Falmouth University & University of Exeter, Cornwall Campus Carbon Management Programme

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1 Falmouth University & University of Exeter, Cornwall Campus Carbon Management Programme Carbon Management Plan (CMP) 2 nd Edition Date: January 2013 Version: 6 Owner: Karen Clowes, Project Lead Status: Approved by the Falmouth Exeter Plus Board (February 2013)

2 Foreword from Mark Overton, Deputy Vice Chancellor, University of Exeter The University of Exeter is a leading, internationally recognised higher education institution whose core business is the generation and dissemination of knowledge, which specifically includes Climate Change and Sustainable Futures. The University acknowledges the importance of being responsible, sustainable and ethical in order to meet the needs of the present and leave a better environment for future generations. The University of Exeter in Cornwall is dedicated to reducing CO 2 emissions from buildings, waste and transport. We believe this can be achieved through the skills and knowledge that our graduates learn and put into practice, our research and exchange of knowledge through business and community engagement, and through our own strategies and operations. We are pleased to give our backing to this. Foreword from Anne Carlisle, Vice Chancellor, Falmouth University Falmouth University is a multi-arts creative institution which is home to a Sustainable Design Centre in its Academy for Innovation and Research. As a consequence we recognise our responsibility to ensure financially sound, environmental and socially responsible operational practices. This Carbon Management Plan represents a commitment to make improvements across a range of key areas and recognises the need to reduce carbon emissions within all our operations. The Carbon Management Programme has given us the opportunity to bring our activities into a coherent plan which communicates the message of carbon reduction and drives forward actions to ensure continuous improvement. Falmouth University acknowledges the important role of the HE sector in addressing carbon emissions, both as an educator and an employer, and is dedicated to reducing CO 2 emissions across all our campuses. We commend this plan and encourage all Falmouth University staff and students to become involved in this exciting endeavour. 2

3 Foreword from Niamh Lamond, Chief Executive Officer, Falmouth Exeter Plus Falmouth Exeter Plus is the service delivery partner of Falmouth University (Falmouth) and the University of Exeter (UoE). We are a charitable not for profit organisation wholly owned by Falmouth and Exeter on a 50:50 basis. Our name reflects the strong link to our Higher Education partners. It also signifies the added value that we bring through the development and delivery of shared facilities and services for students and staff. Falmouth Exeter Plus manages and/or delivers all shared services at the Tremough Campus including estates and facilities management, hospitality services and residential accommodation on behalf of Falmouth and UoE, and some services at Falmouth's Woodlane Campus. We will, therefore, be involved heavily in the implementation of the Carbon Management Plan on the Tremough Campus, and will play an important role in addressing carbon emissions, both as a service provider and business partner to the HEIs, and also as an employer. Climate change is widely accepted as one of the greatest threats facing the world today. Falmouth Exeter Plus understands the challenges posed by the threat of climate change and is committed to the principles of sustainable development and good carbon management. 3

4 Contents Executive Summary.. 5 Introduction Overview of the Universities and their structure... 8 National Policy The HE Sector Carbon Emissions Scope 1, 2 and 3. 9 The Falmouth University and University of Exeter (Cornwall Campus) Carbon Management Plan..10 The 2005/06 baseline for Scope 1 and 2 emissions.. 10 Scope 1 and 2 Carbon Emission Data Scope 1 and 2 Carbon Emissions: Falmouth University. 13 Scope 1 and 2 Carbon Emissions: University of Exeter (Cornwall Campus). 16 Tremough Campus Carbon Emissions from Electricity, Gas and Oil Consumption 18 Scope 1 and 2 Carbon Emissions Academic (Tremough Campus). 23 Individual Building Performance (Tremough Campus).25 Academic Energy Usage at Falmouth University Woodlane Campus 28 Scope 1 and 2 Carbon Emissions Projections to 2019/ Implementation Plan 33 Scope 3 Emissions. 39 Responsibility. 48 Data Management..49 Policy Alignment.. 49 Implementation Costs. 49 Corporate Strategy 50 Programme Management. 50 4

5 Executive Summary This joint Falmouth University (Falmouth) and University of Exeter, Cornwall Campus (UoE CC) Carbon Management Plan (CMP, 2013) underpins the universities commitment towards achieving more sustainable development and minimising our greenhouse gas emissions. It provides a revised and updated strategic direction for ensuring continued progress in reducing carbon emissions per square metre of gross internal floor area (GIA) at the Tremough Campus, Penryn and the Woodlane Campus Falmouth. Our new revised CMP reports on carbon emissions from Scope 1 (direct emissions from boilers, burners and fleet vehicles) and Scope 2 emissions (purchased electricity). In accordance with the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE) guidance, we have developed a baseline and reduction targets for our Scope 1 and 2 emissions based on the 2005/06 academic year. The revised CMP provides a separate baseline and targets for several Scope 3 indirect emissions (waste and recycling, water and transport). The Tremough Campus GIA had increased by almost 90% at the end of 2011/12 compared to the 2005/06 baseline and overall Scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions were 58% higher at the end of 2011/12 compared to the baseline. In recognition of this rapid and continued growth of the Tremough Campus, it was agreed as part of the previous 2011 CMP, that we report on carbon emissions per m 2 of gross internal surface area (GIA) rather than on absolute emissions The target for Falmouth (the Tremough and Woodlane Campuses) and Falmouth Exeter Plus (the Tremough Campus only) is to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions per m 2 of GIA by 45% compared to the 2005/06 baseline. Falmouth University 2005/06 Baseline = 87 kg CO 2e per m 2 of GIA Target = 48 kg CO 2e per m 2 Tremough 2005/06 Baseline = 95 kg CO 2e per m 2 of GIA Target = 53 kg CO 2e per m 2 N.B. Tremough baseline does not include fleet vehicle emissions The current target for UoE is to reduce Scope 1 and 2 Emissions from its Cornwall Campus operations by 28% (this is the same percentage reduction the institution applies to its absolute emissions from its Devon campuses and it may be more appropriate for UoE CC to adopt the same target as Falmouth for its activities at the Tremough Campus in the future). Since the publication of the March 2011 CMP, the institutions have invested over 650,000 in carbon reduction projects, it has been estimated this will save up to 320 tonnes of carbon per year. These capital projects, combined with better building management and ensuring all new buildings are being built to extremely high environmental standards, have enabled the institutions to make good progress in reducing carbon emissions per m 2 of GIA. 5

6 tco2e Carbon Management Plan 2 nd Edition At the end of the 2011/12 academic year the carbon footprint per m 2 of GIA for Falmouth s activities at the Tremough and Woodlane Campuses was 15.5% lower compared to the baseline. At the Tremough Campus the 2011/12 academic year saw a reduction of 16.3% compared to the 2005/06 baseline. The calculated Scope 1 and 2 emission baselines for Falmouth, UoE and the Tremough Campus as a whole have been used to project different consumption scenarios up to the 2019/20 academic year. The Business as Usual Scenarios assume that these emissions increase at a rate equal to the building growth rate (change in GIA), which includes the known growth up until 2013/14. All new builds are assumed to consume energy at the same rate of energy use intensity as the existing campus buildings in the 2005/06 baseline year Tremough Campus Scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions BAU scenario compared against target and absolute emissions BAU Target Actual The target scenario predicts the effect on carbon emissions by reducing the business as usual scenario by 45% per m 2 of floor area. Based on this methodology the current target for the Tremough Campus will be an absolute carbon emissions value of 4043 tonnes in the 2019/20 academic year. Assuming the actual carbon emissions at the end of the 2013/14 academic year will be around 5900 tonnes of CO 2 e we are currently estimating that to achieve our target we will need to implement carbon reduction capital and revenue projects which will result in a further 1850 tonnes of CO 2 e savings by This joint Carbon Management Plan is built around four main themes: 1. Improve usage information and monitoring 2. Behavioural Change 3. Improve Energy Performance of the Estate 4. Introduce new low carbon/renewable sources of energy supply 6

7 The targets contained within this CMP are considered achievable, but will require adequate resources and funding to ensure delivery. For example, as shown in the table below, current and short-term capital projects at the Tremough Campus are expected to achieve around 1600 tonnes in CO 2 e savings per annum at an estimated cost of around two million pounds. Implementation of behavioural change projects could provide an additional 360 tonnes saving per annum. Tremough Campus Carbon Reduction Projects: Target Reduction 1850 tonnes of CO 2 e by 2019/20 tco 2 e saving per annum Capital Cost Current capital projects 2012/ ,000 Short to medium term projects 2013/ ,200,000 Total 1600 Balance 250 Less Revenue behaviour change projects 364 Total Carbon Saving by 2019/ Through implementing recommendations in future internal and external energy audits, feasibility studies and reviews (combined with future technological advances opening up new opportunities for carbon reduction) the Universities are confident that carbon reduction projects can be successfully identified and implemented in order to fulfil the CMP Scope 1 and 2 targets by 2019/20. The carbon management plan will be updated annually to reflect new identified projects/opportunities for capital investment. As the Tremough Campus is likely to continue to plan for growth up to and beyond 2020, opportunities to integrate large scale carbon reduction/renewables into capital project development will also need to be identified and where viable, implemented. HEFCE are seeking a demanding HE Sector reduction target of 83% in Scope 1 and 2 emissions compared to a 2005 baseline. Over the longer term, it is important we seek to further improve our environmental performance and ensure we are setting appropriate stretching, but achievable, carbon reduction targets. Further revisions of our CMP will need to consider adopting an absolute reduction target using a more appropriate baseline year and looking forward to Strategic ownership of this CMP, and the carbon reduction targets contained within it, ultimately rests with Falmouth and UoE. Both universities are responsible for ensuring a continued institutional commitment to support this CMP and achieving its targets, along with the provision of the resources needed to support it. Where funds are available, and projects are compliant, Salix funding will be used to fund identified carbon reduction projects. Opportunities to secure further grant or interest free funding will be sought for other capital or revenue carbon reduction projects. Alternatively, projects may be funded through departmental and institutional budgets where it can be demonstrated that the lifetime energy and maintenance cost savings will provide significant long term benefits. 7

8 Introduction This joint Carbon Management Plan underpins the universities (Falmouth University and University of Exeter Cornwall Campus) commitment towards achieving more sustainable development and minimising greenhouse gas emissions, and to comply with the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE) requirements. The institutions recognise that carbon reduction also makes good business sense in these times of high volatility in the fossil fuel market. Achieving the targets included within the plan will represent a significant challenge given the rapid expansion of the Tremough Campus and the continued planned growth in staff and student numbers. The Falmouth University and UoE CC Low Carbon Vision is to be known as institutions that pro-actively manage and minimise their carbon dioxide emissions by appropriate planning and investment, by involving staff and students, and by providing an education in sustainability relevant to a world threatened by climate change. Overview of the Universities and their structure Tremough Campus, Penryn is jointly owned, occupied and managed by Falmouth University and the University of Exeter (UoE). From their bases at Tremough Campus, both institutions have a leading role in creating world-class, multidisciplinary centres of excellence, supporting enterprise and innovation in business and increasing access to higher education in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Falmouth University (Falmouth) is located on two different campuses within Cornwall; Woodlane Campus in Falmouth, and Tremough Campus in Penryn. University of Exeter Cornwall Campus (UoE CC) has been based at Tremough since All UoE Departments in Cornwall are constitutionally parts of Colleges which are also represented at their Exeter Campuses. Both universities are committed towards improving their environmental sustainability performance. Falmouth Exeter Plus is a partnership between Falmouth University and the University of Exeter. Falmouth Exeter Plus delivers the high standard of shared services and facilities that help the University of Exeter and Falmouth University achieve their global ambitions and provide students with a life-changing university experience. It provides a comprehensive range of services and resources to support 21st Century university learning and life. These include IT and audio visual services, library and information services, dyslexia support, academic skills support, reprographics, capital development, facilities management, infrastructure planning, carbon management, sustainability monitoring, timetabling, reception, counselling, student living support, nursery, accessibility support, chaplaincy, student accommodation, sports and recreation facilities, catering and hospitality services, retail outlets, and conference and events management. Future Challenges A growing campus The Tremough Campus has experienced extensive growth over recent years, the gross internal floor area (GIA) had increased by 89.3% at the end of the 2011/12 compared to the 2005/06 baseline. Due to the extensive growth of Tremough Campus over recent years and the continued projected growth, it was deemed appropriate to apply reduction 8

9 targets for the two institutions not on absolute carbon emissions but on reductions per square metre of floor area by 2019/20. National Policy In the 2008 Climate Change Act (CCA), the UK Government committed to a long-term carbon reduction target of 80% by 2050 against 1990 levels, with an interim target of a 26% reduction by The 2009 budget increased this to 34% by A further increase to 42% has been recommended by the Committee on Climate Change (CCC). The Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills grant letter to HEFCE for required the higher education (HE) sector in England to implement a carbon reduction target of at least 80% by 2050 against 1990 levels. Against a 2005 baseline HEFCE s sector target is equivalent to a 43% reduction by 2020 and 83% by HEFCE have announced that, from 2011, capital allocations will be linked to carbon reduction. HEFCE, Universities UK and Guild HE published their Carbon reduction target and strategy for higher education in England (HEFCE 2010/11) which requires institutions to develop individual carbon management plans and to report on progress and the results achieved. The HE Sector Carbon Emissions Scopes 1, 2 and 3 Our Carbon Management Plan identifies the activities in our organisations which are responsible for greenhouse gas emissions being released to the atmosphere. In accordance with DECC and HEFCE guidance we identify and categorise emissionsreleasing activities into three groups (scopes). These scopes are: Scope 1 (Direct): emissions from activities owned or controlled by the HEI s that release emissions straight into the atmosphere. Scope 1 emissions on campus include emissions from combustion in our boilers, burners and emissions from fleet vehicles. Scope 2 (Indirect Energy): emissions being released into the atmosphere associated with our consumption of purchased electricity, heat, steam or cooling. These are indirect emissions that are a consequence of our campus activities but which occur at sources we do not own or control. Scope 3 (Indirect Other): Emissions that are a consequence of our actions, which occur at sources we do not own or control and which are not classed as Scope 2 emissions. Examples of Scope 3 emissions are business travel by means other than fleet vehicles, waste and recycling, water and procurement. 9

10 The Falmouth University and UoE CC Carbon Management Plan This Carbon Management Plan (CMP, 2012) provides a revised and updated strategic direction for ensuring continued good practice towards reducing carbon emissions per square metre of gross internal floor area (GIA) at both the Tremough and Woodlane Campuses for Scope 1 and Scope 2 carbon emissions, and reports on progress towards meeting the targets set out in the first CMP Revision (which was adopted by the institutions in March 2011). It also builds on earlier versions of the CMP by including targets for several Scope 3 emissions; water, waste and travel for the first time. In March 2011 we revised our CMP in response to the HEFCE requirement for all CMP s to be set to 2019/20, and set reduction targets against a 2005/06 baseline. In order to ensure increased ownership and responsibility it was agreed that we will report on reduction targets separately for the two HEI s. The 2005/06 baseline calculated in the March 2011 CMP included estimated carbon emissions from waste to landfill. These should have been reported on separately as waste and recycling are regarded as Scope 3 emissions. For ease of reporting to the Falmouth Exeter Plus Board, UoE CC and to Falmouth University we will, on a quarterly basis, report on progress on carbon emissions for Tremough Campus as a whole; carbon emissions for UoE CC s share; and also carbon emissions for Falmouth University s share at Tremough Campus combined with emissions arising from activities at Woodlane Campus, Falmouth. We will report on absolute emissions, emissions per FTE staff and student, and emissions per m 2 of GIA on behalf of the institutions. It should be noted that, in recognition of the continued growth of Tremough Campus, the targets agreed by the HEI s in the March 2011 CMP are for emissions per m 2 of GIA, not absolute emission reductions. The baseline emissions are calculated for the Falmouth University, and the University of Exeter, Cornwall Campus, academic and residential facilities. This covers all activity at Tremough Campus, Penryn; Woodlane Campus, Falmouth and Dartington Campus, Totnes, prior to its relocation in July The University of Exeter facilities in Exeter have not been included in this baseline as they form a separate UoE Carbon Management Plan. The 2005/06 baseline for Scope 1 and 2 emissions It was agreed that although Falmouth University and the University of Exeter share services, lecture/seminar spaces and a number of buildings on the Tremough Campus, the baselines and reduction targets should be separate and appropriate for the HEI individually. The University of Exeter are currently revising their carbon targets for its operations in Devon; therefore this carbon management plan which covers UoE operations at its Cornwall campus, may be amended to align with the UoE s new absolute target for carbon reduction, or alternatively it may be more appropriate to apply the same the same 45% per m 2 reduction as Falmouth for UoE s activities at the Tremough Campus. 10

11 The emissions sources included in the creation of the Falmouth University & UoE CC carbon emissions Scope 1 and 2 baseline are detailed: Energy in building use (gas, oil, electricity in all academic and residential buildings) Fuel use from Falmouth University/UoE CC/FX Plus owned or leased/ rented vehicles The Universities carbon emissions baselines for Scope 1 and 2 emissions have been calculated using data from the 2005/2006 academic year (1st August 2005 to 31st July 2006). These figures are different from those shown in the March 2011 CMP. This is because in accordance with HEFCE guidance we have revised the figures using the most up to date DEFRA conversion factors for electricity which has new conversion factors for 1990 to 2010: The Falmouth University 2005/06 baseline is 2662 tonnes of CO 2 e. This covers absolute emissions from the whole of the Falmouth University Estate (Tremough and Woodlane); it includes fleet vehicle mileage, but does not include any indirect Scope 3 emissions (waste, water, recycling and non-direct transport emissions). The UoE 2005/06 Scope 1 and 2 baseline is 1397 tonnes CO 2 e, this covers its share of absolute emissions for activities on the Cornwall Tremough Campus only, it does not include any indirect Scope 3 emissions. Falmouth University s target is to reduce CO 2 e emissions per m 2 of gross internal floor area (GIA) by 45% by 2020 compared to the 2005/06 baseline Falmouth University 2005/06 Baseline = 87 kg CO 2e per m 2 of GIA Target = 48 kg CO 2e per m 2 The Falmouth Baseline for the Woodlane Campus was 68 kg CO 2e per m 2 The Falmouth Baseline for the Tremough Campus was 99 kg CO 2e per m 2 UoE s current target is to reduce CO 2 e emissions per m 2 of floor GIA by at least 28% by 2020 compared to the 2005/06 baseline. This is in accordance with the UoE CMP for their Devon Campuses although it may be more appropriate if UoE were to adopt the same carbon reduction target as Falmouth for its activities on the shared Tremough campus. UoE CC 2005/06 Baseline = 93 kg CO 2e per m 2 of GIA Target = 67 kg CO 2e per m 2 Falmouth Exeter Plus target for Tremough Campus is to reduce CO 2 e emissions per m 2 of floor area on Tremough Campus by 45% by 2020 compared to the 2005/06 baseline Tremough Tremough 2005/ /06 Baseline Baseline = 104 = 95 kg kg CO2e per mm2 2 of of GIA floor Target area = 53 Target kg CO= 2e 99 per kg m 2 CO2e per N.B. m2 Tremough baseline does not include fleet vehicle emissions Scope 1 and 2 annual reporting for the Carbon Management Plan will show Falmouth University emissions (Woodlane and Tremough), UoE CC emissions and also total 11

12 emissions for Tremough Campus (not including Woodlane or fleet vehicles); we will show these as absolute emissions, emissions per m 2 of floor area and emissions per FTE student. From 2011/12 we will also record FTE staff and student (in order to reflect the planned increase in academic research activity at Tremough). The split between academic and residential emissions will also be recorded on an annual basis. Scope 1 and 2 Carbon Emissions Data When estimating CO 2 e emissions per m 2 for academic usage the GIA for each institution is measured more accurately where possible i.e. when a building is 100% occupied by one institution. In academic shared areas the split is estimated as 52% Falmouth University and 48% UoE. For the residential blocks the split has historically been measured as 50:50 which was a reasonably accurate split at the time of the baseline year. However in recent years the proportion of residential Falmouth University to UoE students has increased substantially. It was agreed by the Falmouth Exeter Plus Senior Executive Team that it would be fairer if residential usage is split based on the actual percentage of students from each institution (which, to allow different years to be compared on a like for like basis, is taken as residential occupancy numbers for each institution at the first week in January of each year). Table 1 No. of Students in Residences, Tremough No. of Students in Residences* *Breakdown is taken from January figures each year Year Total No. Residents %Falmouth %UoE 2009/ / /

13 tonnes CO2e Carbon Management Plan 2 nd Edition Table 2 Scope 1 and 2 Emissions Tremough, Falmouth University and UoE CC Scope 1 and 2 Emissions * tco2 University College Falmouth 2005/ / / /12 Tremough Campus Dartington Campus Woodlane Fleet Vehicles TOTAL UCF University of Exeter Cornwall Campus 2005/ / / /12 Tremough Campus Fleet Vehicles TOTAL UoE CC TOTAL TREMOUGH CAMPUS (Heating and Electricity Only) 2005/ / / /12 Tremough Campus (UoE and UCF) /12 data is absolute emissions after contractor usage has been deducted. Contractor electricity usage was 95tCO 2 e. Scope 1 and 2 Carbon Emissions Falmouth University Scope 1 and 2 Carbon Emissions University College Falmouth / / / /12 TOTAL UCF Figure 1 - Scope 1 and 2 Carbon Emissions Falmouth University Difference between 2011/12 Academic Year and the 2010/11 Academic Year = -5% Difference between 2011/12 Academic Year and the 2005/06 baseline year = +35% 13

14 Table 3 - kg CO 2 e per Academic Year, Falmouth University Falmouth University (Tremough and Woodlane Split) Scope 1 and 2 Emissions Academic Year 2005/ / / /12 Tremough Campus (GIA) Tremough Campus tco 2 e Tremough kgco 2 e per m Woodlane Campus (GIA) Woodlane Campus tco 2 e Woodlane kgco 2 e per m Dartington Campus (GIA) Dartington Campus tco 2 e Dartington Campus kgco 2 e per m Scope 1 Vehicle Emissions Total Scope 1 Emissions per m 2 of GIA difference between 2011/12 academic year and previous academic year -9.0% difference between 2011/12 academic year and baseline -15.5% In terms of carbon reduction per m 2 of GIA (Table 3 above) Falmouth has seen an overall reduction since the 2005/06 baseline, however in 2010/11 there was an increase compared to the previous 2009/10 academic year. In order to meet its target of 48 kg per m 2 of GIA, Falmouth University will need to reduce its 2011/12 value of 74 kg per m 2 by 35%. In terms of carbon emissions per FTE student (Table 4 below), Falmouth University have seen a continual year on year improvement in carbon reduction; 13% between 2011/12 and 2010/11, and 22% since the 2005/06 baseline. Table 4 - kg CO 2 e per FTE Student, Falmouth University Academic Year Falmouth University 2005/ / / /12 Full Time Equivalent Student No s tco 2 e Scope 1 and 2 Emissions kgco 2 e per FTE Student

15 tco2e Carbon Management Plan 2 nd Edition Falmouth University Academic and Residential Split Table 5 - tco 2 e Academic and Residential Split - Falmouth University tco 2 e Academic and Residential Split 2005/ / / /12 Falmouth University Residential Academic Falmouth University Scope 1 and 2 emissions residential/academic split / / / /12 Academic Residential Figure 2 - Falmouth University Scope 1 and 2 emissions residential/academic split In 2005/06 residential emissions only accounted for 7.4% of Falmouth University's absolute carbon emissions, by 2011/12 this had risen to 24.4% (Figure 2). 15

16 tonnes CO2e Carbon Management Plan 2 nd Edition Scope 1 and 2 Emissions University of Exeter (Cornwall Campus) Scope 1 and 2 Carbon Emissions Exeter University Tremough Campus / / / /12 TOTAL UoE CC Figure 3 - Scope 1 and 2 Carbon Emissions for Exeter University (Tremough Campus) Difference between 2010/11 Academic Year and 2011/12 Academic Year = minus 10% Difference between 2011/12 Academic Year and the 2005/06 baseline = plus 51% Table 6 - kg CO 2 e per m 2 of GIA - Exeter University Cornwall Campus Academic Year 2005/ / / /12 Exeter University Cornwall Campus Gross Internal Floor Area (m 2 ) tco 2 e Scope 1 and 2 Emissions kgco 2 e per m 2 of GIA There was an error in the carbon calculations for the CMP annual report 2010/11 whereby residential carbon emissions attributed to UoE were inadvertently deducted from the total academic emissions, which meant that UoE's (and Tremough Campus as a whole) Scope 1 and 2 emissions were considerably underestimated. In fact carbon emissions had actually increased by 10% in 2010/11 compared to 2009/10. Total carbon emissions for UoE CC dropped last year to 77 kg per m 2 of GIA (a 10% reduction compared to 2010/11 and an 18% reduction compared to the baseline. In order to achieve its target of 67kg CO 2 e by 2019/20 UoE will need to achieve a further 12% reduction (a 1.5% year on year reduction). 16

17 tonnes CO2e Carbon Management Plan 2 nd Edition Table 7 - kg CO 2 e per FTE Student - Exeter University Cornwall Campus Academic Year Exeter University Cornwall Campus 2005/ / / /12 Full Time Equivalent Student No s tco 2 e Scope 1 and 2 Emissions kgco 2 e per FTE Student Exeter University Cornwall Campus has also seen a continuous improvement in carbon reductions per FTE student; almost a 14% reduction between 2011/12 and 2010/11 and a 53% reduction since the 2005/06 baseline (see Table 7 above). The new Environmental Sustainability Institute, which will become fully operational in autumn 2012, will be a major research facility for academic staff rather than a teaching facility for students. For this reason future CMP reports will also report on FTE Staff and Student numbers rather than just student numbers. UoE CC Academic and Residential Split Table 8 - tco 2 e Exeter University Cornwall Campus, Academic and Residential Split tco 2 e Academic and Residential Split 2005/ / / /12 University of Exeter Cornwall Campus Residential Academic Scope 1 and 2 Carbon Emissions Exeter University Tremough Campus / / / /12 TOTAL UoE CC Figure 4 - UoE Cornwall Campus Scope 1 and 2 emissions residential/academic split 17

18 tonnes CO2e Carbon Management Plan 2 nd Edition During the baseline line year the percentage of UoE CC carbon emissions arising from residential usage was around 14% of its total Scope 1 and 2 emissions; by 2011/12 this had risen to 24% (see Figure 4 above). Tremough Campus Carbon Emissions from Electricity, Gas and Oil Consumption Carbon Emissions from Electricity and Heating at Tremough Campus Tremough Campus (UoE and UCF) / / / / Figure 5- Campus Carbon Emissions from Heating and Electricity - Whole Tremough Campus Figure 5 above shows the total carbon emissions from electricity and heating at the Tremough Campus (not including contractor usage for construction of new buildings). The difference between the 2011/12 academic year and the previous 2010/11 year -7.77% The difference between 2011/12 academic year and the 2005/06 baseline % Table 9 - kg CO 2 e per m 2 of GIA - Whole Tremough Campus Academic Year 2005/ / / /12 Tremough Campus Gross Internal Floor Area (m 2 ) tco 2 e from Electric and Heating kgco 2 e per m 2 of GIA Carbon emissions rose per m 2 of GIA in 2010/11, however the last academic year 2011/12 has seen a reduction of 9.6% compared to 2010/11, and a reduction of 16.3% compared to the 2005/06 baseline. It should be noted that the reason Tremough Campus as a whole has a higher kgco 2 e per m 2 of GIA than Falmouth and Exeter have individually, is because Falmouth s calculation includes carbon arisings at Woodlane 18

19 Campus. Activities at the Woodlane campus are less carbon intensive than at the Tremough Campus and this helps to reduce Falmouth s overall carbon footprint per m 2 of GIA. In order to achieve its target of 53kg CO 2 e by 2019/20 Falmouth Exeter Plus will need to achieve a further 34% reduction from heating and electricity emissions on Tremough Campus (a 4.4% year on year reduction). Table 10 - kg CO 2 e per FTE Student - Whole Tremough Campus Academic Year Tremough Campus 2005/ / / /12 Full Time Equivalent Student No s n/a tco 2 e Scope 1 and 2 Emissions kgco 2 e per FTE Student n/a In 2011/12 emissions per FTE student based at Tremough Campus had reduced by 22.5% compared to the 2005/06 baseline. Analysis of Tremough Campus Electricity usage At Tremough the whole campus electricity is supplied by a single main meter, which has since 2010 been read automatically (AMR). Figure 6 below shows the meter readings from actual electricity invoices (with a deduction made for sub-metered usage by construction contractors) covering the period August 05 (the baseline year) to July Figure 6 - Monthly Electricity Consumption Tremough Campus 19

20 Aug-05 Nov-05 Feb-06 May-06 Aug-06 Nov-06 Feb-07 May-07 Aug-07 Nov-07 Feb-08 May-08 Aug-08 Nov-08 Feb-09 May-09 Aug-09 Nov-09 Feb-10 May-10 Aug-10 Nov-10 Feb-11 May-11 Aug-11 Nov-11 Feb-12 May-12 Carbon Management Plan 2 nd Edition Analysis of energy invoice data illustrates that electricity usage has followed a continual upward trend since the baseline year. This upward trend will continue at least until the end of 2012/2013 due to the new (recently constructed) buildings coming into full occupancy/usage. Analysis of Tremough Gas and Oil Usage 1,400,000 1,200,000 1,000, , , , ,000 0 Gas Energy Consumption at Tremough Campus from invoice data kwh Linear (kwh ) Figure 7 - Monthly Gas Consumption - Tremough Campus With a few exceptions, such as catering and the CHP unit in the new AIR Building, the majority of natural gas is used for space heating. Gas usage is expected to rise considerably from 2012/13 academic year when the new ESI and Exchange Buildings come into full-time use. Oil usage has gradually been phased out on the campus, in 2011/12 only the Tremough House and Annex was still oil heated. In autumn 2012 this building was also converted to gas. Analysis of Residential Carbon Emissions (Scope 1 and 2) The number of students living in the residences fluctuates throughout the academic year. To ensure a consistent approach whereby we are able to compare like with like, the figures given are those taken in January of each year. The figures given in this report are, therefore, different to those used for carbon analysis in previous CMP reports. Table 11 - Total Scope 1 and 2 Carbon Emissions Residential Academic Year 2008/ / / /12 tco 2 e no. of residents tco 2 e per resident kgco 2 e per m

21 Despite an increase of 1.9% in absolute CO 2 e emissions from the residential buildings between the 2010/11 and the 2011/12 academic year, because the numbers of students living in the residences was greater in the 2011/12 academic year there has been no change in emissions tco 2 e per resident. Although emissions per m 2 of GIA of residential floor space rose 1.9% in the last academic year (2011/12) compared to the previous academic year, this is still over 9% lower than in 2008/09 (before Glasney View, Phase 2a, came into operational use). Figure 8 - Residential Scope 1 and 2 Emissions Tremough Campus, shown as kg of CO 2 e per m 2 of gross internal area Most of the increase in absolute Scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions from residential use over the past two academic years is due to increased electricity consumption rather than gas from heating (electricity consumption has risen by 18.3% since the 2009/10 academic year whilst gas usage increased by 3.9% over the same period). Table 12 - Glasney Village - kwh per bedspace 2011/12 Energy Use kwh per Bed Space No. of kwh per year per year (2011/12) Bedrooms Electricity Gas Electricity Gas Glasney Glasney Glasney 2a Total

22 For accommodation blocks it can be useful to assess the performance of buildings on the basis of usage per bedroom (note this is not the same as per resident) in addition to area. Table 12 above illustrates that with the exception of Glasney 2a they are all very high (although it should be noted that Glasney 2a s electricity usage is up 26% on the previous 2010/11 academic year). Minimisation of electricity use is a priority for the accommodation blocks, particularly Glasney Parc (1 and 2). Engaging in the NUS Student Switch Off Campaign, combined with the development of a project plan for lighting upgrades, time switches and presence detectors, is expected to see a reversal in this trend over the coming years. Gas usage for all three buildings is also excessive. These are modern, well insulated buildings that should require minimal heating. A plan to improve the efficiency of space and water heating at Glasney Phases 1 and 2 needs to be undertaken. Scope 1 and 2 Carbon Emissions per m 2 of GIA per Residential Building Figure 9 - kg of CO 2 e per m 2 of Gross Internal Area Tremough Campus Residencies Figure 9 indicates that the older Glasney Parc residential blocks (Glasney 1 and Glasney 2) are far more energy inefficient than Glasney View (Glasney 2a) and it is these blocks which will benefit most from carbon efficiency capital measures. It should however be noted that the meter readings for Glasney 2 are not just from the residences but also the Porters Lodge (including Koofi Café). Electrical sub-meters for the Porters Lodge and Koofi Café have recently been installed which will allow a better understanding of Glasney Parc 2 s electricity consumption. 22

23 tonnes CO2e Carbon Management Plan 2 nd Edition Scope 1 and 2 Carbon Emissions Academic (Tremough Campus) Scope 1 and 2 Emissions Academic Usage Tremough 2011/12 18% 3% elec 79% gas oil Figure 10 - Proportion of Scope 1 and 2 Emissions by type - Tremough Campus Academic Emissions 2011/12 Almost 80% of the total carbon from energy usage on Tremough Campus comes from electricity consumption (Figure 10). In order to reduce emissions there needs to be a concerted focus on reducing electrical usage, both through capital projects and revenue (behavioural change) initiatives Scope 1 and 2 Emissions from Academic Usage at Tremough Campus 2009/ / /12 elec gas oil Figure 11 - Scope 1 and 2 Emissions (tco 2 e) from Academic Usage, Tremough Campus 23

24 Academic carbon emissions from electricity usage have continued to increase; Increase between 2009/10 and 2010/ % Increase between 2010/11 and 2011/12 1.2% Increase between 2009/10 and 2011/ % Most of this increase is due to new academic buildings (Performance Centre in 2010/11 academic year, and to a lesser extent the AIR building in February 2012). Analysis of the other main academic buildings does show a reduction in electricity usage, which means that either other areas on the estate e.g. external lighting, aviaries, data centre, etc., are using an increasing amount of electricity, or that some areas/uses in individual buildings are not being sub-metered, and/or that sub-meter readings are not correctly recording actual usage. New sub-meters installed in July 2012 will mean that from 2012/13 academic year we will be able to assess the electricity demand of the aviaries; the external data centre building; the Porter s Lodge and Koofi Café. We will also for the first time be able to separate out electricity and gas usage of the Media Centre from the Tremough House and Annex. Academic carbon emissions from Gas and Oil (heating) decreased by 29% in the 2011/12 academic year compared to the previous academic year. This is mainly due to continued better management of the building management systems on campus, particularly the Performance Centre which was brought into full usage during the 2010/11 academic year. Heating from oil is being phased out; the last oil fired heating system (Tremough House and Annex) was replaced with more energy efficient gas during summer We are expecting to see a continued growth in academic energy consumption due to the handover of the AIR building in February 2012, and the new Environmental Sustainability Institute and Exchange buildings in September 2012, which is why we need to analyse energy usage on a m 2 basis in order to properly assess performance. All the new academic builds have combined heat and power (CHP) units. We are, therefore, expecting to see a large increase in gas usage over the next academic year, which in turn will mean the increase in electricity usage (and consequently greenhouse gas emissions) will be lower than if CHP were not included within the building specifications. Table 13 - Scope 1 and 2 Emissions from Academic Usage, Tremough Campus Scope 1 and 2 Emissions Academic Usage Tremough Campus 2005/ / / /12 tco 2 e GIA kgco 2 e per m 2 of GIA Whilst absolute emissions from Scope 1 and 2 emissions on Tremough Campus have continued to increase; when analysing emissions per m 2 of academic GIA there has been a decrease of just over 10% between 2011/12 and the previous academic year and a 12% reduction against the 2005/06 baseline. 24

25 tonnes CO2e Carbon Management Plan 2 nd Edition Individual Building Performance (Tremough Campus) Ideally the overall picture should be broken down by building to identify good and bad performance. Daphne du Maurier Building There have been many problems with many of the DdM electricity meters not working over the last academic year. These meters were replaced towards the end of the academic year June Of particular concern is the fact that the new biology labs submeter s first reading was considerably higher than historical usage of that meter, which suggests that it either never worked properly or that it was measuring in megawatts rather than kilowatts. An additional sub-meter, to measure the usage of the IT Server Room, was installed at the same time. Where meter readings have not been available the usage has been estimated based on the previous year s usage. There may be a significant inaccuracy in electricity consumption for the DdM building; however with only a month s data for the IT Data Centre which feeds off the DdM supply, it is not possible to estimate electricity usage for the building using information from the BMS. It should, however, be possible to retrospectively estimate 2011/12 usage for the DdM building using 2012/13 BMS data when available Scope 1 and 2 Emissions Daphne du Maurier Building Electric Gas Total CO2e / / / /12 Academic Year Figure 12 - Annual Scope 1 and 2 Carbon Emissions Daphne du Maurier Building Electricity usage has decreased by almost 8% between the 2011/12 academic year and the previous academic year and by almost 15% between the 2011/12 academic year and 2008/09 (however, as stated above there is some uncertainty in the accuracy of electricity usage metering data). Gas usage data is more reliable, and has decreased by almost 16% between 2011/12 and the previous academic year, and by a significant 47% since 2008/09. 25

26 tonnes CO2e tonnes CO2e Carbon Management Plan 2 nd Edition Peter Lanyon Building Peter Lanyon Building / / / /12 Academic Year electric gas Total CO2e Figure 13 - Annual Scope 1 and 2 Carbon Emissions Peter Lanyon Building The Peter Lanyon building has seen a continual progress in reducing overall Scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions since 2008/09. The last academic year 2011/12 has seen a reduction in carbon emissions from electrical consumption of 4% and gas 16%. Since 2008/09 there has been an overall reduction in Scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions of 14.5%. The Performance Centre Scope 1 and 2 Emissions The Performance Centre / /12 Academic Year Electric Gas Total CO2e Figure 14 - Annual Scope 1 and 2 Emissions Performance Centre In its first year of operation the Performance Centre s electricity and gas consumption was far in excess of that predicted at its design stage. Electricity was 81% more than 26

27 tonnes CO2e Carbon Management Plan 2 nd Edition annual predicted usage and gas 63% higher. In 2011/12 energy consumption has reduced considerably; electricity usage has reduced by 32% compared to 2010/11 and gas usage by 30%. Part of this improvement could be attributed to better building management; however there may also have been some inaccuracy in electricity meter readings during its first year of operation. Whilst we have seen a major improvement, it is considered that there is still scope for further improvement at the Performance Centre; usage in 2011/12 was still 22% higher for electricity, and 14% higher for gas, than predicted during the building s design stage. Tremough House/Annex and Media Centre Tremough House/Annex and Media Centre Scope 1 and 2 emissions / / / /12 Academic Year Electric Gas Oil Total CeO2 Figure 15 - Annual Scope 1 and 2 Emissions Tremough House, Annex and the Media Centre Tremough House and Annex and the Media Centre have historically been considered as one building for carbon accounting purposes because electricity was not sub-metered. Electricity usage from the Tremough House Meter also included the aviaries and to date the aviaries electricity usage has not been deducted from the main buildings usage. In August 2012 sub meters were installed which means that in future academic years we can develop a better understanding of how these very different individual buildings perform in terms of energy usage, and also separate out the electricity demand of the aviaries. In 2011/12 overall carbon emissions fell by 13.5% compared to the previous academic year, although carbon emissions from electricity usage actually increased by 9.5%. The decrease can be attributed to the replacement of oil central heating at the Media Centre with more energy efficient gas heating. In August 2012 Tremough House and Annex also converted to gas for its heating and hot water. 27

28 kwh kwh Carbon Management Plan 2 nd Edition Academic Energy Usage at Falmouth University Woodlane Campus In order to accurately access individual building performance at Woodlane Campus a series of sub-meters will need to be fitted. The only building on campus which has individual meters and therefore can be reasonably accurately assessed for energy consumption is the Lamorvah Building. Until such time as sub-meters are installed; this CMP will show carbon emissions for electricity and gas for the whole of Woodlane Campus Electricity Consumption Falmouth University Woodlane Campus / / / /12 Electric Figure 16 - Electricity Consumption, Falmouth University, Woodlane Campus Gas Consumption Falmouth University Woodlane Campus 2005 / / / /12 Gas Figure 17 - Gas Consumption, Falmouth University, Woodlane Campus 28

29 tco2e Carbon Management Plan 2 nd Edition CO 2 e emissions Energy Usage - Falmouth University Woodlane Campus / / / /12 Electric Gas Figure 18 - CO 2 e Emissions from Energy Usage, Falmouth University Woodlane Campus In 2011/12 carbon emissions from energy use had decreased by 28% compared to the 2005/06 baseline. However between 2011/12 and 2010/11 there has only been a slight decrease in utility consumption. The installation of a PV Array on the Alan Livingstone Building towards the end of the 2011/12 academic year is expected to deliver at least 27 tonnes of CO 2 e per annum. Capital investment in carbon reduction projects and awareness raising activity needs to continue at Woodlane Campus, and energy efficiency opportunities need to be integrated into all refurbishment activity. Scope 1 and 2 Carbon Emissions Projections to 2019/20 Based on the calculated Scope 1 and 2 emissions baselines for Falmouth University, UoE and Falmouth Exeter Plus (Tremough Campus) different consumption scenarios have been projected. The BAU (Business as Usual) scenario assumes that Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions increase at a rate equal to the building growth rate (change in GIA). This currently includes the known growth up until 2013/14. The jump in predicted emissions from the 2012/13 academic year is attributed to the completion of a major capital build programme at Tremough Campus; including AIR, ESI, Exchange and Glasney View Phase 2b residential blocks. It will need to be further adjusted to allow for any additional future planned growth beyond All new builds are assumed to consume energy at the same rate of energy use intensity as the existing campus buildings in the 2005/06 base year. Falmouth University and UoE figures include Fleet Vehicles, Tremough is for buildings only. Falmouth University and Woodlane includes the 837m 2 extension of the Fox 2 building which is currently at planning stage and expected to be operational January

30 tco2e Carbon Management Plan 2 nd Edition The target scenario predicts the effect on carbon emissions by reducing the targeted 45% per m 2 of floor area from the 2005/06 baseline by 2020 for Falmouth University and Tremough Campus. For UoE CC there are two different scenarios shown, the current 28% per m 2 agreed target reduction, along with the more ambitious 45% reduction target which has been agreed for Tremough campus as a whole. Tremough Campus Scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions BAU scenario compared against target and absolute emissions BAU Target Actual Figure 19 - Tremough Campus Scope 1 and 2 Emissions, BAU Scenario compared against target and absolute emissions Based on the above assumptions the 2019/20 target for the Tremough Campus is 4043 tonnes of CO 2 e emissions. Assuming emissions by the end of 2012/13 academic year will be around 5900 tonnes of CO 2 e we are currently estimating that to achieve our target we will need to implement carbon reduction capital and revenue projects which will result in about 1900 tonnes of CO 2 e savings by Tremough Campus - The Expected Carbon Footprint if Capital Reduction Projects had not been implemented / /12 BAU Actual Without Capital Carbon Projects Figure 20 - The expected carbon footprint at Tremough Campus 2010/11 and 2011/12 Academic Years if capital reduction projects had not been implemented 30

31 tco2e Carbon Management Plan 2 nd Edition In the last two academic years (2010 to 2012) commissioned carbon capital reduction projects at the Tremough Campus are estimated to save 310 tonnes of carbon per annum. Figure 20 demonstrates the likely difference in our carbon footprint on the campus should these projects not have been implemented. The difference between the Business as Usual Scenario (BAU) and the without carbon projects column can be attributed to higher energy efficiency of new builds and better control of building management systems Falmouth Scope 1 and 2 Carbon Emissions BAU Scenario compared against target and absolute emissions BAU Target Actual Figure 21 - Falmouth Scope 1 and 2 Carbon Emissions BAU compared against target and absolute emissions Carbon emissions reductions for Falmouth University have not reduced as quickly as expected from 2009/10. Much of this can be attributed to teething problems with the operation of the new Performance Centre. Assuming by the end of 2012/13 absolute emissions are around 3600 tonnes of CO 2 e, we are seeking investment in capital and revenue projects by 2020 which will achieve around 1000 tonnes of CO 2 e reduction for Falmouth University at both the Woodlane and Tremough Campuses. 31

32 tco2e tco2e Carbon Management Plan 2 nd Edition UoE Scope 1 and 2 Carbon Emissions BAU Scenario compared to target (28% reduction) and absolute emissions BAU Target Actual Figure 22 -UoE Scope 1 and 2 Carbon Emissions BAU Scenario compared to target (28% reduction) and absolute emissions 3500 UoE CC Absolute v target and actual assuming target same as Falmouth's 45% reduction BAU Target Actual Figure 23 - UoE CC absolute emissions compared with a 45% target and actual emissions 32

33 Assuming UoE adopt the more ambitious 45% reduction target (in line with the Falmouth target), and that UoE s share of the Tremough Campus Scope 1 and 2 emissions by the end of 2012/13 is around 2650 tco 2 e, we will be seeking to implement carbon reduction projects which would achieve an additional 800t CO 2 e reduction for UoE CC by Implementation Plan This Falmouth University and UoE CC joint Carbon Management Plan is built around four main themes: Improve usage information and monitoring, and further improve sub-metering to allow greater ownership of carbon and energy reduction activity on the campuses. It is only possible to provide information against targets and the success of specific initiatives if we have the correct monitoring and reporting processes in place. This detail will also provide valuable feedback to users about their energy consumption levels. Behavioural Change initiatives and activities aimed at promoting behavioural change amongst campus users will complement capital carbon reduction projects and can allow an element of competition to be included. Improve Energy Performance of the Estate Significant progress has been made to date on capital projects which help reduce energy consumption e.g. boiler upgrades, low energy lighting, insulation, etc. Introduce new low carbon/renewable sources of energy supply Several small scale photovoltaic projects have recently been installed on the Tremough and Woodlane Campuses, and the new ESI, AIR and Exchange buildings have CHP (Combined Heat and Power). We are working with renewable energy academic staff and students to investigate opportunities to further increase our capacity to generate low carbon/renewable electricity and heating. Carbon Management Projects implemented prior to this 2012 CMP A number of audits and surveys have been carried out at Tremough and Woodlane Campuses over the past few years and numerous energy saving measures have already been implemented as a part of this. Existing projects that had already achieved carbon savings on the Falmouth University & UoE CC Campuses before the publication of the first Carbon Management Plan (projects completed before the 2010/11 Academic Year) included: Partial roof insulation in Tremough House, Tremough Campus Photocell control switches on lights in the Old Lane, Tremough Campus Control on phase 2, Tremough Campus Academic extractor unit Implementation of a Tremough and Woodlane Sustainability Policy Implementation of a Space Temperature Policy Lighting control and upgrades, Woodlane 33

34 BMS audit and optimisation of controls, Tremough Internal Pipework insulation, Woodlane Relocation of Dartington College of Arts students to BREEAM Excellent building at Tremough and buildings at Woodlane Boiler upgrade- convert oil boiler to gas, Media Centre, Tremough Carbon management projects have been identified through internal energy audits carried out by the Carbon Reduction Working Group, a Carbon Trust Energy Efficiency survey, student projects and independent feasibility studies. Since the publication of the March 2011 CMP, the institutions have invested over 650,000 in carbon reduction projects, it has been estimated this save up to 320 tonnes of carbon per year (see table 14). Implemented Projects 2010 to 2012 Academic Year Table 14 - Carbon Management Plan Projects implemented between 2010 and 2012 Academic Years Carbon Management Plan - Implemented Projects 2010 to 2012 Academic Year N.B. Project No s are those given in the CMP dated March Implemented Projects: Travel Plan & Transport Initiatives Location Tremough & Woodlane 3a Student Switch Off Glasney Parc 4 5a 5b 7a 8a 9b 9b 9b 9b 9b Energy Audits and Building Services Team SavaWatt Motor Controls of refrigeration equipment Motor Controls Variable Speed Drivers Boiler Controls optimisation Renewable Energy Solar PV Improve insulation; draught proofing & loft insulation Improve insulation; draught proofing & loft insulation Improve insulation; draught proofing & loft insulation Improve insulation; draught proofing Cavity Wall Insulation Tremough Tremough Campus Media Centre Tremough Performance Centre HEIs Falmouth & UoE Falmouth & UoE Falmouth & UoE Falmouth & UoE Falmouth & UoE Falmouth & UoE Capital Cost Estimate ( ) Carbon Saving tonne/yr Payback (yrs)* 400,000-3,000-35, , , Falmouth 26, * Kerris Vean Falmouth 1, Rosehill Falmouth 2, Tannachie Falmouth 2, Rosehill Garden Studios 1,2,3 Tannachie Garden Building Falmouth 2, Falmouth 3, b Cavity Wall Insulation Fox 1 Falmouth 1, b Cavity Wall Insulation Fox 3 Falmouth 1,

35 9b Cavity Wall Insulation Fox 4 Falmouth 1, a 11 Cavity Wall & Loft Insulation Employ a Carbon Manager Sub-metering of electric; media centre, Koofi Café, Porters Lodge, aviaries and IT Server Room Electric Vehicle for Falmouth Exeter Plus Security Free Cooling in IT Data Centre Tremough Annex Tremough Tremough Tremough Falmouth & UoE Falmouth & UoE Falmouth & UoE Falmouth & UoE 4, , tbc n/a - 15,500 - Tremough Falmouth 35, Lighting upgrade Tannachie Falmouth 10, Total 618, Payback based on 2011 DEFRA GHG Conversion factors (electric , oil and gas per kwh). Cost of electricity averaged at 11p, oil 7p and gas 3.5p per kwh. PV array for the PC Building was 50% funded by the Carbon Trust therefore actual payback for the HEI can be halved. No Feed in Tariff benefit because the project received UK public funding. Some of the projects shown in the March 2011 Carbon Management Plan have been placed on hold or have been superseded, as shown in table 15 below: Table 15 - Discarded/Superseded Projects Abandoned Projects and Projects not currently considered viable Project IT Management Software Solar Thermal Shower for Gym 2011 CMP Location HEI's Reason project abandoned Project No. 6a Tremough and Woodlane Tremough Falmouth Space Management Disposal of Lamorvah Woodlane Falmouth Cap Cost Est. Carbon Saving tco2e Software already installed as part of our new computing software (revenue for training in how to optimise this is needed) 10, Falmouth and UoE Gym is likely to be relocated 40, New masterplan for Woodlane includes continued usage of Lamorvah 25 sub-metering electric PV for Glasney Parc 8b Glasney Village Glasney Village Falmouth Exeter Plus Falmouth Exeter Plus This is still a potential (longterm) project. Needs further investigation into viability. Carried forward as potential med to long term project 20, Needs to be relooked at as part of a renewable/low carbon feasibility study for the entire campus (see long 1.80M term project list) 155 Lighting Upgrades 15b Tremough and Woodlane Falmouth and UoE Some LED projects already underway and carried forward into short, medium and long-term project plans. Costs and carbon savings considerably underestimated in March 2011 CMP 50,

36 Proposed and Current Carbon Reduction Projects, 2012/13 The carbon project list below is updated and reported to the Falmouth Exeter Plus Environmental Sustainability Working Group on a quarterly basis. For some of the proposed projects the potential carbon and long-term financial savings still need to be calculated; in the case of the IT related projects potential carbon savings are being calculated as part of an Environmental Sustainability in IT strategic document, which will help inform future policy and low carbon investment/decision making. Table 16 - Current Capital Projects (commissioned and pipeline) Current Capital Projects PV Array on Alan Livingston Building Woodlane Implementati on Year Estimated Carbon Savings (tco2e per annum) Tremough Falmouth UoE Tremough Woodlane Approx. Capital Cost 2011/ ,500 Payback (yrs.) Plug and vending misers Tremough 2012/ , Plug misers Woodlane 2012/ , LED Bollard lighting retrofit 2012/ , PV Array on DdM Roof (part of ESI offset) 2012/ TBC LED Lighting Stannary Bar/Cafe 2012/ , Oil to Gas conversion Tremough House/Annex 2012/ ,500 Phase 1 LED Street Lights Project 2012/ , CSM Library Halogen to LED 2012/ Low Energy Hand Driers 2012/ , Woodlane Halogen to LED 2012/ , Photography Centre Halogen to LED 2012/ , Water Heating DdM Kitchens to be supplied from Exc CHP Lighting upgrades/timers residencies project* Falmouth University (Tremough and Woodlane Totals) 2012/ , / , total , * *Does not include financial benefit of the feed in tariff Future capital projects identified to meet 2019/20 targets Provided all the identified short-term projects are implemented, there is a remaining: 1120 tco 2 e reduction to be achieved for the Tremough Campus, 560 tco 2 e for Falmouth University and 410 tco 2 e for UoE CC in order to meet the calculated 45% reduction against the projected BAU scenario to 2019/20. The projects below require further investigation and feasibility studies, as well as funding. The following list of longer term projects is not complete, costings and likely carbon savings are only ballpark estimates for most of these projects, and further detailed work 36

37 will need to be undertaken to assess their viability/feasibility (particularly the costs and carbon savings for voltage optimisation and boiler upgrades projects which have been uplifted direct from the original 2011 CMP). Table 17 - Short to Medium Term Capital Projects Short to Medium Term Year(s) Tremough tco 2e Falmouth University tco 2e UoE CC tco 2e Estimate Capital Cost Payback yrs. Tremough Woodlane Trend BMS for Media Centre 2013/ , Phase 2 LED replacement of street lamps 2013/ , PC Virtualisation (Falmouth University only)* 2012/ , Printer Rationalisation and Carbon Footprint Software 2013/ , Low energy replacement hand driers 2013/ , Boiler Upgrades Woodlane 2013/ , LED Lighting and Sensor/Timer Upgrades Tremough** 2012/ , Voltage optimisation Tremough 2014/ , LED Lighting and Sensor/Timer Upgrades Woodlane** 2012/ , Voltage optimisation Woodlane 2014/ , Total for Falmouth (Tremough and Woodlane) total ,218,000 * Assumes 2/3rds of computers are at Tremough, 75% desktops replaced and 50% of laptops ** Assumes 25% of academic electricity use is from lighting and upgrades lead to a 70% reduction in electricity consumption Table 18 - Medium to Long Term Capital Projects Medium to Long Term (up to 2020) LED Lighting and Sensor/Timer Upgrades Tremough LED Lighting and Sensor/Timer Upgrades Woodlane Tremough Falmouth University UoE CC tco 2e tco 2e tco 2e 2016/ / PC Virtualisation UoE CC (Potential Project) 2016/20 TBC 0 TBC Re-engineer space and water heating Glasney Parc Renewable Energy and Heating Projects 2016/ onwards Feasibility studies need to be undertaken Through implementing recommendations in future internal and external energy audits, feasibility studies and reviews (combined with future technological advances opening up new opportunities for carbon reduction) the Universities are confident that carbon 37

38 reduction projects can be successfully identified and implemented in order to fulfil the CMP Scope 1 and 2 targets by 2019/20. The carbon management plan will be updated annually to reflect new identified projects/opportunities for capital investment. As the Tremough Campus is likely to continue plan for growth up to and beyond 2020, opportunities to integrate large scale carbon reduction/renewables into capital project development will also be identified and where viable, implemented. Over the longer term, it is important we seek to further improve our environmental performance and ensure we are setting appropriate stretching, but achievable, carbon reduction targets. Further revisions of our CMP will need to consider adopting an absolute reduction target using a more appropriate baseline year and looking forward to Communication and Training The behavioural and awareness raising campaign over this CMP period will include actions such as: creation of sustainability pages on the relevant institutions websites to detail current work, what is expected of everyone to save carbon, and how they can get involved signing up of staff and student Environmental Champions delivery of environmental awareness training to all Environmental Champions energy competitions within the residences development of awareness raising materials and slogans carbon management and energy awareness to be included in inductions for new staff and students training opportunities and presentations to all existing staff in relation to carbon management surveys of staff and student attitudes toward sustainability and carbon savings annual reports on carbon management available to general public. Behavioural Change Projects 2012/13 Behavioural change initiatives/investment in the 2012/13 academic year include: Appointment of a 12 month low carbon internship placement whose main duties will involve low carbon/sustainability awareness raising through targeted campaigns and communications. Active engagement in the NUS Student Switch Off Campaign which is aimed at encouraging residential students to reduce their energy consumption. Encouraging staff to participate in the NUS Green Impact Scheme and providing carbon awareness training for FX Plus staff. Opportunities to include a mandatory Sustainability Initiative for all managers as part of their annual staff Performance and Development Reviews (PDR) should also be investigated. All staff, (Falmouth University, UoE CC as well as Falmouth Exeter Plus), undergo an annual PDR. It is difficult to quantify the impact behavioural change initiatives can have on reducing energy consumption, certainly activities need to run throughout the whole of the plan 38

39 period. Provided a dedicated year on year staff and revenue resource is available for behavioural change activities and communications it could potentially reduce carbon emissions by 5%. Through the CMP we will seek to continue to be able to benefit from an on-going one or two year internship role to assist with behavioural change initiatives. On this assumption behavioural change initiatives are estimated to achieve: Sub-metering projects Tremough Campus 364 tco 2 e reduction by 2019/20 Falmouth University 232 tco 2 e reduction by 2019/20 UoE CC 166 tco 2 e reduction by 2019/20 Sub-metering projects will also be needed to complement staff and student awareness raising activity. Good sub-metering will allow campus users to gain a greater understanding of how their day to day activities can impact on utility usage and allow different departments to have a greater sense of ownership and influence on their carbon emissions and utility costs. Some sub-metering projects were implemented at the Tremough Campus during the 2011/12 academic year. Continued sub-metering of water, gas and electricity will be required at both campuses. In particular we need to ensure that all commercial activity is separately sub-metered where possible as this is a new requirement for HESA s Estate Management Statistic (EMS) returns. Scope 3 Emissions Scope 3 emissions are an optional reporting category for indirect carbon emissions which are a consequence of the HEI s activities but occur from sources not owned or controlled by the organisation. Scope 3 emissions include water/sewerage; waste/recycling; transport (other than fleet vehicles) and procurement. Scope 3 Emissions Water and Sewerage Carbon emissions associated with water and sewerage emissions are regarded as Scope 3 emissions by HEFCE and will be reported on annually in accordance with HEFCE guidance, and in accordance with Estate Management Statistic definitions: Table 19 - EMS Definitions for Water Supply and Wastewater EMS definition Water supply carbon emissions Wastewater treatment carbon emissions EMS definition details Carbon emissions associated with the supply of water consumed by the HEI (converted to kg CO 2 e using the relevant carbon conversion factor) Carbon emissions associated with wastewater treatment. Charges for wastewater treatment based on a figure derived from a percentage of the total water consumption (South West Water use figure of 95% and this is converted to kg CO 2 e using the relevant carbon conversion factor) 39

40 For the purposes of Water Management Reporting at Tremough Campus and also for Scope 3 Carbon reporting it was agreed by the Falmouth Exeter Plus Environmental Sustainability Working Group that we would use the 2010/11 academic year as the baseline. This is the first year automatic meter readings were installed at Tremough Campus and therefore provides far more accurate consumption data against which we can set targets and monitor progress. Scope 3 Water Emissions at the Tremough Campus The Waste and Resource Management Strategy for Tremough Campus baseline year water usage is shown on the next page along with data for the 2011/12 academic year. Where appropriate these figures have been converted into kg of CO 2 e in accordance with HEFCE Guidance (the most up to date DECC Conversion Factor is per m 3 for water and 0.70 per m 3 for waste water). Waste water is assumed to be 95% of total water consumption: Table 20 - Scope 3 Carbon Emissions, Tremough Campus - Water and Wastewater m 3 Tremough Campus 2010/ /12 CO 2 e Water (kg) CO 2 e Sewerage (kg) m 3 CO 2 e Water (kg) CO 2 e Sewerage (kg) Total water consumed Academic water usage No. of FTE Students Academic usage per Student FTE Residential Water Usage No. of Residents Water Usage per residential bedspace GIA of residential buildings (m 2 ) Water usage per m 2 of residential GIA GIA of academic buildings (m 2 ) water usage per m 2 of academic GIA GIA of all Buildings (m 2 ) total water usage per m 2 of GIA The water reduction target agreed within the Waste and Resources Strategy for Tremough Campus is to reduce academic water consumption per student from the 2010/11 baseline of 8.85m 3 by at least 45% by 2020 (equivalent to 2.75 kg CO 2 e per FTE Student) and to ensure that residential water usage remains at or below the 2010/11 baseline of 29.47m 3 (196 kg CO 2 e per resident per annum). These targets will be refined when water saving audits have been conducted on the site and opportunities to reduce water usage identified. In 2011/12 water consumption per resident decreased by 10%, however academic usage measured per student FTE increased by just over 12%. Overall water consumption (academic and residential) increased by just under 2%. 40

41 Scope 3 Water Emissions at the Woodlane Campus Table 21 - Scope 3 Water and Wastewater Emissions, Woodlane Campus m 3 Woodlane 2010/ /12 CO 2 e Water (kg) CO 2 e Sewerage (kg) m 3 CO 2 e Water (kg) CO 2 e Sewerage (kg) Academic water usage No. of FTE Students Academic usage per Student FTE GIA Academic Buildings (m2) Academic water usage per m2 of GIA The carbon footprint from water and sewerage remained steady at Woodlane Campus between the baseline year and 2011/12 at 1.81kg per m 2 of GIA. Table 22 - Total Scope 3 Water and Sewerage Emissions, Falmouth University University College Falmouth (Tremough and Woodlane Campuses) m / /12 CO 2 e Water (kg) CO 2 e Sewerage CO 2 e (kg) m 3 Water (kg) CO 2 e Sewerage (kg) Total usage (residential and academic) Academic water usage No. of FTE Students Academic usage per Student FTE Residential Water Usage % of total residents 64% 61% GIA of all academic buildings (m 2 ) total water usage per m 2 of academic GIA The total carbon footprint for Falmouth University for water and waste water from academic usage totalled 4.87 kg per m 2 of GIA in the 2010/11 Baseline Year. 2011/12 saw a slight increase of 0.19 kg per m 2 of GIA. Measured as kg of CO 2 e per Student FTE 2012/11 saw an increase of 2.05 kg (0.5%) compared to the 2010/11 Baseline. 41

42 Table 23 - Scope 3 Water and Sewerage Emissions, University of Exeter Cornwall Campus m 3 University of Exeter Cornwall Campus 2010/ /12 CO 2 e Water (kg) CO 2 e Sewerage CO 2 e (kg) m 3 Water (kg) CO 2 e Sewerage (kg) Total usage (residential and academic) Academic water usage No. of FTE Students Academic usage per Student FTE Residential Water Usage % of total residents 36% 39% GIA of all academic buildings (m2) total water usage per m2 of Academic GIA The total carbon footprint for University of Exeter (Cornwall Campus) for water and waste water from academic usage totalled 9.65 kg per m 2 of GIA in the 2010/11 Baseline Year. 2011/12 saw an increase of 1.64 kg per m 2 of GIA. Measured as kg of CO 2 e per Student FTE 2012/11 saw an increase of 12% compared to the 2010/11 Baseline. Scope 3 Emissions Waste and Recycling The importance of waste management within the HE sector has increased significantly. This is due to increased legislation for waste as a whole and the inclusion of waste related information within HE sector benchmarking tools including the Estate Management Statistics (EMS). For carbon reporting purposes emissions resulting from waste and recycling activities are classified under Scope 3. A Waste and Resources Strategy has been developed for Tremough Campus. This strategy covers waste and recycling and sets targets for increasing recycling rates and decreasing waste to landfill. A suite of targets have been developed to focus activity and to provide a mechanism to measure progress against. Our targets include specific, quantifiable and time-bound targets to reduce impacts. 42

43 Waste and Recycling Targets Table 24 - Tremough Campus Waste and Resources Strategy, Waste and Recycling Targets 1. Improve the quality of waste data collected by July Reduce academic total waste arisings per FTE staff and student by 2% year on year. 3. Reduce residential total waste arisings per resident in student accommodation by 2% year on year Waste and Recycling Targets This process is essential for accurate monitoring of progress against the strategy. It may be necessary to adjust the baseline retrospectively to ensure consistency and that targets are achievable. Baseline 2010/ / / / / / kg 45.0 kg 44.1 kg 43.2 kg 42.3 kg 41.5 kg 275.8kg kg kg 259.6kg kg kg 4. Increase residential recycling rates by 3% year on year 58% 61% 64% 67% 70% 73% 5. Increase academic recycling rates by 3% year on year 63% 66% 69% 72% 75% 78% These targets will need to be reviewed annually to ensure we continue to make good progress in environmental performance. Our long-term aspirational target is to recycle at least 85% of total waste arisings and to have reduced total waste arisings per FTE staff and student by at least 20% by 2020 compared to the 2010/11 baseline. This 2011 baseline has been converted into tco 2 e equivalent; our target is to also reduce carbon emissions from waste and recycling by 20% by Measuring carbon emissions associated with waste We measure our carbon emissions associated with waste in accordance with the medium approach methodology as set out in HEFCE s publication Measuring Scope 3 carbon emissions waste and waste (Feb 2012, ref 2012/1) which is based on guidelines for GHG company reporting produced by Defra and DECC. Absolute carbon emissions from waste and recycling at the Tremough Campus increased by 16% between the 2011/12 and 2010/11 (the agreed baseline) academic years. Some of this increase is attributable to the growing campus, and there have also been changes in the methodology used by our waste contractor, Cory Environmental, in their monitoring and reporting of waste and recycling tonnages, in particular the 2010/11 baseline did not include waste collected from skips at Tremough and Woodlane campuses. We are actively working with our waste contractor to ensure we are continually improving the accuracy of monitoring data. This may lead to a need to either use a later year as our baseline in the future, or alternatively, to retrospectively alter the baseline year to include assumptions based on more recent data analysis. We have selected the year 2010/11 as a baseline for measuring progress rather than the 2005/06 baseline used for measuring Scope 1 emissions in our Carbon Management 43

44 Plan. We have chosen this year because it allows us to have a consistent baseline year to measure all Scope 3 emissions against. We have set a target of a 16% reduction per m 2 of total GIA (Academic, Residential and Commercial space) for Scope 3 Waste and Recycling Carbon Emissions by 2019/20 compared to the baseline year of 2010/11. Despite increases in the 2011/12 academic year, we believe this target can be achieved as we start to implement actions included within the new Waste and Resources Strategy for Tremough Campus. Table 25 - Scope 3 Waste and Recycling Carbon Emissions Tremough Campus Tremough Campus Waste and Recycling (Scope 3 Carbon Emissions) 2010/ /12 % change Total all waste/recycling (tco 2 e) % Academic waste/recycling (tco 2 e) % No. of FTE Students Academic waste/recycling Student FTE (kgco 2 e) % Residential waste/recycling (tco 2 e) % No. of Residents Waste/recycling per student resident (kgco 2 e) % GIA of residential buildings (m 2 ) Waste/Recycling per m 2 of residential GIA (kgco 2 e) % GIA of academic buildings (m 2 ) Waste Recycling per m 2 of academic GIA (kgco 2 e) % GIA of all Buildings (m 2 ) total waste/recycling per m 2 of GIA (kgco 2 e) % The target for the Tremough Campus for Waste and Recycling is to reduce carbon emissions from the baseline of 13.7kg per m 2 of GIA to 10.9kg per m 2 of GIA by At Woodlane Campus absolute emissions (table 26 below) saw a slight decrease of 0.6%, between the baseline and the 2011/12 academic year. Table 26 - Waste and Recycling Scope 3 Carbon Emissions, Woodlane Campus Woodlane Campus Waste and Recycling (Scope 3 Carbon Emissions) 2010/ /12 % change Academic waste/recycling (tco 2 e) % No. of FTE Students Academic waste/recycling Student FTE (kgco 2 e) % GIA of academic buildings (m 2 ) Waste Recycling per m 2 of academic GIA (kgco 2 e) % 44

45 Table 27 - Falmouth University Total Waste and Recycling Carbon Emissions University College Falmouth Waste and Recycling (Scope 3 Carbon Emissions) 2010/ /12 % change Total all waste/recycling (tco 2 e) % Academic waste/recycling (tco 2 e) % No. of FTE Students Academic waste/recycling Student FTE (kgco 2 e) % Residential waste/recycling (tco 2 e) % No. of Residents Waste/recycling per student resident (kgco 2 e) % GIA of academic buildings (m 2 ) Waste Recycling per m 2 of academic GIA (kgco 2 e) % GIA of all Buildings (m 2 ) total waste/recycling per m 2 of GIA (kgco 2 e) % The target for Falmouth University for Waste and Recycling is to reduce carbon emissions from 13.2 kg per m 2 of GIA to 11.1 kg per m 2 of GIA by Table 28 - Exeter University Cornwall Campus Total Waste and Recycling Carbon Emissions University of Exeter (Cornwall Campus) Waste and Recycling (Scope 3 Carbon Emissions) 2010/ /12 % change Total all waste/recycling (tco 2 e) % Academic waste/recycling (tco 2 e) % No. of FTE Students Academic waste/recycling Student FTE (kgco 2 e) % Residential waste/recycling (tco 2 e) % No. of Residents Waste/recycling per student resident (kgco 2 e) % GIA of academic buildings (m 2 ) Waste Recycling per m 2 of academic GIA (kgco 2 e) % GIA of all Buildings (m 2 ) total waste/recycling per m 2 of GIA (kgco 2 e) % Table 28 above for UoE CC Waste and Recycling carbon emissions is shown for completeness only, there is no separate carbon reduction target for UoE as all its activity is on the Tremough Campus and waste and recycling is managed on its behalf by Falmouth Exeter Plus. 45

46 Carbon Emissions from Waste and Recycling split between Residential and Academic (Tremough and Woodlane) The residential element of the Scope 3 carbon footprint accounted for 62% of the total in the baseline year: Scope 3 Waste and Recycling Carbon Emissions Academic/Residential Split (2010/11 baseline year) Residential Academic Woodlane Academic Tremough 27% 11% 62% Figure 12 Carbon Emissions from waste and recycling split between academic Tremough, academic Woodlane, and residential (2010/11) Scope 3 Emissions Transport The first Travel Plan for Falmouth University and UoE CC was published in This document set objectives for reducing carbon emissions associated with travel on both Tremough and Woodlane campuses. Since 2007 Travel Plans have been produced annually and have led to significant progress towards reducing reliance on single car occupancy and achieving a step change in the provision and use of public transport. The 2012 Travel Plan contains a number of objectives, targets and indicators (see table 29 below) which includes annually reporting on the estimated CO 2 e emissions arising from Scope 3 transport activity at Tremough and Woodlane. Table Travel Plan (Tremough and Woodlane Campuses) Objectives, Indicators and Targets Objective Indicator Target Annual Online Survey / monthly internal parking counts To decrease the overall percentage of staff who drive into the campus by themselves Decrease percentage of staff driving to campus from 52% to 50% by 2013 To decrease the overall percentage of students who drive into the campus by themselves Annual Online Survey / monthly internal parking counts Decrease percentage of students driving to campus from 9% to 8% in 2012 To increase bus usage Annual Online Survey / First Bus counts Increase the number of people using the bus, from 1592 (2012) to 1775 by 2013 To continue to increase cycling Annual Online Survey Increase student and staff use of 46