Carbon Neutral Public Service Programme 2008/9: Green House Gas Emissions Reduction Plan for the Ministry of Justice
The 2006/7 inventory revealed that transport related activities are responsible for 32% of the Ministry’s greenhouse gas emissions.
7.1 Initiatives already undertaken:
7.2 Transport – Action Plan for 2007/8
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Action |
Responsibility |
Start Date |
Measure of Success |
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Undertake initial research into the development of a travel plan |
Sustainability Project Manager |
July 2008 |
Completion of initial research |
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Fleet - Introduce emissions and fuel economy criteria into fleet tender criteria and weight accordingly in assessment process. |
Fleet Manager |
March 2008 |
An improvement in the average fuel economy and CO2 emissions per vehicle |
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Taxis – include sustainability criteria in new tender and assessment. |
Procurement Manager |
July 2008 |
Reduction in emissions per km travelled |
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Amend contract with rental car supplier to require low emission options when practical. No upgrade to higher emitting vehicles permissible. |
Procurement Manager |
July 2008 |
Rental profile illustrates hiring of lower emission vehicles |
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Participate in Wellington Airport shuttle service |
Travel |
July 2008 |
The level of staff participation and the reduction in the number of trips. |
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Communication to staff organising external events, to locate them close to public transport links. |
Sustainability Project Manager |
July 2008 |
The choice of sustainable locations |
7.3 2012 Targets