Carbon Footprints
Recently posted Carbon Footprint Reports submitted by WinACC members are shown below.
Barnaby Stonier, Oct 09
4 person household footprint: 19.3 tonnes
Measured using the Act On CO2 carbon calculator.
Based on the household size, this carbon footprint equates to 4.83 tonnes per person
Measures taken in the last 12 months to reduce footprint
“We have replaced many of our lightbulbs with energy saving lightbulbs.”
Measures to be taken in the next 12 months to reduce footprint
“We will walk or cycle instead of using the car for short journeys and will try to use less electricity at home, especially for lighting.”
Any other comments
“Our home carbon footprint is below the national average but due to flights and car use our overall carbon footprint is way above average.”
Richard Shingletoon-Smith, Nov 09
Individual footprint: 5.4 tonnes
Measured using the Act On CO2 carbon calculator.
Measures taken in the last 12 months to reduce footprint
“Vacum type electric kettle,
Using solar heating to warm the loft water tank
Running dishwasher during the summer from hot water tank heated by solar heating”
Measures to be taken in the next 12 months to reduce footprint
“Further insulat the lotf water tank,
Put bubble wramp insultion on rafters in the lofts
Maybe get more energy efficient fridge/freezer
Try and get my utility company (first Untilty) to change my meter as promised (ie mobile phone read)”
ROBERT PARKER, Sep 09
2 person household footprint: 4.2 tonnes
Measured using the Act On CO2 carbon calculator.
Based on the household size, this carbon footprint equates to 2.10 tonnes per person
Measures taken in the last 12 months to reduce footprint
“Increased vegetable production and reduced meat consumption.”
Measures to be taken in the next 12 months to reduce footprint
“Fit water meter”
Claire Jones, Oct 09
Individual footprint: 1.0 tonnes
Measured using the Act On CO2 carbon calculator.
Measures taken in the last 12 months to reduce footprint
“I have continued all the low-carbon behaviours I had adopted previously and have not taken any flights for over 18 months now. I have also put up thermal-lined curtains to insulate the huge patio doors in my lounge.
During the year, I have played a key role in raising the level of awareness and engagement about environmental issues in my workplace. We now have a dedicated area of our intranet, with weekly Green Tips and a quarterly Green News bulletin. In July, I launched a network of Green Champions in the Winchester office who lead by example to help encourage behavioural change, and led training sessions, attended by over 100 of my colleagues, on possible implications of climate change for the business.”
Measures to be taken in the next 12 months to reduce footprint
“I intend to keep my carbon footprint at a low level, although do not expect to cut it much further over the next year. Instead, my focus is on encouraging and persuading others to reduce their carbon footprints. I plan to do this through continuing my involvement with WinACC and environmental issues at work. In relation to the latter, I will help to improve the data we collect to enable us to calculate our carbon footprint, and will help to develop a publicly-available statement of our environmental policy.”
Any other comments
“The Act on CO2 calculator has changed in the past year to include emissions from public transport. This means that the carbon footprint I have just calculated is not directly comparable to the one from a year ago. About one-third of the emissions included in my current carbon footprint calculation were previously excluded. ”
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”
Ian Redway, Oct 09
2 person household footprint: 9.4 tonnes
Measured using the Act On CO2 carbon calculator.
Based on the household size, this carbon footprint equates to 4.70 tonnes per person
Measures taken in the last 12 months to reduce footprint
“Not flown. Walked. LE light bulbs.”
Measures to be taken in the next 12 months to reduce footprint
“More LE light bulbs. No flying. Ring bells”
Luke Jones , Sep 09
Individual footprint: 4.4 tonnes
Measured using the Act On CO2 carbon calculator.
Measures taken in the last 12 months to reduce footprint
“Cycle to work.
Use public transport for weekend trips.”
Measures to be taken in the next 12 months to reduce footprint
“Cut out unecessary journeys.
Be aware of carbon footprint of purchases.”
Clare Sellar, Sep 09
Individual footprint: 9.0 tonnes
Measured using the Act On CO2 carbon calculator.
Measures taken in the last 12 months to reduce footprint
“energy saving lightbulbs, reduced time boiler left on, recycling, ”
Measures to be taken in the next 12 months to reduce footprint
“reduce travel, buy local, keep cars well maintained, ”
Adrian Loram, Sep 09
3 person household footprint: 4.6 tonnes
Measured using the Act On CO2 carbon calculator.
Based on the household size, this carbon footprint equates to 1.53 tonnes per person
Measures taken in the last 12 months to reduce footprint
“Increased cycling/walking, reduced boiler usage, less things on standby, light-bulbs, washing temperature”
Measures to be taken in the next 12 months to reduce footprint
“Pressurise rest of family, more light-bulbs, less meat, more local food.”
Any other comments
“Food and other purchases should really be included in calculator.”
LSLCo UK Ltd, Sep 09
Organisation footprint: 6.8 tonnes
LSLCo UK Ltd — Private organisation
Measured using the Carbon Trust carbon calculator.
Measures taken in the last 12 months to reduce footprint
“Replacement of TFL with LED lamps, Ride to work scheme”
Measures to be taken in the next 12 months to reduce footprint
“Investigate PV usage”
