Appendix I - Ecologically sustainable development and environmental performance

DVA remains committed to minimising the impact of its workplaces on the environment and promoting environmentally supportive work practices. The Department continues to increase purchases of ‘green’ energy, recycle waste paper and materials and to implement measures to reduce the amount of energy and resources used. DVA also ensures it is compliant with relevant environment regulations and that suppliers are aware of our environmental commitments and arrangements. The Department will continue to improve its awareness of environmental issues and promote awareness in its business practices in all locations throughout the Department.

DVA monitors and reports on energy consumption. These figures are available 12 months in arrears.

In 2004-05, the Department consumed an average of 7438 megajoules per person per annum (m/p/a) across all offices. This is 27 per cent below the Government’s target of 10 000 m/p/a. DVA’s fuel consumption figures for passenger vehicles is averaging at 3.76 megajoules per kilometre (m/km) which is below the Government average of 3.91 m/km.