Carbon Footprints for Organisations
Recently posted Carbon Footprint Reports submitted by WinACC member organisations are shown below.
architecture plb, Apr 12
Organisation footprint: 112.1 tonnes
architecture plb — Private organisation
Measured using the Carbon Trust carbon calculator.
Measures taken in the last 12 months to reduce footprint
“Improved energy efficiency via careful monitoring and staff awareness to reduce wastage”
Measures to be taken in the next 12 months to reduce footprint
“1. Create more energy efficient office buildings via refurbishment or seek alternative accommodation
2. Encourage staff to commute on foot / cycle where possible
3. Reduce business travel where possible”
The University of Winchester, Sep 10
Organisation footprint: 4,316.0 tonnes
The University of Winchester — Public organisation
Measured using the Carbon Trust carbon calculator.
Measures taken in the last 12 months to reduce footprint
“Invested £300,000 in Building Management and Energy Management systems and 400 sub-meters across site to manage energy more efficiently. Invested £700,000 in energy efficiency projects in last 2 years such as energy efficient lighting (T5, LED and Induction), lighting controls, replacing oil fired inefficient boilers, insulate pipework and valves in boiler room, draught exclusion, insulation upgrades and AC controls. Other reduction projects include PC power management systems, hybrid vehicles, green wildflower roof on The Stripe building. The University has also increased its recycling rates to 60% of all waste including food waste collections from the Catering department. 92 % of the University’s electricity is supplied from green sources.”
Measures to be taken in the next 12 months to reduce footprint
“Review travel plan, build Learning and Teaching Building aiming for BREEAM Excellent utilising natural ventilation, green roof, solar shading and energy efficient technologies, install 50 kW Solar PV system to campus buildings, LED Lighting project for 170 student residences with built in lighting controls, roll out centralised printing. Continue with Student Switch Off campaign for students and Green Impact accreditation for departments. Continue to lead sector with regards to sustainable food initiatives and local sourcing. Continue to increase recycling rates and identify further routes for recycling/diversion of waste. Promote car share and Park and Ride to staff and students.”
Any other comments
“The University’s baseline CO2 emissions are 4206.5 tonnes of CO2 in 2006/7, even in a time of rapid growth of the estate and students by the end of the 2009/10 academic year these had fallen relatively by 8.23% per m2 of the Estate and by 15.83% per member of staff and student. The University Carbon Management Report for 2009/10 can be found here;
http://www.winchester.ac.uk/Freedomofinformation/Publicdocuments/Documents/CMP%20Annual%20Monitoring%20Report%202009-10.pdf
”
architecture plb, Apr 11
Organisation footprint: 120.6 tonnes
architecture plb — Private organisation
Measured using the Carbon Trust carbon calculator.
Measures taken in the last 12 months to reduce footprint
“- reduction in staff mileage by car and air”
Measures to be taken in the next 12 months to reduce footprint
“- further reduce staff commuting by car by:
- introduce cycle purchase scheme as part of staff flexible benefits
- introduce season ticket loan scheme as part of staff flexible benefits
- encourage staff car share scheme
- investigate energy supplier with better renewables provision”
Secos (Partners) Limited, Dec 10
Organisation footprint: 3.0 tonnes
Secos (Partners) Limited — Private organisation
Measured using the Carbon Trust carbon calculator.
Measures taken in the last 12 months to reduce footprint
“Only just started the business, but both directors have recently changed to small engined diesel cars and use the train when appropriate”
Measures to be taken in the next 12 months to reduce footprint
“As a start up business the emissions are quite low, but we will seek to keep the emissions as low as possible”
Warrens Commercial Office Supplies, May 09
Organisation footprint: 104.7 tonnes
Warrens Commercial Office Supplies — Private organisation
Measured using the Carbon Trust carbon calculator.
Measures taken in the last 12 months to reduce footprint
“Cycle to Work Scheme introduced. Stickers and posters around the office to encourage staff to turn off/down. reduced waste collections. Better planning of company pool car.”
Measures to be taken in the next 12 months to reduce footprint
“Driver incentive scheme.
Reducing packaging on goods delivered.
”
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”
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. ”
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”
Marwell Wildlife, Aug 11
Organisation footprint: 1,647.9 tonnes
Marwell Wildlife — Private organisation
Measured using the Carbon Trust carbon calculator.
Measures taken in the last 12 months to reduce footprint
“Recent measures at Marwell include installation of 50kW of solar panels, new control regiemes for heating and timers / thermostats and new, more efficient refrigeration”
Measures to be taken in the next 12 months to reduce footprint
“Improved insulation of reptile house, water filtration in Semi-aquatic mammal house to keep warm water in the pool for longer, installation of more heating controls and sub-meters, gradually switch over to LED lighting”
Any other comments
“Our carbon footprint includes energy embodied in water supplies, sewage treatment, waste management and staff commuting. Data for these external sources is can be slow in coming through from suppliers, 2011 data will be posted once I've recieved this data. ”
Cabre Limited, Oct 09
Organisation footprint: 1.3 tonnes
Cabre Limited — Private organisation
Measured using the Carbon Trust carbon calculator.
Measures taken in the last 12 months to reduce footprint
“Monitoring of Home Office electicity consumption to raise awareness of instant kwh.
Turning off all unnecessary drives, PCs and printers
Continuing to operate without a business or personal car
Cycling 500 miles on business
Printing only as a last resort”
Measures to be taken in the next 12 months to reduce footprint
“Changing energy supplier to renewable sources.
Insulating building”