Name of tool  

Energy Consumption

Resource area it relates to  energy

(energy, water, waste, carbon
footprint)

How the tools works  Monitor the equipment usage

How it helps compliance  Keep a log of equipment usage. Monitor frequency

of use, thermostat temperatures, and maintenance
logs

Whether you would use it and   Yes, it is easy to set up your own systems and
why/why not processes to monitor energy consumption or use
the services of a specialist auditing firm.

Source
 Leaner Guide

 
 

Name of tool  Water Consumption

Resource area it relates to  water

(energy, water, waste, carbon
footprint)

How the tools works  Annually determine the water use

How it helps compliance  Each key business activity how much water is
used by  determine

Whether you would use it and   Yes,it is a good practice to establish

why/why not benchmarkers for water use for each key business
activity and compare your usage to best practice
Source  Learner Guide

Comments

Name of tool Waste audit

Resource area it relates to Waste

(energy, water, waste, carbon
footprint)

How the tools works Monitors waste generated per full-time employee.
Data recorded in a KPI tracker sheet.

How it helps compliance Makes employees accountable for their own waste
management practices and alerts the
environmental coordinator to areas that produce
excessive waste.

Whether you would use it and This type of waste audit is most suited to a larger
why/why not organisation and might not be suitable for the small
workplace I’m currently working in.
Source [website link]

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Question 1
Complete

Mark 1.00 out of 1.00

Question text

Project scope analysis

Task 1

 Access various sources to research and select suitable tools for monitoring resource
usage.
 Choose two tools that are suitable for monitoring and measuring energy, water, waste
and carbon footprint. Consider compliance requirements when making your selection.
 Examples may include:
o life-cycle mapping tools
o carbon footprint calculators
o energy monitoring tools and calculators
o water usage monitoring tools and calculators
o waste audit procedures and tools
o external benchmarks
o sustainability frameworks such as CERES, The Natural Step, or TBL.
 Use the template provided to write a brief summary of the two tools you have selected,
including: how it works, how it helps compliance, whether you would use it and why/why
not.
 Include details of the source. For example, provide the website name, address and date
accessed.
Name of tool   Energy Consumption

Resource area it relates to  Energy

(energy, water, waste, carbon
footprint)

How the tools works  Monitor equipment usage

How it helps compliance   Keep a log of equipment usage. Monitor

frequency of use, thermostat temperatures, and
maintenance logs

Whether you would use it and  Yes, it is easy to set up your own systems and
why/why not processes to monitor energy consumption or use
the services of a specialist auditing firm.

Source Leaner Guide

 
 

Name of tool    Water Consumption

Resource area it relates to  Water

(energy, water, waste, carbon
footprint)

How the tools works   Determine the water use annually.

How it helps compliance  Determine how much water is used by each key
business activity

Whether you would use it and  Yes , it is a good practice to establish

why/why not benchmarkers for water use for each key business
activity and compare your usage to best practice
Source Learner guide

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Name of tool   Waste management

Resource area it relates to  waste

(energy, water, waste, carbon
footprint)

How the tools works  The process of waste management

involves treating solid and liquid waste. During the
treatment, it also offers a variety of solutions for
recycling items that aren't categorized as trash. 
This includes amongst other things, collection,
transport, treatment, and disposal of waste
together with monitoring and regulation

How it helps compliance  Waste disposal experts ensure compliance

by developing compliance monitoring programs
and sending personnel to inspect facilities, report
violations, and help build civil or criminal cases
when necessary.

Whether you would use it and  Yes, I would use it. It helps to protect the
why/why not environment and the health of the population.
Rubbish and waste can cause air and water
pollution. Recycling not only helps in conserving
 our natural resources but also reduces the cost of
production of many products.

Source Internet
The importance of Waste Management and
Recycling (linkedin.com)

 
 

Name of tool   Water Consumption

Resource area it relates to  water

(energy, water, waste, carbon
footprint)

How the tools works  When water comes into your home or building,
it enters through water lateral and then goes
through the water meter. All of the water that enters
the building is measured. The water that passes
through the water meter spins a built-in device.

How it helps compliance  It helps to determine how much water is used by
each key business activity
Whether you would use it and  Yes,it is a good practice to establish
why/why not benchmarkers for water use for each key business
activity and compare your usage to best practice

Source
  https://www.halifaxwater.ca/