Step 6 ‐ Implement Your Plan 14
Compile Plan and Get Approval 15
Implement the Plan 15
Measuring Performance 15
Tools 15
Step 7 ‐ Report and Communicate Results 16
Annual Reporting 16
Advertize your Success 16
Tools 16
What’s Next? 17
Green Plan Worksheets 18
0A – Gaining Senior Level Approval Template 18
0B ‐ Developing Green Policy 22
1A – Selecting Green Implementation Team Members 24
1B – Green Implementation Team Members 27
1C – Planning and Implementation Process and Timeline 28
2 ‐ Four Methods to Gather Baselines 29
2B ‐ Green Initiatives Self Assessment Action Survey 31
3 ‐ Prioritizing Green Initiatives 33
4 ‐ Measuring Baseline and Performance against Targets Chart 34
5A ‐ Communication, Education and Training Schedule 35
5B – Schedule for Coordinating Essential Infrastructure 36
6 ‐ Memorandum 37
7 – Green Plan Reporting Template 38
Top 10 Example Green Initiatives Spreadsheet 41
Reduce energy demand during off hours 41
Minimize office waste 42
Print duplex to reduce paper consumption 43
Don’t print if you don’t need to 44
Eliminate the use of disposable cups, plates and cutlery 45
Minimize use of bottled water 46
Use Teleconferencing and video conferencing to minimize travel 47
Use alternative work arrangements to minimize travel 48
Reduce the environmental impact of necessary travel 49
Convert to network printing 50