Implement and Monitor Environmentally Sustainable Work Practices - Desklib

This study material covers the implementation and monitoring of environmentally sustainable work practices. It includes topics such as environmental legislation, green initiatives, waste management, energy management, and more. The content also provides suggestions for reducing environmental impact in the workplace and includes an online survey related to the environmental impact of businesses. The subject covered is BSBSUS411 and is relevant for students studying in any college or university.

BSBSUS411 Implement and
monitor environmentally
sustainable work practices

Table of Contents
ASSESSMENT 1.............................................................................................................................3
ASSESSMENT 2.............................................................................................................................7
PART 1............................................................................................................................................7
PART 2..........................................................................................................................................10
PART 3..........................................................................................................................................11
REFERENCES................................................................................................................................1

ASSESSMENT 1
1. Environmental and sustainable issues current law focus on
The environmental law focus over the aspects like climate change, global warming, greenhouse
gas emissions, air and soil. In the Australian economy it usually looks towards conservation and
protection of substances of national environment significance involving threatened species,
WHS, Wetlands of international. Such legislation is termed to secure environment and
mandatory cultural sites serving system for gauging projects and developments which affect
nationally foremost species and habitats.
2.a. name of environmental legislation which is implemented and regulated by EPA
Environment Protection Act 2017.
2.b.a. Example of EPA adopting with enforceable undertaking
 it recognizes that one of the relevant Acts have breached
 taking responsibility for actions, polluting incidents and admitting for wrongful act (Laws
and regulations, 2021)
2.b.b. Examples of inappropriate enforceable undertaking
 Unfavourable training is provided to workers
 Unable to make purchase for new systems at workplace
3 a) Importance of green initiative at workplace
Go green initiatives at workplace forms healthy and safe work culture which trim down
unnecessary wastage and makes business responsible towards social development. Also, it is
movement which usually arrives with number of benefits (Manage your environmental impact,
2021). It makes clear working environment which is most significant to inspire employees in
terms to minimize indoor pollution. There is higher level of work efficiency and productivity as
bunch of people work towards accomplishing common goal by making working environment
arranged in systematic order.
3 b) business can profit from environmental management through
 Not needing to consider safety in environmental management practices
 Spending less over raw materials, water and energy
4. Steps to enhance environmental impact aligning with lighting in organization
 Utilizing recyclable products

 Going paperless
 Implementing power saving alternatives
 Cleaning and maintain regularly
5. Steps to enhance environmental impact in relation with IT within organization
 Recognizing near sourcing
 Utilizing energy more efficiently
 Installation of renewables
6 a) steps organization take to improve environmental impact into procurements with
monitoring and reporting trends usage
 By managing unnecessary consumptions to minimize waste
 Forming up the environmental consideration in value for money evaluation of
procurement activity
 Collaborating with suppliers who commits with better and enhanced environmental
performance
6 b) four environmental risk which might affect business
 Waste
 Emissions
 Technology
 Climate change
7. explanation of five R’s related with waste management
The five R’s refers to guide for managing as well as reducing wastage. They are followed
in hierarchical way such as refuse, reuse, reduce, repurpose, and recycle. To get the positive
impact into outcome of recycling process it can be done through reducing the amount of waste
which is usually being produced by organization. The R pyramid is followed in way to ensure
efficiency concerning to the business waste. Furthermore, some essential steps are stated below
which briefly describes about the significance in their own.
Refuse
It is difficult to practice waste production for business. however, it is one of the most
prominent ways to reduce wastage. The amount of waste can be reduced by refusing to single
usage of non- recyclable product that would assist in minimizing the overall amount of waste.
Reduce

It is all about decreasing the use of harmful, non- recyclable and wasteful materials to
save majority of money. By restraining dependency on such products will allow to reduce waste
materials and restricts forming up the negative impact over environment.
Reuse
All single use of plastic products like straws, mask, cup and gloves whereby use of them
is becoming unimaginable which is one of the biggest environmental challenge. Business can
adapt with reuse items at workplace rather than replacing them.
Repurpose
The method is offered by green community for upcycling, and it includes some
imagination as well as creativity concerns. Also, there are some limited possibilities with
upcycling mutual objects figured out at workplace.
Recycle
Recycling is one of the most eco- friendly wastage disposal method, business can make
effective use of utilizing recyclable products such as compiling cardboard, plastics, paper
products, and organics.
8. four ways to reduce in office?
 Using emails rather than paper memos
 using both sides of paper while printing, writing, and copying
 influencing sharing documents through cloud instead of printing
 Usage of size reduction in order to get two page copies
9. Four ways to reuse in office?
 Providing reusable utensils for lunch
 Start recycling process
 Putting recycling bins next to every printer
 Using the other side of printed paper
10. Four ways to recycle in office?
 Forming up the recyclable bins available
 recycling old newspapers laying around
 recycling empty ink and toner cartridges
 looking forward to recycle option in all product
11.a. NABERS five-star rating system

It is usually termed as national rating system which assist ton measure environmental
performance of Australian buildings as well as tenancies (Strategic Plan, 2021). NABERS is
helpful to gauge energy efficiency, waste management, water usage and indoor environment
quality of building with its impact over environment.
11.b. Average rating of office
3.5 out of 5
12.a. Five energy management norm inclusions
 Identification of sources of energy consumptions
 Collecting utility bill data
 Analysing meter data
 Determining opportunities to save on cost
 Tracking overall progress
12.b. Significance of energy management policy
 enhanced staff well being
 reduced cost
 increased facility performance
 improved ROI
 easy to measure results
12.c. How far should stakeholder, specialist, key personnel consultation extend?
Stakeholder consultation consist of development of productive and constructive
relationships for longer term. It directs into a relation of mutual advantage as providing the
access to identify the trends as well as emerging challenges that would impact the business
process. Listening to the concerns of stakeholder’s feedback is most valuable source of
information which can be utilized to design appropriate outcomes.
13. Issues related to sustainability in company’s environmental policy?
 Energy usage
 utilization of suppliers, materials and products
14. Necessary permissions necessary to communicate ideas with internal stakeholders
 Tools to communicate effectively
 Transparency and accuracy
15. Necessary approvals require to communicate ideas with external stakeholders

Communicating several ideas and other discussions with stakeholders is top most aspect for
business to overcome and get through the suitable solution. Feedback with external stakeholders
is essential to drive the process effectively in business.
ASSESSMENT 2
PART 1
1. Describing all environmental impact of workplace
 Negative impact of personal use of printer/copier
 Access to employees in the office after working hours
 Disposal of used cartridges and unwanted copies as well as jammed paper in the common
waste bin
2. Lessening the environmental impact of office
The environmental impact of office highlights some major aspects such as paper, energy,
garbage and a lot more. Organization should consider green initiatives at their workplace to
introduce the effective and smoother functioning at workplace (How to reduce a building's
energy consumption, 2022). Health and safety of people is also fundamental aspect for people to
look at. It is suggested for organization to implement useful strategies in order to promote
healthy well- being.
3. Online survey relating to environment impact of business
1. Do you think there is excesses usage of the printer/copier machines by the employees?
Yes
No
Not sure
2. Does excess usage of printer leads towards increase in the disposal of excess waste in the
general waste bin?
Yes
No
Not sure
3. According to you, what is the main reason for increase in the overall increase in the pollution
which is created by the excess disposal?
Unwanted copies
Used cartages

Jammed paper
All of the above
4. Do you believe that increased access of the office to certain employees leads towards more
pollution in the environment by the business?
Belive
Don't believe
Not sure
5. Does personal usage of the coper/printer contributes towards an increase in the negative
impact iof the environment due to more wastage?
Yes
No
Not sure
6. According to you, what kind of impact does the irresponsible behaviour of employees have on
the business?
Positive
Negative
Neutral
7. What effective measures can be adopted by the management to reduce the affects of such
environmental factors on the sustainability of the business?
Restrictions on the use of copier/printer
Waste management system
Monitoring the in-office time of employees
8. Do you believe that the buildings should be used by the staff members at weekends?
Yes
No
Not sure
9. What can be the ideal arrival time for the employees for reducing the impact of environmental
aspects on the business?
6:30-7:00
7:30-8:00
8:30-9:00

10. Recommend one effective strategy which can be used by the business to standardise their
business processes and control their waste management process successfully.
4. recommendations for lightening, heating and cooling
Appropriate lighting and ventilations are proficient for congenial workplace. Workforce
is considered as essential pillars of organization who contributes 90% of operating cost in
business. however, 1 percent of employee have efficiency to have considerable impact over
competitiveness. While office can seek attention towards natural and peaceful culture by
following suitable strategies to save the consumption of light which would avoid the chances of
heavy bills. Forming up the go green will introduce better workplace through addressing various
environmental problems and enhancing the overall productivity.
5. Energy efficient ways in which boiling and chilled water can be served
Energy saving is top most concerned aspect for organization to gain better quality of
output and immense change in their working culture. The most energy efficient way for boiled
and chilled water can be done through implementing lucrative appliances which is cost and
energy efficient. The price range for boiled water unit usually cost about $170 for specific gas
fire unit to more above $ 2000.
6. Three ways to reduce paper wastage from workplace
Paper wastage is termed as one of the most problematic concern in office. However, reducing
such wastage serve the ability to generate positive impact on the environment. In fact, paper
forms the major part of an recycle wastage which office builds. The three significant ways in
which paper consumption can be used are stated below.
 Utilizing cloud and online storage for files
 Encouragement and cultural support to save paper
 Taking paperless notes
7. Ways to assess the process of paper reduction
Monitoring paper usage – planning the suitable number of printed pages individually per person
in specific period of time. It will favour better utilization and chance to make eco- friendly
culture at workplace.
Having clearly stated print management rules at office – By making team aware about building
up the culture of paper office through implementing such policy. This will specify employee and

other departments they are ratified to make effective use of print technology and the overall
process will be analysed for time taken by them.
Benchmarking enables to seek attention towards the internal activities in order to accomplish
continuous improvements (Manage your environmental impact, 2021). It is the effective process
through which company can gauge the process and make certain changes in their context. In
present scenario change management is quite essential as benchmarking work as continuous
improvement tool which enhances core competencies and business process making huge
differentiation from competitors. This is core business process which might impact positively
towards increased profits and assisting improved service towards customers.
8. Pro- forma document
By making great contemplation it is twigged that there are some operational issues such as waste
management is not proper the general dust bins are being used. At the same time, the printers are
being used with free hands there is no such proper mechanism. On the other hands waste disposal
is also not well articulated.
Cost benefit analysis-
action benefit cost
Better waste management
policy would be implemented.
Will help to save around
10000$.
It will cost around 5600$.
Printing machine mechanism
installation.
It would aid to save around
5000$.
The derived cost 3500$.
Biometric system installation. There will be benefit of
12500$.
Will cost 15000$.
PART 21. Environmentally practices at work
 changing the way of communicating
 utilization of reusable water mugs and bottles
 creating personal spot for recyclables2. What is food miles?

Food mile basically is the term which indicates carbon footprints whereby distance food
travels from grown to the place where it is to be purchased by end user. For vegan food mile
serves to large portion of food's carbon footprint. Plant based products have minimum
production footprints as transportation is comparatively more competent.3. Minimizing the food miles in workplace
Food purchasing -
It is essential to switch over green mode of purchase via preventing long distance of
transportation from farmer to retailer and further to consumers.
Clothing purchasing -
Buying in bulk will serve benefits which reduce the chances of transportations services
and cost, as well as time and energy spent.4. Two suggestive ways why public transport is better than private vehicles
Most of the emissions are occurred by the private vehicles. Whereas better utilization of
public transport service aids to save the environment whereby two major steps are suggested for
staff to make effective use of it.
 To reduce the harmful effect on nature as well their health
 To cityscape and reduce chances of air pollution5. Three work practices to be improved in organization
 Improving time management
 setting milestones
 preventing multitasking
By assessing to the all facts it would be easier to implement the successful aspects at
workplace. The evaluation will be done on the basis of checking to the quality of work being
done and how effectively each and every one performing their work to achieve better quality of
output.
PART 3
1. Examples of procedures to ensure compliance
When it comes at start up, running business and complying with all aligned laws and
regulations within first and competent thing to perform. Compliance are the following rules
made by the various legal authorities. In the present case, internal compliance is applicable
which depicts rule and regulations in which owner, customer and employee must obey to

maintain quality of product and service favoured by organization. The procedures to be
compliance in the organization is aligned with making the sustainable aspects fundamental in the
working environment. It is mandatory to have systematic process of using printers as well as
having regulations to reduce the extra lighting being used in organization. It will reduce the
overall expense and save other cost. For instance, internal compliance is done when department
like account obey the policy and reconciles cash as well as bank account at the end of month
reporting to internal auditor. On the other hand, external compliance is constitutional audit of
organization is performed by due date served by Companies Act.2. Suggested ways to improve environmental footprint Switching towards renewable energy – energy source is foremost source of greenhouse
gas emissions in Australia. The budget and other living situations will be helpful for
organization in order to switch to solar. Recycling responsibly – recycling assist organization to conserve resources and minimize
air and water pollutions. By following such practices business get and ability to deal with
challenging aspects and gain environmental friendly response in their business practices.
 Using sustainable suppliers – it requires certification to figure out when choosing
suppliers is ISO14001 as it serves proof that organization has better environment
management.
3. Examples of improving business activity
The supply chain records can be maintained effectively by following the appropriate
measures such as:
 Suitably disposing old files – putting up the old files which is no longer required
and can open up to risk can directly lead to potential cause. So, it is essential to
dispose files which is no longer required as part of the further process.
 Offering the online payments – for improving the process of invoice it is
essential to have culture of online payments as it ease in getting paid average of
seven days earlier.
4. Steps for implementing and monitoring
Implementing –
Changes are not easy to implement as employee often have process and some habits built
up over years. Leaders in that case experience major success while implementing change while

demonstrating the case for improving status quo. The steps that can be taken for implementing
the changes appropriately are:
Setting attainable goals – While adopting changes at broad scale, individuals might initially be
overwhelmed through extent of shift. By setting up specific goals assist to manage employee
motivation and keeping the positive culture at place.
Recycling waste – Recycling ton of paper will eventually save gallons of water, oil as company
should develop the sustainable practices effectively at workplace to introduce the better and
healthy culture with the motto of saving the environment.
Monitoring –
While developing the sustainable practices in working environment requires lots of
efforts and assessing practices by leaders for better efficiency concerns.
 By seeking attention towards how employees are responding to the change and making
effective use of policies.
 The use of key performance indicators to gauge the overall process and getting the
feedback from employee for further improvements.
5. Forecast showing when improvements will deliver return over investment
The installed improvements would be helping to take the ROI of the organization to
around 25% at the same time the Net profit margin is supposed to be around 46% which
will be quite supportive to the organization.
6. Consulted audience and their feedback
The consultant audience were 150 working staff members from whom the actual survey was
conducted. From the overall responses from the participants it has been analysed that they
appreciate making use of boiling and chilled water at their places. However, around 50 employee
raised their concern to have slight changes in their time of arrival. They raised their opinion as
being familiar with this arrival time. They provided their valuable feedback to have some
majority of changes in their workplace as recognizing better efficiency towards core sustainable
values and strict actions are mandatory to restrict the various mismanagement process.
7. Consulted assistance available to employee during implementation
Employers are the ones who should be considered as the one to support the availability
for staff. They make strategic plans seeking over the chances and taking several views of
employees in their account before making any kind of decision. There will be two- way

communication as providing the necessitate information whereby workforce take part as being
actively responsible for participating the process. The support can be provided in the best
possible ways which would be helpful for employees to understand cooperation at workplace.
8. Two suggestion for organizational resilience
The process of fostering organizational resilience can be crucial aspects as it can be done in
many ways. The two most suggested ways are described below:
Expanding well- being resources -
The requirements of work alter incrementally as on the other hand suddenly. Most of the
employees respond to such modifications and efficacious for organization to safeguard the
greatest resources.
Keeping up the positive mind set -
It is foremost for company to have resilience at place for better future outputs in their
context. Organization can work towards keeping up the positive mind set to formulate the clear
vision and other aligning areas which would drive the greatest sustainable working concerns.
Identifying the purpose –
Purpose is the most considerable aspect which should be specific and clear to deal with
multiple challenges and suitably providing solutions to the problems. This will motivate
employee to work efficiently catering valuable amount of profits for the organization. To deal
with sustainable challenges they can immensely contribute their efforts to deal with such
challenging measures which would serve company to gain competitive advantage.
9. How participants will be rewarded for input and flow on impact of improvements to
organization
The participants will be provided with rewards in terms of vouchers and other discount cards. It
can be used by them at several places like retail stores, online platforms.
10. Suggestions without having impact over company purchasing and quality assurance
process
The changes in the organization are aligned with sustainable measures which does not impact
over the purchasing and quality. These are the specific terms which has their own identification
in the organization. Although, it will further assist company to overcome with the problematic
concerns. Organizational measures will aid to get over the suitable changes or modifications to

be done in the places in systematic order. While purchasing department work on individual basis
seeking attention to the quality measures in the organization.

REFERENCES
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Laws and regulations. 2021. [Online]. Available Through: <https://www.epa.vic.gov.au/about-
epa/laws>
Manage your environmental impact. 2021. [Online]. Available Through:
<https://business.gov.au/risk-management/environmental-impact/manage-your-environmental-
impact>
How to reduce a building's energy consumption. 2022. [Online]. Available Through:
<https://www.melbourne.vic.gov.au/business/sustainable-business/1200-buildings/retrofit-tips-
advice/pages/reduce-building-energy-consumption.aspx>
Strategic Plan. 2021. [Online]. Available Through:
<https://www.nabers.gov.au/publications/strategic-plan>

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