1. Sustainability Its our choice
Presenters of this discussion topic
Jon Howard Director of Estates (Sponsor)
Shane O Donnell Maintenance Officer (Lead)

2. “Sustainability is maintaining the world’s resources rather than depleting or destroying them. This will ensure they support human activity now and in the future”.
The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales

3. Why do we need to do anything?
Reduce the College’s carbon emissions
Safeguard against future legislation
Contain rising costs related to utilities
Enhance the reputation of Wakefield College
Improve staff and student satisfaction level
BUT ITS NOT JUST THAT!!
Reduce the College’s carbon emissions
HEFCE require a sector cut in emissions of 34% against a 2005/6 baseline by 2020 and is linking capital funding to carbon reduction performance
Safeguard against future legislation
Ensure that Wakefield College stays at in front and avoids penalties
Contain rising costs related to Utilities
Energy costs are rising and this trend will continue as energy reserves decline.
Enhance the reputation of Wakefield College
Wakefield College has set ambitious targets that will place us firmly in the Green League.
Improve staff and student satisfaction levels
Through ensuring that buildings are operated in an energy efficient manner whilst also meeting comfort levels expected by it’s users
Carbon Management Projects
We will be identifying Carbon Reduction projects to be carried out over the 5 years of the Plan
The projects will be a mix of:
Behavioural awareness based – e.g. communications strategy
Retrofit measures – e.g. continuous commissioning of buildings
Planned maintenance – e.g. I.C.T. replacement equipment cycle
From these projects we will identify carbon reduction opportunities that could save Wakefield College both in carbon reduction and be financially beneficial.
These projects should give us an emission total reduction of 163 tCO2 per annum when taking into account BAU growth in energy use over the duration of the Plan.
These projects will be continuously measured against our Baseline Year emissions total

4. The world is turning!! WHAT SHOULD WE DO?? BREEAM FE sector specific
Part L Building regulations
Transport and travel
Students of the future
Carbon reduction initiatives
Renewable energy
Limitations of supply of fossil fuels
WHAT SHOULD WE DO??

5. Carbon Management Programme (CMP)
Carbon Trust initiative for FE
Sets key milestones and targets
Single focus on carbon reduction across all areas of the College.
Independent support and advice from the carbon trust
Identifies roles and responsibilities
Creates a pathway we can all buy into
WHERE DO WE START??
This year we have signed up to the Carbon Trust five year commitment to reducing our carbon emissions. Which is currently in its 9th year and 46 Colleges have signed up this year.
We are still in the infant stages of the project but our next milestone is to have a draft copy of the CMP signed off by Governors complete by Autumn.
We need to work a little bit harder and integrate how we procure everything along with the CMP
CT hold regular Con Calls / webinars / group meetings to review progress and share ideas.
Project lead will be the focal point of the project identifying/implementing projects.
Project sponsor offers support from above and guidance in all matters and ensure VFM
We have also recognised other avenues to utilise in helping Wakefield College in achieving its goals such as sustainability. And establish quick wins.

6. Current carbon emissions.
Electricity (kWh)
Usage =
CO2 = 1,640,033 Kg/kWh
Current carbon emissions
We will use 2009/10 as our
“Baseline Year” for the
purposes of benchmarking
our carbon management
performance throughout
the duration of the plan.
2880 tonnes produced
from energy in 09/10
Water (m3)
Usage = 8272
CO2 = 3, 342 Kg/m3
Gas (kWh)
Usage =
CO2 = 1,078,106 Kg/kWh
To offer some scale of our emissions 2880 tonnes produced in 09/10 is the equivalent of 576 average homes.
Our emissions are above average within the FE sector

7. Objectives
Raise awareness to staff and students about carbon emissions
Ensure all our buildings are efficient in operation and that we maximise the use of available technology.
Deliver long term savings from managing carbon emissions through strategic investment
Further integrate carbon management into College Corporate Procurement
Embed a low carbon culture and as part of the College’s corporate social responsibility
One of the first projects will be to undertake a ‘Awareness Campaign’ highlighting common housekeeping.
Address issues such as opening times and space utilisation by asking questions of ourselves as an organisation – do we need all buildings open every day and night.
Minimizing energy cost risk – through consultation and thorough research.
Investigate the hidden carbon cost from transport – can the item be procured locally?
Lead by example – become a standard bearer for College and the community.

8. Actions to embed carbon management
Gaining Board and Senior Team support
Communication
Identify key individuals, Green Champions
Establish a “Sense of Urgency” by highlighting the costs of doing nothing
Empower our Sustainability Steering Group to take action Identify and deliver “quick wins” in terms of carbon reduction
Ensure that the required changes and improvements are institutionalised within our culture
Senior representatives have to be involved throughout the CM Programme

9. Carbon Management Projects
The following is a list of our potential Carbon Reduction projects. We will be adding to this list throughout the duration of the Plan.
Lighting Upgrade
Equipment Replacement
Controls (heating and lighting)
Server Virtualisation
Travel
Teaching and Learning
Video conference
Voltage Optimisation
We have identified a number of projects such as lighting,
Awareness & Communication
Information
Continuous commissioning (key project)

10. Ownership. Joined up thinking. Investment. Culture change. Reputation
Ownership? Joined up thinking? Investment? Culture change? Reputation? Governance?
Team spirit,