CAP Board of Directors Meeting– August 2, 2012 Sustainability in Action Powerpoint Templates Powerpoint Templates Page 1
W hat is “Environm ental Sustainability”? • Meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs. Powerpoint Templates Page 2
Environmentally Conscious Organization CAGRD Hieroglyphics Recharge Powerpoint Templates Page 3
Environmentally Conscious Organization Accounting Business Planning Com m unications Engineering Draw ing Services Engineering Project Managem ent Environm ental Facilities Services I nform ation Technology Maintenance Control This year’s campaign: Material Control & Distribution Keeping Sustainability Resource Planning & Analysis Simple Safety & Health Powerpoint Templates Page 4
Vision, Mission & Charter Vision: Central Arizona Project is a leader in environmental sustainability. Mission: Create a lifestyle of sustainability through innovation for the benefit of the environment, our community, and our stakeholders. ECO Team Charter: • To encourage all employees to be environmental champions. • To maintain and grow a culture that's environmentally conscious. • To promote CAP as an environmental leader. • To reduce our impact on the environment. • To encourage innovative ideas. Powerpoint Templates Page 5
Strategic Plan Project Reliability: Prom ote environm ental sustainability • Action Plan ( PR7 5 ) : • Commit to continued environmental improvement in waste management, reduction and disposal; increased recycling; acquisition of environmentally friendly vehicles; increasing facilities’ energy efficiencies; increasing paperless office methods; etc. Powerpoint Templates Page 6
Subcom m ittees Reduce, Reuse, Recycle ( 3 -Rs) – Promote the 3-Rs and expand recycling efforts. Energy & W ater – Reduce energy and water use at all CAP facilities as well as explore alternative energy sources. Outreach – Educate employees about the ECO team and environmental efforts at CAP . Public Outreach – Market CAP as an Environmentally Conscious Organization to external entities and the public. Events – Plan major CAP events with ECO team participation. W ebsite – Design and update the CAP Sustainability page. Enterprise-W ide Projects - Provide support to the Project Steering Committee on department-led large initiatives. Powerpoint Templates Page 7
Environm ental Organizations Environm ental Organization Mem berships W ater Utility Clim ate Alliance ( W UCA) – Provides collaboration on climate change issues affecting water agencies Southern AZ Environm ental Managem ent Society ( SAEMS) – Promoting education of environmental issues Low er Co. River Multi-Species Conservation Program ( MSCP) Balancing Co. River water use and the conservation of species & habitat Arizona Businesses Advancing Sustainability ( AzBAS) – Promoting sustainable business practices in Arizona W ater Use it W isely – Arizona water conservation campaign Project W ET – Worldwide Water Education W ho’s Green – Promoting green product choices in Arizona Powerpoint Templates Page 8
Recognition CAP Organization-W ide Recognition • Best W orkplace for Com m uters – Silver Award, 2009-2010 • Arizona Green Business Autom otive Certification – Received December 28, 2011 Powerpoint Templates Page 9
Reduce • LED Core Lighting Replacem ent in Building 2 – Halogen lightning replaced per maintenance schedule has resulted in reduced energy usage. • Pow er Shedding Program - APS’s Peak Solutions Demand Response Program has potential to reduce the energy load at Headquarters by 623 kwh. • HVAC - The HVAC department has scheduled usage according to occupied and non-occupied times resulting in a savings of 5 0 ,5 8 0 kw h in a 9-month period at Headquarters. • Applied CoolW all Paint at CAP HQ potentially lowering building temperatures and reducing energy consumption. Powerpoint Templates Page 10
Reuse • Treasures for Teachers – collects donated items to provide to teachers as teaching supplies • ADOT Girder Beams reused in Superstition Recharge Project resulting in a savings of $ 1 0 0 ,0 0 0 .0 0 Powerpoint Templates Page 11
Recycle After Before Powerpoint Templates Page 12
Progress to Date 2008 - 2011 Total Materials Recycled in Pounds 350,000 300,000 250,000 LBS 200,000 150,000 100,000 50,000 0 2008 2009 2010 2011 2008 2009 2010 2011 Recyclable material accumulated and Powerpoint Templates 122,999 166,252 229,176 338,156 tracked by the Environmental Dept. Page 13
Recycling Moving Forw ard • The recent Regulated Waste Management internal audit revealed areas for improvement in recycling. • The current recycling program will continue and an enhanced recycling and reuse plan is in the process of being developed. • So far the program generates enough revenue from the sale of recyclables to pay for the costs of the recycling company services. Powerpoint Templates Page 14
http: / / www.cap-az.com/ capsustainability Link launched February 1, 2012 on main website page Powerpoint Templates Page 15
Questions? Powerpoint Templates Page 16
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