If I switch off, I don`t waste and I don`t spend money

The project
“If I switch off, I don’t waste and I don't
spend money!”
For a continuous improvement towards ecoefficiency
ARPAT (Environmental Protection Agency - Tuscany Region)
Azienda USL 11 Empoli (Local Health Authority 11 of Empoli)
Presentation by
Sonia Cantoni
Maria Grazia Petronio
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Commitments to the streets
The idea……………….
February 16th
Anniversary of Kyoto Protocol
coming into force
ARPAT and Azienda USL 11
“M'ILLUMINO DI MENO" (I LIGHT UP LESS)
ENERGY SAVING NATIONAL DAY
promoted in Italy
by “Caterpillar”, broadcasted by Radio 2 RAI
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The idea……………….
Involve our operators
in adopting a standard behavior
aimed at energy saving
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Commitments to the streets
2005-2014
“UNITED NATIONS DECADE OF EDUCATION FOR
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT”
Adopted by the UN
Coordinated by UNESCO
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6- 12 novembre 2006
UNESCO Italian National Committee
“THE EDUCATION FOR SUSTAINABLE ENERGY
WEEK”
IN ITALY
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6- 12 novembre 2006
ARPAT – AZIENDA USL 11 Empoli
“IF I SWITCH OFF, I DON’T WASTE AND I DON'T
SPEND MONEY!”
IN TUSCANY REGION
objective
to generalize energy saving initiatives within
environmental and sanitary agencies networks
to involve other public structures
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Commitments to the streets
The Actions
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a coordination group
the “sustainability doses”
information to employees and to public
participation to the Energy Saving Week (November
6th to the 12th)
monitoring of consumption
supply of a questionnaire regarding activated
behaviors
analysis and evaluation of data
communication of the results and undertaken
initiatives
more shared eco-efficiency projects: for a global
responsibility of public institutions
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The participation
ARPA Tuscany
831
ARPA Piedmont1500
ARPA Veneto
1200
ARPA Marches
283
head and territorial offices
Schools
Tot. 3814
USL 11
360
General Managership
8 decentralized offices
Tot. 4564
Province of Pisa – Environmental Sector
Province of Florence - Environmental Sector
Development Agency – Empolese Valdelsa District
Friends of the Earth - Florence 250
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Tot. 179
The behaviors
Some employees show strong awareness of the value of environmental
sustainability and responsibility
Some sustainable practices are common and well-established
but...
More internal information/communication needed
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The savings
- February 16th, 2006:
10% to 40% less in energy consumption
with an estimated reduction of the CO2 emission
of 600 Kg
- November, 2006:
40% less in Bacci Ridolfi secondary School of
Castiglionfiorentino
no significant results in other structures
why?
More improvement in the eco-efficiency of equipment and structures
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The Communication
A sustainable seminar to present the results of the project (16/02/07)
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videoconference with other Agencies
invitations only in electronic format
public transport to the seat of the seminar
printed matter reduced at the very least
all records available on ARPAT and USL’s web sites
sustainable catering
CO2 emission reduction
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ARPAT
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The programme for continuous improvement towards
eco-efficiency
A permanent interdisciplinary working group
More internal communication
A “forum” on Intranet
New actions for eco-efficiency, depending on the available
resources
Projects shared with schools
USL
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Analysis of the environmental performance of physical structures
Behaviors analysis of employees
Training initiatives for general managers
Sustainable construction: new rules towards bio and eco-sustainability
Projects shared with schools
Synergy continues…
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In conclusion
Direct environmental aspects: a keystone in the
management systems of public administrations.
The specific project: high degree of replicability and
exportability
It should become an example !!!
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Commitments to the streets
Thanks for your attention
www.arpat.toscana.it
www.servizi.usl11.tos.it
Working group
ARPAT
Carlotta Alaura A.F. Comunicazione
Maddalena Bavazzano Direzione generale
Luigi Bellatalla Area Patrimonio, Uff. Tecn.,Prov.
Paolo Bettini Area Patrimonio, Uff. Tecn.,Prov.
Sonia cantoni Direttore Generale
Alessandro Cardia Sett.Tec. SIRA
Carmela D’Aiutolo A.F. Educazione Ambientale
Domenico D’Amico Sett. Tecn.Inn.Tecn.Sv.e Ric.Amb.
Diletta Frulli U.O Comunicazione Dip. Fi
Gaetano Licitra Sett.Tec SIRA /STePPAS
Diego Palazzuoli Sett.Tec. STePPAS
Franco Paoli A.F. Comunicazione
Simone Ricotta A.F. Educazione Ambientale
Danila Scala A.F. Epidemiologia Ambientale
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USL11 Empoli
Sandra Bonistalli U.O. Educazione alla Salute
Fania Giuntoli U.O. Igiene e Sanità Pubblica
Gianluca Grassini U.O. Igiene e Sanità Pubblica
Maria Grazia Petronio U.O. Igiene e Sanità
Pubblica
Erica Rossi U.O. Igiene e Sanità Pubblica