Carbon Footprints
Recently posted Carbon Footprint Reports submitted by WinACC members are shown below.
1Sunpath, Aug 10
Organisation footprint: 8.8 tonnes
1Sunpath — Private organisation
Measured using the Carbon Trust carbon calculator.
Measures taken in the last 12 months to reduce footprint
“Riding to work when possible, Using low energy bulbs and never leaving electrical items switched on if we aren't using them.”
Measures to be taken in the next 12 months to reduce footprint
“As above”
Orbis Marketing, May 10
Organisation footprint: 2.7 tonnes
Orbis Marketing — Private organisation
Measured using the Carbon Trust carbon calculator.
Measures taken in the last 12 months to reduce footprint
“Significant reduction in transport (flights / car travel).
Fitting of eco lighting.”
Measures to be taken in the next 12 months to reduce footprint
“Switch to green electricity supply.
Continue to reduce travel.
Reduction in heating.”
Alan Foster, May 10
2 person household footprint: 8.8 tonnes
Measured using the Act On CO2 carbon calculator.
Based on the household size, this carbon footprint equates to 4.40 tonnes per person
Measures taken in the last 12 months to reduce footprint
“Five windows and rear door replaced with double glazed units.”
Measures to be taken in the next 12 months to reduce footprint
“Replace final 4 windows with double glazed units. Review thickness of roof insulation. Consider thermal imaging to check effectiveness of cavity wall insulation done 35 years ago.”
Jon Cranfield, Mar 10
Individual footprint: 15.2 tonnes
Measured using the Act On CO2 carbon calculator.
Measures taken in the last 12 months to reduce footprint
“n/a”
Measures to be taken in the next 12 months to reduce footprint
“Construct warm roof insulation and properly board out the loft, new energy efficient boiler, possibly a new extension to the house with retro fitting on the existing house”
Any other comments
“ I used the Climate Change Condensed Form to work out my personal carbon footprint - this goes through food choices as well as government emissions - so the figure has come out much higher than the Act on CO2 carbon footprint. I will redo the Act on CO2 calculator to see if I may a mistake with the numbers somewhere.
I have used my mileage from my truck which is technically a work vehicle so in theory my footprint is actually much lower if I transfer this part of my footprint to my business which owns the vehicle....
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Jon Cranfield, Mar 10
4 person household footprint: 5.5 tonnes
Measured using the Act On CO2 carbon calculator.
Based on the household size, this carbon footprint equates to 1.38 tonnes per person
Measures taken in the last 12 months to reduce footprint
“Cavity Wall insulation, cutting down on car travel, committing not to fly unless I really have to (including switching to trains to travel in Europe and going on staycations) broken down my reef fish tank, and losing my dog last year, going meat free on at least one day a week and eventually the majority of meals to be vegetatrian. ”
Measures to be taken in the next 12 months to reduce footprint
“Install wind power/solar power, further insulation in the roof, using reusable nappies for my two boys, grow more homegrown foods in the garden, compost more waste”
Any other comments
“From the last footprint I have had a significant reduction!!! but the people in the house are two under two babies does that count as a person?”
City of Winchester Trust, Feb 10
Organisation footprint: 4.8 tonnes
City of Winchester Trust — Voluntary organisation
Measured using the Carbon Trust carbon calculator.
Measures taken in the last 12 months to reduce footprint
“Most light bulbs changed to low energy
Draught excluder
Control of storage heaters reviewed”
Measures to be taken in the next 12 months to reduce footprint
“Inefficient light fittings to be replaced
Improve roof insulation
Consider options for double glazing”
Any other comments
“The City of Winchester Trust is a Charity managed by voluntary trustees and one part time (2 mornings/week). employee. It is based in the Heritage Centre which is used 2-3 days per week for secretarial business, meeings and discussions. ”
Liz Meech, Feb 10
Individual footprint: 4.4 tonnes
Measured using the Act On CO2 carbon calculator.
Measures taken in the last 12 months to reduce footprint
“Loft insulation, change to energy saving bulbs, turning off electrical appliances at the wall
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Measures to be taken in the next 12 months to reduce footprint
“Check tyre pressures on car, use public transport to commute to work, switch to green tariff on electricity bills and get a real-time display to monitor energy usage.”
Winchester City Council, Mar 09
Organisation footprint: 4,482.5 tonnes
Winchester City Council — Public organisation
Measured using the Carbon Trust carbon calculator.
Measures taken in the last 12 months to reduce footprint
“Consolidation of offices onto a single site and roll-out of flexible working; Installation of roof insulation in West Wing office; Implementation of lease car policy for lower emission cars.”
Measures to be taken in the next 12 months to reduce footprint
“Move from tower PCs to thin client devices; Refurbishment of Guildhall to include roof insulation, secondary glazing, lighting upgrades, air handling units and upgraded heating controls. Under consideration are: Investigate the viability of hydro-generation in Abbey Mill; Investigate the viability of CHP with district heating serving the council offices, among others; Energy efficient lighting in public conveniences; Smart metering”
Any other comments
“The NI 185 methodology captures CO2 emissions from local authority operations and includes our office buildings, the Guildhall, museums, car parks, leisure centres, public conveniences, street lighting, business travel, park and ride buses, refuse and street cleaning vehicles.
Further information about the proportion of the CO2 emissions arising from each of these categories can be found on our website at http://www.winchester.gov.uk/EnvironmentAndPlanning/ClimateChange/CarbonManagementProgramme”
Daniel Foulds, Feb 10
2 person household footprint: 5.8 tonnes
Measured using the Act On CO2 carbon calculator.
Based on the household size, this carbon footprint equates to 2.90 tonnes per person
Measures taken in the last 12 months to reduce footprint
“Less dependency on transport both personal and public
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Measures to be taken in the next 12 months to reduce footprint
“Replacing old light bulbs with energy saving versions
Looking at replacing old white goods with higher rated
Looking at the introduction of double glazing”
Camilla Warren, Feb 10
4 person household footprint: 4.3 tonnes
Measured using the Act On CO2 carbon calculator.
Based on the household size, this carbon footprint equates to 1.08 tonnes per person
Measures taken in the last 12 months to reduce footprint
“Compost bin acquired.
Changed all light bulbs to energy efficient.
Kept thermostat at 15' during winter.”
Measures to be taken in the next 12 months to reduce footprint
“Use eco print on printer.
Look into switching energy tariff to green one.
Make sure members of household don't leave chargers plugged in unnecessarily.
Hang clothes outside to dry.
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