What is the toolkit for?
Communicating the benefits of energy efficiency – internally and externally – is central to the success in achieving and maintaining your CitySwitch commitment. Even the most efficiently built office will not perform well if staff leave lights, computers and other energy-using appliances on when not needed.
This toolkit has been produced to assist CitySwitch Signatories communicate the benefits of energy efficiency and demonstrate their CitySwitch commitment. The content and templates have been created to save you time and should be modified to meet your organisation’s marketing and communications needs.
Click on the communication resources title to view and download the CitySwitch Communications tool kit by section.
CitySwitch - Program tools Download CitySwitch descriptions, brand guidelines and logos here >
CitySwitch - Internal promotion tools Improving office energy efficiency requires commitment from everyone in the organisation and therefore positively influencing cultural change through internal communication and education is central to your success.
Download internal promotion ideas as well as various communication tools including posters, PowerPoint presentations and fast facts here >
CitySwitch - External promotion toolsClients, customers and other stakeholders are increasingly demanding green credentials. CitySwitch Green Office offers a unique opportunity for your organisation to demonstrate environmental leadership and a commitment to sustainability.
Download some simple suggestions and tools to help you promote CitySwitch externally including advertising and PR text, email signatures, PowerPoint presentation templates and logos here >
Please note, the CitySwitch Communications Kit is also available in its entirety. This PDF document will however not provide you with linked access to downloadable files.
Download the full Communications Kit here >
CitySwitch brand guidelines >
CitySwitch Logos >
CitySwitch behavioural change posters:
Switch Off >
Shut Down >
Turn Off >
Recycle It >
Full CitySwitch Communications Toolkit >
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CitySwitch Program Overview [PDF | 140KB] >
NABERS Accredited Assessors list >
CitySwitch National Progress Report >
CitySwitch State Progress Reports >
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