The purpose of Sustainable Development Action Plan is to take Pearson VUE forward in a way that fosters sustainability throughout its policies, people, operations and procurement to the benefit of the environment. Pearson VUE is working towards reducing its negative impact on the environment through, and has set internal targets to achieve in the following areas:
|
Base Year |
Area |
Target |
Reporting Frequency |
|
2010 |
Electricity |
Reduce by 5% by 12/2012 |
Every 4 months |
|
2010 |
Water |
Maintain usage |
Every 4 months |
|
2010 |
Recycling |
Increase by 5% by 12/2012 |
Every 4 months |
|
2010 |
Landfill |
Achieve 0% |
Every 4 months |
|
2010 |
Refrigerant Gas |
Achieve 0% loss |
Every 4 months |
|
2010 |
Air Miles |
Reduce by 5% by 12/2012 |
Monthly |
|
2010 |
Car Mileage |
Reduce by 5% by 12/2012 |
Every 3 months |
|
2010 |
Paper |
Reduce by 5% by 12/2012 |
Monthly |
|
2010 |
Prosecutions |
Zero prosecutions |
Monthly |
Annual reporting on internal targets will be published on the Pearson VUE website on an annual basis. Additional quarterly reporting will be produced on company led environmental initiatives/projects and their impact on the targets set. Details on usage will be recorded and published to the business as appropriate. A summary of this additional quarterly reporting will be available to interest parties such as clients.