carbon neutrality our ongoing commitment
2012 evolve EA
As an environmentally and socially conscious firm, evolveEA is committed to a sustainable future.
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We believe that sustainability is not an end goal, but a continuous cycle of improvement.
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As such, we have been monitoring our greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions since 2009, with the intention of maintaining the smallest possible carbon footprint.
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In 2012, evolve’s emissions were around 8.9 tonnes of eCO2
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In 2012, evolve’s emissions were around 8.9 tonnes of eCO2 eCO2 is a carbon dioxide equivalent, measuring a mixture of greenhouse gases that has the same global warming potential as carbon dioxide. Tonnes are measured in metric tons.
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How did we use energy in 2012?
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How did we use energy in 2012? scope 1 on-site combustion of fuel
.26 tonnes eCO
2
8.25 mcf Natural Gas
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How did we use energy in 2012? scope 1 on-site combustion of fuel
.26 tonnes eCO
2
8.25 mcf Natural Gas
scope 2 purchase of electricity
2.34 tonnes eCO
45000 kwh
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How did we use energy in 2012? scope 1 on-site combustion of fuel
.26 tonnes eCO
2
8.25 mcf Natural Gas
scope 2 purchase of electricity
2.34 tonnes eCO
scope 3 commutes to work
6.33 tonnes eCO
2
45000 kwh
4334 miles / 240 gal gasoline
business travel by car
10,056 miles / 236 gal gasoline
business travel by air
27,210 miles
water usage
16,758 gallons
solid waste removal
2614 lbs Solid Waste
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In 2012, evolve’s total emissions were around 8.9 tonnes of eCO2
Have we improved?
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distribution of carbon emissions in 2012
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Comparing last year to our baseline year, our total emissions increased by about 5%
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Comparing last year to our baseline year, our total emissions increased by about 5% However, considering that we now have more staff, we achieved an 18% per-capita reduction
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In which areas have we improved? scope 1
on-site combustion of fuel solid waste
2012 2009
0.25 0.45
2012 .05 2009 .05
scope 2
purchase of electricity
2.34
2012 2009
2.66
scope 3
commutes to work business travel by car business travel by air water usage
2012 2009 2012 2009 2012 2009
2.15 0.49 2.11 1.65 1.98 3.15
2012 .03 2009 .01
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In which areas have we improved? scope 1
on-site combustion of fuel solid waste
2012 2009 2012 .05 2009 .05
0.25
44%
reduction 0.45
no change
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In which areas have we improved? scope 1
on-site combustion of fuel solid waste
2012 2009 2012 .05 2009 .05
0.25
44%
reduction 0.45
no change
scope 2
purchase of electricity
12% 2012 2009
2.34
reduction 2.66
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In which areas have we improved? scope 1
on-site combustion of fuel solid waste
2012 2009 2012 .05 2009 .05
0.25
44%
reduction 0.45
no change
scope 2
purchase of electricity
12% 2.34
2012 2009
reduction 2.66
scope 3
commutes to work business travel by car business travel by air water usage
2012 2009 2012 2009 2012 2009
2.15 0.49 2.11 1.65
37%
reduction
1.98
3.15
2012 .03 2009 .01
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In which areas have we improved? Where do we need to make changes? scope 1
on-site combustion of fuel solid waste
2012 2009 2012 .05 2009 .05
0.25
44%
reduction 0.45
no change
scope 2
purchase of electricity
12% 2.34
2012 2009
scope 3
commutes to work business travel by car business travel by air water usage
2012 2009
2.15
339% increase
0.49 2.11
2012 2009
28%
increase
1.65
37%
reduction
1.98
2012 2009 2012 .03 2009 .01
reduction 2.66
3.15
20%
increase
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Where do we need to make changes?
as our staff has grown and some have moved, commuting to the office by car has increased significantly
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Where do we need to make changes?
as our staff has grown and some have moved, commuting to the office by car has increased significantly we hope to counter this with • alternative transportation • incentives occasional telecommuting • ride-sharing
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Continuing improvement
we will continue to reduce air travel for business, using buses or driving when necessary
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Continuing improvement 42,330 miles traveled by air in 2009
27,210 miles traveled by air in 2012
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Getting to net zero emissions‌
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Our carbon neutrality strategy involves three steps: 1 ENERGY
REDUCTIONS We’ll continue to reduce our business travel and commuting emissions. By unplugging printers computers overnight, we can increase our energy savings even more.
carbon neutrality at evolve | 2012
Our carbon neutrality strategy involves three steps: 1 ENERGY
REDUCTIONS
We’ll continue to reduce our business travel and commuting emissions. By unplugging printers computers overnight, we can increase our energy savings even more.
2 CLEAN
ENERGY SOURCING
We are buying 100% in-state, Green-e Certified Wind Renewable Energy for all of our electricity needs.
carbon neutrality at evolve | 2012
Our carbon neutrality strategy involves three steps: 1 ENERGY
REDUCTIONS
We’ll continue to reduce our business travel and commuting emissions. By unplugging printers computers overnight, we can increase our energy savings even more.
2 CLEAN
ENERGY SOURCING
We are buying 100% in-state, Green-e Certified Wind Renewable Energy for all of our electricity needs.
3 CARBON
OFFSET PURCHASES
For all other emissions, we purchase thirdparty verified reforestation and avoided deforestation carbon offsets.
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CLEAN ENERGY SOURCING
This year we purchased 4,500 kwh renewable energy, accounting for 2.34 tonnes eCO2
computers
lights
air conditioning
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CARBON OFFSET PURCHASES
To offset our remaining emissions, we purchased 6.6 tonnes of carbon offsets, equivalent to 5.4 acres of US forests.
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When we include our wind energy purchases and carbon offsets purchases, we will be completely carbon neutral for 2012. We can do it, and so can you.
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evolve can aid your organization in measuring your current emissions,
We can do it, and so can you.
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evolve can aid your organization in measuring your current emissions, recommending and implementing reductions, We can do it, and so can you.
carbon neutrality at evolve | 2012
evolve can aid your organization in measuring your current emissions, recommending and implementing reductions, and communicating your strategy to stakeholders. We can do it, and so can you.
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Together, we can reduce our activities’ impact on the future health of our environment. We can do it, and so can you.
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