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Green Office
The Green Office Programme targets company offices, as well as offices in schools and non-governmental organizations. All offices consume energy and paper in their daily operations, and generate waste. The Programme objective is to help offices reduce operating costs and environmental impacts through innovative problem-solving. Participating organizations which significantly improve their operations will be eligible for a Green Office Certificate.
Green Office is operated by the Polish Environmental Partnership Foundation, which has long experience with supporting practical action for environmental improvement. Green Office is delivered as part of the Clean Business Programme.
Benefits for companies:
- Reduction of office operating costs due to improved management of office materials, energy, water and waste;
- Minimisation of environmental impact of office operations;
- Compliance with environmental and health and safety regulations;
- Access to new management and technological solutions;
- Improvement of office management thanks to improved environmental performance;
- Image of an environment friendly company important in attracting new and environmentally aware customers;
- Participation in a nationwide initiative experience exchange platform, representation at different levels, opportunities for cooperation, joint promotion etc
How to join the Programme?
To participate, organizations must first join a local Clean Business Club. Through the Club, companies receive the assistance from the Coordinator who works with the company to help get the most out of technical and other advisory services which are available.
What makes an office green?
- Environmental policy customized to needs and circumstances;
- Sustainable management of electric and heat energy, water and effluent,
- Effective waste management;
- Environmentally-friendly management of paper consumption;
- Friendly working environment (health and safety);
- Procurement policy incorporating environmental considerations;
- Ongoing environmental education of employees and customers.
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