Sustainability & Utilities

Purpose

To reduce the property’s use of energy, water and materials and to cut avoidable cost.

Scope

Applies to all departments and utilities, including electricity, water, fuel and waste.

Responsibility

Chief Engineer measures; HODs apply savings; General Manager sets targets.

Detailed procedure

1. Record meter readings daily and store them in the utilities log.
2. Compare consumption with targets and past periods.
3. Switch off lights, air-conditioning and equipment in unused areas.
4. Check leaks and faulty equipment on the weekly round.
5. Segregate waste and recycle where possible.
6. Present monthly results and savings ideas to the HOD meeting.

Standards and guidelines

• Targets are reviewed every quarter.
• Leaks are fixed within 24 hours.
• Staff are trained on saving practices.

Required records and documentation

• Utilities log
• Weekly round sheet
• Monthly savings report

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