Office Eco Manager

Learn to green an office environment and find optimal saving opportunities.

This course is aimed at sustainability team members and consultants that want to offer a comprehensive environmental service to offices and their managers.

Key focus areas include energy efficiency, waste management, water efficiency, elimination of contaminants, responsible purchasing, assessing new technologies and on-going monitoring and training requirements.

Key skills that the learner will absorb include greenhouse gas emissions calculations, cost-savings analysis, planning, strategizing, assessing recommendations, correct maintenance practices and green retrofits.

The course focuses on teaching learners how to systematically assess problem areas within a commercial environment and to recommend appropriate solutions (technology & behaviour). Learners will be able to conduct financial assessments of solutions recommended and will get a strong understanding on those solutions that maximise return on investment.

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What you will learn

Obtain the know-how to turn any office into an efficient, low-impact and cost effective environment
Learn the do’s and don’ts of an environmentally friendly office
Increase staff morale as a green office can retain and attract good quality staff
Reduce operating costs by improving operating efficiencies
Improve productivity
Lower absenteeism
Positive marketing: Forms the basis of the green marketing of your services
Customer satisfaction
Differentiation
Brand enhancement
Ability to analyse costs versus savings for green and retrofit technology

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I really did enjoy the course and looking forward to implementing what I learned.

Bianca GichangiKenya Electricity Generating Company Ltd

I thoroughly enjoyed attending the Carbon Footprint Analyst course. The course was very informative – and the content was easy to understand even though I am from a finance background. The facilitator is very helpful, and very skilled – she is a great course instructor.

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Adrian DelportEHL Consulting Engineers

The Water Efficiency Management course was wonderful! It was a good learning experience, very eye opening. The facilitator was brilliant. I would like to thank your whole team for the hospitality shown and for hosting a very well run and professional course.

Therence Mohale

I have really enjoyed the course. The course has helped me to become competent in calculating a carbon footprint. The course facilitator was also technical knowledgeable

Sollies BommotseCarbon Footprint Analyst

I found the courses extremely insightful and the knowledge gained invaluable with regards understanding the importance of each individuals’ contribution to sustainable environmental practices.

Seelan Arumogam

Brilliant. Really well presented very clear info. We are coming away from this with a written installation manual that will save us a lot of time and money on not making mistakes.

Nick Ladd

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I immensely enjoyed the Energy Management Fundamentals course. It was a great learning experience and I am really looking forward to doing more of your courses.

Itumeleng SeitishoPrivate student

The Water Efficiency Management & Energy Management Fundamentals have broadened my knowledge and given us the edge in optimising facilities and providing proper advice. I like the fact that both courses focus on fundamentals and basics and the knowledge learned can be applied in varying fields of industry.

Thuto MosholiBusiness Development, Tshegofentse Facilities & Engineering

The Energy Efficiency Management course was excellent in every way and has inspired me in many ways. Thank you to you and your team for giving us your time.

John ArrowsmithCEO, Arrowsmith & Co

The Energy Efficiency Management course is very well presented and the instructor knows what he is talking about.

Adrian DelportEHL Consulting Engineers PTY (LTD)

Thank you for the additional spread sheets. The course was very insightful. It had the right blend of theory and practical examples.

Viresh HusrathSales Engineer, Siemens

The Energy Efficiency Management course has given me the knowledge and insight to guide and steer committees working on energy efficiency projects.

Nivann GovindasamyCSI and sustainability, Neotel

An overall good course. I would recommend it to anybody keen to learn new skills in the field of water efficiency.

Bianca LatchmanIndustrial Energy Efficiency Project, CSIR

Thank you for all your help on the water footprint training. It was truly one of the most practical and enjoyable courses I have done in years.

Zakhiya RehmanGroup Sustainability Manager, MTN

Many thanks for a practical and enjoyable course! It has given me a lot of food for thought and I came away feeling fired up to strategize. The facilitator was very knowledgeable and approachable. I would recommend this course to anybody interested in the subject.

Caren TarrSustainability Administrator, Chep

I now have a better understanding of the process behind developing an environmental policy & strategy for a corporate company. The course was well worth my time & money and I look forward to putting into practice what I’ve learnt.

Louise DowieEnvironmental Scientist, WESSA

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Mahomed BanooEHS Manager, Cell C

I attended the Energy Efficiency Management course through the NBI EELN programme. It was very enjoyable and of perfect duration. The facilitator knew his subject and I would definitely recommend it to others.

Shepherd NkosiEnergy Manager, Transnet Port Terminals – HQ

I would just like to thank Terra Firma for a great Measurement and Verification course, this was possibly the best course that I have done.

Steve HearderProduct Development Officer, Eskom

Great course which was well presented. Group discussions were insightful and the lecturer knew her subject very well.

Lebogang MalatsiEnvironmental Reporting Dept, Tiger Brands

Don’t waste time. Do the course and gain very valuable knowledge about energy efficiency.

Peter HarrisEx-Head of Sustainability, AFGRI

The Carbon Footprint Analyst course was one of the best courses I have ever attended. The course was really practical and after the course you should be able to apply what was learnt. The lecturer also shared his knowledge and experience that he picked up while working in the field which added extra weight to the course material.

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Office Eco Manager

Learn to green an office environment and find optimal saving opportunities.

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021 300 1620

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Johannesburg

011 568 0768

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