Programs

Citywide develops and implements a range of annual environmental initiatives to promote environmental management among staff and the community. The company also undertakes regular audits to track performance against targets.

ECOCHAMP
Citywide launched the ECOCHAMP initiative to enable and reward suggestions for environmental improvements to be implemented across the business. Many of the operational ideas listed have been implemented and others will form the basis of the rollout of the program in 2008-2009.

Citywide's other environmental initiatives include:

• "Turn it Off” Energy Awareness Campaign
• Energy audits of major use sites and depots
• Greenhouse emissions analysis project
• North Melbourne asphalt plant
• Greenpave market development strategy
• Rainwater harvesting from depot roofs and installation of water tanks
• Installation of waterless urinals at all depots
• Investigation of recycling truck wash water