ENVIRONMENTAL
SUSTAINABILITY STRATEGY
& ACTION PLAN
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CONTENTS
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1. Policy Statement
3-4
2. Training and Skills
4
3. Communications
4-5
4. Goal, Objectives and Targets
5-6
5. Monitoring and Review
6
6. Conclusion
7
7. Appendix 1 – Examples of Good Practice
8 - 12
8. Appendix 2 – Present Working Partners
13
9. Appendix 3 – Lead Managers
14
10. Appendix 4 – Audit Summary August 2010
15 - 19
11. Appendix 5 – Action Plan 2010 / 2013
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1.
POLICY STATEMENT
1.1 New Charter Housing Trust Group (NCHT) recognises the importance of
environmental issues and makes a firm commitment to maintain and, where possible,
improve the environmental impact which arises as a consequence of the organisation’s
business activities. It is our intention to meet or exceed all environmental and other
applicable regulations, laws and codes of practice relating to environmental issues in
the widest sense. We are committed to the prevention of pollution, reduction of
waste and minimising the impact of our operations on the environment
1.2 By identifying and prioritising the main areas of environmental impact we will be able
to allocate the necessary resources to provide training and raise awareness, as well as
management planning and control mechanisms, which will further reduce the possibility
of accident or other inadvertent impairment of the environment, in particular NCHT
will:
 Identify and assess all significant environmental aspects that may arise as a direct
consequence of our activities, products and services
 Identify opportunities to reduce the energy consumption and increase the energy
efficiency of existing and newly developed homes and corporate premises
 Reduce energy consumption and emissions of corporate fleet vehicles and “grey”
fleet vehicles
 Acknowledge the economics of keeping warm and the risk of “fuel poverty” for our
tenant’s
 Provide information about climate change and mitigation measures to tenants,
through information in tenant packs and through workshops and tenant groups.
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 Identify opportunities to reduce the organisation’s environmental impact and carbon
footprint
 Develop green, sustainable processes and products, energy and water conservation
and recycling measures
 Improve standards of environmental performance to meet current legislation with
respect to the disposal of waste.
 Minimise and, where possible, recycle used materials and packaging at all stages of
production.
 Incorporate environmental awareness into normal training programmes, so that all
staff understands their part in improving the environmental performance of the
organisation.
 Consider other environmental aspects of our activities such as noise and fume
emission and minimise the effects of these on the local community.
1.3 This environmental policy is the organisation’s statement of environmental goals which
outline our commitment to continual environmental improvement. We will ensure
that our activities are safe for our customers, employees, associates, clients and others
who come into contact with our work.
2.
TRAINING AND SKILLS
2.1 We will ensure that at each level of the organisation the necessary personnel, skills,
expertise and knowledge are available to enable the requirements of this policy to be
carried out. We will provide suitable and sufficient information, instruction and training
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to all employees to enable them to perform their job functions in an environmentally
aware manner and to achieve the stated environmental objectives and targets.
3.
COMMUNICATIONS
3.1 To be successful, the environmental sustainability policy statement needs to be
communicated across the entire organisation and therefore commitment is required
from the whole workforce.
Our environmental performance will be communicated
to all staff on progress made through Team Brief. Line managers have an important
role to play in helping employees to understand and implement the relevant aspects of
this policy in their day-to-day work through the regular communication of objectives,
action plans and achievements. This will be achieved through the Team Brief
newsletter, email bulletins, team meetings, and training sessions.
3.2 The Policy will be communicated to customers, contractors, clients, associates,
suppliers and other interested parties and made available on both the internal and
external website.
3.3 Malcolm Burbridge is presently our designated Trust Board Champion with special
responsibility for environmental sustainability. This role will be the primary conduit for
sharing information, ideas, good practice and the like between the Board and other
stakeholders. It is imperative that this is a two way conversation with the opportunity
for everyone to contribute to developing and improving our policy in this area.
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4.
GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND TARGETS
4.1 Energy Use & Carbon Emissions
We will use sustainable energy sources to meet our needs wherever practically
possible. We will seek to reduce our per capita emissions year on year.
4.2 Resources
We will improve our environmental performance by conserving energy, water, wood,
paper and other resources, particularly those which are scarce or non-renewable,
through efficient use and careful planning, while still providing a safe and comfortable
working environment.
4.3 Products and services
We will plan, organise and control all activities, products and services that may have an
environmental impact by adherence to documented procedures, work instructions and
other management systems, e.g. ISO 9001, and strive to reduce the environmental
impacts of our products at all stages of their life cycle - from design, to manufacturing,
customer use, and finally, disposal.
4.4 Recycling
We will promote recycling and the use of recycled and refurbished products and
materials where such alternatives are economical and suitable, while reducing
consumption of materials wherever possible.
4.5 Waste Disposal
We will minimise waste, especially hazardous waste, in all our operations and will
dispose of all waste through safe and responsible methods and in accordance with
regulations. We will encourage tenants to actively participate in recycling schemes
provided by the Local Authority and others.
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4.6 Natural Habitats
We will ensure that any products used or derived from natural habitats are from
sustainable sources, and comply with EU and international trading rules.
4.7 Suppliers and Associates
We will work with our suppliers to ensure they recognise and reduce the
environmental impact of their products and transportation through a quality assured
purchasing policy. We will also ensure that associates understand and are accountable
to these policy goals through communication and training.
4.8 Transportation
Through coordinating route planning and delivery schedules, and employees’ travel to
work, we will seek to realise the dual benefits of reduced fuel consumption and lower
exhaust emissions. We will promote schemes encouraging car share, public transport
and the use of bicycles to reduce unnecessary single user car journeys.
4.9 Pollution
We will phase out, where practical, ozone depleting substances and minimise the
release of greenhouse gases, volatile organic compounds, vehicle emissions and other
substances which are damaging to health and the environment.
4.10 Buildings
We will ensure, where practicable, that buildings occupied by us are designed,
constructed and operated to optimise their environmental performance.
We will
deliver new homes that meet and where possible exceed the current Code for
Sustainable Homes standards.
4.11 Local Community
We will endeavour in all our activities and operations not to cause nuisance to
neighbours or the local community.
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5.
MONITORING AND REVIEW
5.1 This environmental policy will be reviewed on a six monthly basis and, if necessary,
revised to reflect the latest developments and changes in the nature of NCHT’s
operations. We will also conduct an annual self-evaluation of our performance in
implementing these principles and in complying with all applicable laws and regulations.
6.
CONCLUSION
6.1 NCHT has already made real improvements in the environmental impact which arises
as a consequence of the company’s business activities.
6.2 We will continue to identify and prioritise the main areas of environmental impact and
to allocate the necessary resources to provide training and awareness.
6.3 We will continue to monitor and evaluate progress against our policy.
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APPENDIX 1
1.
EXAMPLES OF GOOD PRACTICE
Our key contractor, New Charter Building Company (NCBC) has achieved accreditation
through the environmental management system ISO 14001, with an Environmental Action
Plan of 15 Targets for its operations based at Globe Lane depot.

NCBC has reduced the number of vehicles from august 2008 to 2010 by 12.5% through
smarter working practices.

NCBC has reduced the amount of fuel used, by identifying vehicles with
high fuel
consumption and making specification changes to our fleet these measures will save
approximately 1,000 gallons per annum.

Aligning with Suppliers and Manufactures who have attained ISO 14001 such as PVCu
Window frame Manufacture, GRP Door Manufacture, Supplier of Builders Merchants, or
are in the process of attaining the ISO14001 Environmental Certification Plumbing
Merchants supplier.

76% of materials are sourced from Local Suppliers within a 25 mile radius.

NCBC recycle all our UPVC window frames and receive income.

FD Kitchens procures all processed timber requirements from companies who are
certificated by the Timber Research and Development Association (TRADA).

NCBC procure timber products from companies who adopt the TRADA standard.
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NCBC in conjunction with one of our External Partners received a national award for best
recycled product in 2009; installation of PVCu window frames made with 98% post
consumer end of life recycled window profile.

NCBC is currently achieving 98% recycling on all Site Waste in partnership with our site
waste carrier. Waste not going into landfill such as Metals, Glass, Paper, UPVc, Cardboard
and Rubble.

NCBC have installed Solar Panels at Globe Lane Site; supplement current energy to
provide heating and hot water throughout the main building at the depot. Reducing energy
usage.
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Our Caretaking Service removes over 100 tonnes of waste from our estates per month
and uses a range of recycling opportunities for metal and furniture and ensures equipment
such as gas canisters and refrigerators are properly decommissioned and disposed of.
As a business producing and removing waste we acknowledge our responsibilities. These
include complying with the requirements of the Waste Electrical and Electronic Regulations
to ensure that all separately collected electrical and electronic equipment is treated and
recycled.
We strive to reduce the risk of “fuel poverty” for our tenant’s by:

Improving the energy efficiency of our homes

Providing energy & welfare advice

Distributing 80,000 low energy light bulbs

Working with the TMBC Energy Efficiency Advice Centre

Supporting the British Gas “Here To Help” scheme providing cavity wall and loft
insulation to every one of our properties that need it and enabling savings to
tenants' fuel bills and CO2 emission reduction

Providing tenants with benefits health checks with improved income

Enabling 1500 referrals to charity partners for assistance
We will consider green purchasing options within our activities. We have developed this in
a wide range of areas.
We have improved and reduced the environmental impact of our investment programme
and improved the energy efficiency and the average energy (SAP) rating of our tenants
homes to an excellent average position of 66. The National average for Social Housing
from a recent report was 57.8.
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As part of our investment programme we have used:

External cladding & insulation

Window replacements with double glazed ‘K’ Glass

Window frames and doors from suppliers who hold who hold accreditation
through ISO 14001

Low water volume w.c. cisterns

Thermostatically controlled shower mixer taps

Water-Based Acrylic Paint

Licensed Asbestos Contractors (Safe Disposal)

Used recyclable cardboard packaging instead of plastic
As part of our central heating installation programme we have used:

Condensing combi boilers, Sedbuk Band A rated high efficiency boiler with
seasonal efficiency rating of around 90%+

Band D boilers with seasonal efficiency rating of around 80% where condensing
boiler cannot be used

Radiators recommended for reduced emissions

Programmable controls

Thermostatic radiator valves

Fernox Flushing agents

Interlock energy saving room thermostats
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As part of our environmental repairs & improvements we have used:

Sustainable timber fencing (FSC)
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Recycled rolled steel fencing

Recycled upvc fencing on the Brushes estate

Plastic waste we produce recycled into plastic fence posts

Recycling areas & waste management sites
As part of our new build & major refurbishment we will:

Use “brownfield” sites for development

Achieve Sustainable Homes Code Level 3 as a minimum for all our new build

Produce Sustainability Statements

Produce Environmental Impact Analyses
Our new Level 3 homes will:

Be 25% more energy efficient than one built to the 2006 Building Regulations
standards through improved the thermal efficiency of walls, windows, and roof;
reduced air permeability; high efficiency condensing boilers; reduced thermal
bridging; low and zero carbon technologies such as solar thermal panels to help
heat the hot water

Use no more than about 105 litres of water per person per day by using 6/4
Dual Flush WC; Flow Reducing/Aerating taps; smaller, shaped bath; surface
water management

Be built of materials with at least a ‘D’ grade in the Building Research
Establishment’s Green Guide
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Have a site waste management plan in place during the home’s construction and
adequate space for waste storage during its use

Provide drying space so that tumble dryers need not be used

Providing energy efficient lighting (both internally and externally)

Providing cycle storage

Providing a room that can be easily set up as a home office

Providing recycling capacity either inside or outside the home
Within our Corporate Head Office at Cavendish 249 we have incorporated:

Energy efficient design

Carbon Trust review of carbon footprint and implemented measures to reduce
energy consumption to best practice levels

Combined heat & power

Energy efficient building design & orientation

Natural lighting & ventilation

Building energy management system

Automatic lighting

Grey water recycling

Timers fitted to dishwashers to optimise usage

Fitted low energy lighting to vending machines
Within our Corporate Head Office at Cavendish 249 and our Customer Advice Shops
we have:

Reduced energy and water consumption

Introduced waste recycling
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As part of our administrative operations we have:
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Developed the expertise within our Facilities Management team to lead and
manage our responses to the challenges of environmentally sustainable
operations in our corporate premises

Maximised our use of electronic communication and document management
systems

Introduced IT infrastructure that reduces power consumption for computing
power and cooling reduces CO2 emissions

Installed low energy monitors & desktop PC's

Photocopier Cut-Off Systems (energy saving)

Computer Cut-Off Systems (energy saving)
We have undertaken waste surveys with Envirowise and developed our waste
management and recycling through local partners including:

Waste recycling for cardboard, cans, plastic, postage stamps, batteries & glass

Paper and card (confidential) – Houghton’s Waste Paper

Arranged estate based tenant event utilising Houghton’s shredding facilities
focussed on identity theft

Paper and card, metallic waste & plastic- Fast Forward Recycling

Discarded equipment - Evergreen

Household waste- Tameside Council

Reduced the number of trade waste bins at C249 from 8 to 5

Introduced waste management & recycling to our sheltered schemes

Recycled furniture from void properties to worthy causes

Recycled batch of incorrectly printed note pads to tenants groups

Recycled materials used in RHS garden display at Tatton Park in sheltered
schemes
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We have preferred local purchasing & employment to reduce travel logistics.
We have undertaken a range of special initiatives including:

SmartHeat fully grant funded energy saving project providing insulating jackets
fitted to valves and flanges to communal boiler rooms in sheltered schemes with
potential energy savings of around 750,000kw/h per year at zero capital cost.

Energy Saving Trust field trials of Light Emitting Diode (LED) fittings for
communal lighting funded by a grant contribution towards the cost of the fittings
achieving much lower running costs and longer life expectancy

Provided Smart cars for use of staff travelling as part of their work delivering a
cost effective transport with low CO2 emissions and excellent fuel economy

Company Bicycles being used for business mileage

External refurbishment to estate of British Iron and Steel Federation houses
delivering significant reductions in CO2 emissions due to vast improvement in
thermal efficiency of building fabric together with aesthetic improvements
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APPENDIX 2
2.
PRESENT WORKING PARTNERS
A.G.M.A.
- Low Carbon Economic Area Housing Retrofit programme
British Gas
- Grant North West
Co-Operative Bank
- Advice on Recycling Centre & Waste Works best practice
D&M
- Advice on Waste Recycling
Direct Works Forum
- Retrofit review best practice
ISO 14001
- Already Accredited – continual advice and observations
for improvement
Marley
- Roofing work – advancement in Ecological Roof Tiles
Premier Energy
Solutions
- Innovations in future technology
Savills
- Advice on PV Solar
TMBC
- Carbon Reduction Panel
Tameside Strategic
Partnerships
- Sustainable Use of Resources Group
Vokera
- Advice on Heating / Solar and future developments
Wrekin Windows
Warmfront Ltd
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- Recycled PVCU
Loft & Cavity Insulation
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APPENDIX 3
3.
LEAD MANAGERS
Steve Lowe
Emma MacQueen
Emma Marsh
Procurement for the Group
Training
Director of Communities
Steve Norris
Head of Responsive Repair
Ian Pritchard
David Scott
Cavendish 249 & associated out-stations
AKSA
Andrew Stafford
Sean Stafford
John Arden
Danny Vose
Principal Co-ordinator
New Development
Director Investment & Responsive Repair
Head of Investment
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APPENDIX 4
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APPENDIX 5
ENVIRONMENTAL
SUSTAINABILITY STRATEGY
ACTION PLAN
2010/2013
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ACTION PLAN 2010/13
PROJECT
Weather
Compensators
Energy Efficient
lighting microchip
PV Solar
3000 projected
figure
SITE
Future New
Build Trial
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ANNUAL
PROGRESS
SAVINGS IN
CO2
19kg/CO2
per property
per year
Reduction in fuel bills for residents.
Code for Sustainable Homes.
Agreed:- Dec2010
Reduction in electricity usage,
more efficient lighting.

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
Prices now forwarded. Globe Lane is
£60k. Review to be undertaken when
fitted with PV installation.
Fuel Poverty, reduction in
carbon production and use of
fossil fuel



Reduction in fuel bills for residents.
Worth £405,000 per year saving to the
customer.
Income to Group £12.325m over 25yrs
Trial property, 69 Talbot Rd, Newton to
be fitted by Jan2011.
Approximate saving CO2= 1.1 tonne per
property per annum
2011/12
Reduction in Carbon
D.Vose production/ emission,
A.Stafford provision of renewable energy
source, reduction in fuel
poverty, increased quality of
heating within flats



Reduction in fuel bills for residents, 124 tonnes
reduction in fuel bill for New Charter.
per annum
st
Grant provision approved 1 Nov2010.
The ERDF 50% contribution, approx
value £994,000. Moving forward to
tender stage.
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Globe Lane,
2011/12
Central Estate, D.Vose S.Lowe
John Grundy
A.Stafford
House
Aksa NCHT & March 2012
possibly
D.Vose
Gedling
A.Stafford
D.Scott
Cavendish Mill
Bio-mass
Solar Thermal
Photovoltaic
TARGET DATE
& LEAD
IMPACT
MANAGER
2011/12
Fuel Poverty, potential lifetime
S.Stafford boiler extension
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3,654 tonnes
per annum
ACTION PLAN 2010/13
PROJECT
SITE
St. Petersfield
Code Level 4
Bio- Fuel Boilers
Loft Insulation
Loft Insulation
TARGET DATE
& LEAD
IMPACT
MANAGER
2011/12
SAP, Homes for Life
S.Stafford
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ANNUAL
PROGRESS


Increase in SAP levels, decrease in carbon
Levels. Review HCA standards, memo
dated 29/11/10 by Grant Shapps – under
review.
SAVINGS IN
CO2
New Charter
Academy
Sept 2011
Reduction in Carbon
S.Stafford production/ emission,
provision of renewable energy
source.


Two sites moved to one site allowing for
economies of location. On target for
completion date.
2,000
remainder of
stock, all
others
complete
March 2011
Fuel Poverty, warmer homes,
D.Vose increased comfort
S.Norris


Reduction in fuel bills for residents,
increased comfort for residents, higher
SAP level. Written to outstanding
tenants, 200 properties identified at Dec
2010, work to commence on these.
Completion by 31st March 2011, £20k
provision sourced. This will conclude all
properties now complete.
70 tonnes
per annum
All stock
completed
todate
Complete


Reduction in fuel bills for residents,
increased comfort for residents, higher
SAP level
Approximate CO2 saving 350kg per
property per annum
1,575 tonnes
per annum
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ACTION PLAN 2010/13
PROJECT
Cavity Wall
Insulation carried
out
Electric Monitors
SITE
All stock as
required
19,000
Marsden
Communal Boiler Close
Renewal including Richmond
solar thermal
House
Kendal House
All sites
Use of Thermo
Insulate Paint
TARGET DATE
& LEAD
MANAGER
Complete
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ANNUAL
PROGRESS
Fuel Poverty, warmer homes,
increased comfort


April 2011
Residents & staff will have the
D.Vose facility to monitor their own
A.Stafford electrical usage and so reduce
their own bills


2011/12
Reduction in Carbon
D.Vose production/ emission,
provision of renewable energy
source, reduction in fuel
poverty, increased quality of
heating within flats


Reduction in fuel bills for residents,
increase in SAP level. Letter sent
Nov2010, requesting 50% grant to
regional growth fund for approx.
£157,000. Still awaiting contact.
2010/11
Reduction in fuel bills for
S.Shilley customers and increase in our
SAP level rating

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Reviewed validity of initiative at Painting
& Decorating Show, Coventry Nov2010
with all major paint manufacturers. Cost
outweighs any benefits. Internal
insulation way forward on cold spots.
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IMPACT
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Reduction in fuel bills for residents,
increased comfort for residents, higher
SAP level.
Approximate CO2 saving 550kg per
property per annum
Applied to British Gas, await
confirmation and up take of units. Same
to be reviewed by Eaga at meeting
20/12/10 – possible hire scheme.
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SAVINGS IN
CO2
2,752 tonnes
per annum
ACTION PLAN 2010/13
PROJECT
SITE
All stock
Standard
Assessment
Procedure (SAP)
levels of our
stock
Eaga Visit
New Heating
Installation
Group & New
Charter stock
Chartist
House
TARGET DATE
& LEAD
MANAGER
2010/11
D.Vose
All Lead
Managers
3
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Measure of the overall
efficiency of our properties in
terms of energy efficiency
based on fuel costs and
environmental impact based
on CO2 emissions. The
environmental impact rating is
a measure of a
home's impact on the
environment in terms of
carbon dioxide (CO2)
emissions. The higher the
rating the less impact it has on
the environment.
Reviewing all this company’s
green initiatives.
Meeting
arranged
20/12/10
D.Vose
A.Stafford
Complete
Reduction in Carbon
April 2010
production/ emission,
D.Vose provision of renewable energy
source, reduction in fuel
poverty, increased quality of
heating within flats
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IMPACT
RATING
ANNUAL
PROGRESS
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Presently recorded at 71% against a
Social Housing average 68.5% @ Sept
2009.
Working towards 75% as minimum, year
on year review.
Recording 72.51% @ Sept 2010 based on
855 properties.
Government legislation suggestions are
SAP 70% by 2020 and SAP 80% by 2030.
CO2 impact rating has increased from
68.31 2008 to 69.88 2010


Meeting held 22/12/10 to review SESP
eligible postcodes being investigated for
funding. Also reviewing energy monitors
for hire – awaiting costings.

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Installation of Solar Thermal. Finalist in
2010 Sustainable Social Housing
Refurbishment project of the year. Also
continues to provide ongoing savings.
CESP grant application included
ERDF grant application included
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SAVINGS IN
CO2
68 tonnes
per annum
ACTION PLAN 2010/13
PROJECT
Solar thermal
installations to
sheltered
accommodation
buildings
SITE
All sheltered
Buildings
TARGET DATE
& LEAD
MANAGER
March 2014
D.Vose
IMPACT
On going programme of
communal boiler plant
replacement to all New
Charter sheltered
accommodation buildings
IMPACT
RATING
ANNUAL
PROGRESS


Installation of Solar Thermal. Buildings
complete as at December 2011, Garden
Fold House, Albion House, Kendal
House, Marsden Close, William Ford
House . Also continues to provide
ongoing savings.
MCS Training
Building
Company
Operatives
December
Revenue stream for Building
2010
Company
J.Corr
E.MacQueen
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Revenue to Building Company potential
income of approx £2.2m, use of direct
labour. All operatives completed training
by Dec 2010. Awaiting accreditation
certificate.
Power Perfectors
Cavendish
249, Globe
Lane
April 2011
Lower usage of electricity,
D.Vose evening out of electricity
S.Lowe supply. Expected reduction of
10%


Group
March 2011
Recycling waste paper & cost
S.Lowe saving to Group
I.Pritchard


Regulation of energy flow, reduction in
fuel bills. A.Stafford authorised Nov
2010,
Globe Lane cost £17,831, Cavendish
£18,612.
Both completed 30th/31st January 2011
Reduced costs, partnership working with
CIS. Meeting held with FM at Group &
CIS representative. Awaiting agreement
date with CIS.
Confidential
Waste
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SAVINGS IN
CO2
Cavendish
26 tonnes
per annum.
Globe Lane
18 tonnes
per annum
ACTION PLAN 2010/13
PROJECT
TARGET DATE
& LEAD
IMPACT
MANAGER
2010/11
Possible reduction in
S.Lowe consumption of fossil fuel and
Nitro Oxide release
IMPACT
RATING


Meeting held Nov10, initiative does not
fit business needs ie: spot hire purposes
and would take us out of Diesel hire.
Not cost effective.
Globe Lane
2010/11
Possible reduction in
S.Lowe consumption of fossil fuel and
Nitro Oxide release


Under review, meeting arranged with CIS
to provide update.
Trades &
Caretaking
stock
March 2011
Possible reduction in
S.Lowe consumption of fossil fuel and
G.Greer Nitro Oxide release.
S.Wilkinson


Reduction in fuel emissions.
Potential Cost savings to the Group.
Year on year review. 80% already
complete Nov 201
Reduction in CO2due to purchase of new
vehicles from 156.39 tonnes per annum
to 117.37 tonnes per annum
Cavendish 249
2010
Reduction in use of and
D.Reynolds consumption of fuel and cost
P.Giles saving


Mileage paid on bicycles vs. Cars.
Already Implemented. Proving successful.
SITE
Globe Lane
LPG Vehicles
Electric Vehicles
Vehicle Analysis
Use of Bicycles
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ANNUAL
PROGRESS
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SAVINGS IN
CO2
39 tonnes
per annum
ACTION PLAN 2010/13
PROJECT
SITE
Globe Lane
Driver Training
Marley Ecological
Roof Tiles
New Charter
Stock
TARGET DATE
& LEAD
IMPACT
MANAGER
Scheduled 17/ Possible reduction in
18th Nov.
consumption of fossil fuel and
2010
Nitro Oxide release
J.Corr
H&S
E.MacQueen
On going
To Date
S.Lowe
P.Fisher
D.Vose
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Reduction of Nitrogen Oxide
(NOx) levels from
atmosphere.
An average roofs life time of
40 -60 years, the roof will
absorb the equivalent of
100,000 car miles of NOx gas.
Every year a roof is on we
extract 2000 miles.
IMPACT
RATING
ANNUAL
PROGRESS


Reduction in fuel emissions as a result of
training – 60 people, potential 15%
reduction on fuel usage per person.
Future savings to be monitored.
Training now complete Nov2010, prize
given to overall winner.

Calculation based on 350 properties
completed to date, there has been
absorption of 700,000 car miles.
Projection for the lifetime based on these
350 roofs, could be as much as 35 million
car miles.
By 2013, expected to have completed
another 750 roofs.
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SAVINGS IN
CO2
ACTION PLAN 2010/13
PROJECT
TARGET DATE
& LEAD
IMPACT
MANAGER
On going
Reduction of waste to landfill,
S.Lowe
IMPACT
RATING

All have dedicated skips at Globe Lane
depot managed by D&M Demolition:Building Rubble: 100%, Timber: 100%,
Pallets: 100%, Gypsum: 100%,
Glass: 100% (made into Road Marking),
Cardboard: 95%,
Plastic Packaging / Wrapping: 95%,
Globe Lane
On going
Reduction of waste to landfill
S.Lowe

PVCU Window Frames & offcuts taken
to local supplier: 98% - This contributes
to Building Company income.
Scrap Metal Ferrous/Non Ferrous taken
to local merchants Solidcast: 100%,
Timber Pallets taken to local wood
recyclers: Timber 100% & Nails
extracted: 100%,
Fluorescent Tubes taken to tube
recycling at TN Robinson’s, Stockport
Globe Lane
2010/11
Possible reduction in
S.Lowe consumption of fossil fuel and
Nitro Oxide release.

Assessment made to the potential use of
bio-fuel. Analysis showed £1.34 per ltr,
whereas pump prices were £1.14 per ltr.
This scheme was considered too costly.
SITE
Globe Lane
Recycling
Waste
Management
Bio-Fuel Vehicles
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ANNUAL
PROGRESS
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SAVINGS IN
CO2
ACTION PLAN 2010/13
PROJECT
SITE
Globe Lane
Retention of
ISO14001
Accreditation
Set up of Group
Recycling Centre
PROGRESS

Audit Review compliance. Retained for 2
years at Building Company, confidence is
high. Progressing well.

Funding being sourced to allow TMT to
run new scheme
Globe Lane
Ongoing
Reduced landfill for Group
S.Lowe Recycled pallets made into
Planters for sale to residents
and public on Central Estate,
Dukinfield.
Complete
Reduced landfill for Group
end October Reduced costs on hire of skip
2010
Environmentally friendly using
S.Lowe local supplier. Also includes all
plastic packaging.
Reduction in Carbon
March 2012
production/ emission,
D.Vose provision of renewable energy
source.

Already proved to be an extremely
successful scheme. Review ongoing

Saving of £2,400pa on skip hire, supply of
skip now at no cost.



Design complete, order placed
Scheme Completed March 2012
Grant Monies Received
Globe Lane
Leesfield
House
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April 2011
Reduced landfill for Group
E.Marsh Repairing and issuing recycled
T.Powell furniture
Recycled
Cardboard
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IMPACT
RATING
Astral House,
Stalybridge
Recycled Pallets
Air to water heat
pumps
TARGET DATE
& LEAD
IMPACT
MANAGER
2011/12
Remaining Environmentally
L.Stanfield responsible
J.Corr
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SAVINGS IN
CO2
ACTION PLAN 2010/13
SITE
TARGET DATE
& LEAD
MANAGER
External &
Internal
Insulation
Hard to Treat
Properties
Autumn 2012
D.Vose
External and internal insulation
to hard to treat solid wall
properties
‘Go Early Green
Deal Scheme’
Grant application
Hard to Treat
Properties
January 2013
External and internal insulation
to hard to treat solid wall
properties. Trialling Green
Deal policies and procedures
in liaison with DECC and EST
Grant application
RHPP Phase 3
‘Air to Water
Heat Pumps’
Ryefield
House
Completion
by March
2013
Reduction in Carbon
production/ emission,
provision of renewable energy
source.
CESP grant
application
All boilers
fitted 1st Jan
2011 – 31st
March 2012
Grant
application
June 2012
Replacement of various older
boiler with Sedbuk ‘A’ rated
boilers
PROJECT
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IMPACT
IMPACT
RATING





ANNUAL
PROGRESS
Report being written on No’s, type and
location of properties. This work will
depend on the introduction of Green
Deal and Energy Company Obligation
Grant application submitted August 2012
Tenders returned November 2012
Start on site January 2013 completion
March 2013



Grant application submitted August 2012



Grant application Submitted June 2012
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SAVINGS IN
CO2
ACTION PLAN 2010/13
PROJECT
SITE
TARGET DATE
& LEAD
MANAGER
IMPACT
Hazel Hurst Fuel
Switch
Hazel Hurst
Ashton
Sept 2012
Replacement of Electric
storage heaters with gas
Sedbuk ‘A’ rated boiler
Hunters Court
Fuel Switch
Hunters
Court
Sept 2012
Replacement of Electric
storage heaters with gas
Sedbuk ‘A’ rated boiler
SMART Metering
All New
Charter
communal
areas
Tender
return sue
June 2012
D.Vose
Ability to read meters
remotely allowing for accurate
billing
IMPACT
RATING
ANNUAL
PROGRESS



CERT grant funding application



CERT grant funding application

OJEU tender to be prepared by
Advantage Utilities
SAVINGS IN
CO2
TOTAL CO2 SAVINGS: 8326
tonnes
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