1. Why Environmental Management? Anna Graham Business Environmental Adviser The Business Environment Partnership

2. Overview What is Resource Efficiency and Why Bother? Quick Hits Who to Turn to for Support? The BEP and Achievements in Fife Financial Support Events and Workshops

3. What is Resource Efficiency? Simply put, its about improving the management of your business with respect to the resources that you use But Why Bother? Energy prices have increased significantly over the last year and are unlikely to return to original unit costs Landfill tax has been rising by £3/tonne/year which will increase to £8/tonne/year from next year CCL accounts for 5-10% of your electricity bill – therefore the less energy you use, the less tax you pay Water and effluent charges likely to increase as standards become tighter Increasing pressure from supply chain/legislation

4. So Why Bother?.... Saves Money through reduction in waste (e.g. raw materials, energy, water, product, disposal costs…..). Potential to achieve 1% of turnover in savings Reduces Environmental Impact and risk of fines from incidents Improves Reputation with Regulators, Consumers, Banks, Investors and Employees Increases Sales and New Market Potential

6. Quick Hits Energy Check all equipment and lighting switched off overnight Fix compressed air leaks – £300/yr + savings Fit vending machines with 7 day timers - £200/yr saving Turn heating down by 1 o C saves 8% in costs Instant hot water vs. hot water tank - £260/yr saving There are numerous no-cost and low-cost options for businesses…. Water Fix leaking taps – potential £50/yr savings Fit sensors to reduce urinal flushing/hippo sacks to toilet cisterns Fit trigger sprays to hoses Use dry clean down methods to reduce water use Waste Reduce paper use – aim for 7 reams/person/year Reuse mugs/glasses rather than purchasing polystyrene cups Recycle – paper/cardboard/metal/wood…… Always shop around for the best prices for recycling

7. Who to Turn to? Support Agencies/Sources of Information Energy Saving Trust The Carbon Trust Envirowise Business Environment Partnership (BEP) Abertay Centre for the Environment (ACE) National Industrial Symbiosis Programme WRAP ReMade Green Business Fife Netregs

8. Overview of the BEP Waste Minimisation Programme: Energy Efficiency (which can incorporate Renewables), Water Use, Waste Management Practices, Advice on Legislation, Environmental Policy ISO14001 system development (private basis) Biodiversity Reviews Environmental Placement Programme (May to September) Aim: To allow Scottish SMEs to realise the business benefits of improved environmental management, leading to potential cost savings, reduced risks and improved competitive advantage

9. National Achievements 1,592 projects undertaken for 1,383 companies. Over £15.4M cost savings realised £47.5M new sales opportunities 82 companies certified to ISO14001 to date 461 students placed (helping identify £6.2M savings) 79 ‘green’ jobs created / many more safeguarded

10. Fife Results Since 2004, 95 projects undertaken with wide range of businesses, with ~£650k savings realised £3.3M new sales opportunities realised >1M kWh Energy/571 Tonnes of CO 2 5,200m 3 water use prevented/effluent production 3000 tonnes of waste diverted from landfill 15 new jobs created/19 jobs safeguarded

11. Case Study Itasco Precision Precision Engineering company, based in Glenrothes employing around 20 people Energy audit identified potential to save ~£3k by making small changes e.g. switching off equipment, turning down hot water boiler Additional savings of >£20k were identified by installing better lighting, replacing the hot water boiler, fitting plastic strip curtain over main door, and painting roofs and walls to increase brightness. Capital investments covered by an interest free loan

12. Case Study Fairmont St Andrews Luxury Hotel, Spa and Golf Course which opened in 2001 During 2005 and 2006 they employed a student through the EPP programme As a result of the work, the hotel has realised total cost savings of £220,000 through raw material consumption (energy and water) and reduction in waste disposal costs. They have also installed a CHP plant (saving £10k in summer/£15k in winter) They have attained Gold GTBS award for the hotel, and Bronze GTBS for the Golf Course Continue to seek ways to improve, inc. investment in a biodiesel plant to run the golf buggies

13. Financial Support Loan Action Scotland/Carbon Trust (Energy Efficient Equipment) ECA Scheme (www.eca.gov.uk)www.eca.gov.uk Low Carbon Building Programme (Grant for Renewables), www.lowcarbonbuildings.org.ukwww.lowcarbonbuildings.org.uk

14. Events and Workshops Envirowise Events –Measurement & Benchmarking (Waste) Workshop, Dunfermline Business Learning & Conference Centre, 4 th May, 12-2pm (Free) www.envirowise.gov.uk/scotlandmeasurement Green Business Fife Event –Business Breakfast with Energy Efficiency Theme, Dean Park Hotel, Kirkcaldy, 9 th May, 8-9.30am (Free) BEP Events –Renewables Event, SET, Dundee, 27 th April, 9am-1pm (Free) –WEEE Event, Dunfermline Business Learning & Conference Centre, 7 th June, 7-9am (Free to members/£25 to non-members), www.thebep.org.uk/events VIBES Workshops –Workshop providing assistance with application, SET, Dundee 5 th June, 10am-1pm, www.vibes.org.uk

15. Thank you for your attention! Any Questions?? E: anna.graham@thebep.org.uk T: 0845 129 4834 www.thebep.org.uk www.thebep.org.uk