AGCO's Eco Initiative Launch

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It’s new : 

It’s new

It’s groovy : 

It’s groovy

It’ll help save the planet : 

It’ll help save the planet

It’s the AGCO’seco-initiative! : 

It’s the AGCO’seco-initiative!

Our mission… : 

Our mission… To reduce our environmental impactby developing and encouraginga greener culture in our workplace.

Our mandate… : 

Our mandate… The AGCO commits to: Making measurable and meaningful reductions to our environmental/carbon footprint Becoming a leader in the Ontario public service by adopting a progressive environmental approach Creating opportunities for the AGCO to get involved in the wider green community

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This is a long-term,agency-wide initiativethat will become part ofeverything we do.

Here are some eco-measuresthe AGCO already has in place… : 

Here are some eco-measuresthe AGCO already has in place…

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Our copy/printer paper is SFI (Sustainable Forestry Initiative) certified, with recycled content We print and copy double-sided whenever possible Our printed letterhead and most envelopes are on recycled stock All new printers and appliances are energy saver-rated

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Old cell phones and IT equipment are sent to Government Surplus for recycling Empty toner cartridges at Head Office are disposed of through Crown Property’s recycling program Each Branch has an Iron Mountain Grey Bin for secure recycling of paper products

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Each employee has a small blue bin for recycling Lunchrooms and pantries have large recycling bins Several filtered water systems have been installed to eliminate plastic water bottles

Going forward,our eco-initiative has four main “targets” : 

Going forward,our eco-initiative has four main “targets”

Internal : 

Internal We can adjust the way we work We can conserve power, paper and other consumables And recycle when we can

External : 

Communications with stakeholders canbe more eco-friendly A couple of examples: Electronic Service Delivery is coming So is “Forms On Demand” External

Personal : 

Personal Every bit helps, at work and at home

Community : 

Community AGCO staff can participate in local eco-events across the provinceAnd we can become a leader in the OPS

How will we do this? : 

How will we do this?

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Individual choices Looking at Branch/Section practices for possible savings “Easy Wins”

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Reviewing procurement practices Implementing Electronic Service Delivery and other programs Structural Change

Cultural Change : 

Cultural Change Including environmental considerations into the corporate planning process Taking the environment into account when developing new initiatives

We start today! : 

We start today!

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The eco-committee, with some 20 representatives from across all Branches,is crafting a go-forward strategy

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To the end of 2009,the main focus is Education and Conservation

Included in the program : 

Included in the program

Regular “lunch and learns” : 

Regular “lunch and learns” Including special guest speakers and topical films

“Green” intranet site : 

“Green” intranet site Find news on community eco-events, enviro-tips for home and office, links to other green sites, and other useful info

Streamlining office procedures to reduce waste : 

Streamlining office procedures to reduce waste Each Branch is unique.How can yours be more efficient?

The environment as a “line item” in AGCO’s planning processes : 

The environment as a “line item” in AGCO’s planning processes Starting with regional and Branch meetings this summer

Tracking consumables month by month(gas, power, paper, et al) : 

Tracking consumables month by month(gas, power, paper, et al) We’ll carefully monitor our ongoing progressand see which areas need improvement

Staff Programs : 

Such as AGCO’s 10,000 Acts of Green, a monthly Branch/Section “green” award, and more… Staff Programs

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and participating in OPS-wide eco-initiatives Working with the OPS Green Office

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Working with the AGCO landlords and the OLG’s “Bet on Green” team

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Stay tuned! Special eventsand new initiatives

What can you do right now? : 

What can you do right now?

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Send any and all ideas to green@agco.ca Join a sub-committee or be a regional rep Let us know what eco-events are happening in your community

But most of all… : 

But most of all… Every effort is important Every choice you make does make a difference

So please… : 

So please…

Think before you print or photocopy : 

Think before you print or photocopy

Use your blue box as much as possible : 

Use your blue box as much as possible

Weather permitting, don’t leave the engine idling : 

Weather permitting, don’t leave the engine idling

Unplug chargers when not in use – they still draw power! : 

Unplug chargers when not in use – they still draw power!

Turn off lights, computer, monitor and any other devices when you leave for the day : 

Turn off lights, computer, monitor and any other devices when you leave for the day

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Contact “spam faxers” and tell them to take us off their lists

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Stick with refillable drink containers rather than single use coffee cups or bottled water

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Start or increase eco-friendly habitsat home

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Check out the new AGCO Eco intranet site for tips and info

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Thank you for supporting the AGCO’s Eco-Initiative