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 Climate change threatens cities and regions – we can all help!
“The costs of action to the global economy would be roughly 1 percent of GDP, while the costs of inaction could be from 5-20 percent of GDP…” The Stern Review, 2006
AAMC Training acknowledges that we – and all organisations – must take our environmental responsibilities seriously and provide sustainable solutions for future generations.
We are demonstrating our commitment to the environment by supporting Carbon Neutral with a pledge to plant a tree for each student undertaking one of our certified face-to-face or correspondence courses.
Trees absorb carbon dioxide while they grow as well as help combat salinity, reduce soil erosion, clean underground water systems and provide habitat for wildlife.
Other internal initiatives include:
- All our course manuals are printed on recycled paper
- Offering the option of on-line courses to reduce paper usage
- On-line and correspondence courses offered, reducing travel emissions
- Our internal waste (plastics, paper, etc.) is segregated and sent for recycling
- Using energy saving globes for our lighting
- Switching lights off in unoccupied areas of the building
- Collection and recycling of all empty toner cartridges
- Regular discussions on environmental issues at all levels throughout the business to drive thought, leadership and enterprise-wise action plans.
Here are some useful website to visit to gain information and ideas about initiatives that might be of interest to you…
Australian Greenhouse Office – www.greenhouse.gov.au
Eco-Buy – www.mav.asn.au/ecobuy
ENERGY STAR – www.energystar.gov.au
Green Building Council of Australia – www.gbcaus.org
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