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1CAMPROSA 2012 SunCity
House in Order, Legal Compliance as a Prerequisite to Greening
Campuses
CAMPROSA Sun City , 10 September, 2012
Johan G Nel
Centre for Environmental Management &
Faculty of Law
North-West UniversityPotchefstroom Campus
Private Bag X6001POTCHEFSTROOM
2520
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Contents and Introduction
Introduction Making universities more sustainable
Lessons learned Getting started - First things first
What are the issues Compliance management
Then onto the low hanging fruits Some low hanging fruits – smaller footprints
Where to from here? Conclusion
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What is Meant by Sustainability?
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Existing Models
All life and economic activities depend on The natural
resource base with ecosystem services
Quality of life Vibrant
economies, and Good
government
Good Government
Vibrant Economies
The Social System
Natural Resource Base
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What is Sustainability?
Moving towards a more sustainable state means that all four elements of sustainability need to be addressed
Sustainability is Not an arrival point It remains a journey of improvement of
Environmental performance Social investment Sound finances and Good governance
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Sustainability Links with the Green Environment
Sustainability elements Reduce resource use intensity
Improved efficiencies
Reduce harm to the environment Prevent pollution Prevent degradation
Protect the earth systems vitality, diversity and functionality Biodiversity Ecosystem services
Prevent and reduce waste
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Making Universities More Sustainable
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Making Universities More Sustainable
Like any other organisation universities are also challenged to embark on trajectories that are more sustainable
The key question is: What may the most appropriate
trajectory be from which to launch and negotiate this movement towards a more sustainable future?
Use a modified generic, rostrum transition model
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TRANSITION TOWARDS A MORE SUSTAINABLE FUTURE
Waste / costs / non-compliance - Conflict with NGOs - Civil Society
Compliance – Secrecy reactive/protectionist policies
Pollution prevention – cleaner production - public information strategies
Management systems - eco-efficiency - effectiveness Social Corporate Investment Projects
Management system integration - SCR
Product & service stewardship - Partnership experiments
More sustainable products/ services and communities
Unprepared Aware/reactive Pro-active MainstreamingMature highly
integrative
Optimised & Mainstream Sustainability profile
Compliance – preactive - labour reforms/staff equity
Triple bottom line experiments - GRI
?
INCREASED
VALUE
Legal Compliance Impact ManagementTowards Sustainable Production,
Consumption & Communities
1960 1996 2000+
Resilient Partnerships - Responsive Livelihoods
Mainstream academic - Research & Community
Service Programmes
Low hanging fruits and beyond – Win-win
solutions
House in order – Retrospect - Prospect
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Lessons Learned
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Lessons Learned
Our competitors have started a long time ago
We need to progress through these phases
No leap frogging but fast tracking is possible
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Getting Started – First Things First: Ensuring Legal
Compliance
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TRANSITION TOWARDS A MORE SUSTAINABLE FUTURE
Waste / costs / non-compliance - Conflict with NGOs - Civil Society
Compliance – Secrecy reactive/protectionist policies
Pollution prevention – cleaner production - public information strategies
Management systems - eco-efficiency - effectiveness Social Corporate Investment Projects
Management system integration - SCR
Product & service stewardship - Partnership experiments
More sustainable products/ services and communities
Unprepared Aware/reactive Pro-active MainstreamingMature highly
integrative
Optimised & Mainstream Sustainability profile
Compliance – preactive - labour reforms/staff equity
Triple bottom line experiments - GRI
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INCREASED
VALUE
Legal Compliance Impact ManagementTowards Sustainable Production,
Consumption & Communities
1960 1996 2000+
Resilient Partnerships - Responsive Livelihoods
Mainstream academic - Research & Community
Service Programmes
Low hanging fruits and beyond – Win-win
solutions
House in order – Retrospect - Prospect
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What are the Issues?
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Key Environmental Legal Requirements that may Apply to Most Universities
Estate Management Application of herbicides and
pesticides Appoint a registered PCO Ensure use of registered products Manage risk exposures to staff and other
passive targets Manage waste of lapsed product,
containers and contaminated washing water
Storeroom management and labeling
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Key Environmental Legal Requirements that may Apply to Most Universities
Estate Management Water use authorisations
S21 Water uses General authorisations (GAs) Existing lawful uses
Waste water management Specifications for municipal sewers Potential lagoons – agricultural and rural
properties French drains and soak aways
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Key Environmental Legal Requirements that may Apply to Most Universities
Estate Management Erosion control Fencing – game Veld carrying capacities
Veld fire management
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Key Environmental Legal Requirements that may Apply to Most Universities
Water sources Beds and banks Wetlands Boreholes
Heritage Resources
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Key Environmental Legal Requirements that may Apply to Most Universities
Biodiversity Management Alien invasive management Genetically modified organisms
(GMOs) Bioprospecting authorisations Threatened or protected species
(TOPs) Game and wildlife on campusses
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Key Environmental Legal Requirements that may Apply to Most Universities
Waste Management Hazardous waste Waste management hierarchy
Avoid Minimise/reduce Reuse Recycle and recover Energy Recovery Responsible disposal
Incinerators Waste disposal sites Waste storage areas
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Key Environmental Legal Requirements that may Apply to Most Universities
Hazardous Substances - Chemicals Life cycle management
Transport – inbound Off loading Storage Labeling and information SDSs Decanting Decentralised storage Internal transport Use Disposal Container management
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Key Environmental Legal Requirements that may Apply to Most Universities
Hazardous Substances - Other Radio-active sources Other controlled devices (Group 3)
X-ray units Electronic accelerators Neutron generators Electron microscopes Laser equipment, etc.
PCBs - transformers Ozone depleting substances Asbestos Bulk hydrocarbons Other bulk chemical
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Key Environmental Legal Requirements that may Apply to Most Universities
Campus planning, development, upgrades and maintenance EIAs and authorisations Green building requirements Municipal requirements
Waste management Effluent control Flammable stores
Contractor control Waste management Social justice and access
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Compliance Management
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Compliance Management
Establish the state of compliance Legal compliance audit
Becoming compliant Environmental management plan
Remaining compliant Monitoring and measurement Trending Non-conformity management Inspections Reporting
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Then on to Picking the Low Hanging Fruit – Early Win-Win
Opportunities
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TRANSITION TOWARDS A MORE SUSTAINABLE FUTURE
Waste / costs / non-compliance - Conflict with NGOs - Civil Society
Compliance – Secrecy reactive/protectionist policies
Pollution prevention – cleaner production - public information strategies
Management systems - eco-efficiency - effectiveness Social Corporate Investment Projects
Management system integration - SCR
Product & service stewardship - Partnership experiments
More sustainable products/ services and communities
Unprepared Aware/reactive Pro-active MainstreamingMature highly
integrative
Optimised & Mainstream Sustainability profile
Compliance – preactive - labour reforms/staff equity
Triple bottom line experiments - GRI
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INCREASED
VALUE
Legal Compliance Impact ManagementTowards Sustainable Production,
Consumption & Communities
1960 1996 2000+
Resilient Partnerships - Responsive Livelihoods
Mainstream academic - Research & Community
Service Programmes
Low hanging fruits and beyond – Win-win
solutions
House in order – Retrospect - Prospect
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Some Low Hanging Fruits – Smaller Footprints
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Reduce Footprints
Improved energy efficiency Reduce the carbon footprint Improved water consumption Drive the solid waste hierarchy Enhance biodiversity and ecological
integrity Manage all sources of potential
pollution
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Improve Energy Efficiency
Calculate the base line carbon footprint for all energy uses
Energy efficient buildings and infrastructure Design new ones i.t.o. the new building
regulations Audit existing energy use Generate an energy plan to improve
efficiency, implement and track progress
Various strategies
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Improve Energy Efficiency
Improved mobility
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Improved Water Consumption
Audit water uses and identify water use saving possibilities
Generate a water management plan and implement and track progress
Opportunities Gardens Residences Buildings Cleansing, etc.
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Drive Solid Waste Management Hierarchy
Ensure hazardous waste is managed in terms of legal requirements
Audit service providers Manage waste transfer stations Drive the waste hierarchy
Avoid Minimise/reduce Reuse Recycle and recover Energy Recovery Responsible disposal
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Enhance Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services
Eradicate or manage aliens and invasive species
Protect special features Wetlands Biodiverse areas Sensitive habitats Surface water features Plant indigenous and drought resistant
species Control use of herbicides and
pesticides
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Manage All Potential Sources of Harm
Hazardous chemical substances Storage Effluent
Dangerous goods
Biological agents
Storm water
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Where to From Here?
From Small Victories to Large Scale Transformation
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TRANSITION TOWARDS A MORE SUSTAINABLE FUTURE
Waste / costs / non-compliance - Conflict with NGOs - Civil Society
Compliance – Secrecy reactive/protectionist policies
Pollution prevention – cleaner production - public information strategies
Management systems - eco-efficiency - effectiveness Social Corporate Investment Projects
Management system integration - SCR
Product & service stewardship - Partnership experiments
More sustainable products/ services and communities
Unprepared Aware/reactive Pro-active MainstreamingMature highly
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Optimised & Mainstream Sustainability profile
Compliance – preactive - labour reforms/staff equity
Triple bottom line experiments - GRI
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INCREASED
VALUE
Legal Compliance Impact ManagementTowards Sustainable Production,
Consumption & Communities
1960 1996 2000+
Resilient Partnerships - Responsive Livelihoods
Mainstream academic - Research & Community
Service Programmes
Low hanging fruits and beyond – Win-win
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House in order – Retrospect - Prospect
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TRANSITION TOWARDS A MORE SUSTAINABLE FUTURE
Waste / costs / non-compliance - Conflict with NGOs - Civil Society
Compliance – Secrecy reactive/protectionist policies
Pollution prevention – cleaner production - public information strategies
Management systems - eco-efficiency - effectiveness Social Corporate Investment Projects
Management system integration - SCR
Product & service stewardship - Partnership experiments
More sustainable products/ services and communities
Unprepared Aware/reactive Pro-active MainstreamingMature highly
integrative
Optimised & Mainstream Sustainability profile
Compliance – preactive - labour reforms/staff equity
Triple bottom line experiments - GRI
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INCREASED
VALUE
Legal Compliance Impact ManagementTowards Sustainable Production,
Consumption & Communities
1960 1996 2000+
Resilient Partnerships - Responsive Livelihoods
Mainstream academic - Research & Community
Service Programmes
Low hanging fruits and beyond – Win-win
solutions
House in order – Retrospect - Prospect
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Conclusion
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Conclusion
Universities have an important role to play as a leader in any transition towards a more sustainable future
Key Phases in this transformation House in order – Retrospect – Prospect Low hanging fruits and beyond – Win-win
solutions Mainstream academic - Research &
Community Service Programmes Resilient Partnerships - Responsive
Livelihoods
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Conclusion
But the first priority is
To get house order first!
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Thank You!