west of england carbon challenge case studies - buro happold 26 feb 2014
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Some examples of how members of WECC are making impressive savings in their organisations.TRANSCRIPT
26 February 2014, Buro Happold, Bath
SOME CASE STUDIES ON HOW OUR MEMBERS ARE DOING....
Fosters Event Catering• Replaced bulbs, segregated switches,
loft, window & door insulation – led to 5% savings on energy bill
• Recycle over 80% of waste; teamed up with Barton Hill Walled Garden for food waste
• With the help of the Energydeck can see that business has grown by 46% in 2013 –but reduced carbon footprint by 1.6%!
• ISO 14001 accreditation great way to engage staff
Higher Education Funding Council for England
• Upgraded boilers, replaced windows, light sensors
• Green champions in each team - give chocolate for green behaviour!
• Guided bike ride event into town for Climate Week!
• Provide cycle facilities & bike users group, cycle and walking buddies
Pukka Herbs• Pukka Herbs is achieving 50% year
on year growth!
• Using Energydeck to measure progress in office
• Signed up to Good Energy
• Inductions for new staff instil sustainability values
• Encouraging video conferencing, car share and provide staff cycling facilities
UWE• Automatic meter readings every
30 mins provides great monitoring info
• Reducing student driving to campus (charging £5 parking per day, swapping bus pass for free bike)
• Regular sustainability tours for staff
• Slow flow showers in Halls of Residence
Stride Treglown
• Efficient printers, insulation and replacing IT servers with less energy intensive models
• Staff encouragement; establishing the ‘Carbon Champion’ role
• Green Week in conjunction with Bristol’s Big Green Week
Impressions....
• BUILDINGS: Leased properties can be a barrier to making improvements – but depends on the landlord...
• STAFF ENGAGEMENT: No easy win and an ongoing process – but can be the most fun and creative part!
• TRANSPORT: Green staff travel can help promote green culture
• SUPPORT: Being part of WECC is great for support and inspiration
• ENERGYDECK: Helps to measure progress and demonstrate success
Tell your staff how they are doing!Simple internal communications
Free online tools to help you
Energy Management Free guide from the Carbon Trust
Energy Management Matrix Allows you to map where you are
currently and where you would like to be
Energy Management Matrix
Thank you
www.westofenglandcarbonchallenge.org
Twitter: @WECC_Co2