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1 1 CAMPROSA 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 University Potchefstroom Campus Private Bag X6001 POTCHEFSTROOM 2520

2 2 Revision 2012 CAMPROSA 2012 - Suncity 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 © CEM

3 3 CAMPROSA 2012 SunCity What is Meant by Sustainability?

4 4 Revision 2012 CAMPROSA 2012 - Suncity Existing Models All life and economic activities depend on The natural resource base with ecosystem services Quality of life Vibrant economies, and Good government © CEM

5 5 Revision 2012 CAMPROSA 2012 - Suncity 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 © CEM

6 6 Revision 2012 CAMPROSA 2012 - Suncity 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 © CEM

7 7 CAMPROSA 2012 SunCity Making Universities More Sustainable

8 8 Revision 2012 CAMPROSA 2012 - Suncity 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 © CEM

9 9 Revision 2012 CAMPROSA 2012 - Suncity © CEM 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 UnpreparedAware/reactive Pro-active Mainstreaming Mature highly integrative Optimised & Mainstream Sustainability profile Compliance – preactive - labour reforms/staff equity Triple bottom line experiments - GRI ? ? INCREASED VALUE Legal Compliance Impact Management Towards Sustainable Production, Consumption & Communities 1960 19962000+ Resilient Partnerships - Responsive Livelihoods Mainstream academic - Research & Community Service Programmes Low hanging fruits and beyond – Win-win solutions House in order – Retrospect - Prospect

10 10 CAMPROSA 2012 SunCity Lessons Learned

11 11 Revision 2012 CAMPROSA 2012 - Suncity 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 © CEM

12 12 CAMPROSA 2012 SunCity Getting Started – First Things First: Ensuring Legal Compliance

13 13 Revision 2012 CAMPROSA 2012 - Suncity © CEM 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 UnpreparedAware/reactive Pro-active Mainstreaming Mature highly integrative Optimised & Mainstream Sustainability profile Compliance – preactive - labour reforms/staff equity Triple bottom line experiments - GRI ? ? INCREASED VALUE Legal Compliance Impact Management Towards Sustainable Production, Consumption & Communities 1960 19962000+ Resilient Partnerships - Responsive Livelihoods Mainstream academic - Research & Community Service Programmes Low hanging fruits and beyond – Win-win solutions House in order – Retrospect - Prospect

14 14 CAMPROSA 2012 SunCity What are the Issues?

15 15 Revision 2012 CAMPROSA 2012 - Suncity 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 © CEM

16 16 Revision 2012 CAMPROSA 2012 - Suncity 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 © CEM

17 17 Revision 2012 CAMPROSA 2012 - Suncity Key Environmental Legal Requirements that may Apply to Most Universities Estate Management Erosion control Fencing – game Veld carrying capacities Veld fire management © CEM

18 18 Revision 2012 CAMPROSA 2012 - Suncity Key Environmental Legal Requirements that may Apply to Most Universities Water sources Beds and banks Wetlands Boreholes Heritage Resources © CEM

19 19 Revision 2012 CAMPROSA 2012 - Suncity 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 © CEM

20 20 Revision 2012 CAMPROSA 2012 - Suncity 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 © CEM

21 21 Revision 2012 CAMPROSA 2012 - Suncity 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 © CEM

22 22 Revision 2012 CAMPROSA 2012 - Suncity 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 © CEM

23 23 Revision 2012 CAMPROSA 2012 - Suncity 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 © CEM

24 24 CAMPROSA 2012 SunCity Compliance Management

25 25 Revision 2012 CAMPROSA 2012 - Suncity 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 © CEM

26 26 CAMPROSA 2012 SunCity Then on to Picking the Low Hanging Fruit – Early Win-Win Opportunities

27 27 Revision 2012 CAMPROSA 2012 - Suncity © CEM 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 UnpreparedAware/reactive Pro-active Mainstreaming Mature highly integrative Optimised & Mainstream Sustainability profile Compliance – preactive - labour reforms/staff equity Triple bottom line experiments - GRI ? ? INCREASED VALUE Legal Compliance Impact Management Towards Sustainable Production, Consumption & Communities 1960 19962000+ Resilient Partnerships - Responsive Livelihoods Mainstream academic - Research & Community Service Programmes Low hanging fruits and beyond – Win-win solutions House in order – Retrospect - Prospect

28 28 CAMPROSA 2012 SunCity Some Low Hanging Fruits – Smaller Footprints

29 29 Revision 2012 CAMPROSA 2012 - Suncity 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 © CEM

30 30 Revision 2012 CAMPROSA 2012 - Suncity 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 © CEM

31 31 Revision 2012 CAMPROSA 2012 - Suncity Improve Energy Efficiency Improved mobility © CEM

32 32 Revision 2012 CAMPROSA 2012 - Suncity 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. © CEM

33 33 Revision 2012 CAMPROSA 2012 - Suncity 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 © CEM

34 34 Revision 2012 CAMPROSA 2012 - Suncity 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 © CEM

35 35 Revision 2012 CAMPROSA 2012 - Suncity Manage All Potential Sources of Harm Hazardous chemical substances Storage Effluent Dangerous goods Biological agents Storm water © CEM

36 36 CAMPROSA 2012 SunCity Where to From Here? From Small Victories to Large Scale Transformation

37 37 Revision 2012 CAMPROSA 2012 - Suncity © CEM 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 UnpreparedAware/reactive Pro-active Mainstreaming Mature highly integrative Optimised & Mainstream Sustainability profile Compliance – preactive - labour reforms/staff equity Triple bottom line experiments - GRI ? ? INCREASED VALUE Legal Compliance Impact Management Towards Sustainable Production, Consumption & Communities 1960 19962000+ Resilient Partnerships - Responsive Livelihoods Mainstream academic - Research & Community Service Programmes Low hanging fruits and beyond – Win-win solutions House in order – Retrospect - Prospect

38 38 Revision 2012 CAMPROSA 2012 - Suncity © CEM 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 UnpreparedAware/reactive Pro-active Mainstreaming Mature highly integrative Optimised & Mainstream Sustainability profile Compliance – preactive - labour reforms/staff equity Triple bottom line experiments - GRI ? ? INCREASED VALUE Legal Compliance Impact Management Towards Sustainable Production, Consumption & Communities 1960 19962000+ Resilient Partnerships - Responsive Livelihoods Mainstream academic - Research & Community Service Programmes Low hanging fruits and beyond – Win-win solutions House in order – Retrospect - Prospect

39 39 CAMPROSA 2012 SunCity Conclusion

40 40 Revision 2012 CAMPROSA 2012 - Suncity 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 © CEM

41 41 Revision 2012 CAMPROSA 2012 - Suncity Conclusion But the first priority is To get house order first! © CEM

42 42 CAMPROSA 2012 SunCity Thank You!

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