The University of Essex Carbon Management Plan
Carbon Management 2.0
November 2012
Overview
The University is committed to reducing its carbon emissions across all scopes by 43 per cent on a
2005 baseline by 2020. This paper outlines the procedures in place to achieve this target.
Targets
Objective
1.
1.1
1.2
Target date
Carbon Reduction
Reduce absolute Scope 1, Scope 2 and Scope 3 greenhouse
gas emissions by 43% in CO2e terms by 2020 on a 2005
baseline where available. Where baseline data for 2005 is not
available, it may be substituted with data from the nearest
available year. Emissions reductions should be non-transferable,
i.e. over-performance in one emissions scope should not allow
for under-performance elsewhere
Meet an interim target to reduce Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions
by 20% by 2015 on a 2005 baseline.
2020
2015
2. Carbon Reporting and Accounting
2.1
Instigate quarterly monitoring and reporting of greenhouse gas
emissions in conformity with the Greenhouse Gas Protocol for
the following footprint areas:
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2.2
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Heat & power;
Waste recycling/recovery and disposal;
Water consumption;
Transport of staff and students to the University and between
sites;
Conference and business travel and travel associated with
placements and field trips;
Procurement.
Gain ISO140001 Accreditation
July 2013
3. Operational
3.1
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3.2
Ensuring that all refurbishment projects meet BREAM
excellent where possible. Where not possible resources are
allocated for consequential improvements elsewhere on
campus.
Where practicable and with due regard to the palette of
existing materials on campus, all building materials will be
sourced from the BRE Green Guide to specifications
categories A-C from 2010
The University will assess onsite renewable and ambient energy
options with the goal of producing 10 per cent of energy from
renewable sources
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2015
3.3
The University will assess onsite renewable and ambient energy
options with the goal of producing 30 per cent of energy from
renewable sources
3.4
The use and occupancy of space will be assessed and optimised
to ensure the most energy and carbon efficient use of campus
space.
4. Engagement
4.1
Develop policies on food ensuring the university is regarded as a
responsible consumer.
2020
2013
October 2013
Develop a system for reporting and monitoring on the University’s
investment portfolio.
4.2
July 2013
Sign up 25 additional students to the Campus Farm
Replace Green Task Force with Transition University
Put in place £60,000 budget for environmental engagement
initiatives, to be managed by the Transition University Group.
March 2013
July 2013
4.5
Run a waste & energy conservation incentives campaign in
student residences
September
2013
4.6
Improve exisiting incentives for staff and students for good
environmental behaviour in conjunction with onsite catering
facilities
Support Student Union Big Spring Clean litter pick up
Run wildlife awareness events and advertise to non-University
community
Share environmental best practice with local government & NHS
July 2013
4.10
Work with local community garden projects sharing knowledge
with Campus Farm
July 2013
4.11
Develop policies and procedures to improve the University’s
Green League ranking
February 2013
4.3
4.4
4.7
4.8
4.9
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5. Heat & Power
5.1
Reduce emissions from heat & power by 43% on a 2005 baseline
5.1
Roll out Smart metering across campus making data publicly
available
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5.2
Develop incentives for individual departments, buildings and
residences to make reductions beyond targets
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2020
6. Waste
6.1
Reduce emissions from waste by 43% on a 2005 baseline
2020
6.2
Develop waste reduction strategy based on waste hierarchy of
‘reduce, reuse, recycle’
May 2013
6.3
Report on waste tonnages on monthly basis
February 2013
6.4
Develop incentives for individual departments, buildings and
residences to make reductions beyond targets
May 2013
6.5
Continue binless office roll-out
May 2013
7. Water
7.1
Reduce emissions from water by 43% on a 2005 baseline
2020
7.2
Develop systems for monthly data reporting
May 2013
7.3
Phased removal of existing water coolers where there is
adequate provision of mains water
8. Procurement
July 2013
8.1
Reduce emissions from procurement by 43% on a 2005 baseline
2020
8.2
University Sustainable Procurement Policy sets out how tenders
will be scored according to environmental criteria
December
2012
8.3
Begin engagement with suppliers with a view to establishing
carbon impact of their goods and services
July 2013
9. Travel
9.1
Reduce emissions from travel by 43% on a 2005 baseline
2020
9.2
Improve systems for monthly data reporting for business travel
July 2013
9.3
Develop incentives for individual departments to make reductions
beyond targets
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9.4
Run bi-annual surveys for staff commutes
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9.5
Run annual surveys for student commutes
July 2013
10. Bio-diversity
10.1
150m2 of wild flower planting
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10.2
Identify sites for tree planting
July 2013
10.3
Survey & report on condition of bat, bird & bug boxes
July 2013
10.4
150m2 of bulb planting (approx. 15,000 bulbs)
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10.5
100 per cent of collected leaves used on site for mulch
July 2013
10.6
95 per cent of green waste reused on site
July 2013
10.7
75 per cent of sports field fertiliser to be organic
July 2013
10.8
Apply for Defra stewardship scheme
July 2013
10.9
Produce guide & signage highlighting campus bio diversity
July 2013
10.10
Maintain & enhance pond and surrounding area as wildlife habitat
on Loughton Campus
July 2013
10.11
Maintain raised planters on Southend Campus
July 2013
10.12
Install bug houses on Southend Campus
July 2013
10.13
Maintain Colchester Campus habitats as per habitat mapping in
Bio-diversity Policy
July 2013
Provide signage around campus, linked to interactive mapping
using IT of habitats on campus
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11. Emissions & discharges
11.1
11.2
11.3
11.4
11.5
Review asbestos management and data availability for
emissions/discharges management
Review HVAC contracts, suitability and maintenance of the
systems
Promote student Switch off, and Green Impact to students and
staff to increase carbon emissions and pollution awarenessraising
Review Emergency Plans to deal with abnormal conditions
where spillages occur or emissions are exceeded, establish
single working document
Implement refresher training programme on emissions &
discharges and operational procedures for all key staff, e.g.
maintenance team, porters, cleaners
Dan Dempsey
Carbon Change Advisor
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