Office Green Initiative

ITWBCG ITWBCG GreenGreen Initiative Initiative

ITWBCG ITWBCG GreenGreen Initiative InitiativeTeam Members:Andrew Rubell, Director HRBrian Pedersen, Prog. Eng Project ManagerDavid Burkart, Sr. Tech Service RepresentativeDick Riegle, Tech Support ManagerBob Stobie, Network AdminJohn Blackmon, Project Manager SteelGeorge Najar, Help Desk Analyst IITarang Agarwal, Programmer Analyst II

ITWBCG ITWBCG Green Green InitiativeInitiative

Global warming, water quality, air pollution, and landfills. Not a typical to-do list for another day at the office, but every workday each of us makes hundreds of decisions that affect all of these issues. Many of these choices are tiny—whether to toss an outdated report in the trash or in the recycling bin. Others are more substantial—whether to install a high-efficiency cooling unit for the building. In every case, though, the decisions make a difference for better or worse. The ITW BCG Green initiative promotes decisions that help address these problems. First, it is important that we gain an understanding of the issues. Second, we must present a business case for greening our office. Third, create a systematic framework to support the program. This would require:

Management Support Employee Support An office environment review A policy framework Initiate a Beta group Analysis and findings Refine and launch plan Review progress Green Score


Green terms:Green terms:

Green Strategies: Focus on creating positive environmental attributes throughout an organization.

Green Products: Biodegradable or compostable products made from renewable resources, organically grown.

Carbon Footprint: A measure of one’s impact on the environment in terms of the amount of greenhouse gases produced, measured in units of carbon dioxide.

Sustainability: Practices that help to ensure the continued viability of a product or practice well into the future.

ITWBCG ITWBCG GreenGreen Initiative InitiativeHow green do we want to be?How green do we want to be?

What shade of green?

How does being green integrate with our business plan?

How does being green give us a competitive edge?

ITWBCG ITWBCG GreenGreen Initiative InitiativeDifferent Shades of GreenDifferent Shades of Green

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What shade of “GREENGREEN”?

The greenest energy is the energy you don’t use; the greenest paper is the paper you don’t buy.

Reduce energy usage by minimizing when electrical equipment or lights are turned on.

Go paperless as much as possible, reuse paper when possible, and then recycle.

Encourage employees to recycle, and find methods to help employees save on gas.

Many (if not most) of the green steps we can take also save money, so…

…This is the shade of green we should aim for…

ITWBCG ITWBCG Green Green InitiativeInitiativeWhat does “GREENGREEN” mean to ITWBCG’s pocketbook?

“Green” = Cost Savings To Our Company

Truswal power Requirements 7/23/2008 By George Najaron Watts off Watts Electricity July Bill

Dell Computer 71 6 No Tax With TaxDell Monitor 36 2 38295 KW 38295Sound 1 1 $5,633.16 Bill $6,083.81Desk lamp 24 0 $0.14710 $0.15887Dell Laptop 34 2 Electricity November Bill

21195 KW 211952962.74 Bill 3199.76

computer on 24 hours with 2 monitors and soundDesktops watts hours KW Cost- KW Day 1 week 1 month 1 year

1 144 24 3.456 $0.1589 $0.55 $3.84 $16.65 $199.8553 144 24 3.456 $0.1589 $29.10 $203.70 $882.68 $10,592.16

computer on 24 hours with 1 monitor and soundLaptop watts hours KW Cost- KW Day 1 week 1 month 1 year

1 71 24 1.704 $0.1589 $0.27 $1.89 $8.21 $98.5421 71 24 1.704 $0.1589 $5.68 $39.79 $172.44 $2,069.30

computer on 9 hours off for 15 with 2 monitors and soundDesktops watts hours KW Cost- KW Day 1 week 1 month 1 year

1 144 9 1.296 $0.1589 $0.21OFF 11 15 0.165 $0.1589 $0.03 < Power draw when off

$0.23 $1.24 $5.39 $64.7153 $12.30 $65.95 $285.80 $3,429.58

computer on 9 hours off for 15 with 1 monitor and soundLaptop watts hours KW Cost- KW Day 1 week 1 month 1 year

1 71 9 0.639 $0.1589 $0.10OFF 3 15 0.045 $0.1589 $0.01 < Power draw when off

$0.11 $0.57 $2.45 $29.4421 $2.28 $11.89 $51.52 $618.29

computer on 9 hours with 2 monitors and sound no AC power for 15 hoursDesktops watts hours KW Cost- KW Day 1 week 1 month 1 year

1 144 9 1.296 $0.1589 $0.21 $1.03 $4.46 $53.5353 144 9 1.296 $0.1589 $10.91 $54.56 $236.43 $2,837.19

computer on 9 hours with 1 monitor and sound no AC power for 15 hoursLaptop watts hours KW Cost- KW Day 1 week 1 month 1 year

1 71 9 0.639 $0.1589 $0.10 $0.51 $2.20 $26.3921 71 9 0.639 $0.1589 $2.13 $10.66 $46.19 $554.28

Two desk lamps per cubicleCubicle watts hours KW Cost- KW Day 1 week 1 month 1 year

1 48 24 1.152 $0.1589 $0.18 $0.92 $5.55 $66.6258 48 24 1.152 $0.1589 $10.61 $53.07 $321.98 $3,863.81

1 48 9 0.432 $0.1589 $0.07 $0.34 $1.49 $17.8458 48 9 0.432 $0.1589 $3.98 $19.90 $86.25 $1,034.95

SAVINGS BELOWComputers Day 1 week 1 month 1 year

53 Desktop on 24 hours with 2 monitors $29.10 $203.70 $882.68 $10,592.1621 Laptop on 24 hours with 1 monitor $5.68 $39.79 $172.44 $2,069.3053 computer on 9 hours off for 15 with 2 mon $12.30 $65.95 $285.80 $3,429.5821 Laptop on 9 hours off for 15 with 1 mon $2.28 $11.89 $51.52 $618.29

save $16.80 $137.74 $596.88 $8,613.59

Computers Day 1 week 1 month 1 year53 computer on 24 hours with 2 monitors $29.10 $203.70 $882.68 $10,592.1621 Laptop on 24 hours with 1 monitor $5.68 $39.79 $172.44 $2,069.3053 Cpu on for 9 hr power off 15 hr no Standby $10.91 $54.56 $236.43 $2,837.1921 Ltop on for 9 hr power off 15 hr no Standby $2.13 $10.66 $46.19 $554.28

save $18.19 $149.13 $646.25 $9,270.00

ITWBCG ITWBCG GreenGreen Initiative InitiativeSummary of Energy Savings:

Current (24 hours a day 365 days):

------------ 53 computers with 2 monitors on 24 hrs: $10,592 21 laptops with 1 monitor on 24 hrs: $ 2,069 58 cubicle with lights: $ 3,863Total current cost per year : $16,525

Proposal (9 hours a day 5 days a week or 254 days):

------------ 53 computers with 2 monitors on 9 hrs: $ 2,837 21 laptops with 1 monitor on 9 hrs: $ 554 58 cubicle with lights on 9 hrs: $ 1,034 Total proposed cost per year: $ 4,426

Savings per year: Savings per year: $12,098$12,098KWs saved per year: 82,249Reduction of carbon footprint:Reduction of carbon footprint: 64.24 Tons 64.24 Tons COCO22


One time cost to get savings is the purchase of surge protectors $4,828

Surge protectorSurge protector:

Isobar IB8RM Surge Protector with a remote OFF/ON Switch. This allows the surge protector to be on the floor while the OFF/ON switch is desk level. Cost per unit $65.24


How does being green give us a competitive edge?

Reduce expenses to both company and employees

Boost employee morale

Company image with our customers

ITWBCG ITWBCG GreenGreen Initiative InitiativeHow does being green give us a competitive edge?

Reduce expenses to both company and employees

52 people figured in total miles

1847 miles per day (MPD) / Average of 35.5 miles per person ( AMPD)

254 work days in 2008 (WD)

$4.00 average per gallon of gas (APG)

21 average fuel efficiency (MPG)

4 day work week = (4) 10 hour days, (4) 8 hour days + (1) 8 hour day at homeCost per week (5) day = ((MPD x 5) / MPG) x APG = $1,759Cost per week (4) day = ((MPD x 4) / MPG) x APG = $1,407Cost Savings = $351

Cost per month (5) day weeks = (((MPD x (WD/12)) / MPG) x APG = $7,446Cost per month (4) day weeks = Cost per month (5)weeks x 0.8 = $5,957Cost Savings = $1,489

Cost per year (5) day weeks = ((MPD x WD)/MPG) x APG = $89,359Cost per year (4) day weeks = Cost per year (5)weeks x 0.8 = $71,487Cost Savings = $17,871

Cost Savings per person per yearCost Savings per person per year = = $344$344

Car Pooling (Groups of 3 - 4 people):

Cost per year per person = ((AMPD x WD) / MPG) x APG = $1,717

By car pooling the assumption was made we would reduce cost by 2/3.

Cost per year per person car pooling = (((AMPD x WD) / MPG) x APG) / 5 = $572

Savings per year per person car pooling Savings per year per person car pooling = = $1,145$1,145A combined savingsA combined savings = $1,489= $1,489


Carbon Footprint for Car Emissions:Car emissions are calculated by dividing the miles driven by the fuel efficiency of the vehicle. This number is then multiplied by the CO2 emissions coefficient, 19.36 lbs CO2/gallon of gasoline, and then divided by 2204.6 lbs/metric ton to obtain the tons of CO2 emitted from car travel.

CO2 Emissions ( tons) Based on total miles for the year = 196.2 tons

By car pooling the assumption was made we would reduce emissions by 2/3.

CO2 Emissions (tons) Based on total miles for the year car pooling = 65.4 tons

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Boost employee morale:

According to the research by two BYU professors, employees on the alternative schedule were happier with their job, compensation and benefits, and they were also less likely to seek work elsewhere. One important aspect of the study, Facer said, was employees' perceptions that the work week took less time away from the family and personal interests.

Company image with our customers:An innovative company, in step with the marketplace and the world in which it does business, must be seen by its customers as doing its part in helping our environment. When asked by a customer what we are doing to reduce our carbon footprint, we can point with pride to the steps we are taking. We must strive for a well-rounded image with the companies we deal with, as a supplier of goods and services, responsive both to the customer and to our environment.

ITWBCG ITWBCG GreenGreen Initiative InitiativeImplementations: Community Printer

Recycle Bins – aluminum, plastic, paper

Car Pooling

Energy Saving Initiatives4 day work week ( at proposal

stage)Energy conservation


Summary:

By establishing prudent and reasonable measures, ITWBCG can

reduce its environmental impact with a lower energy consumption,

reduce its electricity expenses,

recycle materials that are in abundance in the office,

help employees reduce their fuel expenses,

enhance ITWBCG’s image with its customer base.


Why should “Green” be integrated intothe ITWBCG business plan?



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Become a Stronger Marketplace Leader Growing Awareness – Business & Public The Good Stewardship Principle Trust from Customers & Employees Maintain a Competitive Edge



Become a Stronger Marketplace Leader Growing Awareness – Business & Public The Good Stewardship Principle Trust from Customers & Employees Maintain a Competitive Edge“Green” = Cost Savings to Our Company

ITWBCG ITWBCG GreenGreen Initiative InitiativeResources:Generalhttp://www.epa.gov/ Environmental Protection Agencyhttp://www.tceq.state.tx.us/ Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

Energy Efficiencyhttp://www.seco.cpa.state.tx.us/ State Energy Conservation Officehttp://www.texasefficiency.com/ Save Moneyhttp://www.eere.energy.gov/ US Dept of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy

Recyclinghttp://www.tceq.state.tx.us/assistance/P2Recycle/rtol/rtol.html Texas recycling

Carpool – Sites for finding people interested in carpoolinghttp://www.erideshare.com/ http://www.ridester.com/

Going Greenhttp://planetgreen.discovery.com/go-green/green-work/index.html Carbon Footprinthttp://www.carbonfootprint.com/ One of many sites where you can calculate carbon footprint


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