Carbon Trust Carbon, Water, and Waste Certification Recognition for real resource reduction Lazar Armianov Senior Client Manager Email: lazar.armianov@carbontrust.com Phone: 0207 832 4530 Mobile: 0758 448 7801 www.carbontrust.com
Carbon Trust Our mission is to accelerate the move to a sustainable, low carbon economy We are the independent, expert partner of leading organisations around the world, helping them benefit from business opportunities in sustainable green growth We measure and certify the environmental footprint of organisations, products and services We advise businesses, governments and the public sector on their opportunities in a sustainable, low carbon world We help develop and deploy low carbon technologies and solutions, from energy efficiency to renewable power
Carbon Trust Certification Recognition for real resource reduction Organisational Carbon Footprint Certification Organisational Water Reduction Certification Organisational Waste Reduction Certification Carbon Trust Triple Standard Organisational Carbon Footprint & Reduction Certification Organisational Water Footprint & Reduction Certification Organisational Waste Footprint & Reduction Certification Organisational Carbon, Water, & Waste Footprint & Reduction Certification
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Carbon Trust Standard
Case study: Stagecoach Product Stagecoach, a major transport system operator, wanted to explore the business case for investment in sustainable development Challenge Delivering a multimillion pound energy, water and waste reduction investment case that delivers a payback in 2.7 years. The scope of work covered UK Bus, UK Rail (South West Trains, East Midlands Trains) and operations in North America Outcome/benefits This program of work supported Stagecoach Group, as a Carbon Trust Standard Bearer in setting realistic reduction targets for carbon, water and waste to 2018 through footprinting, site surveys and modelling. The project has identified 13M in cumulative cost savings by 2018 through cost effective energy efficiency measures We wanted to build on the steps we have taken to embed sustainability across our organisation. Working closely with the Carbon Trust, we produced a powerful investment case that demonstrates clearly how reducing our environmental impact can also reduce our future cost base." Steve Stewart, Director of Communications, Stagecoach Group
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The Carbon Trust Standard Process Measure Certify Manage Reduce Robust certification based on strict criteria and detailed assessor audit Prepare your organisation for the low carbon economy Communicate your carbon credentials with integrity
Measurement rules Based on GHG protocol terminology Scope 1: Direct Fuels Combustion Owned Transport Process Emissions Fugitive Emissions Scope 2: Utilities - indirect Purchased electricity*, heat and steam Scope 3: Other indirect Transport business Transport purchased product** Transport product distribution** Waste disposal Transport - commuting Franchises and outsourcing Production of purchased materials Use of products = Minimum for Level 1 (initial certification) + = Minimum for Level 2 (recertification) * Green tariffs are treated using average grid emissions factors ** From/to point of ownership transfer
Reduction rules All organisations must show a footprint reduction Current emissions are compared to the average for the previous 2 years 120 100 80 Reduction: 20 ktco 2 e Reduction must be shown in one of: Absolute footprint in tco 2 e A relative benchmark such as tco 2 e/ m turnover (min 2.5% per annum improvement required) ktco 2 e 60 40 20 0 Yr -2 Yr -1 Yr 0 Annual footprint Avg for previous 2 yrs
Carbon management rules Qualitative questions to assess the following areas Governance Carbon accounting Carbon management All questions should be supported by evidence Pass mark is 60% (48 / 80)
Carbon Trust Water Standard
Case study: Water Standard Product Sainsbury s achieved the Carbon Trust Water Standard. Challenge Water stewardship is key environmental target and is part of its industry-leading 20x20 Sustainability Plan, key to the company's business strategy. The retailer wanted to cut water use by 50 per cent and to be the first UK retailer to gain the new water standard. Outcome/key benefits Sainsbury's achieved new standard water reduction target by cutting underground water leaks using automatic meter loggers. The retailer also saved money; for example at its supermarket in Wigan it fixed a leak that saved 53,710m3; worth over 130,000 per annum. It fitted low flush toilets and pre-rinse spray taps in all its stores and invested in car wash water reclaim units at 66 stores saving nine Olympic sized swimming pools worth of water We are delighted to be one of the first companies to be recognised by the Carbon Trust Water Standard for reducing our water consumption, particularly at this crucial time of increasing natural resource scarcity. Paul Crewe Head of Sustainability, Engineering, Energy and Environment, Sainsbury's
3 elements of the Carbon Trust Water Standard 1. Water use measurement Accurate water use calculation and CTC data quality guidance 2. Water use reduction Year on year reduction, on an absolute reduction or water intensity reduction 3. Water management and stewardship Demonstration of good practice water management
Water use measurement boundary sources Input sources of Water use Mains supply Surface water abstraction Groundwater abstraction Rainwater collection Output sources of Water use Domestic Wastewater Trade Effluent Surface drainage (run-off) Discharge to surface water Evaporation Water in product Water in waste Other water losses = Minimum for certification
Water reduction summary Organisations must demonstrate reduction in water use over time Two measurements possible required (in order of preference) Absolute water use reduction: m3 Water intensity reduction: m3/ m turnover of 1.75% a year Water intensity reduction: m3/product of 1.75% a year Intensity benchmarks must be approved
Qualitative criteria under the Water Standard Governance 1. Policy (5) 2. Responsibility (5) 3. Communication (5) Measurement 4. Data preparation & water scarcity analysis (10) Water Management 5. Monitoring (10) 6. Targets (5) 7. Reduction programmes (10) 8. Investments (10) 9. Training (5) 10. Supply chain and products in use (10) 11. Site visit (assessor) (10)
Carbon Trust Waste Standard
The Carbon Trust Waste Standard Recognition for real waste reduction The world s first and leading organisational waste management and reduction certification The Carbon Trust will: Quantify your organisation s waste generation to a recognised international standard Certify your waste reduction Identify waste reduction and management opportunity Assist (optional) in preparing data for assessment Advise (optional) on waste measurement and reduction, and capturing value from resource efficiency Award the Carbon Trust Waste Standard The benefits to you: Enhanced corporate reputation & brand value Increased resource efficiency and cost savings Comply with legislation I welcome this Carbon Trust initiative that clearly recognises the important role waste management has to play in delivering the more efficient use of resources. This Protocol will set a performance standard and I hope that will then encourage waste producers to recognise both the environmental and financial benefits resource efficiency can bring. Roger Hoare, Head of Illegals and Waste, Environment Agency
Case study: Waste Standard Whitbread Hotels & Restaurants Certification covers over 665 Premier Inn hotels and 380 restaurants operated under the Beefeater, Brewers Fayre, Table Table and Taybarns brands. Achieved a 4.5% absolute reduction in waste across all hotels and restaurants, equivalent in weight to around the annual household waste from around 7,000 people. Currently diverts 93% of its waste from direct operations from landfill and is on track to divert 100% of its waste from landfill by 2017. Examples of waste saving programmes include: sorting food waste and recyclable materials on site educating 7,000 Whitbread team members on the importance of saving waste recycling fixtures and fittings where possible majority of food waste is also sent for anaerobic digestion
The types of waste covered by the Waste Standard The Waste Standard will include All forms of solid waste All forms of hazardous waste; and All other waste types and subtypes that organisations are required to dispose of via waste contractors The Waste Standard will exclude Gaseous waste and liquid effluent that holders are not required to handle
We measure total waste by type, and by hierarchy destination MEASURE Metrics Total weight of waste generated Details Preference is tonnes of waste generated Depending on data availability, we can process volume of waste generated Waste split according to types and subtypes We use European Waste Codes (EWCs) We can help you classify your waste Waste split according to destination We want to know where the waste is going so that we can classify its destination according to the European Waste Hierarchy Revenue, or other company metrics Waste intensity As with Carbon or Water, we want to work out Waste Intensity expressed as tonnes of total waste generated per appropriate metric (e.g. per unit of output, per revenue)
Organisations will be awarded the Waste Standard if they can demonstrate year-onyear improvements in the following areas Achievement/progress Details Annual targets Reduction in absolute waste Reduction in waste intensity Overall movements in hierarchy Reduction in total waste in an absolute sense e.g. tonnes of waste generated in 2012 versus 2013) Reduction in waste, tied to an appropriate company metric e.g. tonnes of waste/ m turnover A net positive movement of waste along the hierarchy e.g. if an organisation sent 5 tonnes of plastic to landfill and 1 tonne to recycling in 2012, but only 1 tonne to landfill and 5 tonnes to recycling in 2013, that is a net positive movement of 4 tonnes on the hierarchy > 0 1.4% (average UK economic growth 2003-2013) > 0 (percentage point movement) Annual improvements in the amount of waste reused, recycled, and sent to energy recovery (by total waste or waste stream)
Qualitative criteria under the Waste Standard Criteria Governance Waste accounting Management Details Policy A waste policy has been developed Responsibility Clear accountability for waste management has been assigned Communication Waste management performance is effectively communicated both internally and externally Monitoring, measuring and reporting Waste generation data are measured and documented Waste hierarchy Waste hierarchy is applied by organisation within defined boundaries and by waste handlers in the disposition chain Targets Waste reduction and waste hierarchy targets are in place Training and competence Staff are sufficiently trained and are competent to fulfil their obligations Waste reduction programmes and investments Measures are taken to reduce waste, and relevant investments are in place Upstream impacts A procurement policy that prioritises waste minimisation has been developed Downstream impacts Consideration is given to the downstream impacts of products and/or packaging Waste management services Organisation procures the services of registered and responsible waste handlers Completeness of data Organisation provides an adequate quantity and quality of data to allow for the completion of a robust assessment *Detailed criteria available upon request
Whitbread Whitbread became the first organisation to achieve all three Carbon Trust Standard certifications for carbon, water and waste in February 2014 Covering over 665 Premier Inn hotels and 380 restaurants, Whitbread demonstrated a 9% reduction in water use against turnover across all hotels and restaurants, through a combination of robust monitoring, staff training and reduction initiatives. Examples of water saving programmes include: - Installation of low-flow shower heads into the entire estate - Installation of low-flush cisterns into the estate - Introduction of low-flow taps into hotels - Grey water harvesting systems in new builds. We are delighted to receive this award from the Carbon Trust. It is a recognition of our achievements in reducing carbon, water and waste under our 'Good Together' corporate responsibility programme. Last year alone, Whitbread reduced its water consumption by over 12% and diverted over 93% of its waste from being sent to landfill. Chris George, Head of Energy and Environment, Whitbread
Marks & Spencer M&S dropped the Standard with the CRC changes but came back for Waste certification Linked to Plan A Potential for water & waste footprints First retailer to achieve triple Have product-footprinted too By achieving independent certification the Carbon Trust Standard for each of carbon, water and waste then M&S is able to demonstrate year-on-year progress in achieving its Plan A goals.
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