Putting Urban Sustainable Mobility into Practice: Green Unions at Work
"Discover how UK's Prospect Union for professionals promotes urban sustainable mobility through green initiatives, examples, case studies, benefits, and conclusions. Learn about eco-friendly travel schemes, employee benefits, and the role of unions in fostering a greener workplace environment."
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Green Unions at Work Putting urban sustainable mobility into practice - examples from the UK Prospect: Union for professionals
Prospect: Union for professionals Contents Confessions of a green workplace rep Green unions at work 2012 Case study examples Benefits Conclusions Resources
Green Unions at Work 2012 Top 5 comprehensive schemes for green travel % 2012 2009 delta Loans for cycling equipment 35 30 +5 Secure cycle storage, lockers & showers 30 23 +7 Subsidised cycling equipment 23 19 +4 Tele/video conferencing 22 18 +4 Loans for public transport season tickets 20 18 +2 Home working Green travel plans Employer in-action
Case study examples UNISON Bristol City Council 60+ drivers Eco-driving project 10% fuel efficiency Facilities time agreement 350 per van per annum saving Driver safety & well-being www.greenworkplacessouthwest.org.uk National Museums Liverpool Green travel plan Cycle purchase Cycle parking Public transport Car management strategy Car share www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk Felixstowe Port Recognition for environment rep Joint Management Union environment board Seat at Travel Steer Group EV, bike, walk & car share events Green workplace network Prospect: Union for professionals Adastral Park Award winning Union carbon club Environment days & talks Representation with H&S Union rep = Travel Plan Manager Established regional travel forum www.grassroutes.info www.strongerunions.org
Prospect: Union for professionals Benefits Employee More sustainable options Convenience is #1 factor Reduced personal expenses When applied fairly Job security Healthier physically & mentally More engaged Learning & development Better environment Leading by example Employer Cost savings Co2 & energy reduction Tax incentives Better productivity Reputational value Healthy industrial relations
Prospect: Union for professionals Conclusions Travel & transport have mutual benefits Employee commute & business / fleet travel Need to reduce co2 levels Need for employee involvement Time to carry out audits & surveys Time off for training Right to establish a joint environment forum Needs to be managed with fairness & sensitivity Unions can provide learning & support training, conferences, resources & networks
Resources Prospect: Union for professionals TUC Green Unions at Work 2012 www.tuc.org/workplace Going Green in the Workplace Guidebook Suggested travel plan survey Suggested transport checklist Case studies and other examples Other relevant resources Extensive notes with these slides http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcR7QZtDDAC8-NBHyZuBRRz9QTyTOWtZGXd4669jUW9Na2RjxGCbeQ Andrew.Cassy@bt.com, Travel Plan Manager
Green Unions at Work Putting urban sustainable mobility into practice - examples from the UK Prospect: Union for professionals
