environments for workers
Example 2 - Permitting military forces to focus on their mission of protecting citizens at home abroad - an important social responsibility
Shareholder and other advocacy groups are pressuring companies to be better corporate citizens
1. Environmental Issues
Marketplace pressures:
Delay or avoid more costly government regulations
Emissions credits
Improve their public image
Legal pressures - State regulations and Kyoto Treaty Requirements
Solutions
Improved lighting, building controls and windows
Recycling, reduction in water usage and environmental transportation options
Example - Replacement of an inefficient medical waste incinerator at a Medical Centre reduced the Centre’s potentially harmful emissions.
The needs for Sustainable Development
Sustainable development is important now because we need to management the growth of our city
Need to build more homes and factories
Keep our city clean and green
Population and economy continues to grow
Set aside enough space for greenery and creation
Needs
Plugged into global system of trade and communications
Challenges such as from present financial crisis to the threat of climate change has greater impact of us
SG imports most food and water we needed
SG have to joint with other countries to address global challenges
Responsible use of resource as they are getting limited and scarcer
Few natural resources
Cost of living will be affect by price increment of resources
World's resources are limited and higher price
Combat climate change
Warmer earth due to release of greenhouse gases from industries
global warming leads to flooding and frequent rainfall
Everyone has to play a part to fight climate change
3 Pillars - Economic, Social and Environment
SG Sustainable Blueprint
Our Sustainable Singapore Blueprint 2015 aims to make Singapore a more liveable, sustainable and economically successful nation.
With this blueprint we have a opportunity to make a better world, better homes, and a better environment together.
5 Focus areas
5. "Eco Smart" Endearing Towns
provide and maintain lush greenery
Implement more ABC Waters projects
BCA Green Mark schemes - promote environmental sustainability features through programmes.(above)
Provide opportunities for the community to enhance public space
Programmes such as Remarking Our Heartland and HDB Greenprint
Make it easier for residents to save water and energy
New generation housing with innovative design and technology
4. A Leading Green Economy
Singapore Test-bed on Semakau Landfill
Develop Green Buildings Innovation Cluster
SolarNova Programme
Create more green, quality jobs
Introduce innovation districts with living laboratories
Launch initiatives to encourage Singapore-based companies to adopt most feasible sustainability practices
2. Towards a Zero Waste Nation
Build an Integrated Waste Management Facility
Better recycling infrastructure
Pneumatic Waste Conveyance Systems to support hygienic/convenient waste disposal
More initiative to reduce food waste in F&B
3. A "car-Lite" Singapore
More car free spaces in housing estates
Larger scale of driverless vehicles
Comprehensive cycling network
Electric car-sharing scheme
Innovative features and creative designs
1. An Active and Gracious Community
**Create more litter-free "bright spots" - "Where there is some peer pressure and social norms for you to do things in a certain way, it works."
Take lead through "Public sector Taking the Lead in Environmental Sustainability" 2.0 initiative
Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance Rail Corridor
Encourage business to be sensitive to environmental impacts
Ubin project engages public to enhance our natural environment
More public space to be provided in terms of design