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By turning off lights in offices that arent being occupied and substituting bulbs with low-energy
options such as compact fluorescent lights, a substantial amount of energy can be saved. In turn,
emissions are reduced.

and can result in lower energy bills, since low-energy bulbs are longer lasting. Likewise,
emphasis should be placed on using natural light in the offices.

By investing in projects that change the culture of the workplace to become more environmentally
conscious, staff may begin to take responsibility and in turn, actively reduce their consumption of
energy.

The promotion of an environmentally friendly workplace

The following outline will detail the types of energy saving activities that can be initiated within the
first 6 months. There is a multitude of simple, yet effective ways of
6 months short term change

Running a workplace
Change agent
The facilitation of a greener workplace is environmentally and economically beneficial. Palpable
change can be made by proactively reducing out operational energy output. There is a multitude of
simple, yet effective energy saving activities that can be employed within the first 6 months. These are
outlined below.

by taking responsibility of our operational energy output and proactively reduce it, palpable change
can be made.

progress will be made towards a sustainable

By taking responsibility of our operational energy output and proactively reducing it,
It is an important step in reducing our operational energy output and by
It is important that as an organisation, responsibility

The promotion and implementation of a greener workplace is an important step in reducing our
energy output.

Larger office items consume high levels of energy and this only leads to greater greenhouse gas
emissions. Thus, simple actions
By bringing relief and committing to a sustainable response, substantial change
Greener workplace policy
displaying informative material in frequented areas of the workplace or
cover letter:

I believe I have strong communication skills and I am able to take initiative

I believe I have the potential to help make palpable change and the tools that this program provides

I believe I possess strong team, inter-personal and communication skills, which will allow me to get
the best experience out of this program. These have been honed through my involvements in tutoring,
mentoring, volunteering and employment. More so, my communication

bridges the gap between knowledge acquired at university and skills required to create positive
environmental change.

be exposed to hands-on projects

Aso be able to contribute to making palpable change which would be an invaluable opportunity
I hope I am able to capitalise on this opportunity
Burgeon, grow
are intrinsic to bringing about palpable change and

will be further enhanced by the opportunity to participate in the

I take initiative
lifelong learning. I have
Passion for sustainability as it is my chosen major