 Prospect and the environment
Prospect has a proud tradition of leadership and activity on environmental issues. We have helped to shape policies and action at a UK level through the Trades Union Congress, and internationally through our global union federations. Climate change is a major issue for trade unions because:
- the move to a low-carbon economy has massive implications for jobs
- it has huge economic consequences
- it is linked to many Prospect policies, eg international development
- it has implications for the working environment.
 As a union, Prospect is uniquely well placed to make a significant contribution in combating the dangers of climate change. Members in the Met Office, research councils, the Environment Agency, the energy sector and many other areas have a scientific or professional expertise and a common concern to address the most serious threat to the future of life on our planet.
Prospect's general secretary Paul Noon is joint chair of the Trade Union Sustainable Development Advisory Committee (TUSDAC) - the main forum for consultation between government and trade unions on sustainable development and environmental issues. Through TUSDAC we have made an input to major policy issues such as sustainable employment, the European Emissions Trading Scheme and climate change legislation, and initiatives including training and facilities for environmental representatives. Green your workplaceOur guide to greening the workplace contains practical advice for Prospect reps and members, on how to make positive changes at work - with employers, members and in the wider community. Environment and energy networkWe have an informal network which enables members with an expertise or interest in the environment and energy to make contact and exchange information. Environmental policy objectives and action planAs an employer, Prospect has drawn up a set of environmental policy objectives and an action plan . Progress is being monitored by a network of 'green champions' - staff from across the organisation who have volunteered to take the lead among their teams and departments. As a logged-in member you can download any of the documents from the list below. To join the environment and energy network, email sue.ferns@prospect.org.uk.Members: log in now to find out how to join the environment and energy network, or to download any of the documents from the list below.
Do unions really care about the environment? (1)
Publication date: 10 June 2008
Do unions really care about the environment? Fringe meeting at Prospect's 2008 national conference: presentation by Rachel Bennett, Prospect's union learning fund project manager.
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Do unions really care about the environment? (2)
Publication date: 10 June 2008
Do unions really care about the environment? Fringe meeting at Prospect's 2008 national conference: presentation by the south-west TUC about green workplace initiatives in the south-west.
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Do unions really care about the environment? (3)
Publication date: 10 June 2008
Do unions really care about the environment? Fringe meeting at Prospect's 2008 national conference: presentation by Andrew Kewell, Audit Commission, about their branch policy on environmental sustainability.
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Negotiator's guide to greening your workplace
Publication date: 17 January 2008
Practical guidance for reps and members on how to reduce the carbon footprint in your workplace.
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Prospect's environmental policy and action plan
Publication date: 09 January 2008
This document gives an update on Prospect's environmental policy objectives and action plan, as reviewed by our environment champions towards the end of 2007.
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Transport in Wales
Publication date: 29 January 2008
Powerpoint presentation given by Paul Noon to the Wales TUC conference on sustainable transport, 6 March 2007
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Workplace environmental reps - their facilities and facility time
Publication date: 29 January 2008
A formal submission by TUSDAC (the Trade Union Sustainable Development Advisory Committee ) to the DTI's consultation exercise about workplace environmental reps. March 2007.
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