«Let the last one turn off the light»: the Ares regulation for energy saving in the company

" The last one turns off the light ." And if possible, don't take the lift, preferably take the stairs : this way you consume less. These are just some of the items present in the new Ares corporate code of conduct for energy saving in the company. A list of useful advice and mandatory rules that employees must follow, in addition to "common sense".

In the 12 pages published on the website of the regional health company, there are many guidelines that - at first reading - may seem obvious , such as ensuring that electronic devices are set to energy saving mode. Or prefer sunlight – if sufficient – to the artificial light of light bulbs. Yet between the lines, apart from the suggestions, there are also rules that cannot be avoided. Such as the - reasonable - rule of turning off the PC if not used for more than an hour but also the ban on charging your phone (and any other device) during working hours. However , the exclusive use of the company device is permitted, unless the charger is then removed from the socket .

Vending machines for drinks and food must - continues the regulation - be highly energy efficient. But, when possible, they must be turned off during public holidays. And if, again to cut costs on the bill, it is mandatory that the temperature in the spaces does not exceed 20 degrees, employees are invited to clean, or have cleaned, the light bulbs because «dust can reduce performance by up to 40% . In this way we will avoid consumption and overheating of the office."

Among the guidelines for structural interventions is the request to paint the walls white, a color that increases the lighting performance by 15 to 50% compared to a dark wall. But it is also required that, in the event of work, a sensor be installed that regulates the turning on and off of the lights, without there always having to be someone to monitor. The provisions for the printing of documents have also been approved, where the reuse of discarded sheets or sheets printed only on one side is mandatory. An action that «derives from a regulatory provision and still allows a saving of resources». This text was approved in conjunction with the employee code of conduct which requires them not to receive gifts due to their role in the company . But that's another story.