Including the closely related terms carbon emission, and carbon.
… receive are then converted into carbon totals using universal conversion formulas so our reporting is reflective and comparable with other district authorities. Our next audit will commence again in April. In the meantime, we are working with our major contractors, where contract renewals allow, to continually improve carbon reduction initiatives. ü ü ü 1.1.4 Explicitly refer to sustainability…
… with an estimated 58% carbon emissions reduction anticipated on completion in 2023. Building energy use intensity will reduce 444 Wh/m2 per year to 260 Wh/m2 per year or, using benchmarking data, from 0.667kg to 0.334kg of CO2 per customer. These numbers are particularly significant as the building area, occupancy and energy consumption will increase when completed. ü 1.10.1 HERTFORD THEATRE - Maximise…
… ü ü ü ü 1.1.3 Engagement with main contractors to understand their current commitments towards carbon reduction All carbon contributions from major contractors have been evaluated for our 2020/21 carbon total. In the main this covers our grounds maintenance and waste contracts. Our assessment covers fuel usage, utilities and water consumption via a structures audit template. The numbers we…
… units in cages on the sides of buildings. The possibility of moving to e-Refuse trucks also beings energy capacity and infrastructure at the site further into consideration. ü 1.5.4 BUNTINGFORD - Review Local Authority Decarbonisation Grant Scheme COMPLETE - Investigated but oversubscribed. ü 1.6 CAR PARKS - Investigate carbon reduction and environmental opportunities. 95% of all surface level…
… at Link Road has been investigated and is feasible and confirmation on future configuration of the site is being sought. ü ü 1.6.5 BELL STREET - Install e-chargers appropriate to demand identified during audit. COMPLETE - 2 chargers have now been installed. ü ü 1.7 Investigate opportunities for use of 100% renewable energy for council estate - ü 1.7.1 Investigate/procure 100% low-carbon…