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bankmecu recognises the importance of water conservation, given the impacts of climate change and population growth leading to increased water scarcity. As a result, bankmecu monitors water consumption at bankmecu owned and leased service centres where possible. 

Figure 8g: bankmecu annual water consumption

2010/11 data includes water consumption from Kew, Moe, Morwell, Kensington, Toowong (sold October 2010), Traralgon, Lilydale (closed August 2010), Croydon (sublet December 2010), Clayton (closed August 2010), Bendigo, Ballarat, Colac, Maryborough, Echuca, Kyneton, Sunbury, Castlemaine. 

2009/10 data includes water consumption from Kew, Moe, Morwell, Kensington, Toowong, Traralgon, Lilydale, Croydon, Clayton, Bendigo, Ballarat, Colac, Maryborough, Echuca, Kyneton, Sunbury, Castlemaine. 

In 2008/09 data included water consumption from Kew, Moe, Morwell, Kensington and Toowong. 

From 2005/06 to 2007/08, data only included water consumption from Kew and Moe.

Water consumption decreased by 29% compared to 2009/10. The decrease in water consumption is attributed to the closure of Lilydale and Clayton service centres, the sale of Toowong office premises and the subletting of Croydon premises. 

Supplier invoices are used to determine water consumption at bankmecu owned and operated service centres. Colac’s consumption was apportioned based on 50% usage as bankmecu shares this location with GMHBA Health Insurance. Echuca’s consumption is apportioned based on 40% usage as per the lease agreement.

bankmecu has been able to sustain low water usage at its Head Office as a result of the installation and use of a rainwater tank since 2007/08. 

Retrofitting – rainwater tanks 

In 2007/08, bankmecu installed a 33,880-litre rainwater tank at its Head Office. bankmecu worked with a tank supplier to ensure water storage volume for the land area available was maximised. Captured rainwater is used for toilet flushing and garden watering. Since installation in March 2008, the rainwater tank has supplied 876,397 litres of water.

Initiatives to reduce water consumption in 20010/11 included Footprints initiated awareness emails to staff about water saving measures and government rebates for water efficiency improvements in the home, for all States and Territories where bankmecu staff reside.