The NZDF has developed a policy and an action plan to improve environmentally sustainable business practice within the NZDF. This recognises the Government policy and the commitment made by the NZDF to the Govt3 Programme8.
The Sustainable Practice Action Plan outlines a phased programme of initiatives to improve sustainability practices across the NZDF on a cost-neutral basis. It includes actions in relation to buildings, transport, procurement, waste minimisation, water conservation and carbon emissions. The first phase of the programme prioritises initiatives that:
- improve information through monitoring and reporting,
- integrate sustainability into NZDF policy and practice, and
- develop capacity for improvement by developing the commitment, knowledge and skills of staff.
- In addition, the NZDF has appointed the General Manager Organisational Support as the NZDF ‘sustainability champion' - as required under the Govt3 Programme.
Note
8The Govt3 Programme has four main focus areas: Sustainable Buildings, Vehicles and Travel, Office Consumables and Equipment, and Waste recycling and Minimisation.
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