Sydney Opera House Workplace Sustainability Policy: A Detailed Report

This report provides a detailed analysis of the Sydney Opera House's workplace sustainability policy. The report outlines the implementation plan, objectives, and strategies for achieving environmental sustainability, including energy efficiency, waste reduction, and community engagement. It details specific targets, timelines, and key performance indicators (KPIs) for various initiatives. The report examines the current sustainable operations, highlighting achievements such as energy savings, waste management improvements, and green performance ratings. It also identifies areas needing remedial action, such as water usage reduction and greenhouse gas emission targets. The report includes a monitoring strategy plan that outlines objectives, KPIs, and data collection methods. The report is a comprehensive overview of the Sydney Opera House's commitment to environmental sustainability, providing insights into their practices and performance.

Running head: WORKPLACE SUSTAINABILITY POLICY
WORKPLACE SUSTAINABILITY POLICY
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SUSTAINABLILTIY IMPLEMENTATION PLAN
Implementation plan
Objective 1 There should be reduction in the energy use through less amount of
electricity use by 2% per annum and less consumption of gas by 4% per
annum
Objective 2 The environmental sustainability should be embedded in every functional
processes of the organization through reduction in landfill waste and
increased recycling as well as reuse. The toxic harmful chemicals should be
used at a lesser extent with water consumption to lessen by 2% per annum
Objective 3 The policy should bring engagement and participation. It should engage staff
in supporting the corporate sustainability targets and also provide sustainable
training to employees. The audiences should be inspired by making them
consider sustainability in their daily choices through active participation in
tours and shows.
Objective 4 The requirement of proper documentation and review of such audit on
monthly basis.

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Action required Associated target Resources Timeline Accountability
Develop Energy
Management Strategy
based on audit
outcomes
Investigate feasibility
for on-site energy
generation
Eliminate ozone
depleting refrigeration
upon replacement
Implement SOH
Metering (electrical)
Strategy
Undertake detailed
Level 2 site wide
energy audit
Identify appropriate
energy efficiency
Reduce energy
use
Occupancy User
Guide for office
spaces
energy efficiency
specifications into
Tenant Fit Out Guide
and leasing contracts
Two performance
reports presented to
the Executive Team
per year
1-4
years
50%

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performance measures
to include in
contractor Service
Delivery Plans (SDP)
Meter commercial
operators water use
and to set
performance
benchmarks
Develop a site wide
water balance to
improve
understanding of
water use
Measure and report
water use performance
to commercial tenants
via BMCS dashboard
Building Services
Specification to
include high
efficiency fitting &
Embed
environmental
sustainability in
every
organizational
processes
Align with guidelines
prescribed in the of
NSW Government
Circular Economy
Policy
Develop a reporting
tool to monitor and
evaluate impact on
social and
environmental
outcomes
Communicate
requirements via
information, training
and guidance
throughout the
Building, Safety and
Security portfolio
1-4
years
70%

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fixtures specifications
Implement the
integrated
procurement
principles in contracts
over 150K with
significant
environmental or
social
opportunities/impact
Investigate
opportunity to change
processes from
printing hard copy
introducing further
digital approval
processes/digital
signature
To crucially review
and reduce costs and
resources which come
from paper storage
Half yearly report on
performance against
KPI stock contains
post-consumer for
externally printed
publications
Office furniture and
equipment to be
certified in alignment
with Green Star rating
requirements for
furnishing and office
ft. out
Review event waste
management
guidelines (Outdoor
Events) at least
annually
Ensure contractor
reports on waste
performance in
accordance with BBP

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Investigate and
implement mobility
opportunities for
WHSE auditing and
WHSE event safety
operations
Consider office
furniture leasing
options where
appropriate to reduce
end of life waste
disposal and
associated costs
Embed packaging
requirements into
tender documentation
and all commercial
contracts
Support
implementation of
new waste
Gold Standard. Part E:
Waste data integrity
rating protocol
Develop at least one
case study with
Renewal waste focus
per year
Collect waste data
from all general
project construction
projects
All chemicals handled
and stored on site
registered via
ChemAlert reviewed
annually

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management program
Capture all waste
streams by actual
weight and volume
Undertake
independent waste
audit
Accommodation
Strategy includes
Waste Management
Plan and prioritizes
salvage and reuse
Develop waste
management and
disposal &
Community rehomed
plan for all ad-hoc
clean ups
Cleaning staff trained
in sustainable work

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practices, chemical
handling and
principles of green
cleaning
Compliance with
Hazardous Substances
(Asbestos)
Management Plan
Engage with Resident
Companies to identify
opportunities
collaboratively to
reduce impact of
performance and
productions
Engage and support
commercial operators
to implement
initiatives that support
EAP goals and
objectives
Engage and
Inspire
Develop a
performance reporting
template to
consistently report on
all SOH events. Use
report to establish a
best practice
benchmark
ISO 20121
certification
Sustainable
Advantage
recognition for
1-4
years
80%

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Continue to actively
participate in City of
Sydney Sustainable
Destination
Partnership and
support the objectives
of Sustainable Sydney
2030
Engage with
government, private
donors and corporate
supporters to seek
funding or strategic
sponsors to deliver
strategic outcomes,
including amplifying
the message of the
Global Goals
Recertify and
maintain
Sustainability
Advantage Gold
partner status
Platinum project
Identify a Platinum
project
Embed sustainability
requirement at
contract renewal to
align with BBP Green
leases and EAP
objectives and targets
Develop a toolkit and
resources (including
training) to support
the delivery of each
SAP
Develop presentations
and festivals as a
model of best
practice, to engage
and inspire partners
and hirers

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Investigate
opportunities to
partner with City of
Sydney or other
organizations aligned
with The Sustainable
Destination
Partnership to present
workshops or forums
around best practice in
sustainable event
management
Develop sustainable
event management
program that aligns
with ISO 20121:
Sustainable Event
Management
Develop a
competency based
training framework
including blended
Report against targets
and measure impact of
environmental and
social programs
Deloitte report to
measure impact of
social programs

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learning modes for
key roles
Investigate a range of
options to embed
sustainability into
relevant learning
approaches such as
staf and contractor on-
boarding, coaching,
mentoring and senior
leadership
development
programs
Deliver a training
program which wil
meet all the
competencies required
for general staff and
key roles associated
Provision for the
educational resources
to be developed for

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levels K1- 12 and
families participating
in partnership with
teachers in order to
meet the National
Curriculum objectives
Integrate the Global
Goals framework to
enhance the focus of
the Children and
Families program, in
particular the Creative
Learning program
Foster a culture of
proactive
environmental hazard
and incident reporting
to ensure vast
improvement and to
mitigate the impact of
the risk of major
incidents
Keep accurate
records
Undertake
independent audit
against ISO14001:
2016 to identify gaps
and opportunities
Co-deliver integrated
hazard and incident
reporting training with
Safety team
1-4
years
40%