Environmental Monitoring Report 2011-2012

Environmental Monitoring Report 2011-2012 An analysis of our carbon footprint and our impact on the environment.

Louise Wilson May 2012

Environmental Monitoring Report 2011-2012

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Contents

Executive Summary 3

Introduction 4

Carbon Footprint 5

Analysis of Impact 6

Reduction Plan 7

Targets 8

Carbon Trust Report 9


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Executive Summary

Our Services Splitz provides a range of support services to individuals and families in Wiltshire, Swindon and Bristol. Services are delivered in the community, but some projects run workshops and other group events at fixed venues. At our main office in Trowbridge we are able to manage all utilities. We are not able to measure the fuel use at our satellite offices in Salisbury, Swindon and Bristol, as these charges are all inclusive in the rent.

Our Impact We have seen some surprising changes in our footprint this year. There are no obvious factors that would have contributed to the large reduction. Reductions. Overall our CO2 output has reduced by 18%. Miles travelled have reduced by 10% and the resultant CO2 output per person has reduced by 27%. Gas use has dropped by 37%, whereas electricity use has increased by only 4%. It seems we were beginning to see the benefit from the efficient new boiler installed in 2010. Our water usage has increased by a massive 25%, but this may be due to an accurate meter reading being taken when we moved from our premises in Duke Street.

Our Response Splitz is committed to preserving and protecting the environment. We do this by monitoring and analysing our activities and taking positive action. By highlighting our impact we have encouraged a more efficient use of transport. Office efficiencies have included reduced water usage and reduced waste. This year we were able to recycle more than 12 different types of materials. We do not have an energy performance certificate for our main office as we began our tenancy before they were introduced.


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Introduction

Calculations Calculations of our CO2 emissions are made using the process on the Carbon Trust web site.

Average Number of Staff Usage per person is calculated using the average number of paid staff posts during the year.

2010-11 2011-12 Change Posts 29.5 32.5 +10% FTE1 21.3 23.8 +12%

Vehicles We know the engine size and fuel type for all staff vehicles and the miles travelled in each class.

Petrol < 1.4l 1.4-2.0l > 2.0l Number of vehicles 4 41 5 Miles travelled 5966 55720 13521 Diesel < 1.7l 1.7-2.0l > 2.0l Number of vehicles 0 2 1 Miles travelled 0 7141 2374

1 Full time equivalent


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Carbon Footprint Our carbon footprint includes the fuel used for travelling and the electricity and gas use at our main office in Trowbridge. We are unable to identify electricity or gas use at our offices in Swindon or Salisbury as we do not pay directly for these services.

2010-11 Target 2011-12 Change Tonnes CO2 37.4 - 30.68 -18% Average staff 29.5 - 32.5 +10% Tonnes/person 1.27 1.20 0.94 -26%

Total Emissions Total emissions: 30.68 tonnes; % by source


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Analysis of Impact

Petrol & Diesel

All staff & volunteers 2010-11 Target 2011-12 Change miles 84,722 85,000 76,248 -10% Tonnes CO2 30.62 - 24.3 -21% Tonnes/person 1.03 1.0 0.75 -27%

Gas

Trowbridge 2010-11 Target 2011-12 Change kWh 8794 8,000 5581 -37% Tonnes CO2 1.63 - 1.03 -37% Tonnes/person 0.06 0.05 0.03 -50%

Electricity

Trowbridge 2010-11 Target 2011-12 Change kWh 9439 10,000 9807 +4% Tonnes CO2 5.15 - 5.36 +4% Tonnes/person 0.17 0.20 0.16 -6%

Water

Trowbridge 2010-11 Target 2011-12 Change Litres 27,000 22,000 36,000 +25% Litres/person/day 3.5 3.0 4.3 +23%

Waste

Trowbridge 2010-11 Target 2011-12 Change Bags* 52 40 52 0 Bags/person 1.8 1.5 1.6 -11%

* a bag is defined as a full 60 litre bin liner

Recycling We continue to recycle a variety of items. The item that is recycled most is paper. The next most recycled item is cardboard. Only small quantities of the other items are generated. Storing the other items for recycling is proving easier. As only small quantities are generated these are disposed of monthly. Toner cartridges are returned to the supplier or given to a local recycling venture.


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Reduction Plan A major environmental impact is from our use of energy. The main energy used is electricity, gas and fuel for vehicles. We have identified the main reasons for energy use and devised a plan to reduce our energy consumption. Electricity A major consumer of electricity is our ICT, especially the server and other systems that remain online 24/7, but also includes our desktop computers, which are used daily for a few hours. Monitors left on standby overnight can continue to draw power. Seasonal use includes additional cooling fans in the summer and additional heaters in winter. Lighting is also a high energy user as the office has little natural light. To reduce electricity consumption:

• Do not have monitors attached to servers. • Turn monitors off when not in use. • Turn off lights when not in use (eg inner office, Merrick room, main office). • Unplug phone chargers and other unused equipment when not in use. • Use additional electrical items sparingly.

Gas Gas is used for heating and hot water. We replaced our gas boiler in 2010 and added a water softener and new timer control. At the same time we had individual thermostat valves added to the radiators. Heating is controlled by setting the boiler temperature, setting the timer to provide heating at certain times, and by setting the room or radiator thermostats. Hot water is supplied on demand. To reduce gas consumption:

• Prevent staff adjusting the boiler temperature, timer controls and room thermostat (turning the thermostat up does not increase the temperature of the heating water, it only keeps the boiler running longer as it attempts to heat the room to the new higher temperature).

• Keep doors closed to minimise heat loss. • Service the boiler annually.

Petrol/diesel Travel on duty is biggest use of energy. It is not possible to reduce this greatly as our services are mainly community based. To reduce petrol/diesel consumption:

• Drive carefully; don’t drive aggressively. • Drive economically; think ahead. • Plan your journey. • Combine short trips. • Keep your car properly serviced.


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• Check your tyre pressure; under inflated tyres cause wear and tear and use more fuel. • Reduce unwanted weight. • Consider alternative transport; do you need to drive into town?

Staff Involvement To encourage staff involvement in promoting the reduction of energy we set up a set up an Environment Team that meets twice a year (Spring, Autumn). This team includes a manager and at least one coordinator, support worker, volunteer, service user, and trustee. Its main aims are to monitor our energy use, set targets, investigate best practice, educate others and contribute to the production of this annual report.

Targets Targets reflect new services being developed and starting in July 2012 and our new head office, where there is no gas and water is not charged directly.

Unit 2011-2012 (actual)

2012-2013

Overall CO2 Tonnes/person 0.94 1.0

miles 76,248 100,000 Petrol

Tonnes/person 0.75 1.0

kWh 5,581 n/a Gas

Tonnes/person 0.03 n/a

kWh 9,807 18,000 Electricity

Tonnes/person 0.16 0.2

Litres 36,000 n/a Water

Litres/person/day 4.3 n/a

Bags 52 52 Waste

Bags/person 1.8 1.5

Recycling Items 10+ 10+

Carbon footprint calculator

Basic carbon footprint summary

Footprint details

Sector

800,000.00 - EstimatedTurnover within the boundary (£/yr):

Emissions Factors: This footprint was calculated using emissions factors published by Defra in October 2010

2011-12Footprint name

Public Sector

Splitz Support ServiceOrganisation

Local AuthoritiesSub sector

2011Start year

AprilStart month

Single SiteBoundary type

TrowbridgeBoundary_name

Include subsidiaries

Excluded subsidiaries

32Employee numbers within the boundary

Your estimated carbon footprint(based on the data you have provided)

30.69

Quantified emissions breakdown over one year

Scope 1 - direct emissions CO2e (tonnes) kWh

1.03 5,581.00Fossil fuel use on-site

Scope 2 - indirect emissions 'electricity and imports' CO2e (tonnes) kWh

5.35 9,807.00Electricity

Scope 3 - other indirect emissions CO2e (tonnes) kWh

24.30 98,526.39Employee travel - road

Total 30.69 113,914.39


Potential unquantified emissions

The following emissions have not been quantified. There may, in addition, be other emission sources that have not been

covered in this calculation.

Scope 1 - direct emissions

Scope 2 - indirect emissions (electricity and import).

Emissions from generation of imported heat or steam

Scope 3 - other indirect emissions

Emissions from your supply chain and logistics

Emissions resulting from waste you create

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given as to the accuracy or completeness of the calculations and no verification of the source data has been undertaken. This estimated basic

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by WRI and WBSCD and should not, explicitly or implicitly, be represented as such or as an endorsement by the Carbon Trust of your

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Direct emissions (Scope 1)

Fuel usage

Are fossil fuels used on-site? Yes

Are road vehicles owned by the organisation? No

Are airplanes or ships owned by the organisation? No

Are any of the following undertaken?

Mineral products manufacturing No

Chemicals manufacturing No

Metal production No

Energy industry - fuel production No

Are any of the following undertaken?

Halocarbon production No

Halocarbons and SF6 use No

Organic waste management No


Fossil Fuel usage - on-site

Fuel Name Description Units Amount tCO2e kWh

Gas (natural) heating kWh 5,581.00 1.03 5,581.00

1.03 5,581.00Total

Indirect electricity emissions (Scope 2)

Do you buy electricity from an energy supplier? Yes

Do you import heat or steam? No

kWh tCO2e

Electricity consumption

Grid 9,807.00 5.35

Renewables 0.00 0.00

CHP 0.00 0.00

5.35Total

Other indirect emissions (Scope 3)

Do your employees travel in vehicles not owned by the

company for work e.g. buses, taxis, hire cars etc?

Yes

Do your employees travel by air for work? No

Do your employees travel by train or tube for work? No

Employee transport - road

Fuel type Vehicle type Units Amount tCO2e kWh

Diesel Medium Car 1.7 - 2ltr (diesel) Total Miles 13,925.00 4.09 16,180.43

Diesel Large Car >2ltr (diesel) Total Miles 10,234.00 4.07 16,089.80

Diesel Small Car <1.7ltr (diesel) Total Miles 11,551.00 2.73 10,792.68

Petrol Small Car <1.4ltr (petrol) Total Miles 16,569.00 4.64 19,203.48

Petrol Medium Car 1.4 - 2ltr (petrol) Total Miles 20,777.00 7.22 29,874.67

Petrol Large Car >2ltr (petrol) Total Miles 3,192.00 1.54 6,385.32

24.30 98,526.39Total


1.03

Scope 1

5.35

Scope 2

24.30

Scope 3

Scope 1 3.4%

Scope 2 17.4%

Scope 3 79.2%

Total : 100.0%

Total emissions tCO2e/yr

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