Transcript EH_Bermuda_Presentation_FINAL_2015x

WHAT IS EARTH HOUR ABOUT?
At 8.30pm on Saturday 28 March 2015, hundreds of millions of people
across the globe will switch off the non-essential lights of homes and
businesses for one hour.
Earth Hour is a moment to bring voices together, celebrate
your achievements and be inspired to do more. It could be
a time to announce what you've achieved for the planet, or
a time to launch a campaign for the year ahead. Either
way, if you can define how you are going to use Earth
Hour and what outcome you can achieve through
collective action then you are well on your way.
Globally, Earth Hour 2014 was the biggest year yet, spanning over 7,000 cities
and towns and 162 countries and territories. Some 60 countries have taken the
movement well beyond the hour to deliver real, tangible environmental outcomes such as changing legislation to protect forests and seas, banning plastic bags or
installing solar powered lighting and fuel efficient stoves in villages.
In 2015, our efforts in Bermuda will be focused on engaging the community and
encouraging as many individuals and organizations to get involved. We know the
largest grassroots environmental movement in the world has the power to create
substantial outcomes - and we invite you to join us in our efforts to effect positive
change in our beautiful island home.
“Together, we can all turn the inspiration of
one hour, into the actions of every hour…”
What are you going to do this year to support Earth Hour in
Bermuda?
ABOUT
EARTH HOUR
Started in Sydney, Australia
To make a stand against climate change
STAGE 1
Bring people together
through a symbolic
hour-long event
STAGE 2
Galvanise people
into taking action
beyond the hour
STAGE 3
Create an interconnected local
community that shares the mutual
goal of creating a sustainable
future for Bermuda
STAGE 1
Bring people together
through a symbolic
hour-long event
STAGE 2
Galvanise people
into taking action
beyond the hour
ENVIRONMENTAL OUTCOMES
STAGE 3
Create an interconnected local
community that shares the
mutual goal of creating a
sustainable future for Bermuda
Race Committee
•Ashley Gillis
•Ian Hind (COH)
•Tanya Corbridge (WFP)
•Keith DeSilva (Bda Timing)
•Curtis Charles (Public Works)
•Jamil Rahemtula (BELCO)
•Lyndon Raynor (BPS)
•Paul Wilson
•Jessica Hollis (WFP)
•Kanderee Burgess (BCC)
Retailers
Restaurants
Hotels
Promotions
COUNCIL
MEMBERS
Business Participation
Production
•Eugene Dean
•Tanya Corbridge (WFP)
•Andrew Packwood
•JP Rouja (Look Bermuda)
•Lamone Woods (Ch. 82)
Lights Out
•Zoe Mulholland (COH)
•Derika Furbert (BELCO)
•Otis Nolan (COH)
•Corp. of St. Georges (TBD)
•WEDCO (TBD)
•BLDC (TBD)
•Sakeena Talbot
•Lynniece Nesbitt-Garnett (SDD)
Public Relations
•Carrie Thatcher (BCB)
•Gordon Johnson
•Eugene Dean
•Harry Masters
Community Engagement
•Aran McKittrick (DoE)
•Eugene Dean
•Chris Backeburg
•Tara Cassidy
Sponsorship
Website / Social Media
•Gordon Johnson
•Eugene Dean
•Sakeena Talbot
•Steve Skowyrski
•SaBryah Seymour
•Harry Masters
Volunteer Opportunities
Earth Hour Ambassadors
Those interested in business participation will be expected to perform the
following duties:
•Visit businesses one by one in specified areas to discuss Earth Hour
•Share info about how they can participate in Earth Hour & the 5K Glow Fun Walk & Run
•Get relevant contact names and numbers for follow up
•Speak to the business or facilities manager about turning lights out during Earth Hour
•Have them sign a register to confirm participation or that they have been informed
Those interested in school participation will be expected to perform the
following duties:
•Speak to school principals and other relevant staff about Earth Hour
•Share info about how they can participate in Earth Hour & the 5K Glow Fun Walk & Run
•Arrange an assembly for a brief presentation to the staff and student body
•Get relevant contact names and numbers for follow up
•Speak to the school custodians about turning lights out during Earth Hour
•Have them sign a register to confirm participation or that they have been informed
OTHER OPPORTUNITIES: Race Marshalls, Late Registration, Race Package Organization,
Race Package Distribution, Setup Crew, Clean-up Crew, Special Effects Crew
Business Participation
Earth Hour Supporters
HOW TO PARTICIPATE AS A BUSINESS
Switch off non-essential lights on Saturday 28 March 2015 at 8:30pm.
Make sure non-essential lights in your buildings, facilities and signage are
switched off during Earth Hour from 8:30pm to 9:30pm on Saturday 28
March 2015. For larger buildings, plan ahead with facilities and building
managers to manage the logistics of switching off non-essential lighting
for Earth Hour – including decorative lights – in and around your
properties.
Go beyond the hour with your organization and business practices.
Earth Hour is not just for one hour, the point is to go beyond the hour.
That means making a commitment to a continual change throughout
the year that reduces your impact on the environment, culminating in
a celebration of your commitment to a more sustainable future for
Bermuda during Earth Hour.
To help you begin, here are some ideas:
Speak to your marketing department about sponsoring Earth Hour this year or
one of Greenrock’s other community projects close to your strategy and heart,
which also provide great exposure for your brand. To learn more about these
opportunities contact Gordon Johnson at [email protected]
Join us during Earth Hour with your family at Waterfront Properties for the 5K
Glow Fun Walk & Run or enter a Glow Team. Register @ www.racedayworld.com
Set up a Green Team or elect Earth Hour Superheroes for your business. Their
job will be to ensure lights are out and appliances are off standby at the end of
each working day.
Turn off lights after hours in your offices and business facilities or install
motion-sensor lighting
Install energy saving lights bulbs and devices (e.g. timers on lighting)
Minimize printing and photocopying
Encourage staff to print out documents and emails only when it is absolutely
necessary
Turn off printers, computers, monitors, microwaves and coffee machines at their
respective power points at the end of each day or when unused for long periods
(this could shave off 5% of your electricity bills)
Provide recycling facilities and encourage staff to use them
Involve your staff in everyday change and inspire them to do more for the planet
in the workplace and at home
Join the Greenrock Green Building Forum or connect with them and ask how
they help business, industries and groups change their practices to be more
sustainable. Also find out what efforts you can adopt to tackle climate change.
For more info, please contact Bryan Adams at [email protected]
Sponsorship
Corporate Partners
Sponsor Benefits
Earth Hour Host
The Host will have their logo displayed on all official documents and press releases. They will receive logo recognition
on print advertising, the earthhour.bm website, signage at the event and in a special thank you ad after the event.
They will be recognized as the host on radio adverts and also benefit from being mentioned as the host throughout
the event.
Earth Ambassador
Earth Ambassadors will receive logo recognition on print advertising, the earthhour.bm website, signage at the event
and in a special thank you ad after the event. They will be recognized as sponsors on radio adverts and also benefit
from mentions as an Earth Ambassador throughout the event.
Earth Sustainer
Earth Sustainers will receive prime name recognition on the earthhour.bm website, signage at the event and in a
special thank you ad after the event. They will also receive mentions as an Earth Sustainer throughout the event.
Earth Steward
Earth Stewards will receive logo recognition on the earthhour.bm website, signage at the event and in a special thank
you ad after the event. They will receive name recognition on print advertising and also benefit from mentions as an
Earth Steward throughout the event.
Earth Gardener
Earth Gardeners will receive name recognition on the earthhour.bm website, signage at the event, and in a special
thank you ad after the event. They will also receive mentions as an Earth Gardener throughout the event.
Corporate Partners
BUTTERFIELD & VALLIS • BERMUDA COMMERCIAL BANK
ORBIS • ARIEL RE • PWC • XL GROUP • OIL GROUP
Government Partners
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
PUBLIC WORKS MINISTRY
BERMUDA POLICE SERVICE
Non-Profit Organizations
JOIN US! TOGETHER WE MAKE A GREAT TEAM.