Question 2 What had we achieved by 2015? 1. 29% reduction of GHG emissions from 1990 levels 2. 38% reduction of GHG emissions from 1990 levels 3. 45% reduction of GHG emissions from 1990 levels 4. 53% reduction of GHG emissions from 1990 levels
Question 2 What had we achieved by 2015? 497 Mt CO2e from 800 Mt CO2e 1. 29% reduction of GHG emissions from 1990 levels 2. 38% reduction of GHG emissions from 1990 levels 3. 45% reduction of GHG emissions from 1990 levels 4. 53% reduction of GHG emissions from 1990 levels
Question 3 The 2014 annual average temperature was warmer than the long term average by? 1. 0.3° C 2. 0.5° C 3. 1° C 4. 2° C
Question 3 The 2014 annual average temperature was warmer than the long term average by? 1. 0.3° C 2. 0.5° C 3. 1° C 4. 2° C
Question 4 Which sector achieved the highest reduction? 1. Energy 2. Industrial processes 3. Business 4. Transport 5. Residential 6. Public
Question 4 Which sector achieved the highest reduction? 1. Energy -44% 2. Industrial processes -40% 3. Business -38% 4. Transport -1% 5. Residential -18% 6. Public -36%
Question 4 The reduction in Energy supply emissions was driven by change in fuel mix for electricity generation in 2015 , Which sector achieved the highest reduction? with less use of coal and more use of renewables and nuclear 1. Energy -44% 2. Industrial processes -40% 3. Business -38% 4. Transport -1% 5. Residential -18% 6. Public -36%
Question 5 Why does it matter to my business? 1. UK companies pay £2.8 billion for energy that they don’t need to use. That’s equivalent to 5 power stations 2. Energy prices have risen in the last in decade in the UK by 137% 3. 83% of businesses are missing their growth targets due to utility bills price hikes 4. 40% in energy reduction by 2030 through energy efficiency measures would boost the country’s GDP by £62 billion and create 40,000 jobs 5. The catastrophic effects of climate change affect your business
Question 5 Why does it matter to my business? 1. UK companies pay £2.8 billion for energy that they don’t need to use. That’s equivalent to 5 power stations 2. Energy prices have risen in the last in decade in the UK by 137% 3. 83% of businesses are missing their growth targets due to utility bills price hikes 4. 40% in energy reduction by 2030 through energy efficiency measures would boost the country’s GDP by £62 billion and create 40,000 jobs 5. The catastrophic effects of climate change affect your business
Question 6 How do climate change effects affect my business? 1. Heat waves
Question 6 How do climate change effects affect my business? 1. Heat waves 2. Floods and coastal erosion
Question 6 How do climate change effects affect my business? 1. Heat waves 2. Floods and coastal erosion 3. Water Shortages
Question 6 How do climate change effects affect my business? 1. Heat waves 2. Floods and coastal erosion 3. Water Shortages 4. Natural Environment
Question 6 How do climate change effects affect my business? 1. Heat waves 2. Floods and coastal erosion 3. Water Shortages 4. Natural Environment 5. Food
I m plem enting Energy Efficiency Measures in your business ( An environm ent & energy law yer’s perspective) David Rayner Partner, Head of Environm ent and Energy Birkett Long LLP
BIRKETT LONG David Rayner David Rayner (aka “the jolly green giant”) Commercial real estate lawyer since 1983. An environmental specialist since late 1980’s. Recognised in Chambers and Legal 500 directories as a leading individual
BIRKETT LONG environment & energy • Save the planet • Reputation • Contract tendering • Regulatory compliance • Saving costs
BIRKETT LONG
BIRKETT LONG is climate change happening? • World population grown from 3 -7 billion since 1968 • Consumption v the environment • UK needs 110 litres of water per person every day Europe needs 150 litres of water per person every day USA needs 400 litres of water per person every day Las Vegas needs 1600 litres of water per person every day • 81 cars per 100 people in USA 53 cars per 100 people in UK 8 cars per 100 people in China 2 cars per 100 people in India • 10 – 20 tonnes of carbon emissions per person UK & USA 50 tonnes of carbon emissions per person in the middle east 1/ 10 – 1 tonnes of carbon emissions per person in poorest countries
BIRKETT LONG is climate change happening? • Carbon in the atmosphere 270 parts per million in 1950’s 392 parts per million in 2012 (up 2 parts from 2011) 350 – 400 parts per million probably means a 2˚C • mean temperature rise. Sea levels up 1.5 meters 450 parts per million probably means a 4˚C mean • temperature rise. 250 million people have to move away from coastal areas • The environment is the economy
BIRKETT LONG reputation
BIRKETT LONG contract tendering • Major businesses • Local authorities • Government departments • Are you in the supply chain? • What is your environmental plan/ policy?
BIRKETT LONG regulatory compliance • Climate Change Act 2008 80% green house gas cut by 2050 34% green house gas cut by 2020 • The Energy Acts • Carbon taxes • Energy performance certificates (EPC) • Display Energy Certificates (DEC) • CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme • Asbestos regulations
BIRKETT LONG saving costs • Insulation/ stop leaks! • Alterations • Solar PV • Biomass • Heat Pumps • Anaerobic Digestion
BIRKETT LONG can you implement changes? Freehold • Planning and building regulations • Restrictive covenants • Funding
BIRKETT LONG can you implement changes? If you lease your property – also need landlords consent? - Landlord & tenant Act 1927 • Alterations • Statutory obligations • Re-instatement at end • Dilapidations • Repair obligations – replacement / renewal • Keep in working order – practical function • Air-con units –R22 gas • Service charge • Insurance
BIRKETT LONG flooding - insurance consequences • Is “all perils” available? • Flood Re- From April 2016 “Affordable insurance for households in flood prone areas!” • Excludes – • Properties built since 2009 • Homes in Council Tax Band H • Commercial premises • Is insurance available? At what price? • Can re insurance industry cover it? • Landlord v tenant, obligations / remedies • Impact on mortgages and lending • What about banking covenants?
BIRKETT LONG how we can help you Property – • Planning permissions and building regulation approvals • Landlords consent • Secured borrowing • Insurance Commercial – • Loan agreements/ funding • Warranties/ construction • Contracts, terms and conditions Environmental - • Understanding reports • Assistance with implementation Dispute Resolution - • Problem solving • Enforcement and regulatory
CONTACT US Birkett Long LLP David Rayner 01245 453826 david.rayner@birkettlong.co.uk www.birkettlong.co.uk
Aaron Goldie-McSorley Low Carbon Business Officer LoCASE programme
Alex Owen Club Kingswood, Basildon
Rob Mears
Squeeze Café ? • A Healthy - Lifestyle focused - Café - Bar - Restaurant • An fully inclusive, Friendly, laid back venue that combines Food, Drink and Music • A place where customers come to relax and enjoy their time. • A business with the Wellbeing of customers and team at its our Heart
The Problems • Old dated Solid Wall Building • Heated by outdated and inefficient curtain convector heaters • Outside terraces, both downstairs and upstairs, were wasting any heat produced by convector fans
The Solutions • Install a new, more efficient ceiling heater over the main restaurant area • Installing thermal curtains – bespoke and locally sourced – covering the rooftop terrace/garden – Surround the ground floor outside seating area downstairs.
Project Benefits • Clear Environmental Benefits – that are – In line with our Company Ethos & – Environmental policies – Incl Recycling, Use of Compostable/Biodegradable’s wherever possible • Measurable Reduction of Carbon Footprint • a kWh saving of 7,000 units, or 2.92 tonnes of CO2, per annum.
Business Benefits • Reduced energy Costs • Revenue Generating – Additional 20 + Covers – used throughout the year – Social Area for Events – Customer retention – no one likes the cold!
Cost of Project • Replace the ceiling heater with a new convector fan • Install the heat curtains on both levels Sub Total = £5,225 + VAT less 40% European Regional Development Fund grant of £2,090 Total = £3135 + Vat
The Squeeze Low Carbon Business Award 2010
LoCase Funding Reduce your Carbon Footprint with By Sophie Waters
Agenda Introduction to SolidWorks How it Reduces Carbon Footprint Success Stories Summary
Agenda Introduction to SolidWorks How it Reduces Carbon Footprint Success Stories Summary
Shorten your Design Time Interference detection Digital Prototypes Communicate in 3D Reduce Material Usage Integrate Electrical Design Reduce Waste / Rework
Agenda Introduction to SolidWorks How it Reduces Carbon Footprint Success Stories Summary
Who’s already been SUCCESSFUL?
Agenda Introduction to SolidWorks How it Reduces Carbon Footprint Success Stories Summary
www.innova-systems.co.uk 01223 200 690 sophie@innova-systems.co.uk
Roundtable discussion 20 minutes
Feedback and closing remarks
Contact us Lisa Ricketts Business Liaison and Delivery Manager Aaron Goldie-McSorley Gary Crooks Low Carbon Business Officer Business Energy Advisor Marialena Papadopoulou-Kipou Business Energy Advisor Stacey Warwick Project Support Officer (Communications) @LoCASE_Biz Peter Clews Project Support Officer Email: business@thurrock.gov.uk @BusinessGrant Web: www.locase.co.uk Funding Tel: 01375 652271
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