the carbon trust taking action on cutting carbon emissions dr kathryn vardy 9 th november 2007
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The Carbon Trust
Taking Action on Cutting Carbon Emissions
Dr Kathryn Vardy
9th November 2007
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In 2003, the UK emitted 560M tonnes of CO2(1)
Industrial buildings
5%
Industrial process
22%
Domestic26%
Agriculture1%
Transport33%
Commercial and Public buildings
13%
UK carbon emissions
Source: Dukes 2003 and BRE data
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Climate Change:Risk or Opportunity?
Company
Regulation
Costs
Reputation
Existing pressures…
Reduce CostsReduce energy bill through energy management – important as prices have risen significantlyImprove operational effectiveness
Comply with RegulationEnsure compliance for up-coming rounds of Climate Change legislation, EU ETS, Buildings Directive, and more
Enhance or Maintain ReputationMaximise brand & reputational impact of reducing carbon emissions
…lead to opportunities to..
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Our mission is to accelerate the move to a low carbon economy by helping organisations reduce their carbon emissions and develop commercial low carbon technologies
The Carbon Trust is making business sense of climate change
Insights
Explaining the low-carbon economy
Solutions
Delivering carbon savings for organisations
Innovations
Developing new low-carbon technologies
Enterprises
Creating new low-carbon businesses
Investments
Financing low-carbon businesses
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Support from the Carbon Trust
Financial packages:
All businesses – Enhanced Capital Allowance: by purchasing products from the Energy Technology List
SMEs - Interest free loans to purchase energy efficient products
The Carbon Trust exists to work with businesses to help them reduce their carbon emissions.
We have a number of products and services to help you do this.
Immediate Action
Expert Energy Consultant
Free Advice Web
Customer Centre Publications
Site Surveys Survey Application
Survey & action plan
Feedback & Follow-up support
Carbon Management Putting carbon at
the heart of business strategy
Tailored to customer needs
A Strategic Approach
Energy Management Carbon Management
£50K £1 Mill £5 MillEnergySpend
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Practical and Free Advice
Our Customer Centre
Free, ongoing advice and support.
Open Monday to Friday,9am to 5.30pm and is ready to help you cut carbon today!
Staff awareness
leaflets
Our Website
Dedicated Energy Efficiency website.
Top tips and information specifically about your sector or the technologies you use.
Order or download publications.
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Regional Events
Various topics from behavioural change to technical briefings
Most are free
Keep up to date with current events through our websitewww.carbontrust.co.uk
Next NW Workshop:Find out more about your organisation’s Carbon Footprint Manchester, 22 November 2007
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Site survey products:For £50k or above energy bills
Opportunities AssessmentMulti-site AssessmentDetailed Survey (Feasibility Study)CHP Advice
Implementation Advice
Design Advice
Contact the Advice line for further information
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Interest Free Loans
Available to SME's–< 250 employees–< £35m (50m Euros) turnoveror–< £30m (43m Euros) assets–max 25% non-SME controlling interest
Interest free loans of £5,000 to £100,000 (£200k NI) available for energy saving projects.
Loan repayable over maximum of 4 years
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A robust carbon management strategy
Stage 1:Direct emissions
reduction
Stage 3 (optional):Offsetting
Stage 2:Indirect emissions
reduction
• Calculate emissions
• Look for internal abatement opportunities
• Develop an emissions reduction/carbon management plan
• Map supply chain process
• Construct carbon footprint
• Identify emissions reduction opportunities and prioritise
• Develop an implementation plan across the supply chain
• Bring new low carbon products to market
• Establish reasons for buying offsets
• Define type of offsets to buy
• Carry out due diligence on robustness of offsets
• Carbon Management Programmes - A five step process
• CM Energy Efficiency / Renewable Energy / Design Advice Projects
Stages Description Tools
• Low Carbon Supply Chain Projects
• Carbon Labelling Process
• Offsetting Policy Project
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Carbon Management programme
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Carbon Trust:Making Business Sense of Climate Change
Kathryn Vardy, PhDKey Account Managerwww.carbontrust.co.uk