‘draft’ environmental responsibility plan. The environmental responsibility plan is a key document of an early childhood education and care service. It details the targets, objectives and procedures that will be adopted in order to achieve the goals set out in the environmental policy.
describe the methods for developing the plan including, as an example:
Mission Statement
The aim of the plan
Brief details of the environmental policy
Identifying roles and responsibilities
Setting specific, measurable targets, including recycling, upcycling, waste management, purchasing
Identifying risks
Methods for managing environmental impact
Establishing procedures for communication
Establishing procedures for training
Establishing procedures for reporting
Compliance with environmental legislation
Compliance with governing bodies
Adhering to governing body guidelines
Auditing of non-compliances and corrective actions
Establishing links with the community
Reviewing environmental performance against set targets
Identifying the key stakeholders that should be involved in developing the plan and explain why this is important; including who they are, and how involved they are
