BSBSUS501A

ASSESSMENT 3

Sustainability Review- Sydney Opera House

Student Name: Harpreet Singh

Student ID: 10525

1. Sony Australia signed a multi-year deal with Sydney Opera House (SOH) to become a
Major Partner and the exclusive entertainment technology partner. This significant
partnership will transform and modernize Sydney Opera House(SOH) public spaces with
new technology including digital content delivery, creating a more vibrant and interactive
experience for the 7.4 million visitors to the Bennelong precinct each year. For the first
time, Sydney Opera House (SOH) appointed energy and Sustainability Manager to
oversee and implement a suite of measures to guide the environmental future of the
Sydney Opera House (SOH) business and site.

In year 2009/10, A new range of safety programs and systems were implemented and Sydney
Opera House (SOH) began a process of benchmarking with other performing arts centers here
and around the world. The invaluable support of the NSW Government, major partners NAB and
Sony and all other partners, corporate sponsors and donors who, through their generosity, allow
the Opera House to bring more events to the community. In giving the world one of the 20th
Century’s greatest buildings, Jørn Utzon changed the creative and cultural landscape of Australia
forever. Sydney Opera House (SOH) continues the legacy of Utzon’s creative genius by creating,
producing and presenting the most acclaimed, imaginative and engaging performing arts
experiences from Australia and around the world - onsite, off site and online. One of our long-
term strategic goals is to create a vibrant and sustainable site. For us, sustainability means
meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet
their own needs.

In doing this we apply the values of stewardship, inclusivity, integrity and transparency. This
Policy details our commitment to the environmental component of sustainability. Opera House
believes that to achieve an enduring contribution to our culture and society and to maintain
economic viability, we must live responsibly within our environment.

We are committed to:

Conserving natural resources;

 Minimizing waste and pollution;

Reducing our greenhouse gas emissions; and

Enhancing natural environment.

Sydney Opera House Environmental Sustainability Policy Summary

According to the Sydney Opera House Environmental Sustainability Policy statement, the
mission has been proposed to concentrate more on providing different green environmental for
future generations of artist, audiences and visitors. On the other hand, the organization also
promotes inspiration and art encouragement to centralize the Australia’s life and identity. To
achieve a green environment as proposed, different facilities has been planned and developed.
One of the example is the seawater air-cooling system which reduces the green
houses emission. As a result, these changes are made to the public as one of the key
stakeholders since eight million people a year are attracted to this building.

On the other hand, different restaurants, theatre bars and two retail stores must comply also with
these policies to accomplish the Opera House’s legacy as a leader in environmental sustainability
commitment in Australia. Eventually, the policy has the purpose to have responsibility and
contribution to conserving natural resources,

Minimizing waste and pollution, and

Enhancing natural environment.

The outcomes of these actions are to

 Improve the Opera House’s status as an Australian leading symbol of

environmental and social sustainability.
 Furthermore, the organization takes an aim on delivering the strategic
goals of the diverse business while conserving and enhancing the World
Heritage Values.
 Then, partnership with stakeholders will be impacted in broader environmental
outcomes.
 Finally, the policy also encourages staffs, partners and community to involve
in environmental protecting action individually and collectively.
 Therefore, these implementations and actions must be done in time
manner with delegated employees. These commitments to improve the
environmental performance are so far.
Answer 2

According to Sydney opera house annual report, different energy management systems are
developed to enhance the consumption and environmental practice. These involves in replacing
of older lightning will never energy efficient light system.

On the other hand, the ‘greening the house complain is launched. The possible outcome is that
the energy cost will be reduced and leads to more capital for other investments in environment.
Meanwhile, staffs are trained and educated through the new internet network.

It is good now that SOH employees could perform sustainability, additionally, new
environmental sustainability activity is enhanced, and turning off the light for an extra hour per
light will limit the carbon emission as well as reduce the cost financially. then, the use of
biodiesel generators lead to the significant decrease in energy consume on light or other
electrical devices, since the SOH comprising of art centers, theaters, restaurants and outlets; it is
essential that the resources usage must be minimized at the outcome of sustainability. In term of
health and safety, the injury is possibly reduced due to the new installed beams to their original
condition. Risk system is also developed and followed by staff. The results are to improve
identification, monitoring and management of potential safety hazards across high risk areas of
the sites.

However, there are also shortfalls for the implementation process. The timelines are insufficient
since some of the implementation such as replacing air condition system is delayed. Whereas, the
outcome of new energy efficient is good but it is not fully upgraded by the time of management
review. Even though the temporary result increases the effectiveness of energy consumption, the
upgrading process could impact the performance of business with SOH such as sudden
electricity loss or the inconvenience of audiences or consumers.

Answer 3
 25000

20000

15000
2006/07 Elecricity used in offices
2007/08 elecricity used in offices
10000
2008/09 elecricity used in SOH

5000

0
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Answer 4

According trend of electricity to the figure Resources Uses has been decreased significantly. It
could be due to different new implementations such as new printing services, use of biodiesel or
the launch of the internal ‘Greening the House’ campaign. This is only true for the performance
of SOH only. The offsite leases results in higher usage of electricity..

Answer 5

It is essential to develop an audit procedure to assess and measure insufficient areas for further
actions. These areas are gas usages, the offsite electricity usage, the waste system and
broadening the sustainability policy For Gas Usages: Checking the use of individual outlets,
restaurants and SOH Checking the process of newly installed air conditioning Report to the
manager If the action must be taken, the audit must inform the outlet owners to comply with the
new developed plan or policy of gas usage For offsite electricity usages: Checking the lighting
system of the offsite area for the newly installed lighting system Checking the use of electrical
devices Report to manager and penalty for the outlets who are not complied with the policies For
waste system: Continue with two waste audits checking the waste system within SOH and offsite
Report to manager Recheck the situation monthly after the new system or strategies are applied
For broadening the sustainability, the regular feedbacks are used to assess and analyze different
opinions for sustainability. Then, the plan must develop to cope with these changes.
Answer 6

Development plan as provided, there are some area need to improve for sustainability plan of
SOH. This plan involved different area of sustainable performance.

1. Gas usage:- high annual gas usage is result of old air conditioning system which is gas
based system and kitchen also consumes gas a lot. In result of these new gas policies
must be made to revise the original one which will leads to save energy and gas usage.
2. Offsite electricity:- offsite electricity can be used for entire SOH, the positive figures has
shown the current policy id sufficient to conserve the energy. However, to be more
efficient, different development could be used such as upgrading all offsite lightning
system. Applying strategies of turning off light for extra four hours is another way to
reduce electricity use foe offsite lease.
3. Waste system:- the new development strategies must be applied as soon as possible and
the audits must check frequently. The strategy will include a new three bin separation
system for paper-comingled-landfill, Improved recycling of building maintenance
materials and trial systems for managing organic food waste from kitchen within SOH
precinct .
4. Broadening sustainability:- in community and with stakeholders. Audit must be finished
different assessment about how public could participate in the current sustainability plan.
Then the organization must be analyze the result to develop better plan for corporate with
community and stakeholders.

Answer 7

In terms of management review Sydney opera house Milen Drosev of sustainability, there are
concerns to high numbers of feed backs such as:-

Policies and procedures,

Security,
Site and venues,
Websites,
Retail and foods.
That means the firm only has succeeded internally but engaging partners or cooperated with
community has failed. That means in the upcoming year, SOH must have implemented the plan
to broader the sustainability practices with other organizations as well as encourages stakeholders
to engage in sustainable practices. Finally, SOH has been working to improve wastage and
recycling management.
Audit information has been used to review current practices and to improve and develop
recycling and waste management strategies for improving waste recycling, which will be
implemented in the next year. The strategies will include a new three bin separation system
 Paper
Comingled
Landfill
Improved recycling of buildings maintenance materials
Trials systems for managing organic food waste from kitchens with SOH prescient

Answer 8
a. Sony Australia signed a multi-year deal with Sydney Opera House (SOH) to become
a Major Partner and the exclusive entertainment technology partner. This significant
partnership will transform and modernize Sydney Opera House(SOH) public spaces
with new technology including digital content delivery, creating a more vibrant and
interactive experience for the 7.4 million visitors to the Bennelong precinct each year.
For the first time, Sydney Opera House (SOH) appointed energy and Sustainability
Manager to oversee and implement a suite of measures to guide the environmental
future of the Sydney Opera House (SOH) business and site.

In year 2009/10, A new range of safety programs and systems were implemented and Sydney
Opera House (SOH) began a process of benchmarking with other performing arts centers here
and around the world. The invaluable support of the NSW Government, major partners NAB and
Sony and all other partners, corporate sponsors and donors who, through their generosity, allow
the Opera House to bring more events to the community. In giving the world one of the 20th
Century’s greatest buildings, Jørn Utzon changed the creative and cultural landscape of Australia
forever. Sydney Opera House (SOH) continues the legacy of Utzon’s creative genius by creating,
producing and presenting the most acclaimed, imaginative and engaging performing arts
experiences from Australia and around the world - onsite, off site and online. One of our long-
term strategic goals is to create a vibrant and sustainable site. For us, sustainability means
meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet
their own needs.

In doing this we apply the values of stewardship, inclusivity, integrity and transparency. This
Policy details our commitment to the environmental component of sustainability. Opera House
believes that to achieve an enduring contribution to our culture and society and to maintain
economic viability, we must live responsibly within our environment.

We are committed to:

Conserving natural resources;

 Minimizing waste and pollution;

Reducing our greenhouse gas emissions; and

Enhancing the natural environment.

Sydney Opera House Environmental Sustainability Policy Summary

According to the Sydney Opera House Environmental Sustainability Policy statement, the
mission has been proposed to concentrate more on providing different green environmental for
future generations of artist, audiences and visitors. On the other hand, the organization also
promotes inspiration and art encouragement to centralize the Australia’s life and identity. To
achieve a green environment as proposed, different facilities has been planned and developed.
One of the example is the seawater air-cooling system which reduces the green
houses emission. As a result, these changes are made to the public as one of the key
stakeholders since eight million people a year are attracted to this building.

On the other hand, different restaurants, theatre bars and two retail stores must comply also with
these policies to accomplish the Opera House’s legacy as a leader in environmental sustainability
commitment in Australia. Eventually, the policy has the purpose to have responsibility and
contribution to conserving natural resources,

Minimizing waste and pollution, and

Enhancing natural environment.

The outcomes of these actions are to

 Improve the Opera House’s status as an Australian leading symbol of

environmental and social sustainability.
 Furthermore, the organization takes an aim on delivering the strategic
goals of the diverse business while conserving and enhancing the World
Heritage Values.
 Then, partnership with stakeholders will be impacted in broader environmental
outcomes.
 Finally, the policy also encourages staffs, partners and community to involve
in environmental protecting action individually and collectively.
 Therefore, these implementations and actions must be done in time
manner with delegated employees. These commitments to improve the
environmental performance are so far.
According to Sydney opera house annual report, different energy management systems are
developed to enhance the consumption and environmental practice. These involves in replacing
of older lightning will never energy efficient light system.

On the other hand, the ‘greening the house complain is launched. The possible outcome is that
the energy cost will be reduced and leads to more capital for other investments in environment.
Meanwhile, staffs are trained and educated through the new internet network.

It is good now that SOH employees could perform sustainability, additionally, new
environmental sustainability activity is enhanced, and turning off the light for an extra hour per
light will limit the carbon emission as well as reduce the cost financially. then, the use of
biodiesel generators lead to the significant decrease in energy consume on light or other
electrical devices, since the SOH comprising of art centers, theaters, restaurants and outlets; it is
essential that the resources usage must be minimized at the outcome of sustainability. In term of
health and safety, the injury is possibly reduced due to the new installed beams to their original
condition. Risk system is also developed and followed by staff. The results are to improve
identification, monitoring and management of potential safety hazards across high risk areas of
the sites.

However, there are also shortfalls for the implementation process. The timelines are insufficient
since some of the implementation such as replacing air condition system is delayed. Whereas, the
outcome of new energy efficient is good but it is not fully upgraded by the time of management
review. Even though the temporary result increases the effectiveness of energy consumption, the
upgrading process could impact the performance of business with SOH such as sudden
electricity loss or the inconvenience of audiences or consumers.

b. action identified or changes recommendation :-

c. Gas usage:- high annual gas usage is result of old air conditioning system which is
gas based system and kitchen also consumes gas a lot. In result of these new gas
policies must be made to revise the original one which will leads to save energy and
gas usage.
d. Offsite electricity:- offsite electricity can be used for entire SOH, the positive figures
has shown the current policy id sufficient to conserve the energy. However, to be
more efficient, different development could be used such as upgrading all offsite
lightning system. Applying strategies of turning off light for extra four hours is
another way to reduce electricity use foe offsite lease.
e. Waste system:- the new development strategies must be applied as soon as possible
and the audits must check frequently. The strategy will include a new three bin
separation system for paper-comingled-landfill, Improved recycling of building
maintenance materials and trial systems for managing organic food waste from
kitchen within SOH precinct .
 f. Broadening sustainability:- in community and with stakeholders. Audit must be
finished different assessment about how public could participate in the current
sustainability plan. Then the organization must be analyze the result to develop better
plan for corporate with community and stakeholders.

C. legislation:- the following legislation is complies with Sydney Opera House

1. Public Sector Employment and Management Act, 2002

2. Occupational Health and Safety Act, 2000 and Regulation 2001
3. Public Finance and Audit Act, 1983
4. Anti-Discrimination Act, 1977
5. Australian Industrial Relations Act, 1996
6. Independent Commission Against Corruption Act, 1988
7. State Records Act, 1998
8. Protected Disclosures Act, 1994
9. Freedom of Information Act, 1989
10. Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act, 1998
11. Ombudsman Act, 1974
12. Workplace Injury Management Act & Workers Compensation Act, 1998
13. Sydney Opera House Trust Act, 1961
14. Sydney Opera House By-law, 1998
15. Ombudsman Act 1974 (NSW)

Answer 9
In terms of management review Sydney opera house Milen Drosev of sustainability, there are
concerns to high numbers of feed backs such as policies and procedures, security, site and venues,
websites, retails and foods. That means the firm only has succeeded internally but engaging
partners or cooperated with community has failed. That means in the upcoming year, SOH must
have implemented the plan to broader the sustainability practices with other organizations as well
as encourages stakeholders to engage in sustainable practices. Finally, SOH been working to
improve wastage and recycling management.
Audit information has been used to review current practices and to improve and develop
recycling and waste management strategies for improving waste recycling, which will be
implemented in the next year. The strategies will include a new three bin separation system
Paper
Comingled
Landfill
Improved recycling of buildings maintenance materials
Trials systems for managing organic food waste from kitchens with SOH prescient .