…. It is important to note that the annual emissions vary significantly over time, due to a variety of factors not assessed in detail in this report. These include factors such as weather and user behaviour, but a key sensitivity is linked to changes in the Councils’ ownership or operation of buildings or provision of services. This report only considers properties both owned and operated by the Councils where…
… buildings, AECOM carried out building energy audits on a range of properties owned and operated by Adur & Worthing Councils. The table below summarises the results of these audits, listing the potential intervention areas that could be considered, along with an estimate of the carbon savings that could be achieved. These estimates account for the energy efficiency improvement measures in addition…
… the Councils’ own operations, as well as those that the Councils could indirectly influence, such as energy efficiency in leased or rented properties. Conclusion The results of this analysis show that the route towards becoming carbon neutral will require a strong level of ambition and commitment, backed up by significant interventions and investment across Adur & Worthing Councils’ operations…
… of electricity purchased by AWC. Scope 3 – Indirect emissions that result from other activities that occur in the value chain of AWC, either upstream or downstream. This includes emissions associated with buildings and services linked to the Councils but where they are not responsible for paying the fuel bills, for example leased properties, the leisure centres and the waste management system. It also…