UN / COOL UNITED NATIONS
01-Aug-2008
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UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon arrived to work today in a short-sleeved shirt, no tie, and spoke to reporters to launch his "Cool UN" campaign. Thermostats in the historic Secretariat building will be turned up by five degrees for a month-long trial in August, as part of an initiative to save energy and reduce carbon dioxide emissions produced by air-conditioning. UNTV
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LANGUAGE: ENGLISH/ NATS
DATELINE: 1 AUGUST 2008, NEW YORK CITY/ FILE
SOURCE: UNTV
TRT: 1.02
RESTRICTIONS: NONE
LANGUAGE: ENGLISH/ NATS
DATELINE: 1 AUGUST 2008, NEW YORK CITY/ FILE
SHOTLIST
FILE – RECENT, UNITED NATIONS HEADQUARTERS, NEW YORK CITY
1. Wide shot, exterior UN building
1 AUGUST 2008, UNITED NATIONS HEADQUARTERS, NEW YORK CITY
2. Zoom in, Secretary-General at his desk in front of reporters
3. SOUNDBITE (English) Ban Ki-moon, United Nations Secretary General:
"This is a part of my continuing efforts and commitment to conserve energy and also address global warming issues. As you know, I am a rather formal type of person, but I am committed to lead by example."
4. Pan right, conference table
5. SOUNDBITE (English) Ban Ki-moon, United Nations Secretary General:
"I am very glad that everyone is participating in this initiative, Cool UN initiative. This is very important. It may look very small and modest, but small and modest may make a great difference."
6. Zoom in, conference table
1. Wide shot, exterior UN building
1 AUGUST 2008, UNITED NATIONS HEADQUARTERS, NEW YORK CITY
2. Zoom in, Secretary-General at his desk in front of reporters
3. SOUNDBITE (English) Ban Ki-moon, United Nations Secretary General:
"This is a part of my continuing efforts and commitment to conserve energy and also address global warming issues. As you know, I am a rather formal type of person, but I am committed to lead by example."
4. Pan right, conference table
5. SOUNDBITE (English) Ban Ki-moon, United Nations Secretary General:
"I am very glad that everyone is participating in this initiative, Cool UN initiative. This is very important. It may look very small and modest, but small and modest may make a great difference."
6. Zoom in, conference table
STORYLINE
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon arrived to work today in a short-sleeved shirt with no necktie, and spoke to reporters to officially launch his "Cool UN" initiative.
Thermostats in the Secretariat Building will be turned up by five degrees for a month-long trial period in August, as part of a campaign to save energy and reduce carbon dioxide emissions produced by air-conditioning.
The Secretary-General said that this initiative is a part of his "continuing efforts and commitment to conserve energy and also address global warming issues".
Referring to his relaxed attire, he quipped that he is "a rather formal type of person", but is willing to "lead by example". Earlier this week, Mr. Ban urged staff and delegations to dress down during the trial period and "have some fun".
He added that even though the savings from the scheme might seem "very small and modest" they may in the long run "make a great difference".
Building engineers were busy adjusting 400 individual fans throughout the Headquarters complex while most staff welcomed the prospect of the relaxed dress code and warmer temperatures in offices during the trial period.
Economic and Social Commission for Asia Executive Secretary Noeleen Heyzer has also informed staff in Bangkok that the initiative will be extended to the UN Complex there as part of ongoing efforts to reduce energy use and greenhouse gas emissions.
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon announced the initiative earlier this week. The temperature adjustment, from 72 to 77 degrees Fahrenheit in August, will save about 4,400 million pounds of steam, or the equivalent to 300 tons of carbon dioxide. The UN estimates that the scheme will also result in financial savings of more than $100,000.
The Secretary-General says that if the initiative is extended beyond August and into the winter, savings will be even greater.
Thermostats in the Secretariat Building will be turned up by five degrees for a month-long trial period in August, as part of a campaign to save energy and reduce carbon dioxide emissions produced by air-conditioning.
The Secretary-General said that this initiative is a part of his "continuing efforts and commitment to conserve energy and also address global warming issues".
Referring to his relaxed attire, he quipped that he is "a rather formal type of person", but is willing to "lead by example". Earlier this week, Mr. Ban urged staff and delegations to dress down during the trial period and "have some fun".
He added that even though the savings from the scheme might seem "very small and modest" they may in the long run "make a great difference".
Building engineers were busy adjusting 400 individual fans throughout the Headquarters complex while most staff welcomed the prospect of the relaxed dress code and warmer temperatures in offices during the trial period.
Economic and Social Commission for Asia Executive Secretary Noeleen Heyzer has also informed staff in Bangkok that the initiative will be extended to the UN Complex there as part of ongoing efforts to reduce energy use and greenhouse gas emissions.
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon announced the initiative earlier this week. The temperature adjustment, from 72 to 77 degrees Fahrenheit in August, will save about 4,400 million pounds of steam, or the equivalent to 300 tons of carbon dioxide. The UN estimates that the scheme will also result in financial savings of more than $100,000.
The Secretary-General says that if the initiative is extended beyond August and into the winter, savings will be even greater.
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