The only sustainability conference designed and presented by retailers, for retailers. Title Sponsor

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1 The only sustainability conference designed and presented by retailers, for retailers. Title Sponsor

2 EB = P x A x T

3 Population & Product Growth Human Population Growth ECONOMIC GROWTH Total Gross World Product (in Trillion 2000 dollars) Billions of Peo ople Billion mark reached in mid 1930 s 6 Billion mark In 1999 Trillion Dollars Years Years

4 There is now strong evidence that significant global warming is occurring. The evidence comes from direct measurements of rising surface air temperatures and subsurface ocean temperatures and from phenomena such as increases in average global sea levels, retreating glaciers, and changes to many physical and biological systems. It is likely that most of the warming in recent decades can be attributed to human activities. The scientific understanding of climate change is now sufficiently clear to justify nations taking prompt action. It is vital that all nations identify cost-effective steps that they can take now, to contribute to substantial and long-term reduction in net global greenhouse gas emissions.

5 Impact on Air Emissions Pollution Rate (electricity supply) GREEN POWER reduces this x Amount of kwh (electricity demand) Energy Efficiency reduces this GHG Emissions & Air Pollution

6 Scope 1, 2, and 3 Emissions Source: World Resources Institute t

7 A Common Approach Greenhouse gases from business activities Energy conservation Renewable energy Verified carbon offsets 1. Calculate GHG emissions using a widely accepted protocol. 2. Develop emission reduction goals. 3. Offset remaining GHGs produced for each ton of carbon neutral designated product with RECs & VERs.

8 How Effective are Pollution Offsets? RECs, SEPs, MSDs can all be viewed as forms of offsets for mankind's impacts on our environment. Renewable energy certificates (RECs), also known as green certificates, green tags, or tradable renewable certificates, represent the environmental attributes of the power produced from renewable energy projects and are sold separate from commodity electricity. Customers can buy green certificates whether or not they have access to green power through their local utility or a competitive electricity marketer. And they can purchase green certificates t without t having to switch electricity suppliers. (Source: DOE)

9 FedEx recognizes that effective environmental management is one of its most important corporate priorities. FedEx is committed to the use of cost effective innovations and technologies to minimize atmospheric emissions from its operations and services. FedEx strives for efficient use of natural resources to minimize waste generation through efforts that include recycling and pollution reduction.

10 FedEx Office 1999 = 416 MWh (early Kinko s transition) 2002 = 7,238 MWh (all formal Kinko s partners bought out) Since FedEx acquisition of Kinko s in 2004 the amount of renewable power in the portfolio has increased, well in excess of previously established goals Goal = 25,000 MWh of renewable power MWh FedEx Acquisition Renewable Energy

11 FedEx Office Options renewable energy usage/ purchase in centers Conduct energy audits of procurement portfolio and in the field equipment energy comparison model for improved selection Deploy automated display to power off (after 20 minutes) Approve energy conservation awareness materials in-center

12 FedEx Office Options Control Systems Switches/Timers: - Lighting control - Signage Energy Management Systems: - HVAC - Interior/exterior lighting (e.g., Photocell) - Equipment circuits Lighting Systems Lighting retrofits/efficiency ffi i improvements: - T12 to T8 lamps - Compact fluorescent

13 FedEx Office Options Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Light Emitting Diodes (LED) lighting systems (vs. neon lighting) Solar lighting - Signage - Exterior lighting Solar Lighting Building materials, orientation and design - Center windows to face East/West (vs. North/South) th) - Smaller-sized conditioning systems

14 FedEx Office Many FedEx Office branches display green power and energy conservation information on store counters and entrance doorways. As a result, FedEx has helped encourage residential energy customers sign-up for renewable energy.

15 FedEx Express FedEx Express Solar Electric Project Oakland, Calif. West Coast Hub 904 kw output & 81,000 square feet of roof space covered with photovoltaic panels Comprises over 5,700 photovoltaic panels Generated over 2 billion kw-hrs of power in first 2 years of operation

16 FedEx Freight FedEx Freight is building two solar facilities in California that will provide a combined 550 kw of power. Fontana, California Whittier, California

17 FedEx Freight FedEx Freight collaborated with a lighting g manufacturer to develop a custom facility lighting solution that reduces energy consumption by up to 93 percent. FedEx Freight is an EPA Energy Star partner, and changed over 3,500 (and counting) traditional bulbs for energy- efficient compact fluorescent (CFL) bulbs.

18 EPA Green Power Partnership Benefits FedEx invited as a Founding Partner Recognized as a leader & founding member Best in Class organization Public Relations benefits from: Press Release/Conference surrounding inauguration of the Program On-going public awareness campaigns sponsored by U.S. EPA and Department of Energy Co-worker morale benefits: Commitment t to Company Philosophy caring g for our environment Commitment to Environmental Vision Statement use energy efficient technologies and renewable energy sources

19 Partner Commitment Open to businesses, public institutions, NGOs, and state and dlocal lgovernments Partners pledge to replace a portion of electricity consumption with green power in the next year Commitment can be on a facility, operating unit, corporate, or state-wide basis

20 Question and Answer Why should my company buy green power? What are my green power product and vendor options? How much will green power cost? How do I communicate this to stakeholders? How can EPA provide assistance?

21 Awards & Acknowledgements Harvard University s Kennedy School of Government biennial 2005 Roy Family Award 2004, 2005 International Earth Award EPA s 2004 Clean Air Excellence Award 2001, 2003 Green Power Leadership Award 2005 Green Power Leadership Award from U.S. EPA for Green Power On-Site Generation 2005 Blue Sky Award EPA s 2002 Green Power Partner of the Year Award 2007 & listed among top ten as retail users of renewable green power in U.S.