Kerang District Health strives to continually improve the health of the people in our community by endeavouring to provide health care in an environmentally sound and sustainable manner. We commit to continual improvement in energy saving initiatives to reduce our carbon footprint.
We progressively establish and maintain environmental standards in compliance with all applicable regulations and standards.
Kerang district Health’s environmental management strategy covers elements of energy reduction and sustainability from water, gas, electricity, waste and recycling to transport, procurement and service delivery.
Our performance is reported to the Department of Health via the Agency Information Management System (AIMS) monthly. Refer to the table below for indicators.
Carbon and Water Performance Report click link to download 2012/2013 report.
Energy & Resources Usage & Costs
2010 - 2011 | 2011 - 2012 | 2012 - 2013 | 2013-2014 | Reduction | ||
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Gas | Litres | 58,733 | 61,151 | 58,903 | 41,078 | 30% |
Cost | $42,264 | $42,149 | $46,651 | $38,909 |
2010 - 2011 | 2011 - 2012 | 2012 - 2013 | 2013-2014 | Reduction | ||
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Electricity | Kwh | 867,923 | 814,601 | 781,440 | 840,578 | 3% |
Cost | $103,067 | $108,584 | $139,964 | $132,381 |
2010 - 2011 | 2011 - 2012 | 2012 - 2013 | 2013-2014 | Reduction | ||
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Water | Kilolitres | 11,034 | 12,792 | 9,449 | 6,155 | 44% |
Cost | $22,140 | $24,637 | $23,116 | $21,715 |