Judicial Commission of NSW Annual Report 2017-18

Judicial Commission of NSW — Annual Report 2017–18 88 Our governance Sustainability We reduced our environmental footprint We have achieved a 4.68% reduction in energy use over 5 years: see Figure 17 (last year: 38.1% reduction). The dramatic decrease last year can be attributed to our move to new, more energy efficient premises. We are committed to reducing our carbon footprint and being part of the NSW Government’s plan to be carbon neutral by 2020. Figure 17. 5-year trend in energy use Greenhouse performance improved Our new premises at 60 Carrington Street, Sydney, NSW, 2000, has a 4 Star Nabers Energy Rating. In line with the NSW Government’s Waste Reduction and Purchasing Policy (WRAPP), we focused on reducing waste and increasing the purchase of recycled paper and office consumables. This year we recycled 1.032 tonnes of waste paper (last year 1.045 tonnes) and bought 397 reams of 100% recycled paper (last year: 402). Other sustainability measures included: • reducing waste generation by recycling all paper, cardboard, toner cartridges and computer equipment • providing information about environmental matters as a standing item at staff meetings • reducing the impact of carbon emissions by offsetting carbon when purchasing air tickets for domestic and international travel • reducing the impact of carbon emissions by preferring carbon neutral conference venues • using power-saving computers and screens • minimising energy consumption after hours • using 100% recycled paper with double-sided printing • using online research platforms • using online payment of accounts received and rendered • publishing internal policies on our intranet • providing seminar and conference papers electronically • transitioning to publishing our bench books online. Gigajoules 463 278 291 472 2013–14 2014–15 2015–16 2016–17 2017–18 449 The Commission is committed to encouragng staff to be aware of waste. Recycling bins have been made available in our kitchen area for different types of waste. Next year: we will encourage staff to recycle plastic bags in line with our corporate commitment to reduce our environmental footprint.