Sustainability Report 2005-2006

Department of the Environment and Water Resources, 2007

Australian Antarctic Division environmental performance at a glance

Australian Antarctic Division environmental performance at a glance
AAD issue	Summary title	GRI	Goals met? 2005-06	Goals 2006-07
Environmental Management	Environmental management system (EMS) conformance	EM1	Achieve recertification to the revised ISO 14001:2004 EMS standard by 2006	Achieve successful external surveillance audit in November 2006 Achieve successful onsite external audit of environmental management at the Antarctic Stations of Macquarie Island and Casey during March/April 2007
	Environmental performance improvement process	EM2	Achieve approval of the environmental management programme for AAD headquarters by 2006 Implement environmental management plans for Science and Operations by 2006 Implement recommendations from external and internal audit processes	Implement the Compliance and Enforcement Strategy of the department and train staff appropriately in statutory compliance, enforcement or investigative responsibilities by June 2007 Conduct internal audits in accordance with the AAD EMS 2006 Internal Audit Programme Ensure Internal Auditors are trained appropriately Develop the AAD EMS 2007 Internal Audit Programme Implement recommendations from external and internal audit processes Implement plans for Branch objectives and targets by 2007 as appropriate Familiarise staff appropriately with the IHIS reporting system Further improve the IHIS reporting system to make more meaningful interpretations of the statistics
	Integration of environment with other business systems	EM3	None set	Revise the AAO to incorporate legislative amendments to Antarctic environment protection legislation and to streamline the Antarctic environment protection approvals processes before March 2007
	Due diligence	EM4	None set	Modify operational procedures for the Air Transport System as required to take into account experience gained from the 2006-07 season Ensure the shipping contract is consistent with AAD’s Environmental Policy
	Environmental liabilities	EM5	None set	Identify a clean-up 'timetable' that is achievable within existing resources Progress the remediation of an oil spill on Macquarie Island
Compliance	Environmental compliance incidents and fines	EN16	Continue monitoring for legal compliance with permits and environmental authorisations	Respond to any legislative changes as appropriate Continue monitoring for legal compliance with permits and environmental authorisations Develop catalogue of environmental authorisations and permits for 2006-07 Antarctic season Conduct self-assessment audits at continental stations by March 2007
Environmental Management Expenditure	Total environment expenditures by type	EN35	None set	Clarification of scope and discussion on the possibility of setting up a data collection framework
Biodiversity	Location of land owned, leased or managed in biodiversity-rich habitats	EN6	Gazette the Management Plan for the Scullin and Murray Monoliths ASPA Publication of new species lists from recent expeditions in 2006	Submit a proposal to the Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting in May 2006 in conjunction with China for an Antarctic Specially Managed Area at Amanda Bay Submit proposal to the Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting in May 2006 in conjunction with China, Russia, Romania and India for an Antarctic Specially Management Area for the Larsemann Hills
	Impacts on biodiversity	EN7 EN25 EN28	Continued involvement in research into human impacts on biodiversity	Clarification of scope and discussion on the possibility of setting up a data collection framework.
	Habitat change and restoration	EN26 EN27	None set	Clarification of scope and discussion on the possibility of setting up a data collection framework
Energy	Direct energy use segmented by primary source: building energy use	EN3	Undertake an energy audit of the AAD complex to identify problems with energy usage and recommend corrective actions by 2006	Undertake an energy audit of the AAD complex to identify problems with energy usage and recommend corrective actions by 2006 Develop and implement a five-year strategy to minimise areas of energy waste by 2006 Continue to investigate the use of renewable energy sources at stations
	Direct energy use segmented by primary source: gas use	EN3	None set	Continue to investigate and implement methodologies and practices to reduce direct energy use from gas at Kingston and at Antarctic stations.
	Direct energy use segmented by primary source: transport energy use	EN3	None set	Continue to investigate and implement methodologies and practices to reduce transport energy use at Kingston and at Antarctic stations
	Initiatives to use renewable energy sources and to increase energy efficiency	EN17	Develop and implement a five-year strategy to minimise areas of energy waste by 2006 Continue to investigate the use of renewable energy sources at stations	Continue to investigate the safety and operations aspects of the use of hydrogen on stations, as well as its viability as a major energy carrier.
	Indirect energy use	EN4	None set	None set
	Other indirect energy use	EN19	None set	None set
Waste	Total amount of waste by type and destination	EN11	Undertake an audit of the waste stream at AAD headquarters and implement appropriate waste reduction practices based on the findings by 2006 Decommission existing waste treatment plant at Davis and explore options for replacements in 2005-06 Continue scoping the replacement of incinerators at all stations and assessing the impact this will have on infrastructure and our footprint on the Antarctic environment	Undertake an audit of the waste stream at AAD Headquarters and implement appropriate waste-reduction practices based on the findings by June 2007 Implement chemical management procedures at stations to improve handling, waste and storage by June 2007 Continue to explore options for replacement of existing waste treatment plant at Davis station Continue scoping the replacement of incinerators at all stations and assessing the impact this will have on infrastructure and our footprint on the Antarctic environment
Hazardous Waste	Hazardous waste production and transport	EN31	Implement a procurement system that minimises the quantity of hazardous materials stored at the AAD while ensuring continuity of supply by 2006 Centralise hazardous materials to maintain control over the stocks including the elimination of duplication in stock ordering by 2006 Maintain inventory system, which identifies the stock holdings and location of all hazardous material Implement chemical management procedures at stations to improve handling, waste and storage by 2006	Maintain inventory system, which identifies the stock holdings and location of all hazardous material Monitor chemical management procedures introduced at stations in 2006 to improve handling, waste and storage
Greenhouse Gas Emissions	Greenhouse gas emissions	EN8	Continue to work towards converting all energy sources at Antarctic stations to renewable energy sources including continued development of hydrogen as an energy source Investigate contractual arrangements and costs related to the provision of detailed information concerning waste generated by AAD	Continue to work towards converting all energy sources at Antarctic stations to renewable energy sources including continued development of hydrogen as an energy source Investigate contractual arrangements and costs related to the provision of detailed information concerning waste generated by AAD
Indirect Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Water	Total water use	EN5	Undertake an investigation of options to increase water capacity at Davis station by 2006 Install a moisture-responsive irrigation system for the native gardens at AAD headquarters in 2006	Continue to investigate options to increase water capacity at Davis station
	Water sources affected by use	EN17	None set	Clarification of scope and discussion on the possibility of setting up a data collection framework
	Annual withdrawal as % of sources	EN21	None set	Clarification of scope and discussion on the possibility of setting up a data collection framework
	Total recycling and reuse of water	EN22	Investigate options for recycling greywater at Kingston by 2006 Investigate options for rainwater capture at Kingston by 2006	Investigate options for recycling greywater at Kingston by June 2007 Investigate options for rainwater capture at Kingston by June 2007
Emissions to Air, Land and Water	Emissions to air, land and water	EN10 EN13 EN12 EN32	Maintain Antarctic Treaty (Environment Protection) Waste Regulations of no significant emissions to air and land Continue to monitor outflows to water to ensure that there are no significant discharges	Maintain Antarctic Treaty (Environment Protection) Waste Regulations of no significant emissions to air and land Continue to monitor outflows to water to ensure that there are no significant discharges
Ozone-depleting Substances	Use and emissions of ozone-depleting substances	EN9	None set	None set
Materials: Paper	Total materials use other than water, by type	EN1	Continue the provision of a comprehensive paper-recycling programme as a fundamental site service in 2005-06 Promote the use of resource conservation mechanisms in commonly used business equipment, e.g. double-sided photocopying and laser printing, image reduction in 2005-06 Develop guidelines for conserving paper by 2006	Continue the provision of a comprehensive paper-recycling programme as a fundamental site service in 2006-07 Continue staff education to minimise the volume of material printed Continue to promote the use of resource conservation mechanisms in commonly used business equipment, e.g. double-sided photocopying and laser printing, image reduction
Materials: Recycled	Percentage of materials used that are wastes	EN2	None set	Continue to promote the use of 100% Australian recycled paper Investigate the use of other recycled products such as toilet paper, and stationery products (e.g. writing pads, manila folders, envelopes)
Suppliers	Environmental performance of suppliers	EN33	Continue to raise awareness amongst staff and the business community of AAD’s requirement to incorporate environmental considerations in the provision of goods and services Promote continual improvement in contractor and supplier environmental performance and foster environmental initiatives Investigate options to capture supplier environmental performance information within AAD’s business systems	Continue to raise awareness amongst staff and the business community of AAD’s requirement to incorporate environmental considerations in the provision of goods and services Promote continual improvement in contractor and supplier environmental performance and foster environmental initiatives Investigate options to capture supplier environmental performance information within AAD’s business systems

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