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 Sevilla 2007- Taking the 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 Sevilla 2007- Taking the Commitments to the streets The idea………………. Involve our operators in adopting a standard behavior aimed at energy saving Sevilla 2007- Taking the Commitments to the streets 2005-2014 “UNITED NATIONS DECADE OF EDUCATION FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT” Adopted by the UN Coordinated by UNESCO Sevilla 2007- Taking the Commitments to the streets 6- 12 novembre 2006 UNESCO Italian National Committee “THE EDUCATION FOR SUSTAINABLE ENERGY WEEK” IN ITALY Sevilla 2007- Taking the Commitments to the streets 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 Sevilla 2007- Taking the Commitments to the streets The Actions - - 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 Sevilla 2007- Taking the Commitments to the streets 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 Sevilla 2007- Taking the Commitments to the streets 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 Sevilla 2007- Taking the Commitments to the streets 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 Sevilla 2007- Taking the Commitments to the streets The Communication A sustainable seminar to present the results of the project (16/02/07) - 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 Sevilla 2007- Taking the Commitments to the streets ARPAT - - 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 - 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… Sevilla 2007- Taking the Commitments to the streets 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 !!! Sevilla 2007- Taking the 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 Sevilla 2007- Taking the Commitments to the streets 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