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Environmental Stewardship
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The Environmental Stewardship Resource Guide:
Helping people make environmental stewardship choices in their everyday lives
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Environmental Stewardship for Program and Resource Managers

As a program or resource manager, your responsibilities cover a broad spectrum of activities, many of which contain aspects of environmental stewardship. Below are six areas that fall under your management responsibilities. They can serve as a one-stop reference for you and your staff.
What Are the Responsibilities Under My Management?
Environmental Management System (EMS)

Implement your office's EMS. An EMS forms the backbone of an organization’s environmental stewardship efforts. The support of managers is critical to the success of an agency's EMS.

 
 
Efficient and Renewable Energy
Environmentally Preferable Purchasing

Ensure that your staff and bankcard holders purchase environmentally preferable goods and services. In every purchasing decision you make, you make environmental choices. Ensure that your staff purchases products that have minimal impact on the environment and human health.

 
 
Waste Prevention and Recycling
Electronics Purchasing

Purchase computers and other electronic equipment with environmental attributes. All federal agencies should commit to buying electronic equipment that reduces the use of environmentally sensitive materials, is designed for end-of-life recycling, and contains energy conservation features.

 
 
EMS
Waste Prevention and Recycling

Reduce, reuse and recycle office and facility products and paper. Federal agencies are required to prevent waste and recycle during the course of their daily operations. Program and resource managers are integral to ensuring these practices are implemented.

 
 
Green Fleets Facility and Fleet Management

Maintain green facilities and fleets with environmentally friendly practices and products. The government is required to reduce energy use in its facilities and green its vehicle fleets. Discover what is involved in greening facilities and fleets.

 
 
Electronics Management Contract and Grants Management

Incorporate clauses into contracts and grants that ensure environmentally sound practices. Federal contractors and grantees must follow the same environmental practices as government agencies. Learn how to incorporate green language into all grants and contracts.

 
 
Electronics Management Green Meetings and Events

Plan green meetings and events. To reduce the federal government's environmental footprint, it is critical to consider resource impacts when planning meetings and events.

 
 
Stewardship by Roles:
Every Person | Purchasers and Bankcard Holders | Program and Resource Managers | Contract and Grant Managers | Facility and Fleet Managers