Oxford City Council on Behalf of Low Carbon Oxford

BUILDING MOMENTUM: Measuring, monitoring and reporting 1

BUILDING MOMENTUM Measuring, monitoring and reporting Low Carbon Oxford One Year Update LOW CARBON OXFORD 2010 - 2011

Barbara Hammond Director, Low Carbon Oxford 2

Table of Contents Foreword

Foreword 3 Building Momentum is an important step for Low Carbon Oxford. This report Executive Summary 4 allows us to better understand CO2 emissions in Oxford and by doing this to take concerted and effective action together. Introduction 6 City of Oxford Emissions 8 In a very short time Low Carbon Oxford has succeeded in bringing together 29 Pathfinders who represent a significant proportion of the carbon emissions from Buildings – Commercial and Industrial 10 Oxford City in order to collaborate in taking action to move towards a sustainable future Transport 19 for the city. LCO is an important and groundbreaking initiative of which we can all be proud. Domestic 24 Recommendations 33 This report is an important start; it provides an initial CO2 emissions baseline for Pathfinders and begins to show trends in carbon emissions. Instead of relying on Appendix 1: Low Carbon Oxford Charter 35 national statistics we have worked with individual Pathfinders to gather data about what Appendix 2: List of Low Carbon Oxford Pathfinders 36 the picture on emissions really looks like on the ground in Oxford.

Appendix 3: Summary Data from Pathfinders 38 Alongside the measuring, monitoring and reporting, captured here are some wonderful case studies showcasing examples of best practice in carbon reduction in Oxford from the great work that Pathfinders are doing. My real hope is that this will inspire others to action.

We are building momentum for positive change and I congratulate all the Pathfinder organisations who feature in this report.

Acknowledgements. This report was commissioned by Oxford City Council on behalf of Low Carbon Oxford. It was written by Emma Alexander, Katie King and Julia Patrick with input from a range of Low Carbon Oxford Pathfinders. It was edited by Jo Colwell, Ian Halliday, Paul Robinson and Jenny Carr of Oxford City Council. The design work is by Nicky Downes. Photographs were supplied by MINI Plant Oxford, Oxford Brookes University, CAG Oxfordshire, DR BARBARA HAMMOND Oxford Bus Company, Oxfordshire County Council, Lucy Properties, Oxford City Council and Director, Low Carbon Oxford Low Carbon West Oxford 2

Table of Contents Foreword

We are building momentum for positive change and I congratulate all the Pathfinder organisations who feature in this report.

Executive Summary

Background reduce the carbon footprint of Oxford City. We reduction in both gas and electricity2 (due Households and communities The benefits of sharing and The Low Carbon Oxford (LCO) programme was recognise that there are some limitations to the to the timescales involved in reporting not Measuring energy consumption and emissions collaboration launched in October 2010 with 15 Pathfinder data collection process and we aim to improve all Pathfinders were able to report on gas in the domestic sector is carried out at national One of the key benefits of being involved in LCO organisations initially signed up1 . As momentum this in future years. and electricity consumption for 2011). This level by DECC4 (the dataset formerly used for is that Pathfinders are able to share examples grew in the first year, membership increased to is extremely encouraging and demonstrates indicator NI 186). In Oxford, we are starting to of best practice and initiatives with one-another 25 organisations representing a large proportion Summary of key trends that even at this early stage Pathfinders are see initiatives in communities and in the private and across different sectors. We hope the case of Oxford City’s carbon emissions. In this report Data from the Department of Energy and reducing their CO2 emissions and contributing and social rented sectors to measure energy use studies within this report inspire others to get we present data on Pathfinders’ CO2 emissions Climate Change (DECC) tells us that the City to reducing the carbon footprint of Oxford. Of and carbon emissions in a systematic way, and involved and be part of this exciting project to for the first time. of Oxford emissions are generally declining the four Pathfinders that provided transport data use these measurements to inform and drive reduce the carbon footprint of Oxford. over time, showing an 11% reduction from for 2010 and 2011, two reported a reduction in carbon reductions at a local level. 3 This report is a starting point. It provides an 2005 to 2009. They also suggest that, in the CO2 emissions . How to get involved initial CO2 emissions baseline for Pathfinders industrial and commercial sector, emissions from In the Domestic section we therefore discuss If you would like to find out more about and begins to show trends in carbon emissions. electricity are more volatile and will need to be specific initiatives from the six Pathfinder LCO and get involved, please visit our “The Hub and Low Carbon As LCO was only launched in October 2010, addressed to hit 2020 targets. Taking action organisations representing the sector: Lucy website, www.lowcarbonoxford.org Oxford pushed forward this this report presents a baseline and reports on Pathfinders are implementing a great number Properties (private rental sector), A2Dominion or contact Jennifer Carr on 01865 252564 idea ofcollaboration and progress for a limited number of Pathfinders. In Pathfinder data in the commercial and industrial and variety of actions, only some of which we (housing association), Oxford City Council or email [email protected]. future years we will be able to report on progress sector show how Pathfinders significantly are able to highlight in this report. In future (social housing), Low Carbon West Oxford how to work with the limited for the majority of Pathfinders and show the impact Oxford’s carbon footprint. In 2009 LCO years we will report on further examples of best (local community charity), West Oxford resources. We’re now working impact that LCO is having on carbon emissions Pathfinders represented just under half of the practice and will report in more detail on the CO2 Community Renewables, WOCoRe (local a lot closer than before which in the City. Industrial and Commercial Footprint in Oxford savings from these individual initiatives. community renewable energy enterprise) and I think it great. It’s really, really and 9% of the total Oxford transport footprint The Community Action Group, CAG (network of important because everyone We are proud to have reached this point. As (the latter to be expected because Pathfinders We found that for the majority of Pathfinders, local voluntary groups in Oxfordshire engaging in well as presenting data, this report is about are mostly reporting only fleet and business carbon emissions have an impact on business carbon reduction activities). has got limited funding, limited resources [and] limited time. celebrating achievements and showcasing miles). decisions and a significant proportion of ” examples of best practice in carbon reduction Pathfinders are publicly reporting emissions, LCO Pathfinder in Oxford. We hope that it will inspire others Of the nine organisations that reported data demonstrating openness and willing to share to get involved in this collective movement to for 2010 and 2011, all of them reported a performance.

1 2Degrees, A2Dominion, B&Q, Blake Lapthorn, Grafton plc (Buildbase), Low Carbon West Oxford, Marks and Spencer, MINI Plant Oxford, Oxford Brookes University, Oxford City Council, Oxfordshire County 4 The NI 186 indicator data set was developed by government to support local authority carbon reduction, providing a nationally consistent data set with a 2005 baseline. Although the national indicators Council, Serco, Stagecoach, Unipart and University of Oxford are no longer used to monitor local authority performance by central government the dataset is still published annually by DECC. The data provides estimates of emissions from industrial and commercial, 2 Oxford City Council -10.9%, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust -5.6%, Oxfordshire Community & Voluntary Action -11.5%, Oxford County Council (excluding schools) -10.4% Oxford County Council domestic and road transport but excludes aviation, shipping, ETS sites and motorways because these are not considered to be within the influence of local authorities. Schools -15.5%, The Oxford Bus Company - 8.1%, Unipart Group -17.7%, MINI Plant Oxford -12.4% and Linacre College -11.9% 3 Oxford City Council and Oxfordshire Community & Voluntary Action 4 BUILDING MOMENTUM: Measuring, monitoring and reporting BUILDING MOMENTUM: Measuring, monitoring and reporting 5

Executive Summary

1 2Degrees, A2Dominion, B&Q, Blake Lapthorn, Grafton plc (Buildbase), Low Carbon West Oxford, Marks and Spencer, MINI Plant Oxford, Oxford Brookes University, Oxford City Council, Oxfordshire County 4 The NI 186 indicator data set was developed by government to support local authority carbon reduction, providing a nationally consistent data set with a 2005 baseline. Although the national indicators Council, Serco, Stagecoach, Unipart and University of Oxford are no longer used to monitor local authority performance by central government the dataset is still published annually by DECC. The data provides estimates of emissions from industrial and commercial, 2 Oxford City Council -10.9%, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust -5.6%, Oxfordshire Community & Voluntary Action -11.5%, Oxford County Council (excluding schools) -10.4% Oxford County Council domestic and road transport but excludes aviation, shipping, ETS sites and motorways because these are not considered to be within the influence of local authorities. Schools -15.5%, The Oxford Bus Company - 8.1%, Unipart Group -17.7%, MINI Plant Oxford -12.4% and Linacre College -11.9% 3 Oxford City Council and Oxfordshire Community & Voluntary Action 6 BUILDING MOMENTUM: Measuring, monitoring and reporting BUILDING MOMENTUM: Measuring, monitoring and reporting 7

Introduction

Low Carbon Oxford (LCO) brings together In order to realise the Charter commitments, against the 2005 baseline by 2020. Targets to Latest data for 2009 shows that CO2 emissions from road transport across the City. that organisations, communities and households private, public and non-profit organisations in Low Carbon Oxford needs to develop into a 2020 are shown in the box below, based on are 11% lower than in 2005, an average can have in reducing the carbon footprint of a programme of collaboration, with the aim of strategy that will deliver 40% carbon reductions DECC Local Authority data6. 2.7% reduction per year, with each category This report is a starting point. It provides Oxford. We have included some quotes that reducing the City of Oxford’s carbon footprint. contributing as follows: a bottom-up CO2 emissions baseline for Pathfinders have made and hope that these LCO members, or Pathfinders, have signed up • The industrial and commercial footprint is 10% Pathfinders and begins to show trends in inspire others to get involved. to a Charter (see appendix 1) with the following Low Carbon Oxford – lower than 2005 although the emissions have carbon emissions. As LCO was only launched commitments: -40% been fairly volatile with emissions in 2006 and in October 2010, this report presents a baseline The data presented in the following pages was • Collaborate to reduce our carbon footprints BY 2020 Targets for 40% reduction by 2020 2008 higher than the 2005 baseline year; and reports on progress for a limited number gathered from Pathfinders via a questionnaire across our sites and operations in Oxford City • The domestic footprint is 15% lower and of Pathfinders. In future years we will be able to and feedback event. Our analysis is split into Industrial and commercial footprint by a minimum of 3% average, every year, for at shows a consistent tracking down; report on progress for the majority of Pathfinders four sections: least the next ten years; Businesses to work individually and collectively to reduce the and show the impact that LCO is having on 1. summary of carbon emissions for the City of • The transport footprint is 8% lower than in industrial and commercial footprint from 563,000 tonnes of CO2 carbon emissions in the City. We recognise that Oxford (DECC dataset); • Create a low carbon, sustainable economy in 2005. in 2005 to 338,000 tonnes in 2020. there are some limitations to the data collection the Oxford area which will be an example to 2. non-domestic buildings: CO2 emissions process and we will improve on this in future cities across the country; Domestic footprint As the economy picks up and once many of related to energy consumed in the form of years. • Collaborate on creating more green jobs, Households to work individually and as part of their communities to the easiest measures have been implemented, gas and electricity in commercial, industrial increased prosperity and opportunity for all; collaboration under LCO’s Energy Efficiency and public sector buildings; reduce the domestic footprint from 308,000 tonnes of CO2 in 2005 We are proud to have reached this point. As Forum and similar initiatives will become 3. transport: CO emissions from fuel • Support a programme of best practice sharing to 185,000 tonnes in 2020. This target means that: well as presenting data, this report is about 2 increasingly important to maintain these trends consumed by road transport; and piloting of sustainable innovations; Either one third of the City housing stock of 63,000 houses has celebrating achievements and showcasing and to meet the 2020 targets. • Report each year on the progress we are to be retrofitted to achieve 80% reductions in carbon emissions by examples of best practice in carbon reduction in 4. domestic: CO2 emissions from housing and making. 2020; Oxford. We hope that it will inspire others to get local communities. In the LCO ‘one year on’ report published in Or the whole stock of 63,000 houses has to be retrofitted to achieve involved in this collective movement to reduce 2011, LCO made a commitment to set up a The LCO programme was launched in October the carbon footprint of Oxford City. Each of these areas is discussed in turn in the 40% reductions in carbon emissions by 2020. Measuring, Monitoring and Reporting process 2010 with 15 Pathfinder organisations initially following sections. 5 and to produce the first report presenting data signed up . As momentum grew in the first year, Transport footprint The data and information we have collected is on Pathfinders CO emissions. In this report, membership increased to 25 organisations (see City and County Councils to work with key actors to reduce road 2 presented and analysed in the following pages. for the first time, we present data from 12 appendix 1) representing a large proportion of transport emissions from 145,000 tonnes of CO2 in 2005 to 87,000 We have highlighted examples of successful Pathfinders representing just under 50% of the Oxford City carbon emissions. In this report we tonnes in 2020. carbon reduction activities across all sectors and industrial and commercial CO2 emissions and present data on Pathfinders’ CO2 emissions for this report starts to build a picture of the impact eight Pathfinders representing CO emissions the first time. 2

5 Degrees, A2Dominion, B&Q, Blake Lapthorn, Grafton plc (Buildbase), Low Carbon West Oxford, Marks and Spencer, MINI Plant Oxford, Oxford Brookes University, Oxford City Council, Oxfordshire County Council, Serco, Stagecoach, Unipart and University of Oxford. 6 “Emissions within the scope of influence of Local Authorities for 2005-2009”, previously NI 186 data. 6 BUILDING MOMENTUM: Measuring, monitoring and reporting BUILDING MOMENTUM: Measuring, monitoring and reporting 7

Introduction

5 Degrees, A2Dominion, B&Q, Blake Lapthorn, Grafton plc (Buildbase), Low Carbon West Oxford, Marks and Spencer, MINI Plant Oxford, Oxford Brookes University, Oxford City Council, Oxfordshire County Council, Serco, Stagecoach, Unipart and University of Oxford. 6 “Emissions within the scope of influence of Local Authorities for 2005-2009”, previously NI 186 data. 8 BUILDING MOMENTUM: Measuring, monitoring and reporting BUILDING MOMENTUM: Measuring, monitoring and reporting 9

City ofof OOxfordxford E Emissionsmissions and and the the N Nationalational Context Context

DECC publishes the local CO2 emissions Indicators of more recent change are available This additional data will feed into the wider work 7 Oxford CO emissions (NI186 equivalent) dataset which provides a time-series of CO2 2 in the DECC sub-national gas and electricity plan for the Oxford Low Emissions Strategy emissions from 2005 to 2009 split into Industrial consumption data which are also available for (LES). Oxford City Council is developing an & Commercial (non-domestic), Transport and 2010. The data show that total commercial integrated database of air quality and climate Domestic emissions8. This dataset is equivalent and industrial gas consumption has reduced change emissions and an updated LES action to that previously used for National Indicator by 18.4% from 2005 to 2010 (and 0.8% from plan for the city. The Pathfinders’ reported 1869. Oxford’s total emissions are shown in 2009 to 2010) but electricity usage has been emissions and actions will be included within the the graph in Figure 1. This shows dominance more volatile and increased by 1.6% from 2005 database which will be used to monitor progress by the Industrial and Commercial sector (56% to 2010 (and increased by 1.3% from 2009 to across all sectors in the city and provide further in 2009) which also includes public sector 2010). In the domestic sector gas consumption context for assessing the impact of LCO and its emissions. It compares with a national average has reduced by 18.9% and electricity by 7.8% Pathfinders. of 41% industrial and commercial emissions from 2005 to 2010 (gas reducing by 1.4% and across all Local Authorities in the DECC dataset. electricity by 0.3% from 2009 to 2010). Compared with the national average, Oxford therefore has a lower domestic contribution to These data therefore show a mixed picture the total and a significantly lower road transport most likely the result of a number of factors contribution. which cannot be disaggregated. However, they suggest that, in the industrial and commercial Emissions are generally declining over time, sector in Oxford, emission from electricity will showing an 11% reduction from 2005 to 2009 need to be tackled to maintain overall emission equivalent to 2.7% per year. This compares with Figure 1 – Oxford CO2 emissions from DECC, 2009 reduction trends and reach carbon reduction an overall reduction of 13% across all sectors targets. In future years, further data collection nationally. The difference is due to slower and analysis of trends, and a comparison of reductions in the industrial and commercial Pathfinder data with national data, will provide a sector than nationally. Reductions in the clearer picture of the impact of LCO emissions domestic sector in Oxford have been faster than reduction initiatives. nationally, and in transport they have been at the same rate.

7 http://www.decc.gov.uk/en/content/cms/statistics/local_auth/co2_las/co2_las.aspx 8 These data are calculated from a combination of sub-national energy consumption data collated by DECC and estimates made as part of the National Atmospheric Emissions Inventory (www.naei.org.uk). 9 The NI 186 indicator data set was developed by government to support local authority carbon reduction, providing a nationally consistent data set with a 2005 baseline. Although the national indicators are no longer used to monitor local authority performance by central government the dataset is still published annually by DECC. The data provides estimates of emissions from industrial and commercial, domestic and road transport but excludes aviation, shipping, ETS sites and motorways because these are not considered to be within the influence of local authorities. 8 BUILDING MOMENTUM: Measuring, monitoring and reporting BUILDING MOMENTUM: Measuring, monitoring and reporting 9

City ofof OOxfordxford E Emissionsmissions and and the the N Nationalational Context Context

7 http://www.decc.gov.uk/en/content/cms/statistics/local_auth/co2_las/co2_las.aspx 8 These data are calculated from a combination of sub-national energy consumption data collated by DECC and estimates made as part of the National Atmospheric Emissions Inventory (www.naei.org.uk). 9 The NI 186 indicator data set was developed by government to support local authority carbon reduction, providing a nationally consistent data set with a 2005 baseline. Although the national indicators are no longer used to monitor local authority performance by central government the dataset is still published annually by DECC. The data provides estimates of emissions from industrial and commercial, domestic and road transport but excludes aviation, shipping, ETS sites and motorways because these are not considered to be within the influence of local authorities. 10 BUILDING MOMENTUM: Measuring, monitoring and reporting BUILDING MOMENTUM: Measuring, monitoring and reporting 11

Buildings – Commercial and Industrial Electricity 2010 KEY Oxford commercial 1 Oxford Brookes University LCO share of Oxford’s carbon footprint electricity 2 Oxford City Council Pathfinder data in the commercial and industrial Commercial & industrial energy CO2 2009 3 Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust sector show how Pathfinders significantly 4 Oxfordshire Community & Voluntary Action impact Oxford’s carbon footprint. In 2009 LCO Oxford commercial 5 Oxfordshire County Council Pathfinders represented just under half of the & industrial CO2 6 Oxfordshire County Council schools Industrial and Commercial Footprint in Oxford, 7 The Oxford Bus Company see Figure 2. Absolute CO2 emissions for each 8 Unipart Group organisation are shown in brackets. 9 University of Oxford 10 MINI Plant Oxford Figures 3 and 4 show that a higher proportion of gas consumption is represented by LCO Pathfinders than for electricity10. For electricity, Pathfinders represent 46% of the total Oxford Figure 3 – Pathfinders contribution to electricity consumption in Oxford, 2010

footprint and for gas, Pathfinders represent 63%. This is likely to be because Pathfinders KEY Gas 2010 represent some of the larger gas consuming 1 Oxford Brookes University (11194t) KEY businesses in Oxford, for example, due to the 2 Oxford City Council (5453t) 1 Oxford Brookes University nature of its business, the MINI Plant Oxford is 3 Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust (41692t) 2 Oxford City Council a large consumer of gas. 4 Oxfordshire Community & Voluntary Action (7.7t) Oxford 3 Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust 5 Oxfordshire County Council (6041t) commercial gas 4 Oxfordshire Community & Voluntary Action 6 Oxfordshire County Council schools (5712t) 5 Oxfordshire County Council 7 The Oxford Bus Company (459t) Much more inspiring and 6 Oxfordshire County Council schools “ 8 Unipart Group (6015t) 7 The Oxford Bus Company much more promising 9 University of Oxford (68093t) Figure 2 – Pathfinders contribution 8 Unipart Group because it does bring to commercial and Industrial 10 MINI Plant Oxford (96713t) 9 University of Oxford business into that formula energy CO2 emissions, 2009 13 Linacare College (630t) 10 MINI Plant Oxford of community and local government. ” LCO Pathfinder Figure 4 – Pathfinders contribution to gas consumption in Oxford, 2010

10 Linacre College is not included in these charts, as data on energy consumption was unavailable. 10 BUILDING MOMENTUM: Measuring, monitoring and reporting BUILDING MOMENTUM: Measuring, monitoring and reporting 11

10 Linacre College is not included in these charts, as data on energy consumption was unavailable. 12 BUILDING MOMENTUM: Measuring, monitoring and reporting BUILDING MOMENTUM: Measuring, monitoring and reporting 13

Emerging trends at this stage due to the short data trends being to relate any energy consumption trends to Percentage change Tonnes of CO2 Tonnes of CO2 Tonnes of CO2 Pathfinder Of the eight organisations that reported data for analysed, this shows a positive trend in the right economic growth and business changes. in CO2 2010 - 2011 2011 2010 2009 2010 and 2011, all of them reported a reduction direction. The reporting process should include more Buildbase Data for 2011 only 448 n/a n/a in both gas and electricity (due to the timescales in depth dialogue between Pathfinders to involved in reporting not all Pathfinders were able Based on the data collected thus far we are not discuss data trends and factors that may Oxford Brookes Data for 2009 and n/a 10,717 11,194 to report on gas and electricity consumption yet in a position to directly compare the above influence these. We may also wish to correct University 2010 only for 2011). This is extremely encouraging and emissions savings with the data for Oxford City data for weather influences. This would give Oxford City Council -10.9 4,579 5,141 5453 demonstrates that even at this early stage available in the DECC NI186 dataset. This is context to the emissions changes and account Pathfinders are reducing their CO2 emissions because DECC data are not yet available for for influences other than energy efficiency Oxford University and contributing to reducing the carbon footprint 2011 and the Pathfinders data cannot yet be initiatives, and generally allow more meaningful Hopsitals NHS Trust -5.6 41,616 44,083 41,692 of Oxford. corrected for the weather related increases in interpretation of data. 2010 (without more detailed understanding Oxfordshire Community -11.5 7.0 7.9 7.7 & Voluntary Action Case study 1 gives an example of how MINI of the proportion of gas used for heating). Similarly, whilst the 3% yearly reduction target is Plant Oxford is reducing carbon by identifying However it can be suggested that 2009 to an important benchmark for Pathfinders, LCO Oxfordshire County -10.4 5244 5852 6041 ‘enablers’ in its production process, case study 2010 increases in gas emissions are likely to is likely to gain more meaningful indications of Council 2 shows how Oxford City Council has reduced be mostly related to weather factors and that success over slightly longer time periods, for its carbon emissions by putting carbon reduction this trend is likely to be reversed in 2011 across example every three years. Oxfordshire County 5112 6048 5712 Council - schools -15.5 at the heart of everything they do and case the City, illustrated by the data above and also study 3 shows how Oxford Brookes University shown in the provisional national data for the At least from my knowledge, and 12 “ The Oxford Bus -8.1 445 484 459 has reduced carbon emissions through UK, published earlier this year by DECC . from the networks I was involved Company embracing corporate responsibility as a core 2009 to 2010 increases in Pathfinder electricity in so far, it’s not very often you value and implementing a strong governance emissions mirror DECC Oxford City data and Unipart Group -17.7 5,817 7070 6,015 structure. may again suggest electricity emissions as an have a network with the whole Data for 2009 and variety of companies, branches, University of Oxford n/a 68,567 68,093 area to target, with figures for 2010 to 2011 2010 only Table 1 shows these emerging trends in more showing movement in the right direction. Again, businesses, public bodies, from MINI Plant Oxford -12.4 86,809 99,152 96,713 detail: of the eight organisations that provided further data collection and analysis of trends a city council to a university, a data for 2010 and 2011, all of them reported a over more years will provide a clearer picture of hospital, a bus company, a car B&Q Data for 2011 only n/a n/a 11 413 reduction in CO2 emissions , despite several the impact of emissions reduction initiatives. manufacturer: a wide range…but of them reporting increases between 2009 and LInacre College under a common goal. -11.9 496 563 630 2010 (the year before LCO began,) likely to be Reporting in future years could be further ” because of the cold start and end to 2010. improved by asking Pathfinders to provide LCO Pathfinder

Table 1 – Percentage change in Pathfinder’s contribution to commercial and industrial buildings CO2 Whilst it is difficult to draw many conclusions more commentary on data trends, for example emissions 2010 to 2011 and tonnes of CO2 produced in 2009, 2010 and 2011

11 12 Oxford City Council -10.9%, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust -5.6%, Oxfordshire Community & Voluntary Action -11.5%, Oxfordshire County Council -10.4%, Oxfordshire County Council Schools http://www.decc.gov.uk/assets/decc/11/stats/climate-change/4817-2011-uk-greenhouse-gas-emissions-provisional-figur.pdf -15.5%, The Oxford Bus Company - 8.1%, Unipart Group -17.7%, MINI Plant Oxford -12.4% and Linacre College -11.9% 12 BUILDING MOMENTUM: Measuring, monitoring and reporting BUILDING MOMENTUM: Measuring, monitoring and reporting 13

11 12 Oxford City Council -10.9%, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust -5.6%, Oxfordshire Community & Voluntary Action -11.5%, Oxfordshire County Council -10.4%, Oxfordshire County Council Schools http://www.decc.gov.uk/assets/decc/11/stats/climate-change/4817-2011-uk-greenhouse-gas-emissions-provisional-figur.pdf -15.5%, The Oxford Bus Company - 8.1%, Unipart Group -17.7%, MINI Plant Oxford -12.4% and Linacre College -11.9% 14 BUILDING MOMENTUM: Measuring, monitoring and reporting BUILDING MOMENTUM: Measuring, monitoring and reporting 15

Case study 1 Case study 2 MINI Plant Oxford - Identifying ‘enablers’: Oxford City Council – Carbon Reduction at the Heart of everything we do a new philosophy to decarbonise processes Oxford City Council is a non-metropolitan its estate and operations as efficiently and district council. Driven by the Council’s effectively as possible. MINI Plant Oxford’s approach to sustainability The Energy Efficiency Forum ambition to reduce its environmental impact combines a longer term focus on technological MINI Plant Oxford seeks to work with and the amount of fossil fuels it consumes, Most carbon reduction capacity in Oxford innovations and opportunities with ongoing other companies and organisations like Oxford City Council adopted its first Carbon City Council to date has come from a range efforts to reduce energy consumption within the Universities and City Council. As part Management Strategy and Implementation of initiatives such as: manufacturing processes. of Low Carbon Oxford MINI Plant Oxford Plan (Getting our House in Order) in 2008/09 • Pool covers, lighting upgrades, Variable hosted the Energy Efficiency Forum to share which mapped out a path to a lower carbon Speed Drives (invertors), insulation A phased installation of the lower energy Over the last year MINI Plant Oxford has knowledge and experience in reducing energy council over five years. Baseline year (2005/6) measures; lamps was carried out leading to a greater introduced a new ‘enabler tree’ approach in consumption. The forum was centered on CO2 emissions for the original scope were • Staff awareness programmes and active than 40% reduction in energy consumption a number of common interest projects, in around 10,000t CO . By March 2011, carbon champions network; order to map its energy consuming processes 2 saving an estimated £33,000 and 178t CO2/ and look at the key drivers for consumption particular, LED lighting, radiant heating, the Council had met its first key target to • Fleet energy reductions; year. The profile chart below shows the – the ‘enablers’. With the process mapped in data centre energy optimization and staff implement a range of carbon reduction • Reductions in council generated waste sent change in consumption comparing annual this way, [MINI] Plant Oxford has been able engagement. During 2011 three events took measures to reduce CO2 emissions by 25% to landfill; consumption in 2011/12 after full completion to identify and predict how changing one place where various ideas were shared. by the end of March 2011 and 3% year on • Renewable energy installations (e.g. of the project with consumption during the parameter can affect an entire process. The year thereafter. photovoltaics at leisure centres & sheltered baseline year (2005/06). enabler tree approach is helping the plant’s housing). managers to understand the underlying “As one of the largest employers in The Carbon reduction plan is now being updated with an expanded scope and Highlighting one of the Council’s larger scale factors that influence energy consumption Oxfordshire we are committed to making Westgate Car Park electricity consumption before a stretch target to achieve 5% per year projects completed as part of its carbon and business results, and thereby identify our contribution towards a lower carbon and after lighting upgrade processes that can be optimized. In the CO2 reduction for the next five years. The management programme is a major lighting 2005-06 community. This initiative fits in perfectly 2011-12 paint shop, for example, refinements to intention is to accelerate the Council’s own upgrade at Westgate multi-storey car park. 80000 with our BMW Group objectives to establish 70000 the ventilation system mean that warm carbon reductions and also to demonstrate Over 1000 old style T8 fluorescent lamps sustainable business practices. We are 60000 air that was previously vented into the leadership to other LCO members by going were upgraded to T5 lower energy lamps. 50000 atmosphere is now fed back into the system keen to share best practice in energy beyond the 3% per year target that LCO The site consumed around 780,000 kWh of 40000 to supply the main paint spray booths. This reduction with other local businesses to Pathfinders sign up to. The plan outlines the electricity per year, costing around £70,000 kWh 30000 20000 measure contributed to energy savings of help us all reduce our carbon footprint. Council’s vision to place “Carbon Reduction per year, prior to the lighting upgrade with ” 10000 approximately 6,000 MWh and CO savings at the Heart of everything we do” and lighting being the main source of electricity 2 2 Dr Jochen Lorenzen, Director of Finance and of around 1,250t in 2011. continue to reduce carbon emissions in consumption at the site. Production Control at MINI Plant Oxford Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Month 14 BUILDING MOMENTUM: Measuring, monitoring and reporting BUILDING MOMENTUM: Measuring, monitoring and reporting 15

Case study 1 Case study 2 MINI Plant Oxford - Identifying ‘enablers’: Oxford City Council – Carbon Reduction at the Heart of everything we do a new philosophy to decarbonise processes Oxford City Council is a non-metropolitan its estate and operations as efficiently and district council. Driven by the Council’s effectively as possible. MINI Plant Oxford’s approach to sustainability The Energy Efficiency Forum ambition to reduce its environmental impact combines a longer term focus on technological MINI Plant Oxford seeks to work with and the amount of fossil fuels it consumes, Most carbon reduction capacity in Oxford innovations and opportunities with ongoing other companies and organisations like Oxford City Council adopted its first Carbon City Council to date has come from a range efforts to reduce energy consumption within the Universities and City Council. As part Management Strategy and Implementation of initiatives such as: manufacturing processes. of Low Carbon Oxford MINI Plant Oxford Plan (Getting our House in Order) in 2008/09 • Pool covers, lighting upgrades, Variable hosted the Energy Efficiency Forum to share which mapped out a path to a lower carbon Speed Drives (invertors), insulation A phased installation of the lower energy Over the last year MINI Plant Oxford has knowledge and experience in reducing energy council over five years. Baseline year (2005/6) measures; lamps was carried out leading to a greater introduced a new ‘enabler tree’ approach in consumption. The forum was centered on CO2 emissions for the original scope were • Staff awareness programmes and active than 40% reduction in energy consumption a number of common interest projects, in around 10,000t CO . By March 2011, carbon champions network; order to map its energy consuming processes 2 saving an estimated £33,000 and 178t CO2/ and look at the key drivers for consumption particular, LED lighting, radiant heating, the Council had met its first key target to • Fleet energy reductions; year. The profile chart below shows the – the ‘enablers’. With the process mapped in data centre energy optimization and staff implement a range of carbon reduction • Reductions in council generated waste sent change in consumption comparing annual this way, [MINI] Plant Oxford has been able engagement. During 2011 three events took measures to reduce CO2 emissions by 25% to landfill; consumption in 2011/12 after full completion to identify and predict how changing one place where various ideas were shared. by the end of March 2011 and 3% year on • Renewable energy installations (e.g. of the project with consumption during the parameter can affect an entire process. The year thereafter. photovoltaics at leisure centres & sheltered baseline year (2005/06). enabler tree approach is helping the plant’s housing). managers to understand the underlying “As one of the largest employers in The Carbon reduction plan is now being updated with an expanded scope and Highlighting one of the Council’s larger scale factors that influence energy consumption Oxfordshire we are committed to making Westgate Car Park electricity consumption before a stretch target to achieve 5% per year projects completed as part of its carbon and business results, and thereby identify our contribution towards a lower carbon and after lighting upgrade processes that can be optimized. In the CO2 reduction for the next five years. The management programme is a major lighting 2005-06 community. This initiative fits in perfectly 2011-12 paint shop, for example, refinements to intention is to accelerate the Council’s own upgrade at Westgate multi-storey car park. 80000 with our BMW Group objectives to establish 70000 the ventilation system mean that warm carbon reductions and also to demonstrate Over 1000 old style T8 fluorescent lamps sustainable business practices. We are 60000 air that was previously vented into the leadership to other LCO members by going were upgraded to T5 lower energy lamps. 50000 atmosphere is now fed back into the system keen to share best practice in energy beyond the 3% per year target that LCO The site consumed around 780,000 kWh of 40000 to supply the main paint spray booths. This reduction with other local businesses to Pathfinders sign up to. The plan outlines the electricity per year, costing around £70,000 kWh 30000 20000 measure contributed to energy savings of help us all reduce our carbon footprint. Council’s vision to place “Carbon Reduction per year, prior to the lighting upgrade with ” 10000 approximately 6,000 MWh and CO savings at the Heart of everything we do” and lighting being the main source of electricity 2 2 Dr Jochen Lorenzen, Director of Finance and of around 1,250t in 2011. continue to reduce carbon emissions in consumption at the site. Production Control at MINI Plant Oxford Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Month 16 BUILDING MOMENTUM: Measuring, monitoring and reporting BUILDING MOMENTUM: Measuring, monitoring and reporting 17

Case study 3 Actions taken to reduce carbon This list demonstrates the huge amount of emissions collective effort that Pathfinders are putting into Oxford Brookes University All of the Pathfinders that responded reported reducing their carbon footprint in the city. actions taken to reduce carbon emissions from A more detailed example is given in case study 4 Oxford Brookes is one of the UK’s Responsibility programme includes a range of A new Corporate buildings. There was a great variety of actions which describes Oxford City Council installations leading modern universities and enjoys plans and activities to lower carbon emissions, Responsibility reported which can only be summarised here. of photovoltaic panels on a number of council an international reputation for teaching both from the university’s buildings and from Steering Group They include: owned buildings to generate green electricity. excellence and innovation as well as strong staff and student travel. Oxford Brookes (including two • lighting controls, sensors, LED lighting and One of the values of LCO is that these initiatives links with business and industry. University has a detailed understanding of governors, two other lighting upgrades; and examples of best practice can be shared its carbon baseline and is one of the few directors, two collaborative approach towards carbon • double glazing; between Pathfinders to enable learning and The university is seen as a leader on organisations to measure its carbon arising deans, the Associate reductions, with many large organisations • voltage optimisation, replacing uninterruptable sharing of best practice. sustainability issues, featuring in the first from transport. It regularly surveys students Director of Estates, taking an interest in this area. Historically, power supply; class section of People and Planet’s green and staff travelling to the University in order to the university’s Oxford Brookes has worked with the • optimisation of lab processes and space league of UK universities. Oxford Brookes measure carbon emissions due to commuting. Sustainability Manager, and University of Oxford and hospitals in the city heating; has a long-standing ethos of corporate Its Low Carbon Transition Plan has clear targets the President of the Student Union) to share experiences, ideas and activities, • gas boiler energy management system/ boiler responsibility: Oxford Brookes’ founder, to reduce carbon emissions by 50% in stages meets three times a year and is supported by such as car share schemes. upgrade; The Energy Efficiency Forum, which John Henry Brookes, had a vision that to 2020, and sets out detailed options for a working group that meets every month. This • fuel switching – electricity to gas; “ “A goal of all formal education achieving these targets through energy efficiency ensures that proposals are able to proceed For organisations wanting to emulate Oxford • CHP extension; arose out of the LCO initiative, should be to graduate students improvements and the installation of renewable more smoothly through the university’s Executive Brookes’ approach, Harriet Waters, Oxford • optimisation of temperature settings of steam is an invaluable forum to assist to lead lives of consequence”. energy sources. Early improvements have Board. These corporate governance structures Brookes’ Sustainability Manager, advises support to Combined Heat and Power; in driving forward progress in included lighting upgrades, sensors and more are instrumental in turning planning into action. setting up strong governance structures, • heat recovery in air handling systems; energy and carbon management Building on this aspiration, the university’s energy efficient cooling system for university learning from others and being persistent. 1. The logo 1.1 Logo artwork • output air recycled to preheat Air Replacement and meeting year on year carbon ‘Net Positive Impact’ programme aims computer servers. Drivers and lessons She says “It’s too easy to write Plants; reduction targets. This excellent to make a positive social and The university sees corporate and social sustainability off as a ‘nice to have’ so • air replacement plant turned off; Logo artwork 1 2 forum is working on specific projects environmental impact through Oxford Brookes estimates that these responsibility as a core value and an end in itself, strong systems for agreeing measures • closure of storage area; 1. The logotype and typeface lockup is fixed and NET the rangePOSITIVE CTof its activities, to advance energy management the proportions must never be altered. The IMPA improvements have already contributed to a 5% and the main driver for its carbon reduction are a must have. Timing is also vital – • removal of air conditioning; artwork is available in vector format in the visual including both students and resources folder. Use the colour logo wherever reduction in CO2 emissions reductions towards activities. In addition, financial considerations good ideas sometimes get better • Building Management System controlling approaches and review and share possible. NET POSITIVE staff. its 2020 target. support the case for carbon reductions, and with age.” heating and lighting; Pathfinder’s experiences on carbon 2. Two greyscale versions of the logo are available; CT one for light/white backgrounds and one for IMPA taking action is also seen as important in • reduced temperature in machinery; and energy reduction technologies dark/black backgrounds. The greyscale version Turning effective The university’s proactive approach is supporting Oxford Brookes’ research reputation of the logo should only be used on greyscale NET • reduced temperatures and awareness raising/ and approaches. documents. POSITIVECT planningIMPACT and underpinned by a strong governance structure, in this field. behaviour change; and ” 3. A monotone version has been created for use in governance into action providing a clear route for proposing and Paul Spencer, Energy and Climate change single colour applications. • solar photovoltaics. Oxford Brookes’ Corporate agreeing carbon reduction measures: Being based in Oxford has helped foster a team, Oxford City Council

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Case study 4 CO2 emissions reductions from actions Transport Eight Pathfinders18 were able to provide specific Clean Green electricity being generated in Council buildings estimates of CO2 reductions resulting from these actions. The biggest reported annual emissions Transport data was more limited than energy 14 reduction due to these actions was 2,239t CO , with eight Pathfinders providing data on CO2 Road transport CO2 emissions 2009 2 Photovoltaic (PV) panels have recently been for conventional grid supplied electricity to 15 and the biggest reported annual reduction linked installed on five of Oxford City Council’s larger these buildings. Total savings from the solar emissions associated with road transport . Moreover, the type and level of transport data to one specific action was 1,099t CO2 resulting buildings generating green electricity from the PV installations amounts to £16000 per year vary across different organisations (see Appendix Oxford total from the recycling of output air to preheat Air sun’s energy. The panels are now reducing in electricity costs and over 80 tonnes of CO2 Replacement Plants at MINI Plant Oxford. both energy costs and carbon emissions at per year. 3 for details). transport CO2 these buildings. This range of measures demonstrates the Installation of the PVs is one of several Nevertheless, the data starts to show (with some potential for carbon reduction and cost savings The PVs have been installed at two of the projects implemented as part of the Council’s limitations) LCO’s impact on Oxford’s transport that could make real improvements to business Council’s leisure centres, Barton and Ferry award winning carbon management footprint. efficiency. We recommend that an area for future Leisure Centres and three of its sheltered programme and is the first large scale improvement would be for organisations to housing sites. PVs generate electricity from renewable energy project completed by the LCO share of Oxford’s transport collaborate in order to systematise best practice the sun’s energy reducing the requirement Council. footprint in measurement of improvements for those LCO Pathfinders represented 9% of the total organisations that do not do so already. Other potential renewable energy projects are Oxford transport footprint in 2009, see figure KEY 5. Pathfinders’ CO2 emissions from transport 1 Oxford Brookes University (52.7t) being investigated such as further sites for PVs as well as the installation of innovative appear to make up a much smaller contribution 2 Oxford City Council (2160t) wood fuelled boilers in buildings using fuel to the Oxford total than for energy use. This is 4 Oxfordshire Community & Voluntary Action (2.0t) sourced from Council’s parks operations and to be expected from the available data, since 7 The Oxford Bus Company (10183t) energy crops grown on Council land. Pathfinders are mainly reporting only fleet and business miles and in only some cases including 8 Unipart Group (84t) commuting. The Oxford total includes all traffic 9 University of Oxford (13t) within the City. 12 B&Q (7.3t)

Oxford Bus Company represents a large Figure 5 – Pathfinders contribution to road transport CO2 emissions, 2009 proportion of Pathfinders’ contribution which is not surprising, given the nature of its business is running bus and coach services. Case study 6 gives an example of some of the simple but effective initiatives that the Oxford Bus Company has implemented to make huge CO2 savings 13 B&Q, Grafton plc (Buildbase), Oxford Brookes University, Oxfordshire County Council, University of Oxford, MINI Plant Oxford, Linacre College, the Oxford Bus Company. over the past few years. 15 Buildbase, Oxford Brookes University, Oxford City Council, Oxfordshire Community & Voluntary Action, The Oxford Bus 14 MINI Plant Oxford, Followed by University of Oxford with 481t, followed by Oxford Brookes with 371t. Company, Unipart Group, University of Oxford and B&Q Plc. 18 BUILDING MOMENTUM: Measuring, monitoring and reporting BUILDING MOMENTUM: Measuring, monitoring and reporting 19

Oxford Bus Company represents a large Figure 5 – Pathfinders contribution to road transport CO2 emissions, 2009 proportion of Pathfinders’ contribution which is not surprising, given the nature of its business is running bus and coach services. Case study 6 gives an example of some of the simple but effective initiatives that the Oxford Bus Company has implemented to make huge CO2 savings 13 B&Q, Grafton plc (Buildbase), Oxford Brookes University, Oxfordshire County Council, University of Oxford, MINI Plant Oxford, Linacre College, the Oxford Bus Company. over the past few years. 15 Buildbase, Oxford Brookes University, Oxford City Council, Oxfordshire Community & Voluntary Action, The Oxford Bus 14 MINI Plant Oxford, Followed by University of Oxford with 481t, followed by Oxford Brookes with 371t. Company, Unipart Group, University of Oxford and B&Q Plc. 20 BUILDING MOMENTUM: Measuring, monitoring and reporting BUILDING MOMENTUM: Measuring, monitoring and reporting 21

Case study 5 Emerging trends recommend that the guidance on this section Appendix 3 shows the level of transport data Fleet Management device to manage bus 19 Of the four Pathfinders that provided transport of the reporting template is improved to provided by each Pathfinder. driver performance , are described further in Oxford Brookes data for 2010 and 2011, two reported a clarify the requirements. We suggest that the Oxford Bus Company case study 6. As 16 reduction in CO2 emissions , one reported no fleet and business mileage emissions are Actions taken to reduce carbon a result of these initiatives, the Oxford Bus 17 18 Oxford Brookes provides an example of change and one reported an increase , see reported separately for all Pathfinders and that emissions Company has estimated impressive fuel savings a very pro-active approach to transport Table 2. commuting emissions reporting is optional but Despite the data limitations, Pathfinders are of 5-13% during the first year, and 5% emissions emissions. Since the introduction of its also reported separately. Some more guidance engaging in a striking range of initiatives to tackle reductions relating to actions between 2008 and Green Travel Plan in 1999 (now developed Addressing data limitations on estimating the proportion of emissions within transport emissions. These include: 2013. into the ‘Sustainable Travel Plan’), the To address the current data limitations, we the Oxford boundary could also be provided. • travel surveys showing positive trends; university has encouraged reductions in • video conferencing; All of these examples suggest there is a huge staff and student travel through a range amount of activity taking place to reduce Percentage change in Tonnes of CO Tonnes of CO Tonnes of CO • car share schemes; of measures which could be described as Pathfinder 2 2 2 transport emissions. They also highlight the CO2 2010 to 2011 2011 2010 2009 • car park permits and travel zones/ exclusion “carrots and sticks”. To discourage car use zones; obvious potential for Pathfinders to benefit from Data for 2009 and it started charging for parking in 2000 and Oxford Brookes University N/A 55 53 further sharing experiences, learning from each 2010 only • in-house data base recording parking activity; introduced an exclusion zone on one of its • cycle purchase scheme, training, parking, other and collaborating. We would recommend campuses. At the same time, to incentivise Oxford City Council -4.3 2029 2119 2160 repairs and showers; a specific LCO work-stream to initiate further bike travel the university offers free cycle Oxfordshire Community & • season ticket loan and subsidised bus passes; collaboration, and to share successful measures -43.6 1.6 2.9 2.0 maintenance, supports the annual ‘Bike Voluntary Action • contributions via Section 106 planning rules to to monitor and reduce transport emissions. Week’, has showers on all sites, allows The Oxford Brookes case study 5 describes Data for 2009 and Park and Ride service; claims for business travel by bike, and has The Oxford Bus Company N/A 10082 10183 2010 only • fitting in-cab monitors to own fleet; a pro-active approach to transport emissions, a salary sacrifice scheme for bikes. • freight consolidation; elements of which could be implemented by Unipart Group +5.4 93 88 84 • incentive scheme for branches to pass orders other organisations. To measure the impact of its travel plan, Data for 2009 and to geographically closer branches; University of Oxford N/A 15 13 Oxford Brookes carries out a survey of 2010 only • fleet management; students and staff every two years. The • driver engagement; Buildbase Data for 2011 only 70 N/A N/A results show that the proportion of people • hybrid vehicle procurement; travelling by car has reduced steadily. B&Q Plc 0 7.3 7.3 7.3 • advice on public transport; and Looking ahead, the university is developing • car-clubs. a new parking policy and hopes this will help Table 2 – Percentage change in Pathfinder’s contribution to road transport CO emissions from 2010 the University move further towards its travel 2 Fleet management and driver engagement, in to 2011 and tonnes of CO2 produced in 2009, 2010 and 2011. Appendix 3 shows the types of transport plan targets. emissions included by each Pathfinder particular the installation of a Mix Telematics

16 Oxford City Council and Oxfordshire Community & Voluntary Action 17 B&Q plc 18 Unipart Group 19 The Oxford Bus Company 20 BUILDING MOMENTUM: Measuring, monitoring and reporting BUILDING MOMENTUM: Measuring, monitoring and reporting 21

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Case study 6 Reporting and use of carbon These responses tell us that for many emissions data Pathfinders, carbon emissions have an impact Oxford Bus Company Eleven Pathfinders report data under the CRC on business decisions and there are a significant Energy Efficiency Scheme (formerly known as number of Pathfinder organisations publicly 20 Oxford Bus Company, part of the Go-Ahead Fuel Efficiency An overall fuel saving of 5% was achieved were pivotal. Energy themed newsletters, the Carbon Reduction Commitment). sharing data on carbon emission, particularly Group, has been at the heart of Oxford since Oxford Bus developed and installed a Fleet across the fleet which equates to 525 tonnes competitions and open days inspired staff at In the buildings and transport sectors, seven for larger organisations. This is encouraging 21 1880 and now operates a comprehensive Management System which enabled detailed of Carbon in 2011. Reduced idling at the all levels to get involved. Most recently, The of the Pathfinders told us that they report and demonstrates openness and a willingness network of services in the city including monitoring of driving efficiency. This was depot alone saved 37,206 litres of fuel in IT manager attended a Low Carbon Oxford their carbon emissions publicly; these were to share information on performance. It will be the Park & Ride, as well as coach services combined with a 1-day driver training course 2011 compared to 2007 which equates to forum on Data Centre energy management typically larger Oxford or national businesses. interesting to see how this trend develops in 22 to London and the airports. In 2007, in for all 460 drivers, following the RIBAS 101 tonnes of carbon. and has been inspired to improve the Eight Pathfinders told us that their carbon future years. response to a target set by the company’s approach: focussing on Revs, Idling, Braking, efficiency of Oxford Bus Company’s data data impacts on business decisions including parent, The Go-Ahead Group, Oxford Bus Acceleration and Speed. The idea behind In addition to driver management, new more centre and IT equipment. budgeting and costs forecasts, business set out to reduce energy use by 20% by this approach is to keep the vehicle moving carbon-efficient vehicles are being introduced efficiency, setting of targets, identifying corrective 2013, the Oxford Energy Campaign began. by planning ahead rather than heavy braking including 17 new hybrid buses in 2011 and Dron Kyle from Oxford Bus Company actions, improvement programmes or areas for The aim was to improve site energy efficiency and to turn the engine off when idling. As well an additional 19 to be introduced in 2012 said that ‘As a member of the Low efficiencies. and to reduce fuel use of buses. This would as reducing emissions this approach is safer giving Oxford Bus the largest percentage fleet Carbon Oxford Pathfinders, we are keen be achieved through appointing an Energy and provides a more comfortable experience of hybrids of any operator in the UK. to share with the other members our Team and identifying low cost initiatives with for passengers. In fact, Customers now methods and hope the low cost energy a payback of less than two years. regularly write to Oxford Bus to thank them Site Energy savings solutions that we found can be of use to for good bus driving! Following a site survey in 2008, a number the other Pathfinder members’. of energy saving initiatives have been Drivers are ranked Red, implemented leading to energy savings of The Oxford Bus case study shows that by Amber, or Green based on 38.6% between 2007 and 2011. All of the implementing simple, cost effective measures their driving efficiency with initiatives implemented had a payback of less and inspiring staff to get involved, huge cost 60% rated green in 2010 than 2 years so made financial sense as well and carbon savings can be achieved. compared to just over 20% as saving carbon emissions. Examples of in 2008. A driver incentive initiatives include a new building management scheme with cash prizes system and installing Somar High Bay energy every 12 weeks for the efficient lighting.

top 10%, as well as 20MINI Plant Oxford, Grafton plc (Buildbase), Marks and Spencer, Serco, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust, Stagecoach, Unipart, annual prizes, helps to Staff engagement formed a big part of Oxfordshire County Council, University of Oxford, Oxford Brookes, Oxford City Council. 21B&Q, Oxford Brookes, Oxford City Council, Oxfordshire County Council, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust, University of Oxford, motivate drivers to improve the successes and the new Energy Team, MINI Plant. We can assume that some of the larger national companies that did not respond or did not comment on this point also performance. formed of drivers, office staff and engineers report their emissions, including under CRC. 22B&Q, Oxford Brookes, Oxfordshire County Council, The Oxford Bus Company, Unipart, University of Oxford, MINI Plant, Linacre College. 22 BUILDING MOMENTUM: Measuring, monitoring and reporting BUILDING MOMENTUM: Measuring, monitoring and reporting 23

top 10%, as well as 20MINI Plant Oxford, Grafton plc (Buildbase), Marks and Spencer, Serco, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust, Stagecoach, Unipart, annual prizes, helps to Staff engagement formed a big part of Oxfordshire County Council, University of Oxford, Oxford Brookes, Oxford City Council. 21B&Q, Oxford Brookes, Oxford City Council, Oxfordshire County Council, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust, University of Oxford, motivate drivers to improve the successes and the new Energy Team, MINI Plant. We can assume that some of the larger national companies that did not respond or did not comment on this point also performance. formed of drivers, office staff and engineers report their emissions, including under CRC. 22B&Q, Oxford Brookes, Oxfordshire County Council, The Oxford Bus Company, Unipart, University of Oxford, MINI Plant, Linacre College. 24 BUILDING MOMENTUM: Measuring, monitoring and reporting BUILDING MOMENTUM: Measuring, monitoring and reporting 25

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City of Oxford emissions there are significant variations within the City. Whilst these organisations have their own Measuring energy consumption and emissions The reasons for these variations are not currently buildings and transport footprints, in some cases in the domestic sector is carried out at national known but are likely to relate to differences in thought to be negligible, a significant proportion level by DECC23. DECC’s sub-national statistics housing and heating types and the impacts of of their impact is on Oxford’s domestic footprint. for Oxford show that in the domestic sector gas the cold weather in 2010 on energy use as well Lucy Properties, A2Dominion and Oxford consumption reduced by 19% and electricity as other impacts of energy efficiency measures. City Council affect the domestic footprint by 8% from 2005 to 2010. Between 2009 and This data could be analysed and used further, through their properties and housing stock 2010 these reductions were 1.4% for gas and together with more detailed data on housing, to and together are estimated to represent about 0.3% for electricity. Similarly, DECC’s Local help target energy efficiency campaigns where 20% of domestic emissions in Oxford24. Low Authority CO2 emissions estimates show that energy intensity is highest and reductions have Carbon West Oxford represents individuals and emissions in Oxford declined by 15% between not yet been achieved. households and WOCoRe produces renewable 2005 and 2009, with electricity emissions electricity, thereby reducing the footprints of falling by 12% and gas emissions by 18%. It is LCO impact on domestic emissions some households in Oxford (both through encouraging to see that consumption is falling Oxford’s domestic sector is represented in the reduced consumption in the relevant houses; overall but there is considerable variability across Pathfinder group by six organisations: and through off-setting where households the city. • Lucy Properties – represents the private rental have invested in West Oxford Community sector; Renewables). The CAG network influences and Further data are also available at a more detailed • A2Dominion – represents housing association; supports community groups like Low Carbon level of geography across the city (Middle Layer • Oxford City Council – has a significant social West Oxford, which in turn support individuals Super Output Area, MLSOA, which are standard housing portfolio in Oxford; and households in reducing their energy statistical units). These data are shown in the • Low Carbon West Oxford – a local community consumption and carbon emissions. maps in Figure 6. They show variations in charity; energy intensity across Oxford and the red and • West Oxford Community Renewables Whilst measuring and monitoring actual energy green arrows in each MLSOA show changes (WOCoRe) – a local community renewable consumption in the domestic sector at local between 2009 and 2010. They show that energy energy enterprise; level is challenging, we are starting to see consumption per meter is generally higher in • The Community Action Group (CAG) – best practice examples in communities and central and north Oxford. a network of local voluntary groups in in the private and social rented sectors to Oxfordshire engaging in carbon reduction measure energy use and carbon emissions in a Although consumption of gas and electricity activities. systematic way. These illustrate the challenges reduced overall in the City over this timeframe of comprehensive measuring and monitoring in

Figure 6 – Maps showing variation in energy intensity across Oxford between 2009 and 2010 23Represented in DECC’s sub-national statistics and Local Authority emissions estimates (formerly NI 186 data). 24Based on a proportion of Oxford households, estimated to be around 54,000 – see http://www.oxford.gov.uk/PageRender/decC/Housing_statistics_occw.htm. 24 BUILDING MOMENTUM: Measuring, monitoring and reporting BUILDING MOMENTUM: Measuring, monitoring and reporting 25

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Figure 6 – Maps showing variation in energy intensity across Oxford between 2009 and 2010 23Represented in DECC’s sub-national statistics and Local Authority emissions estimates (formerly NI 186 data). 24Based on a proportion of Oxford households, estimated to be around 54,000 – see http://www.oxford.gov.uk/PageRender/decC/Housing_statistics_occw.htm. 26 BUILDING MOMENTUM: Measuring, monitoring and reporting BUILDING MOMENTUM: Measuring, monitoring and reporting 27

the community and property rental sectors, but It is unlikely that Lucy Properties will repeat this collects RDSAP (Reduced Data Standard It is pursuing solar photovoltaic panels and Littlemore has a biomass boiler which will supply also the positive steps that organisations are sort of survey annually, but this demonstrates Assessment Procedure) data25 for all properties city-wide heating options. For example, the new heat and hot water to all of the sheltered units taking to measure and reduce carbon emissions the potential for carbon reductions in this sector, and are currently reporting a SAP rating of 70 for Rose Hill development – bungalows, flats and and communal areas. Both schemes use solar from activities in these sectors. They are and the challenges of building a comprehensive their units across the Group. townhouses – includes air-source heat pumps photovoltaic panels to provide cheaper electricity described in more detail below. carbon footprint across the private rented sector to each home. A sheltered housing scheme in and feed surplus electricity into the national grid. in Oxford. Case study 7 on Lucy Properties To inform improvement programmes, this year Oxford Housing shows how much potential there is for carbon A2Dominion commissioned an ‘In Homes Oxford has a large private rented sector, which savings if houses were comprehensively Assessment’ across five pilot boroughs or areas, contributes significantly to Oxford’s domestic retrofitted. including Oxford. The assessment is using carbon footprint. Lucy Properties, one of property asset data, RDSAP data and ‘Lifespan Oxford’s largest private landlords, has been A2Dominion is a leading housing association CiHA (Carbon in Homes Assessment)’ software integrating thermal efficiency measures into providing properties across London and to analyse carbon emissions, energy use and its maintenance and repair programme. This Southern England. A2Dominion owns 2700 energy bills across the housing stock in Oxford, year Lucy Properties commissioned a study to properties in Oxford. The organisation does and provide data on possible CO2 savings in measure the energy use and carbon footprint of not currently measure energy use or carbon relation to different measures. The assessment ten properties, representing the breadth of Lucy emissions from its own operations in Oxford, will also report on the financial viability of Properties portfolio. Table 3 illustrates the type nor has it captured the energy use or carbon different measures, including installation costs, of data provided on one of Lucy’s properties. emissions of its properties to date. A2Dominion payback periods and details of grants and subsidies which may render any works more cost effective.

owns around 8000 As Built Current Potential Oxford City Council properties in the social rented sector. The Energy use 41192.60 kWh p/y 41783.60 kWh p/y 20698.38 kWh p/y council is continuing to improve energy efficiency in its housing stock. The Council is installing CO2 emissions 17383.28 kg p/y 17497.93 kg p/y 8734.72 kg p/y efficient gas boilers, improving insulation, and Lighting £142.16 £142.16 £106.04 installing water-saving devices as part of its on-going stock maintenance programme. The Heating £4840.45 £4858.27 £2177.07 council will be applying external cladding to its tower blocks, which will improve thermal Hot Water £443.28 £443.28 £443.28 efficiency in over 400 homes. Table 3 – Example of data provided for one of Lucy’s properties

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15 Walton Well Road Type Mid-Terraced House Lucy Properties Oxford Energy efficiency in common areas issues firmly on Lucy’s agenda. Having a Location England OX2 6ED Lucy’s also commissioned a report on energy board and shareholders who are interested Total Floor Area efficiency in ‘common areas’ in blocks of and have the appetite to invest also helps. Lucy Properties, part of the global company £65.33 p/y W Lucy and Co Ltd, has been operating in Potential Savingsflats, such as car parks and hallways. One For any organisation looking at taking a 2074.59 kWh p/y Oxford for over 170 years. The company from wall defectsof the main findings of the report is that the similar approach, getting quality advice from recommended consultants is key. owns and runs a portfolio of over 300 introduction of LED454.33 lighting kg COand2 changes to properties in Oxford, most based in control mechanisms in the four car parks Jericho, once home to Lucy’s ironworks Estimated withinBuilding its Rating ownership F or management could Lucy’s pro-active approach to sustainability is driven by a desire to be a market and foundry. Lucy’s prides itself on its save over £200,000 over 20 years.

Image No #1 Front Elevation The refurbishment of Juxon House leader and to demonstrate corporate Ground Floor responsible approach towards its tenants, Energy Ground Floor Property Summary Residents in Jericho may well be familiar responsibility, both to its tenants and the and runs an extensive rolling programme of Ar1 Ar1 repairs and maintenance. In recent years savings of different measures and their measurement information on financial and with Juxon House, an apartment block at environment. energy efficiency measures have increasingly cost implications. The ten properties are carbon savings to help makeType these decisions. Mid-Terracedthe Housebottom of Juxon Street. The building built by W Lucy in the sixties has just been Ian Ashcroft, Lucy’s Property Director, featured as part of this programme. representative of its portfolio in general with The report also revealed challengesLocation in England a mixture of flats, terraced housing and developing a systematic approach to energy extensively refurbished with an additional four said that ‘as a landlord, it makes Total Floor Area Anticipating future changes in the regulatory detached houses with differing forms of and carbon measurement, and energy units built on the roof. The old building, whilst absolute business sense to consider £65.33 p/y this sooner rather than later. And environment, changing customer demands construction, age and condition of repair. efficiency measures, acrossPotential large Savings property well designed spatially, was not thermally and rising energy prices, Lucy’s decided this portfolios; whilst the reportfrom looked wall defects at 2074.59 kWhefficient. p/y The refurbishment included solar being part of Low Carbon Oxford year to commission three surveys, including The results of the report have helped validate individual properties and measures, it failed to panels, insulating the external walls, the has been great, an opportunity to 454.33 kg CO2 thermal imaging, to help prioritise energy Lucy’s existing approach to refurbishments prioritise measures on the basis of payback installation of efficient central heating and meet like-minded people and share Argon filled double glazing. The effect of this experiences and knowledge of efficiency measures and integrate them firmly and energy efficiency measures. Lucy’s – a key element in developingEstimated and approvingBuilding Rating F different technologies.’ into its capital and repairs policy. These have, for example, concentrated on a Lucy’s improvements programmes. was to halve the CO2 emissions and reduce studies will also help inform the development programme of installing efficient central the annual energy bills by over 40%. of Lucy’s sustainability policy. heating and Energyhave completed an extensive More generally, surveying and attempting loft insulation programme. Next steps include to measure energy and carbon across Being based in Oxford, Lucy’s encounters

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efficiency of their homes. Similarly, business Cooler temperatures are noted in purple and blue colours within area box Ar1 in the above thermal thermally photograph each of its properties of the houses are in conservation areas. system, where an EPC assessment provides and survey and report on ten properties, They plan to consider more intrusive and/ too crude a snapshot of a property’s energy interest in energy and sustainability issues image. Cooler temperatures in this region indicate heat loss and/ or moisture via missing/ damaged insulation and/ or poor detailing. to measure energy use and carbon or expensive measures on a case-by-case performance and may not accurately reflect is growing across Oxford, and being part of emission, and rate the potential energy basis. The report is giving them valuable its actual use. Low Carbon Oxford has helped place these

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Low Carbon West Oxford West Oxford Community Renewables The CAG project and other Low Carbon West Oxford (LCWO, www.low WOCoRe (http://www.wocr.org.uk) is an Oxford communities carbonwestoxford.org.uk) is a registered charity Industrial and Provident Society for the benefit The Community Action Group project, which runs carbon reduction and behaviour of the community, majority owned by local CAG is a highly successful network change projects in its community, home to members, producing renewable energy and of over 35 environmentally focused around 1600 households. It aims to reduce generating revenues from the Feed-in-tariff and volunteer groups in Oxfordshire. The the carbon footprint in the community through sale of electricity. It donates surplus revenue network was established over 10 years a range of projects including the Low Carbon to Low Carbon West Oxford and Hogacre ago and is used as an example of best Living programme with households, car clubs, Common30 to support their carbon reduction practice locally and nationally. tree-planting, waste reduction, food, and activities. WOCoRe and Low Carbon West resource sharing projects. Oxford are often referred to as the ‘West Oxford The CAG network (in partnership Model’. with Oxfordshire County Council and The Low Carbon Living Programme works Subsequently LCWO has worked with another research analysts ‘Databuild’) with households to help them save energy 30 households in both 2010 to 2011 (autumn To date West Oxford Community Renewables is embarking on a pioneering project to calculate and money. As part of the programme, the cohort) and 2012 (autumn cohort). LCWO will have installed a total of 222kWp of solar and measure the impact that community led Having a focussed group 31 “ Quicksilver tool is used to report and monitor be calculating savings from the autumn 2010 to photovoltaic panels and a 6kWe wind turbine , activities have on carbon reduction, which will like this that is passionate carbon emissions by households. As a result 2011 cohort shortly and is continuing to monitor which will generated an estimated 209,000 enable communities to focus scarce resources 32 and wants to achieve of this programme, Low Carbon West Oxford the impact on current and previous cohorts. It kWh of electricity a year, saving around 100t on high impact activities alongside supporting 33 results is actually really reported an average reduction of: is also working to improve its understanding CO2 a year . These were funded through funding bodies to identify a return on their important. • 36% reduction in CO2 emissions across and reporting of the on-going impact of the a mixture of share capital and Low Carbon investment. The project will seek to measure ” 36 households in 2009 to 2010, an average programme (in particular the persistence of Common in 2010 to 2011 by around 100t CO2 Communities Challenge grant money. what has historically been considered difficult; LCO Pathfinder of 3.9t per household or over 140t in total26; savings amongst previous participants). in their lifetime29. to measure or attribute carbon reduction to 27 • 10% (weather adjusted) reduction in CO2 WOCoRe estimates the total carbon savings specific community activities. The CAG network emissions across 20 households in 2010 Low Carbon West Oxford also estimates It is difficult to estimate carbon savings from of the West Oxford Model34 for the last two and Oxfordshire County Council hope that to 2011 (spring cohort), an average of 1.42 potential CO2 savings from other activities: use other activities but several hundred items are years is: this model, alongside the ‘Quicksilver’ carbon tonnes per household, including energy use, of pool cars are estimated to account for around swapped at two ‘Bring and Takes’ each year, footprinting tool developed by Low Carbon West 28 transport, flights, goods and services. CO2 80t a year ; and they estimate that 640 new and a few hundred quality items are swapped 2009-10: 285.9t CO2 Oxford, will help to measure the impact of the emissions reduced by a similar percentage, trees planted in 2009 to 2010 in West Oxford at an annual community Swish, reducing community on the carbon reduction targets of 9.5% (weather adjusted), counting only energy will reduce carbon emissions by over 64 tonnes consumption and the amount of waste going 2010-11: 331.4t CO2 Low Carbon Oxford in the city and beyond. use and transport. over their lifetime, and trees planted at Hogacre to landfill.

26Low Carbon West Oxford Annual Report November 2008 – March 2010. This first cohort developed the Low Carbon Living Programme as part of the ‘Big Green Challenge’ competition. The savings calculations were based on a slightly different methodology compared to later years. Moreover, it is thought that the high reduction may in part be a result of the additional impetus of being part of a 30A community interest company which, amongst other things, has reduced carbon emissions in the area through tree planting. national competition. 31West Oxford Community Renewables Annual Report 2010-11. 27Weather adjusted to take account of exceptionally cold winter in 2010. 32200,000 kWh reported by WOCoRe, plus an estimated further 9,460 from WOCoRe’s 11kWp King’s Centre pilot project, at 860 kWh pa/kWp. 28Low Carbon West Oxford Annual Report for the year ended 31 March 2011, referring to suggestion by CRed that assuming a 20% saving on car emissions per person is not unreasonable. 33Using an emission factor of 0.48, following DECC’s guidelines on conversion factors. 29Low Carbon West Oxford Annual Report for the year ended 31 March 2011. 34Including WOCoRe generation of renewable electricity, Low Carbon West Oxford activities and Hogacre Common tree planting. 32 BUILDING MOMENTUM: Measuring, monitoring and reporting BUILDING MOMENTUM: Measuring, monitoring and reporting 33 Recommendations Oxford’s community carbon footprint is also how individual activities come together to create This section has highlighted some influenced by other low carbon groups and an impact. Once the People’s Power Station is examples of the groundbreaking LCO is a pioneering programme enterprises, and the organisations that support launched, LCO Pathfinder organisations could projects taking place in the domestic Recommendations Page these groups. Other low carbon community be encouraged to contribute case study data on bringing together private, public number sector to reduce the carbon footprint groups and enterprises in Oxford include their carbon reduction measures online, to make and non-profit organisations with of Oxford City and we hope it inspires Baseline emissions: Some Pathfinders were unable to submit data, or have not provided data for all years Low Carbon Barton, Low Carbon Headington, this information widely accessible and part of the a common goal to reduce Oxford requested. Further data reporting is required to ensure that a complete baseline dataset is available for future N/A Low Carbon East Oxford, Low Carbon South bigger picture across Oxfordshire. others to get involved. City’s carbon footprint. This report monitoring and analysis and we will discuss with Pathfinders the best way to support then in doing this. Oxford, Low Carbon Oxford North and Oxford is a starting point. It provides a North Community Renewables. The Low Carbon Whilst measuring CO2 is always likely bottom-up CO2 emissions baseline General: Difficulties in collecting and reporting data should be discussed with Pathfinders and improvements Hub, a recently established social enterprise, to be patchy at a local and community for Pathfinders; it starts to show made to make reporting easier. For example change the timing of the report or give longer lead times for data N/A collection. works closely with the CAG network to help low level, we would recommend continued trends in carbon emissions; it begins carbon community groups develop renewable support for community measuring to show links between energy General: One way in which measuring, monitoring and reporting could be improved in the future would be to energy and energy reduction projects. initiatives. Some systematisation of From a community action reduction measures and reduced “ carbon emissions and business ask Pathfinders to provide more commentary on data trends, for example to relate any energy consumption Quicksilver and the new community perspective, it’s enormously trends to economic growth and business changes. The reporting process should include more in depth 35 efficiency. More can be done 13 The Low Carbon Hub is also looking at ways impact measurement tool across important that people see that all dialogue between Pathfinders to discuss data trends and factors that may influence these. We may also wish to systematise and mainstream to measure and demonstrate the impact of Oxford communities may help to build a sectors of Oxford, public, private to correct data for weather influences. This would give context to the emissions changes and account for carbon reduction activity across Oxfordshire’s more robust picture of community impact measuring, monitoring and reporting influences other than energy efficiency initiatives, and generally allow more meaningful interpretation of data. and third sector, are taking their communities. It is developing a People’s over time. LCO may be the appropriate across organisations, and plans are carbon reduction responsibilities in place to do this. We hope this Buildings – Commercial and industrial: Given the more volatile trends for electricity consumption, Pathfinders Power Station online “barometer” to show how convening network to support and 9 Oxfordshire is doing against 2020 national encourage such an approach. seriously. We know from speaking report inspires others, beyond LCO may want to focus collaborative efforts in this area to achieve 2020 targets. targets for energy demand reduction, renewable to individual[s] and groups that and Oxford, to get involved. Buildings – Commercial and Industrial: We recommend collaboration in order to systematise best practice in energy generation, and carbon reductions, with they are very proud to be a part of 18 A number of recommendations measurement of carbon reduction actions. an aspiration to replace the need for Didcot ‘A’ what is happening in Oxford, and coal power station, soon to be decommissioned. have been made throughout the the wider county, and see it as a report to further improve measuring, Transport: We recommend that the guidance on this section of the reporting template is improved to clarify the The People’s Power Station aims to galvanise requirements. We suggest that fleet and business mileage emissions are reported separately for all Pathfinders motivating factor in the work that monitoring and reporting in the 20 action across Oxfordshire in “powering up” and and that commuting emissions reporting is optional but also reported separately. Some more guidance on they do. “powering down” to meet Oxfordshire’s targets, ” future. These are summarised in estimating the proportion of emissions within the Oxford boundary will also be provided. and to measure the success, and communicate Simon Kenton, CAG Project Manager Table 4. the impact, of installing renewables and Transport: We would recommend a specific LCO work-stream to initiate some further collaboration to share reducing energy demand across the county. successful measures to monitor and reduce transport emissions. The Oxford Brookes case study provides a 21 Businesses, other organisations, households pro-active approach to transport emissions, elements of which could be implemented by other organisations. and communities will be able to register their Table 4 – summary of Domestic: Support further use of the Quicksilver tool and new impact measurement tool and the Low Carbon activities via case studies, helping to illustrate 24-32 recommendations and page Living programme to encourage monitoring and support behaviour change. reference

35Funded by Oxfordshire County Council. 32 BUILDING MOMENTUM: Measuring, monitoring and reporting BUILDING MOMENTUM: Measuring, monitoring and reporting 33 Recommendations Oxford’s community carbon footprint is also how individual activities come together to create This section has highlighted some influenced by other low carbon groups and an impact. Once the People’s Power Station is examples of the groundbreaking LCO is a pioneering programme enterprises, and the organisations that support launched, LCO Pathfinder organisations could projects taking place in the domestic Recommendations Page these groups. Other low carbon community be encouraged to contribute case study data on bringing together private, public number sector to reduce the carbon footprint groups and enterprises in Oxford include their carbon reduction measures online, to make and non-profit organisations with of Oxford City and we hope it inspires Baseline emissions: Some Pathfinders were unable to submit data, or have not provided data for all years Low Carbon Barton, Low Carbon Headington, this information widely accessible and part of the a common goal to reduce Oxford requested. Further data reporting is required to ensure that a complete baseline dataset is available for future N/A Low Carbon East Oxford, Low Carbon South bigger picture across Oxfordshire. others to get involved. City’s carbon footprint. This report monitoring and analysis and we will discuss with Pathfinders the best way to support then in doing this. Oxford, Low Carbon Oxford North and Oxford is a starting point. It provides a North Community Renewables. The Low Carbon Whilst measuring CO2 is always likely bottom-up CO2 emissions baseline General: Difficulties in collecting and reporting data should be discussed with Pathfinders and improvements Hub, a recently established social enterprise, to be patchy at a local and community for Pathfinders; it starts to show made to make reporting easier. For example change the timing of the report or give longer lead times for data N/A collection. works closely with the CAG network to help low level, we would recommend continued trends in carbon emissions; it begins carbon community groups develop renewable support for community measuring to show links between energy General: One way in which measuring, monitoring and reporting could be improved in the future would be to energy and energy reduction projects. initiatives. Some systematisation of From a community action reduction measures and reduced “ carbon emissions and business ask Pathfinders to provide more commentary on data trends, for example to relate any energy consumption Quicksilver and the new community perspective, it’s enormously trends to economic growth and business changes. The reporting process should include more in depth 35 efficiency. More can be done 13 The Low Carbon Hub is also looking at ways impact measurement tool across important that people see that all dialogue between Pathfinders to discuss data trends and factors that may influence these. We may also wish to systematise and mainstream to measure and demonstrate the impact of Oxford communities may help to build a sectors of Oxford, public, private to correct data for weather influences. This would give context to the emissions changes and account for carbon reduction activity across Oxfordshire’s more robust picture of community impact measuring, monitoring and reporting influences other than energy efficiency initiatives, and generally allow more meaningful interpretation of data. and third sector, are taking their communities. It is developing a People’s over time. LCO may be the appropriate across organisations, and plans are carbon reduction responsibilities in place to do this. We hope this Buildings – Commercial and industrial: Given the more volatile trends for electricity consumption, Pathfinders Power Station online “barometer” to show how convening network to support and 9 Oxfordshire is doing against 2020 national encourage such an approach. seriously. We know from speaking report inspires others, beyond LCO may want to focus collaborative efforts in this area to achieve 2020 targets. targets for energy demand reduction, renewable to individual[s] and groups that and Oxford, to get involved. Buildings – Commercial and Industrial: We recommend collaboration in order to systematise best practice in energy generation, and carbon reductions, with they are very proud to be a part of 18 A number of recommendations measurement of carbon reduction actions. an aspiration to replace the need for Didcot ‘A’ what is happening in Oxford, and coal power station, soon to be decommissioned. have been made throughout the the wider county, and see it as a report to further improve measuring, Transport: We recommend that the guidance on this section of the reporting template is improved to clarify the The People’s Power Station aims to galvanise requirements. We suggest that fleet and business mileage emissions are reported separately for all Pathfinders motivating factor in the work that monitoring and reporting in the 20 action across Oxfordshire in “powering up” and and that commuting emissions reporting is optional but also reported separately. Some more guidance on they do. “powering down” to meet Oxfordshire’s targets, ” future. These are summarised in estimating the proportion of emissions within the Oxford boundary will also be provided. and to measure the success, and communicate Simon Kenton, CAG Project Manager Table 4. the impact, of installing renewables and Transport: We would recommend a specific LCO work-stream to initiate some further collaboration to share reducing energy demand across the county. successful measures to monitor and reduce transport emissions. The Oxford Brookes case study provides a 21 Businesses, other organisations, households pro-active approach to transport emissions, elements of which could be implemented by other organisations. and communities will be able to register their Table 4 – summary of Domestic: Support further use of the Quicksilver tool and new impact measurement tool and the Low Carbon activities via case studies, helping to illustrate 24-32 recommendations and page Living programme to encourage monitoring and support behaviour change. reference

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Appendix 1: We the undersigned are committed to working together to create a low-carbon, Low Carbon Oxford sustainable Oxford. Charter We will collaborate to build a prosperous city for high technology, smart services and the other elements of a sustainable local economy in which all can share.

We will work to ensure that Oxford’s leadership in reducing carbon emissions, tackling climate change and negotiating global resource constraints is widely recognised.

In particular we commit ourselves to: • Collaborate to reduce our carbon footprints across our sites and operations in Oxford city by a minimum of 3% average, every year, for at least the next ten years; • Create a low carbon, sustainable economy in the Oxford area which will be an example to cities across the country; • Collaborate on creating more green jobs, increased prosperity and opportunity for all; • Support a programme of best practice sharing and piloting of sustainable innovations; • Report each year on the progress we are making.

If, during this time, our carbon footprints increase due to growth in the number of sites, operations and output for which we are responsible, we commit to reducing our carbon intensity.

We commend the progress to date of people in the Oxford area who are reducing their environmental footprints and helping to tackle climate change.

We now call on all communities, organisations and businesses in the Oxford area to sign the charter and help to put the vision of a low-carbon, sustainable Oxford into practice.

Company/Organisation Name:______

Signed: ______Printed:______

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We will work to ensure that Oxford’s leadership in reducing carbon emissions, tackling climate change and negotiating global resource constraints is widely recognised.

If, during this time, our carbon footprints increase due to growth in the number of sites, operations and output for which we are responsible, we commit to reducing our carbon intensity.

We commend the progress to date of people in the Oxford area who are reducing their environmental footprints and helping to tackle climate change.

We now call on all communities, organisations and businesses in the Oxford area to sign the charter and help to put the vision of a low-carbon, sustainable Oxford into practice.

Company/Organisation Name:______

Signed: ______Printed:______

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Appendix 2: List of Low Carbon Oxford Pathfinders Contributed data and information to this Organisation Description report and reasons Contributed data and if not (where given) information to this report Organisation Description Oxford and Cherwell Oxford & Cherwell Valley College is the largest provider of further education training in Oxfordshire. No – were unable and reasons if not Valley College They provide a wide range of full and part-time courses from entry to degree level, a range to gather data and (where given) of learning for leisure courses, bespoke employer training, and courses which will help the respond in time due to unemployed get back into work staff changes 2degrees Is a world leading business community for driving growth, efficiency and profit through sustainability No Oxford Brookes Oxford Brookes is one of the UK's leading modern universities and enjoys an international reputation A2Dominion is a leading housing association providing properties across London and Southern Yes A2Dominion Yes – qualitative only for teaching excellence and innovation as well as strong links with business and industry. England, with 2700 properties in Oxford Oxford Bus Company The Oxford Bus Company are the UK’s greenest bus company operating the most environmentally Yes B&Q The largest home improvement and garden centre retailer in the UK Yes friendly bus fleet in the UK and operate a comprehensive network of buses in Oxford City. Oxford City Council Oxford City Council is a non-metropolitan district council which runs a large number of services in Yes Blake Lapthorn One of the UK’s leading law firms with offices in London and the regions, including Oxford No the City of Oxford. Oxfordshire Community OCVA is the main umbrella body for the Oxfordshire voluntary and community sector. Yes MINI Plant Oxford The MINI Plant in Oxford is part of BMW Group. In 2011 the plant produced 191474 MINI vehicles Yes & Voluntary Action Oxfordshire County Council Oxfordshire County Council is responsible for providing many key local services and employs over The CAG network influences and supports community groups like Low Carbon West Oxford, Yes CAG which in turn support individuals and households in reducing their energy consumption and carbon Yes – qualitative only 20,000 people to deliver them emissions Oxford University Oxford is an independent and self-governing institution, consisting of the central University and the Yes Buildbase is Grafton Group’s principal builders merchants in the UK, operating 133 branches with Colleges. Grafton plc (Buildbase) Yes significant market positions within the UK, including Oxford Oxford University Hospitals The Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust (OUH) is one of the largest acute teaching trusts in Linacre College, Oxford provides a stimulating intellectual and social environment for post-graduate NHS Trust the UK, with a national and international reputation for the excellence of its services and its role in Linacre College No Yes and research students from Britain and around the world. teaching and research. The Trust consists of four hospitals: the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and NuffieldO rthopaedic Centre in Oxford and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury. Low Carbon West Oxford is a registered charity which runs carbon reduction and behaviour Low Carbon West Oxford Yes Serco No – struggled to find a change projects in the community Serco improves the quality and efficiency of essential services that matter to millions of people lead contact to respond around the world. Lucy Properties is a division of the W Lucy & Co Ltd which owns and runs a portfolio of over 300 in time. Lucy Properties Yes – qualitative only properties in Oxford, most based in Jericho Stagecoach Stagecoach provide greener, smarter and better value transport for around 3 million customers a No day across their networks in the UK and North America. M&S M&S is one of the UK’s leading clothing, home and food retailers No Unipart The Unipart Group is a leading full service logistics provider and a UK manufacturer that also Yes delivers consultancy services in operational excellence, employee engagement and supply chain. Magdalen College School Magdalen College School is a leading independent school in Oxford No WOCoRe West Oxford Community Renewables, WOCoRe, is an Industrial and Provident Society for the Manches are a leading law firm providing legal services to ultra-high net worth individuals and Benefit of the Community, majority owned by local members, producing renewable energy and Yes Manches LLP No growing mid-market companies generating revenues from the Feed-in-tariff and sale of electricity. 36 BUILDING MOMENTUM: Measuring, monitoring and reporting BUILDING MOMENTUM: Measuring, monitoring and reporting 37

Appendix 2: List of Low Carbon Oxford Pathfinders Contributed data and information to this Organisation Description report and reasons Contributed data and if not (where given) information to this report Organisation Description Oxford and Cherwell Oxford & Cherwell Valley College is the largest provider of further education training in Oxfordshire. No – were unable and reasons if not Valley College They provide a wide range of full and part-time courses from entry to degree level, a range to gather data and (where given) of learning for leisure courses, bespoke employer training, and courses which will help the respond in time due to unemployed get back into work staff changes 2degrees Is a world leading business community for driving growth, efficiency and profit through sustainability No Oxford Brookes Oxford Brookes is one of the UK's leading modern universities and enjoys an international reputation A2Dominion is a leading housing association providing properties across London and Southern Yes A2Dominion Yes – qualitative only for teaching excellence and innovation as well as strong links with business and industry. England, with 2700 properties in Oxford Oxford Bus Company The Oxford Bus Company are the UK’s greenest bus company operating the most environmentally Yes B&Q The largest home improvement and garden centre retailer in the UK Yes friendly bus fleet in the UK and operate a comprehensive network of buses in Oxford City. Oxford City Council Oxford City Council is a non-metropolitan district council which runs a large number of services in Yes Blake Lapthorn One of the UK’s leading law firms with offices in London and the regions, including Oxford No the City of Oxford. Oxfordshire Community OCVA is the main umbrella body for the Oxfordshire voluntary and community sector. Yes MINI Plant Oxford The MINI Plant in Oxford is part of BMW Group. In 2011 the plant produced 191474 MINI vehicles Yes & Voluntary Action Oxfordshire County Council Oxfordshire County Council is responsible for providing many key local services and employs over The CAG network influences and supports community groups like Low Carbon West Oxford, Yes CAG which in turn support individuals and households in reducing their energy consumption and carbon Yes – qualitative only 20,000 people to deliver them emissions Oxford University Oxford is an independent and self-governing institution, consisting of the central University and the Yes Buildbase is Grafton Group’s principal builders merchants in the UK, operating 133 branches with Colleges. Grafton plc (Buildbase) Yes significant market positions within the UK, including Oxford Oxford University Hospitals The Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust (OUH) is one of the largest acute teaching trusts in Linacre College, Oxford provides a stimulating intellectual and social environment for post-graduate NHS Trust the UK, with a national and international reputation for the excellence of its services and its role in Linacre College No Yes and research students from Britain and around the world. teaching and research. The Trust consists of four hospitals: the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and NuffieldO rthopaedic Centre in Oxford and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury. Low Carbon West Oxford is a registered charity which runs carbon reduction and behaviour Low Carbon West Oxford Yes Serco No – struggled to find a change projects in the community Serco improves the quality and efficiency of essential services that matter to millions of people lead contact to respond around the world. Lucy Properties is a division of the W Lucy & Co Ltd which owns and runs a portfolio of over 300 in time. Lucy Properties Yes – qualitative only properties in Oxford, most based in Jericho Stagecoach Stagecoach provide greener, smarter and better value transport for around 3 million customers a No day across their networks in the UK and North America. M&S M&S is one of the UK’s leading clothing, home and food retailers No Unipart The Unipart Group is a leading full service logistics provider and a UK manufacturer that also Yes delivers consultancy services in operational excellence, employee engagement and supply chain. Magdalen College School Magdalen College School is a leading independent school in Oxford No WOCoRe West Oxford Community Renewables, WOCoRe, is an Industrial and Provident Society for the Manches are a leading law firm providing legal services to ultra-high net worth individuals and Benefit of the Community, majority owned by local members, producing renewable energy and Yes Manches LLP No growing mid-market companies generating revenues from the Feed-in-tariff and sale of electricity. 38 BUILDING MOMENTUM: Measuring, monitoring and reporting Appendix 3: summary data from Pathfinders

Transport Low Carbon Oxford Partners 2degrees Oxford Bus Company Pathfinder Buildings (tonnes CO2) Transport (tonnes CO2) data provided Since this report was drafted we have A2 Dominion Oxford City Council 2009 2010 2011 2009 2010 2011 signed up more Pathfinders, and the Amey PLC Oxfordshire Community and Buildbase No data No data 448 No data No data 70 F 31 organisations listed here represents Voluntary Action Pathfinders as of November 2012. Each B&Q Oxford Brookes 11194 10718 No data 53 55 No data F Oxfordshire County Council University of the Pathfinder organisations listed have signed the Low Carbon Oxford Charter and Blake Lapthorn Oxford City Council 5453 5141 4579 2160 2119 2029 F, PT Serco committed to reducing their own carbon Community Action Groups (CAG) Oxford University 41692 44083 41616 No data No data No data - emissions by 3% year on year. In addition Oxfordshire Stagecoach Oxford Hospitals NHS Trust to this, each organisation will use their Oxfordshire Community Grafton Group PLC (Buildbase Unipart 7.71 7.95 7.03 1.99 2.88 1.62 B, C, PT strengths to collaborate on Low Carbon & Voluntary Action parent company) Oxford projects which will contribute to University of Oxford Oxfordshire County 6041 5852 5244 No data No data No data ** reducing carbon emissions across Oxford. Grosvenor Estates Council All Pathfinder organisations have a strong West Oxford Community Oxfordshire County Low Carbon West Oxford Renewables 5712 6048 5112 No data No data No data - link with Oxford and share the vision of Council - schools Oxford’s future as a sustainable and low Lucy Properties Student Hubs The Oxford Bus 459 484 445 10183 10082 No data F carbon city. Company M&S Thames Valley Police Unipart Group 6015 7070 5818 84 88 93 B Magdalen College School Hub Commercial Ventures University of Oxford 68093 68568 No data 13 15 No data F, B, C

BMW (UK) Manches Oxford University Hospitals 96713 99152 86809 No data No data No data - Manufacturing Ltd NHS Trust MINI Plant Oxford B&Q plc No data No data 413 7.30 7.30 7.30 F Oxford Strategic Partnership Oxford and Cherwell Valley Linacre College 630 563 496 No data No data No data * College Linacre College

*Linacre College collect business flight details but these are outside of the scope of this report Oxford Brookes **Oxfordshire County Council has transport data for the whole county (including city) but is currently unable to dis-aggregate this to activity in the city and rest of the county.

B = Business C = Commuting F = Fleet PT = Specific public transport data 38 BUILDING MOMENTUM: Measuring, monitoring and reporting Appendix 3: summary data from Pathfinders

B = Business C = Commuting F = Fleet PT = Specific public transport data 40