Sustainability at Commonwealth Superannuation Corporation (CSC)

We have strict recycling and a worm farm!

Our investments team don't just divest they take action to fix the wider issue. Our actual office is eco-friendly with a modern building. Plus we have our own bees on the roof.

Again, not the best not the worst.

I don't have great experience in this area, but there is a strong push to reduce the amount of printing that we do.

Reduce excess printing.

CSC is currently working towards a goal that they had set in 2012 to reduce their carbon footprint. All of the measures they have taken thus far have resulted in a better than expected result.

CSC has a big emphasis on reducing its carbon footprint. There are basic initiatives such as recycling bins and plastic waste. It also strives to help clients themselves reduce their carbon foot print through next generation technologies.

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CSC has set emission reduction targets for 2018, which it is on track to achieve.

We have a recycling system in place in each location and focus on effective use of electricity, water and non-renewable resources. We launched the GreenWay program in 2007. This program encompasses all of our environmental sustainability efforts in Australia - our Vision is to reduce our net carbon dioxide emissions by 25%

CSC has a strong commitment to CSR and it has created programs to encourage employees measure carbon footprint reductions and savings.

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The Department doesn't have a specific carbon footprint reduction approach, but there are smaller initiatives to be more environmentally friendly.

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Any high profile initiatives on carbon reduction is undertaken by staff or the Social Club - larger initiatives would require approval by the Government of the day.

Employees are encouraged to think before we print; however, there is still a fair amount of paper wasted each day. The Department could be doing better and using electronic copies of work for approval processes more efficiently.

The Department has to follow many processes and procedures that are set by other agencies or are whole of government rules. This means we have less control over things like the way we use paper files, etc.

Tries to find a balance between costs and environment

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The Department has recycling bins and promotes limited printing, however there is sometimes considerable non-recyclable mixed in with recycling. It is not clear that recyclable items are suitable separated and recycled.