ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY
WALKING THE TALK
20082009
is our pilot phase, with reports
from these years providing a baseline for sub-
sequent targets. Estimates show that our total
carbon footprint in 2008 was 1,366 mt. Not
all of SEI's centres have been able to measure
every emission source this year. During 2009
we will further harmonise our environmental
monitoring so that by the 2010 report we will
have the full picture of our carbon emissions.
Monitoring so far shows that emission
levels vary between the centres due to differ-
ent climates, different energy sources, and
the different levels of long-distance travel
connected to each centre's research port-
folio. It is clear that reducing our air travel will
be the most signifi cant factor in reducing our
footprint. We will continue our efforts to
consolidate our air travel and improve our
video conferencing equipment during the
next few years.
The aim of our environmental policy is to 'walk our talk' and to
carry out our work as sustainably as possible, aiming to minimise
our own negative impact on the environment.
MINIMISING OUR CARBON FOOTPRINT
1
Reducing our carbon emissions from travel by doing less of it
and switching to more environmentally friendly modes of travel.
2
Using video conferencing and other communication technologies
wherever possible.
MONITORING OUR CARBON FOOTPRINT
3
Annually reporting our environmental impacts and setting targets
for further emission reductions.
4
Offsetting our carbon emissions.
REDUCING WASTE
5
Reducing energy and water consumption in our offi ce buildings.
6
Reducing our paper consumption.
7
Using recycled paper or paper from sustainably harvested forests.
8
Using environmentally friendly offi ce supplies wherever possible.
9
Recycling paper, metals, plastics, glass and electrical equipment
in all offi ces.
10
Reducing the amount of non-recyclable material used.
11
Including a component on our environmental management system
in staff training.
SEI total CO
2
emissions in 2008: 1,366 mt
s e i a n n ua l r e p o r t 2008
wa lk i n g th e ta lk
49
36 m t
3
1,181 m t 86
131 m t 10
17 m t 1