Draft Report for
Manchester City Council AGMA
Greater Manchester Climate Strategy Carbon Metrics: Lot 1a Report
Prepared for Manchester City Council By Wood Holmes Ref: 4269
April 2011
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Greater Manchester Climate Strategy Carbon Metrics: Lot 1a Report
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Manchester City Council GM Carbon Metrics: Lot 1a Report
Contents 1
Key Points
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2
Introduction
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3
Landscape Review
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4
Development
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5
Lot 1a Inventory Proposal
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Future Considerations
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Appendix 1 – Lot 1a Topic Guide
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Appendix 2 – Lot 1a Meeting Notes
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Key Points
1.1
Based on a research and development process integrating a landscape review involving AGMA stakeholders, a specification for the Lot 1a Inventory is proposed: Structure:
A modular 3-Scope data structure following the DECC 3-Scope Guidance; two module categories:
‘Core’ – major emissions categories subject to CRC/NI185 mandate with proven reporting capability amongst Authorities
Fuels Combustion, Electricity, Fleet Fuel, and Business Transport
‘Supplementary’ – additional Scope 1, 2, 3 emission categories scheduled for phased introduction depending on Authority capability
Data:
Baseline based on restructured NI185 2008/09 dataset
Data record for 2009-2011 to be based on:
Prior to July 2011 – existing NI185, LACM, and/or 10:10 records (restructured to fit a 3-Scope structure)
Post July 2011 – replacement with the DECC-requested 3-Scope reports (2009/10 and 2010/11)
Future data to directly utilise the annual DECC-requested 3-Scope reports
Practice:
1.2
Compilation supported by DECC 3-Scope Calculator Tool (produced as part of Lot 1a)
Based on discussion with AGMA representatives, paired with analysis of regulatory framework, the following schedule of Carbon Reporting common to all AGMA authorities can be resolved:
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Year
Report
Issued
2008/09 NI 185
July 2009
2009/10 DECC 3-Scope Report
July 2011
DECC 3-Scope Report
July 2011
2010/11 CRC P1 Introductory Footprint Report July 2011 CRC P1 Annual Report
July 2012
DECC 3-Scope Report
July 2012
2011/12 CRC Footprint/Annual Report
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DECC 3-Scope Report
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Future
1.3
The Lot 1a Inventory development process concludes with 2 key outputs: 1. Lot 1a Inventory: collation of the ‘Core’ Carbon Metrics dataset for AGMA LA operations and estates (2008-2011) structured and composed in line with the specification outlined in this document 2. Lot 1a DECC 3-Scope Data Collection Tool: a data collection tool facilitating update of the Lot 1a Inventory whilst supporting AGMA LAs in meeting the requirements of the DECC 3-Scope mandate
1.4
1.5
The next stages of the project will build on this work by:
Blending the Lot 1a Inventory with a broader Carbon Metrics Inventory emerging from Lot 1b;
Functionally connecting the consolidated Inventory with the Performance Management Framework of Lot 1c;
And articulating the Operational Plan for the integrated Inventory-Framework output.
The following sections explore key details:
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Introduction
2.1
The Greater Manchester (GM) Carbon Metrics Project seeks to establish an Inventory of Carbon Metrics and Performance Management Framework serving Climate Change Strategy in the city region.
2.2
The Project is divided into three ‘Lot’ components:
2.3
Lot 1a seeks to establish a Carbon Metrics Inventory concerning emissions from Local Authority operations and estates. The Lot 1a Inventory will blend with a parallel Inventory from Lot 1b collating Carbon Metrics concerning the geographic area.
2.4
Lot 1a and Lot 1b Inventories will provide the data underpinning the Performance Management Framework of Lot 1c.
GM Climate Strategy Carbon Metrics Project Lot 1 – Terms of Reference1: Lot 1 – research and development of an integrated foundation for development and utilisation of Carbon Metrics in support of Greater Manchester Climate Change Strategy 1a – Data Inventory: Local Authority Carbon Metrics 1b – Data Inventory: Area Wide Carbon Metrics 1c – Metrics Framework: Performance Management Framework
2.5
This report takes the research and development process of the Lot 1a Inventory as its primary focus.
Lot 1a Research and Development: 2.6
The Lot 1a Inventory must be informed by aspects of practicality and context.
2.7
To this end, a research process has pursued the following:
Exploration of ‘Carbon Strategy’ in place across AGMA LAs; needs, practices, and perceptions
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Please refer to GM Climate Strategy Carbon Metrics Project Lot 1 Tender Brief and Proposal for full details of objectives and methodology.
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2.8
Mapping and cataloguing of Carbon Metrics available for the Lot 1a Inventory
Tracking of the local and national direction of travel with regards to Carbon Metrics
This document provides an overview of research outcomes, together with a justified proposal for the structure and composition of the Lot 1a Inventory. Sections cover: 1. A review of conversations with engaged AGMA representatives 2. A discussion of the metrics landscape and its implications 3. A justified proposal for the structure, composition, and update of a Lot 1a Inventory
2.9
The document concludes with a review of future considerations and connectivity with the Lot 1b and Lot 1c components.
2.10
In this manner, the document provides a record of the research and development process supporting justification and scrutiny.
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Landscape Review
3.1
The Lot 1a Inventory development process must engage with key challenges:
Current degree of flux in the requirements of LAs to collect and report Carbon Metrics
Range of solutions to measuring and reporting Carbon in place across LAs
Limits to resource available for Carbon Metrics collection processes
3.2
In essence, any proposal for the Lot 1a Inventory must explicitly achieve strategic and cultural fit within the AGMA landscape if it is to avoid rejection.
3.3
A principal action of the Lot 1a research process was engagement of key representatives of the AGMA Carbon Metrics landscape.
3.4
Consultations were held across March-April 2011; topics of discussion are outlined in Appendix 1 and notes from each meeting are provided in Appendix 2. A summary of findings follows:
Project Objectives 3.5
Challenges and opportunities identified by Authority representatives in response to the objectives of the GM Carbon Metrics Project include: Challenge
Opportunity
Successfully balancing of administrative burden and utility.
Communicating the benefits of a novel carbon accounting framework.
Providing a carbon budget foundation for development of carbon reduction strategy.
Establishing a valid inter-Authority comparison.
Establishing long-term consistency in carbon accounting (intra-Authority).
Benchmarking.
3.6
Addressing data richness limits in key aspects (e.g. business travel).
Knowledge sharing – knowledge management and decarbonisation.
Developing an understanding of Area carbon beyond DECC/AEA provisions (LA Carbon and NI 186).
Tools for data collection, knowledge management, and strategic application.
A common perspective on the recent progress of carbon metrics in the AGMA region concerned the limited consistency in carbon accounting through the 2008 to 2011
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period. The Project’s potential to provide a consistent platform, thereby supporting greater sophistication in the decarbonisation programme, was noted by all. Implications:
3.7
A stated preference for ‘practical simplicity’ amongst all consultees in the proposed Inventory format presents an opportunity to maximise uptake amongst Authorities.
A strong bind between the Inventory and Framework tool would emphasise the utility and return on investment of the resulting data collection exercise.
Capability of the Inventory to accommodate a series of historic accounting formats would allow the Framework to cast a longer historic trend.
Inclusion of component data collection formats within the Inventory model presents an opportunity to overcome some problems concerning data-richness.
Close association between the Inventory and Framework components of the GM Metrics project will be maintained to support uptake. An architecture open to multiple data formats will be ensured to maximise inclusion.
Authority: NI 185 Data 3.8
Through regulatory mandate, all Authorities have a complete 08/09 record available for use within the Project.
3.9
The extent to which Authorities have pursued updates beyond this baseline year is not uniform; a number of Authorities have completed 09/10 and 10/11 updates, but others have not. The power of a regulatory mandate to enforce the 08/09 process was noted by those not currently compiling 10/11 updates.
3.10
A significant degree of structural change in the 2008 to 2010 period, such as the divestment of social housing stock, renders some doubts over the 08/09 record to provide a relevant baseline even with the use of intensity metrics.
3.11
However, the AEA Spreadsheet allowed differences in boundary definitions applied to aspects under control of third parties to propagate. In addition, although the NI 185 format is retained as the current standard by most, there is limited consistency in the use of the original AEA Spreadsheet and the ’corrected’ 09/10 update.
3.12
Compilation of NI 185 is predominantly coordinated by a designated officer responsible for identification and access of required datasets from departmental and
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financial accounting systems. Difficulty surrounds capabilities to access information not already being collected as a product of financial or operational reporting processes. 3.13
The capability for officers coordinating NI 185 submissions to influence data collection processes is not uniform. A number of respondents have been able to implement a bespoke data request and return template with certain teams. However, in areas such as business travel expense claims, frustration surrounds the current lack of km and vehicle-type logged in claims.
3.14
The use of proxy is a common feature of all representatives’ approach to business travel. Conversely, estate energy and fleet fuel present robust and readily accessible datasets. Implications:
3.15
NI 185 08/09 presents a common potential baseline resource if applied with intensity metrics.
The extent of NI 185 processes still in place, and experience of the 08/09 cycle, presents a secure foundation for future NI 185 data collection methodologies.
Lifting of a formal mandate for accounting challenges the motive force for uptake of a new system and places emphasis on returns and benefits of a novel proposition.
Application of NI185 legacy resources and capabilities will be explored with regards to the Lot 1a project.
Authority: CRC Data 3.16
Data assets in development for the purposes of CRC2 compliance are predominantly maintained by Energy Management Teams within existing building management systems.
3.17
Due to the ‘estate energy’ focus of the mandate, responsibility for compliant reporting of carbon within the CRC is allocated to the Energy Management teams.
3.18
The Energy Management systems are strongly orientated towards financial management of estate energy consumption. Energy efficiency strategy built from the
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Carbon Reduction Commitment
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Energy Management systems are tuned to cost savings with a secondary carbon commentary. 3.19
Observed Energy Management systems demonstrate a high level of disaggregation, breaking down data points for buildings and energy meters, together with a robust archive.
3.20
Carbon accounting processes, including NI 185, borrow strongly from reporting derived from the Energy Management systems. Although Carbon Accounting and Energy Management systems are not clearly unified, connectivity is strong. Implications:
3.21
Energy Management data archive presents a robust resource serving the purposes of carbon accounting.
Established authority processes support access of Energy Management metrics for the purposes of carbon accounting.
Development of coherence between the GM Metrics Project Inventory/Framework outputs and CRC processes presents efficiencies for data capture and utilisation.
Authority: DECC/Defra Carbon Accounting Standard 3.22
Adoption of the 3-Scope DECC Standard following cessation of NI 185 is currently under consultation. The potential for Authorities to migrate NI 185 processes to the 3Scope accounting structure was discussed.
3.23
Respondents demonstrated a degree of confidence in applying NI 185 processes to certain Scope elements:
3.24
Scope 1: Onsite Fuels (such as building space/heating fuel).
Scope 1: Owned Transport (such as fleet fuel).
Scope 2: Grid Power (such as building electricity).
However, challenges appear to face other areas due to novelty or known issues with data-quality:
Scope 1: Fugitive Emissions (such as fridges and air-con) – untested novelty.
Scope 3: Business Travel – known data-loss issues.
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3.25
Scope 3: Waste Disposal – untested novelty.
Scope 3: Supply Chain – untested novelty, expected complexity.
Adoption of the 3-Scope standard appears to follow the results of the consultation amongst the majority. Where some respondents noted the heightened compatibility of the 3-Scope structure with CRC and 10:10 formats, a degree of unfamiliarity challenging uptake is apparent. Implications:
3.26
A degree of confidence in meeting the demands of a core Scope 1 + 2 carbon account is apparent.
Confirmation of a regulatory motive behind uptake of the 3-Scope structure is a clear determinant of future moves by Authorities.
Adoption of the 3-Scope system carries a burden in terms of the aspects of novelty and difficulty in data collection/production. This presents a challenge to any change management process.
A split in data capabilities is apparent; weighted towards the energy/fuel tracking established in regulation such as the CRC. A mechanism whereby additional accounting measures can be introduced piecemeal in line with advancing data capabilities appears necessary to maximising initial uptake.
Authority: Other Carbon Metrics 3.27
3.28
A series of carbon accounting formats are currently ‘live’ in the AGMA group:
NI 185 legacy
10:10
CRC EES preparation
Carbon Trust LA Carbon Management Programme enduring from 2008
The mix reflects efforts to track regulatory compliance and best practice. However, a degree of frustration that the result is an inconsistent year-on-year picture is clear amongst some.
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3.29
No single standard has emerged as a ‘winner’ for ongoing use. Some suggest that no formal mandate to operate a successor to NI 185 would result in one of two outcomes: 1. Cessation of carbon accounting beyond CRC 2. Migration to a lighter carbon accounting format such as 10:10
3.30
A degree of uncertainty in future metrics may relate to the clear emphasis in motivation on ‘compliant reporting’ as opposed to developing a format that directly serves strategy development. Implications:
3.31
Trend-line insights would be served by an accounting format capable of accommodating the mix of formats used in the 2008 – 2010 period.
Development of a direct connectivity between carbon accounting and decarbonisation strategy is a clear requirement of the Lot 1 outputs.
An Inventory capable of accommodating diversity in approaches to Carbon Accounting appears necessary to endorsement across AGMA. In addition, ‘benefit’ and ‘payback’ of engagement with the Inventory must be immediate via the Framework.
Area: Carbon Metrics 3.32
Area carbon metrics are dominated by the DECC/AEA LA Carbon Dataset (including the NI 186 subset). A number of initiatives with limited penetration through the AGMA network develop this picture:
Application of DUKES to SOA energy analyses
Modelling of domestic energy usage according to stock condition survey
Collaborative carbon reporting with ALMO and RSL partners
3.33
Respondents identify area metrics from the private commercial sector as a particular area of obscurity. A small number of initiatives seek to engage business groups in carbon mitigation, but complete pictures of emissions are very limited.
3.34
A key issue surrounds the extent to which LAs must bear responsibility for developing area metrics beyond the AEA/DECC provisions. Authorities are
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potentially content to concentrate carbon accounting on the mitigation figures of specific projects as opposed to generating area totals. Implications:
3.35
NI 186 (and AEA/DECC backing data) presents an endorsed area carbon metrics archive.
Support for Authorities in realising datasets concerning area CRC and EA submissions presents an opportunity to develop the area-wide picture.
Initiatives utilising stock-condition modelling and DUKES mapping potentially present transferable practice.
Systems supporting engagement and data input from area SMEs present a target carrying strong challenge in terms of motivating engagement and realising a valid commercial case for SMEs.
A series of Metrics activities are underway across AGMA to which the GM Metrics project must be sympathetic; providing supplement rather than alternative.
Carbon Strategy 3.36
The ‘data basis’ of Authority carbon strategies was explored in terms of the data used to frame targets, and the linkage between the reduction strategy and a component monitoring strategy.
3.37
A broader review of Authority carbon strategies is provided in existing reports:
Stuart Carvel. MCC. 7th Dec 2010. ‘Greater Manchester Local Authority Carbon Management Strategies’.
Shona Thomas. GM ESTac. 22nd Dec 2010. ‘Review of Greater Manchester Local Authority Area Wide Climate Change Strategies – Draft for discussion’.
3.38
The findings of these reports will be drawn into Lot 1c research and analysis.
3.39
In exploration of Climate Change Strategies, representatives observed a degree of disconnect between NI 185 and NI 186 archives and selected mitigation actions beyond isolation of overall targets. As such, the extent to which a carbon budget/balance sheet underpins the climate change strategies appears limited (albeit with some exceptions).
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3.40
The extent to which components of climate change strategies and carbon management plans carry a carbon mitigation figure is limited. Although all climate change strategies include carbon reduction figures for some initiatives, completeness in this regard is limited.
3.41
A number of representatives proposed appraisal of carbon mitigation impacts was difficult when considering boundaries between 1oary, 2oary, and 3oary order impacts.
3.42
Where Authority Carbon Management Plans have emerged from Carbon Trust support, the need for update and refresh on the 2008 process appears a key need.
3.43
Discussion of desired outcomes from the GM Carbon Metric Project in terms of supporting the development and delivery of carbon strategy (Authority and Area) focussed on the following:
Targeting of carbon ‘hotspots’ in areas, operations, and estates
Developing and appraising mitigation actions
Providing toolsets such as MACCs3
Implications:
Support in developing a consistent project appraisal process featuring impact estimation and MACCs appears as a key output from Lot 1.
Development of a strong bind between Inventory and Framework elements of Lot 1 outputs appears a key opportunity to connect carbon/climate change strategies to a carbon budget.
A platform for AGMA-wide climate change strategy underpinned by a collective carbon budget presents a potential fix for some difficulties experienced in the development and tracking of Authority strategies.
3.44
AGMA Authorities demonstrate a range of decarbonisation programmes at various stages of development, underpinned by a variety of metrics. The GM Metrics project must seek synergy with such programmes and avoid destabilisation.
3.45
A number of opportunities to support decarbonisation activity with project appraisal and development tools are apparent for the Lot 1c programme.
3
Marginal Abatement Cost Curve
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Future Metrics 3.46
Thoughts on future carbon accounting processes focus on the expected designation of the DECC 3-Scope standard as the replacement of NI 185 (albeit without mandate). The extent to which Authorities can serve this accounting standard is considered above; a core Scope 1 + 2 system appears a viable outcome.
3.47
Some Authorities have tentatively marked the 10:10 accounting format as a successor to NI 185 that is compatible with the DECC standard. This outcome strongly parallels the ‘core Scope 1 + 2 system’ discussed above.
3.48
A key issue in migrating from NI 185 is the impact on boundary and scope. The impact across some Authorities appears to be the dropping of third party emissions from the scope, and/or the dropping of the hard to measure business travel component.
3.49
A primary need from the future system is maximum simplicity for maximum utility. An accounting system detached from clear benefit or return on the administrative investment is not desired. Implications:
3.50
Lot 1 output must be tuned for pre-compliance with current DECC consultation on LA reporting.
Development of a data collection and management process that overlays the established practice of NI 185 and 10:10 appears key to ensuring efficiency in adoption.
Concentration of core metrics presents a potential opportunity to maximise utility whilst minimising burden.
Accommodation of the 10:10 format within the Lot 1 inventory appears a key need in terms of integration (alongside NI 185).
Simplicity in treatment of boundary and scope in proposed accounting process appears necessary to address recent flux in terms of LA organisational structure and transition between carbon reporting standards.
A clear preference for pragmatism, low burden, and maximum impact must be reflected in the progression of the GM Metrics project if full penetration is to be achieved.
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Development
4.1
The landscape review provides a series of inputs to the Lot 1a Inventory development process.
4.2
The following sections consider this information in the light of external drivers in an effort to resolve key design features of the Lot 1a Inventory.
Direction of Travel 4.3
In 2011, Carbon Accounting practice is subject to a degree of consensus; International support converging on the ‘3-Scope’ format pioneered by the GHG Protocol Initiative’s Corporate Standard4.
4.4
In the UK, the GHG Protocol is directly channelled by DECC in formal guidance on measurement and reporting of greenhouse gas emissions5:
GHG Protocol Initiative. 2010. ‘Corporate Standard (Revised Edition)’. www.ghgprotocol.org/standards/corporate-standard 5 DECC. 2009. ‘Guidance on how to measure and report your greenhouse gas emissions’. www.defra.gov.uk/publications/files/pb13309-ghg-guidance-0909011.pdf 4
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4.5
At an organisational level, the 3-Scope format carries through leading standards such as ISO 140646 and the Carbon Trust Standard7. At an area level, the 3-Scope format is apparent in the International Local Government Greenhouse Gas Emissions Analysis Protocol (IEAP)8.
4.6
Relating the 3-Scope Carbon Accounting format to the UK regulatory framework relevant to Carbon Metrics from LA estates and operations reveals compatibility:
4.7
Despite key differences in bounds and scope of reporting, the CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme and the 3-Scope Carbon Accounting format are directly compatible9. In addition, following cessation of the NI 185 reporting requirement, DECC have issued a request for reporting of Carbon Metrics by LAs in accordance with the 3-Scope Guidance for 2009/10 and 2010/11 (by July 2011)10.
4.8
The context thus cements 3-Scope Carbon Accounting as a fundamental in the Carbon Metrics landscape.
AGMA Data Assets 4.9
Aspects of the data resource and capability broadly common to all Authorities are:
CRC Footprint/Annual Reporting preparation led by Energy Management teams
Robust activity and accounts resources maintained by Energy Management and Fleet Management teams (covering Buildings, Street Lighting, and Fleet)
A current 'CRC compliance first' approach in response to resource limitation and current uncertainties (including CRC Simplification and LA 3 Scope Reporting consultations)
Access to departmental financial accounting records serving Carbon Accounting for some Scope 3 components such as Business Travel on a call-off basis (resource allowing)
Carbon Guerrilla. 2011. ‘Carbon Compliance’. www.carbonguerrilla.com/carbon_compliance_voluntary.html 7 Carbon Trust Standard: www.carbontruststandard.com 8 ICLEI. 2010. ‘International Local Government Greenhouse Gas Emissions Analysis Protocol (IEAP)’. www.iclei.org/fileadmin/user_upload/documents/Global/Progams/CCP/Standards/IEAP_October2010_c olor.pdf 9 DECC. 2009. ‘Guidance on how to measure and report your greenhouse gas emissions: Annex C: Relationship of this Guidance to the CRC’. www.defra.gov.uk/publications/files/pb13309-ghg-guidance0909011.pdf 10 DECC. 2011. ‘Sharing information on greenhouse gas emissions from Local Authority own estate and operations (the successor to National Indicator 185)’. www.decc.gov.uk/en/content/cms/statistics/indicators/ni185/ni185.aspx 6
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4.10
Common data challenges include:
Inhibitive administrative burden associated interpretation/development/manipulation
Limited data richness regarding Grey Fleet, Supply Chain, Waste, Fugitive Emissions, etc emission categories (predominantly Scope 3 aspects)
with
data
collection
and
4.11
An insight into data status and strategy across the Authorities is provided by highlighting application of Carbon Reporting.
4.12
Conversations with AGMA representatives with regards to the Lot 1a objective reveal a fragmentary Carbon Metrics archive populated by four Carbon Reporting formats:
NI 185
Carbon Trust Local Authority Carbon Management (LACM) Programme
10:10
CRC Footprint Report (and CRC Annual Report)
Wigan
Trafford
Tameside
Stockport
NI 185
Salford
With regards to NI 185 reporting, the AGMA group demonstrates diminishing participation following the 2008/09 mandate:
Rochdale
4.15
Oldham
In an effort to minimise the burden of backdated data requests, the Lot 1a Inventory intends to utilise these reports as the central pre-2011 data archive.
Manchester
4.14
Bury
Tailored spreadsheet-based ‘Calculate and Report’ tools are associated with each Carbon Reporting format. These tools are embedded within a variety of Authority specific Carbon Strategies (linked to compliance, organisational decarbonisation, and LAA components).
Bolton
4.13
2008/09 2009/10 2010/11
*
* * * - partial
4.16
With regards to the Carbon Trust LACM and 10:10 reporting, the extent to which involvement built into year-on-year reporting differs across those subscribing:
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Authority
LACM 10:10
Bolton Bury Manchester Oldham Rochdale Salford Stockport Tameside Trafford Wigan 4.17
For example, a number of subscribers to LACM operated a 4-year update programme an intended to update the LACM report directly. Elsewhere, the LACM report had been superseded by NI 185 reporting, but the archived data was still available.
4.18
In the case of 10:10 reporting, the majority had endorsed the pledge and expected to serve reporting with NI 185 or CRC reporting actions; only Manchester had prepared a tailored 10:10 report.
4.19
As such, the application of LACM and 10:10 within Lot 1a demands a degree of flexibility in accommodating a mixed data archive in the 2009-11 period.
4.20
Based on discussion with AGMA representatives, paired with analysis of regulatory framework, the following schedule of Carbon Reporting common to all AGMA authorities can be resolved: Year
Report
Issued
2008/09 NI 185
July 2009
2009/10 DECC 3-Scope Report
July 2011
DECC 3-Scope Report
July 2011
2010/11 CRC P1 Introductory Footprint Report July 2011 2011/12 CRC P1 Annual Report
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DECC 3-Scope Report
July 2012
CRC Footprint/Annual Report
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DECC 3-Scope Report
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Future
4.21
The following section will consider how this data archive may be leveraged for the Lot 1a Inventory and GM Metrics Project as a whole.
Data Architectures 4.22
The AGMA group presents a robust archive of Carbon Metrics for the 2008-11. However, the archive does not possess a uniform structure supporting comparison across years, organisations, or activities.
4.23
A simple mapping of data components implicated in each reporting format outlines this diversity: DECC 3-Scope
CRC
LACM
NI 185
10:10
Onsite Fuels Combustion
Electricity
Electricity
Total Electricity Emissions
Grid Electricity On-Site Fossil Fuel Use
Owned Transport Fuels
Gas
Gas
Total Fossil Fuel Emissions
Onsite Process Emissions
Other (according to CRC Order)
Fleet
Fleet Vehicles
Vehicle Fuel Use
Onsite Fugitive Emissions
Business Travel
Business Travel
Air Travel
Grid Electricity
Commuting
Purchased Heat, Steam, and Cooling
StreetLighting
Purchased Materials and Fuels
Waste
Transport Related Activities Waste Disposal
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Leased Assets, Franchising, and Outsourcing Sold Goods and Services 4.24
In order to maximise the utility of the data archive within the Lot 1a Inventory a common compatible data structure is sought; capable of accommodating existing and future metrics.
4.25
A restructuring tuned to the 3-Scope consensus is considered in the following graphic in the knowledge that future LA Carbon Metrics will be dominated by CRC and DECC 3-Scope reporting mandates:
4.26
Informed by the landscape review and the input of AGMA representatives, the following section works to crystallise a proposal for the Lot 1a Inventory.
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Lot 1a Inventory Proposal
5.1
The Lot 1a landscape review and development process provides detail on key aspects of the Lot 1a challenge:
5.2
5.3
5.4
The data archive of carbon metrics spanning the 2008-11 period; readily mobilised for the purposes of the GM Metrics Project
The data structure capable of accommodating existing archive data; since cemented by DECC as the mandated carbon reporting format of LAs
The data management capabilities and available resource within AGMA Authorities
It is clear that the DECC 3-Scope reporting format is the future reporting standard for LAs; a degree of uncertainty and time-delay surrounds this shift:
LAs have until July 2011 to produce the 2009/10-2010/11 data record
DECC 3-Scope reporting carries substantial flexibility in the definition of boundary and scope
In this light, this proposal seeks to achieve the following:
Outline a mechanism whereby subsequent 3-Scope reports can be connected to a baseline derived from existing 2008/09 NI185 reports
Outline a mechanism whereby existing data records for the 2009-11 period can be translated to a 3-Scope compliant report
Establish a simple, efficient 3-Scope Report Format and Data Collection Tool for collective adoption by AGMA LAs
These items are dealt with in turn:
Proposal Outline 5.5
Based on the research inputs explored in preceding sections, a specification for the Lot 1a Inventory has been developed.
5.6
Headline details of the Inventory specification are:
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Structure:
A modular 3-Scope data structure following the DECC 3-Scope Guidance; two module categories:
‘Core’ – major emissions categories subject to CRC/NI185 mandate with proven reporting capability amongst Authorities
Fuels Combustion, Electricity, Fleet Fuel, and Business Transport
‘Supplementary’ – additional Scope 1, 2, 3 emission categories scheduled for phased introduction depending on Authority capability
Data:
Baseline based on restructured NI185 2008/09 dataset
Data record for 2009-2011 to be based on:
Prior to July 2011 – existing NI185, LACM, and/or 10:10 records (restructured to fit a 3-Scope structure)
Post July 2011 – replacement with the DECC-requested 3-Scope reports (2009/10 and 2010/11)
Future data to directly utilise the annual DECC-requested 3-Scope reports
Practice:
5.7
Compilation supported by DECC 3-Scope Calculator Tool (produced as part of Lot 1a)
The rationale for this specification is:
Regulatory fit – aligns with the DECC for 3-Scope reporting request and is compatible with CRC reporting
Cultural fit – based on proven data production capabilities and utilises familiar spreadsheet tools
Practical – simple solution aligned with existing metrics efforts without additional resource burden
Useful – maintains a base-level of data richness concerning ‘major’ carbon components (buildings and transport) in support of effective decarbonisation
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strategy 5.8
A more detailed outline of the specification follows: Element
Inventory Structure
Detail
Modular 3-Scope (based on DECC 3-Scope Guidance)
Justification
Utilises the consensus 3-Scope format
Meets requirements of DECC 3-Scope reporting request
Compatible with CRC reporting
Modular structure supports sub-total tracking and targeting of interventions
‘Core’ modules provide a low burden buildings and fleet spine that directly relates to current CRC and legacy NI185 data activities
‘Supplementary’ modules provide an opportunity to layer in data without undermining the ‘Core’ long-term trend
Scope 1: ‘Core’: i.
Estate: Fuels Combustion
ii. Transport: Owned Fleet
‘Supplementary’: i.
Estate: Fugitive Emissions (phased in with data collection support)
ii. Estate: Process
Emissions (phased in as required) Scope 2 ‘Core’: Component Modules
i.
Buildings: Purchased Electricity
ii. Buildings: Other
Purchased Energy Scope 3 ‘Core’: i.
Transport: Business Travel
‘Supplementary’: i.
Transport: Business Travel ('real' data phased in with data collection support)
ii. Transport: Commuting
(phased in with data collection support) iii. Estate: Waste Disposal
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(phased in with data collection support) NI185 08/09 dataset:
Restructured to fit the 3Scope structure
3rd party components removed where necessary
Baseline Data
Data Updates for the 20092011 period
Prior to July 2011 – existing NI185, LACM, CRC, and/or 10:10 records (restructured to fit a 3-Scope structure) Post July 2011 – replacement with the DECC-requested 3Scope reports (2009/10 and 2010/11)
Earliest data-point where the AGMA group has used a common Carbon Metrics reporting format
Efficient use of compatible archive data
Full alignment of AGMA 3Scope Carbon Reporting
Simple, uniform collection methodology that can be integrated within Authority data processes
A familiar collection methodology that mimics CRC and previous LACM/NI185 tool use
Simple, direct compliance action
Sub-total structure serving tracking of individual carbon components
Support of ‘valid’ cross comparisons through normalised metrics with a degree of immunity to structural change in Authorities
3-Scope data collection tool:
Data Collection for 2011 onwards
Spreadsheet tool distributed to AGMA
Spreadsheet reports returned to GM Inventory and DECC
(N.B. 3-Scope collection tool produced as part of the Lot 1a work) DECC 3-Scope compliant report CO2e absolute totals:
Per Authority
Per Year
Per Module
Outputs Carbon Intensities:
C/headcount
C/budget
C/estate m2
C/ fleet size
C/geographic m2
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Consultation Feedback 5.9
AGMA representatives were invited to comment on the proposal for Lot 1a Inventory (as outlined above) during April 2011.
5.10
Broad support for the proposal was accompanied by the following feedback11:
Scope 3 Modules: respondents queried the benefit of including Scope 3 aspects not typically included in existing Carbon Accounting measures on the grounds of difficulty of accurate measurement and utility of data: I would question the need to collect data on commuting and waste disposal. I feel that the collection of these elements will introduce further major inaccuracies. For commuting – when we were thinking about this for NI 185 and Carbon Trust LACM we would have had to carry out a survey (probably with a low response rate ) and pro-rata the results up - interesting indication but not really accurate and liable to vary year on year depending who responds. For waste – it appeared that this council currently have no way of measuring how much waste we produce - basically buildings have a set number of bins and they are collected each week etc along with other customers waste. There is no way of measuring reductions of the amount of waste in bins and therefore seemed little point in including the data. Only way to address this seems to be to introduce a measuring regime – not sure how well that would be received in the current climate – although does seem like something we should be doing anyway?
Burden: respondents emphasised the need to minimise burden additional to mandated reporting requirements: If [we] use the DECC 3-Scope format then this would fit in with the proposed change to NI185 which would just mean preparing a report for the NI185 successor and then for the [CRC] matrix, which would be fine, and not to time intensive. If it doesn't sit along these lines then I would be wary of how much extra time we would need to complete the work
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Efficiency: respondents emphasised the need to maximise the use of the existing
45% of consultees provided feedback
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2008/09 NI185 record on the basis of the burden implicated in revisiting and reworking historic reports.
5.11
5.12
Enduring Issues: respondents highlighted Transport and Fugitive emissions as aspects of Carbon Accounting requiring calculation support on the basis of limited data availability and complexity of calculation.
Response to issues raised are reflected in the following components of the specification:
Full alignment with the DECC 3-Scope reporting mandate; including support in answering the requirement (in the form of a Data Collection tool).
Phased introduction of Scope 1, 2, 3 modules aligned to advancing data capabilities of Authorities.
Application of the existing data archive within the Inventory; with direct application of the NI185 2008/09 baseline.
The execution of the proposal is presented in the Inventory and Data Collection outputs.
Lot 1a Inventory and Data Collection Tool 5.13
The culmination of Lot 1a is two core tools: 3. Lot 1a Inventory: collation of the ‘Core’ Carbon Metrics dataset for AGMA LA operations and estates (2008-2011) structured and composed in line with the specification outlined in this document 4. Lot 1a DECC 3-Scope Data Collection Tool: a data collection tool facilitating update of the Lot 1a Inventory whilst supporting AGMA LAs in meeting the requirements of the DECC 3-Scope mandate
5.14
Tools are available from the GM Metrics Project team.
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Future Considerations
6.1
The following actions will be carried into the remainder of the GM Metrics project: Consolidation of a single GM Carbon Metrics Inventory:
6.2
A core objective of this project is to establish a single Inventory resource built from existing data fragments.
6.3
To this end, the project programme outlines a sequential build through Lot 1a and Lot 1b. In the next stage of work, the Lot 1a Inventory will be combined with the broader Lot 1b Inventory. This integration is facilitated by adoption of the consensus 3-Scope structure. Inventory-Framework Connectivity:
6.4
The consolidated Inventory represents a library resource supporting exploration of the data landscape. Within the Inventory, emphasis is placed on housing multiple datasets; maintaining the integrity of each, rather than integrating and smoothing to form a single product.
6.5
In this manner, data richness is maintained and a variety of inquiries supported.
6.6
In seeking to operationalise the data resource within the Lot 1c Framework, the selection and combination of prime datasets will be undertaken. It is at this stage that an integrated perspective on GM carbon output will be produced and applied. Operation and Maintenance:
6.7
The project seeks to integrate the Inventory and Framework to produce a unified tool.
6.8
Working with stakeholders and the project steering group, an operational plan will be developed containing provisions for the following:
6.9
Maintenance of the tool outputs
Data collection schedules
Inventory update programme
Treatment of the Lot 1a DECC 3-Scope Data Collection Tool and Lot 1a components of the completed Inventory will be integrated within this Plan.
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Appendix 1 – Lot 1a Topic Guide
7.1
Outline topic guide for 1a conversations with identified representatives: This document outlines a discussion guide for conversations with Local Authority representatives with regards to the objectives of Lot 1a of the Carbon Metrics Project. This document does not constitute a script and is intended for flexible application. Topic
Discussions
Project
Authority: NI 185 Data
Authority: CRC EES Data
Authority: DECC/Defra Carbon Accounting Standard
Authority: Metrics
Other
Area: Carbon Metrics
Carbon Strategy
Carbon
Reflections on the Brief
Broader aspirations and desired outcomes
Identification of potential inputs
Identification and access of data assets
Exploration of data history
Review of collection and management arrangements
Exploration of post 185 arrangements
Identification and access of data assets
Review of collection and management arrangements
Reflection on DECC 3-Scope data structure
Identification and access of data assets
Review of collection and management arrangements
Review of other Carbon Metrics programmes concerning Authority facilities and operations
Identification and access of data assets
Review of collection and management arrangements
Review of Carbon metrics applied with regards to Authority area
Data basis
Reflection on gaps and improvements
Exploration of Carbon Strategy
Reduction programmes
Data background
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Future Metrics
Q&A
Reflection on future data needs
Development of specific data requirements and strategic basis
Exploration of resourcing potentials for enhanced data collection
Clarification of forward data plans in place
As required
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Appendix 2 – Lot 1a Meeting Notes Authority
Trafford
Representatives
Date-Location
11/4/11-Phone
Andy Hunt
Interest in Inventory’s and Framework’s service to effective linkage between Trafford and GM climate change strategies.
Project opportunities considered to be:
Benchmarking and uniformity.
Knowledge sharing.
Evidence base.
Primary project challenge considered to be developing a viable system of crosscomparison across the variety of AGMA metrics assets.
NI 185 archive includes:
Complete 08/09 full baseline record.
Complete 09/10 buildings only record (minus transport).
Potential 10/11 buildings record.
Use of NI 185 reporting spreadsheet continued for consistency in internal reporting and performance tracking.
NI 185 buildings energy data drawn from master database: Energy and Water Management. Buildings energy represents the focal metrics activity.
Transport emissions not recorded beyond NI 185 08/09 due to data management limitations, boundary uncertainty, and buildings emphasis of mitigation programme.
CRC data requirements driven by the master Energy and Water Management database; NI 185 and CRC reports utilise a common data basis.
Engaged in Carbon Trust LACM programme 2008. Subsequently became the buildings-focussed Energy and Water Management Plan.
Energy and Water Management Plan driven by data in the master buildings database; targets and reporting utilising NI 185 spreadsheet in part. Energy and Water Management Plan currently undergoing refresh for 2011-16 period.
NI 186 is direct foundation for targets in draft Trafford Climate Change Strategy (in development); targets and measures adopting the sector split of NI 186 archive. NI 186 archive will be subsequently utilised to track performance against targets.
Points of emphasis in the Climate Change Strategy are:
Energy.
Carbon mitigation.
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Energy security.
District energy schemes.
Authority
Rochdale
Representatives
Date-Location
5/4/11-Phone
Barry Simons
Project challenges considered to be:
Limited council resources.
Prominence of CRC compliance in allocation of effort.
Changing staff complement and roles over short-mid term.
Current context: energy management partnership with Mouchel (Impact Partnership) considered a future trend in which the LA maintains accountability for services but does not deliver. Thought to bring data management implications.
Ambitions for the project include:
Limited additional burden.
Zero duplication.
Definite payback/benefit.
NI 185 archive includes:
08/09 record.
09/10 record.
NI 185 records fed from fragmented data archives held across topic-specific teams; fleet, energy management (Impact Partnership), etc. NI 185 can potentially be compiled for any year – within resource bounds.
Considered potential alignment between CRC+Transport with DECC 3-Scope format; required confidence in boundary overlay.
CRC reporting compiled by Energy Manager. CRC had stimulated work on early action metrics:
Automated metering installation – continued.
Carbon Trust Standard – incomplete (?)
Fleet manager compiles cost-based fuels usage data; convertible to Carbon. Indicates emphasis in data collection motives (compliance and cost saving).
NI 186 perspectives:
Key dataset for LA use due to expectation it will continue.
Difficult for LA to impact business sections of NI 186.
LULUCF a big LA opportunity largely ignored.
Initiatives:
Rochdale Climate Change Strategy – schedule disrupted by resource
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constraint and personnel flux.
Carbon impact reporting has been introduced into Rochdale planning system.
LCEA Action Plan compiled – a balance sheet of potential Rochdale programmes leveraged from LCEA.
10:10 pledge – limited action due to resource limits.
Carbon Trust LACM – 2009 report.
EST 1-2-1 programme.
Particular interest in Transport interventions driven by mitigation objectives:
Speculation on use of LA direct regulatory powers to enforce low emission public transport and taxi services.
Introduction of emissions assessment for traffic planning.
Future data expectations:
Data publications regarding decentralised energy installations (currently limited).
Data publications from smart meter network – potential for SLA regarding data provision.
Project reflections:
LAs will primarily do what they have to do (CRC).
Apparent dissociation from NI 186 due to limited influence.
Low carbon strategy needs linkage to adaptation in order to be sustainable.
Authority
Bury
Representatives
Date-Location
31/3/11-Bury
Chris Horth
NI 185 archive includes:
08/09 complete.
09/10 complete.
10/11 complete.
NI 185 converges with CT LACM data record for 2008-14 period. CT spreadsheet includes Water component.
Accuracy of the NI 185 approach across AGMA is queried due to issues of 3rd Party datasets and proxy treatment of Grey Fleet (business transport) emissions.
Data for NI 185/CT reporting pooled via information requests sent to respective departments; raw data returned to Chris Horth, developed, submitted:
Fleet fuel data derived from fleet system – manual process with a degree of burden (automated system in development).
Energy data derived from Building Energy Management database – collected
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independently of carbon accounting demands.
Variety in data management protocols amongst respective departments:
Data collected for financial purposes; accounts and cost management (energy and fleet).
Some datasets collected for carbon accounting processes solely (carrying burden).
All carry burden in terms of translation from raw form to carbon metrics.
Carbon metrics produced for Carbon Trust LACM annual performance reporting and LAA contains a target for NI 185.
Degree of emphasis in metrics on CRC mandate. CRC data drawn from Energy management system – footprint report spreadsheet 09/10-10/11.
Reduced duplication and reduced burden is key requirement of future metrics programme for AGMA. Simple addition of Transport to CRC report mooted as potential strategy.
Response to DECC 3-Scope consultation is broad feasibility due to fit with CRC, issues:
Waste very difficult to mobilise data.
Fugitive emissions very difficult to mobilise data.
Internal initiatives include EMS gear-up – BSH 8555 towards ISO 14001.
Area metrics:
Cited EMIGMA – EA permit data returns provided annually.
Climate Change Action Plan – Domestic and Industrial informed by NI 186, NI 185, and Carbon Trust archive.
2001 postcode data from utilities (not refreshed).
Some use of thermal imaging for housing stock.
Housing energy efficiency utilises ‘Maxim’ database (for follow up).
Projects challenged by complexity and risk (e.g. Bury Hydro). Projects include:
Town centre heat network.
Authority
Oldham
Representatives
Date-Location
23/3/11-Phone
NI 185 archive includes:
Adam Hackett
08/09 complete.
Base metrics concerning operations and estate distributed across associated teams. Established raw data collation and development process coordinated by sustainability team covers:
Buildings energy.
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Fleet fuel.
Street lighting.
Business transport.
Future metrics strategy strongly tied to CRC compliance; no current plans to produce NI 185-type carbon report beyond CRC footprint report.
Data management complexity brought by energy management partnership; the SLA found to restrict data requests. As such, buildings data sourced independently of the energy management system on occasion.
Engaged with the 10:10 pledge, but did not internalise the accounting format.
Future metrics dominated by buildings-focussed Energy Management Systems and CRC obligations. Capability exists to compile NI 185 updates from base data – within the bounds of resource availability (currently raw data distributed).
Currently seeking to rationalise carbon metrics programmes to minimise burden.
Operational and estate carbon reduction plans informed by component datasets and driven by cost reduction motive (together with CRC compliance). Balance sheet of measures has been developed with partial carbon commentary.
NI 186 applied in Climate Change Strategy alongside introduction of utilities data for NI 186 comparison (potentially DECC electricity and gas dataset).
Climate Change Strategy includes pledge to upgrade monitoring and measurement systems and develop a balance sheet rendition of carbon mitigation actions. Currently the Strategy does not contain a carbon budget and balance sheet of measures.
Initiatives include CBA of low carbon community schemes; carbon commentaries accompanying economic appraisals.
Ambitions for the project focus on:
Supporting capability to develop and appraise interventions (e.g. MACC).
Limiting burden to absolute minimum.
Authority
Stockport
Representatives
Date-Location
23/3/11-Stockport
Darren Pegram
2nd phase of CT LACM programme (2005-10) utilising CT tool. Datasets include:
Property and estates (including schools) – accounting for 80% of total.
Street lighting – accounting for 10% of total.
Fleet – accounting for 6% of total.
Base data derived from financial reporting systems of associated depts.
Business transport – grey fleet – based on expenses data; miles and spend converted with aid of EST proxy. Business mileage considered a minimal component (~1%).
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2010/11 effort to track commuting carbon footprint led by sustainable transport team. Revealed commuting may be 3rd largest footprint component. Not expected to be continued due to resource cuts to sustainable transport team.
Would like to improve insight into grey fleet; currently challenged by data richness, expected to improve with incoming electronic expenses system.
Procurement/supply chain emissions not currently investigated on basis of pragmatic use of resource; currently abide by industry standard sustainable procurement guidance to limit impact.
Borough-waste emissions considered through the Defra waste spreadsheet. Base data from weighbridge at collection phase of waste cycle. Archive includes:
2006/07 to 2010/11 (and forecast).
Segregation policy disrupts year-on-year comparability of data.
NI 185 records complete for 08/09 and 09/10; drawn from dept. records.
Carbon Management Plan 2010-15 currently being finalised:
Scoped with reference to CRC – buildings, schools, IT.
Independently reviewed by CT.
Utilising CT planning/monitoring tool.
Features project pipeline with carbon reduction balance sheet (CT tool functionality).
Stability in reporting considered a key opportunity of the metrics project.
Stockport is a signatory of the 10:10 pledge; CT monitoring process used to answer accounting requirements.
Area metrics predominantly based on NI 186 headline figures. Degree of comfort with the NI 186 system – practical and simple. Had run a project to unpick NI 186 and restructure for Stockport; limited deviation interpreted as an endorsement of NI 186.
Draft Climate Change Strategy includes key metrics:
NI 186 headline figures.
Carbon balance sheet of mitigation actions.
Figures from AECOM Climate and Energy/Renewable Energy Capacity Study (including anticipated energy demand to 2020).
Desired outcomes from the project:
Low burden.
Uniform, consistent monitoring system/tool.
Simple data repository resource.
Focus on utility of data – returns, benefits, and payback.
Project development tools such as MACCs.
Data gaps with regard to area metrics include:
Low carbon economy sizing – value and jobs.
Distributed energy and renewable energy installations.
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Resource outlining carbon value of specific interventions.
Area consumption data.
Authority
Salford
Representatives
Date-Location
16/3/11-Salford
Michael Hemingway
Project opportunities considered to be:
Benchmarking through uniform approach.
Robust response to National reporting requirements.
Backing for reduction strategy development.
Good practice sharing on difficult data collection and management issues (e.g. transport).
Project challenges considered to be:
Striking a balance between simplicity and utility – limiting burden of ‘audit’ whilst maximising utility.
Working through current/historic data resources not easily translated to carbon figures. Aspects such as transport are based on financial data for which £ to CO2 is problematic.
Energy Management Team compiles NI 185 and CRC submissions. Outside compliance-based reporting, a regular central carbon report for Authority estate/operations is not currently compiled.
NI 185 data availability:
08/09 – complete.
09/10 – partially complete.
10/11 – awaiting results of current DECC consultation. Data is accessible from departmental and financial accounting, but not currently collated.
Developed a carbon report and Carbon Management Plan as products of the Carbon Trust Local Authority Carbon Management programme in 2008.
Achieved the Carbon Saver Gold Standard for Energy Efficiency on basis of energy data and associated systems.
Developing effective data for business travel is a key challenge due to the richness of data currently captured in expense claims (limited to £s without vehicle, mileage, mode, etc).
Some concerned that repetition in the reporting of carbon via parallel schemes obscures the issue and limits confident action.
Estate/Operations Carbon Management Plan data-driven; built from Carbon Trust guided carbon reporting in 2008.
Climate Change Strategy not founded on a unified carbon budget, but integrates fragmentary estimates and targets derived from National and Regional
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stakeholder resources.
Social housing carbon strategy particularly advanced; with an itemised carbon reduction potential of the social housing stock prepared. Decarbonisation of the housing stock a key pillar of the area carbon strategy. Salix designated a Green Deal pilot, University runs ‘house in a bubble’, and Council contributed heavily to LCEA ‘info trawl’.
Wider area metrics:
Reliance on NI 186.
Strong metrics available for areas RSLs (Salix and City West).
Difficulty in developing data for private sector and private housing. Have employed thermal imaging and BRE carbon emissions from stock model (based on condition survey).
Carbon accounting of industrial stock within Council systems is particularly limited beyond NI 186.
Estate/operations decarbonisation projects appraised by Energy Management Team. Cost reduction a primary and Carbon reduction a secondary driver.
Authority
Bolton
Representatives
Victoria Mather
Jonathan Mayo
Date-Location
15/3/11-Bolton
Project opportunities considered to be:
Knowledge sharing
Establishment of a common format
Establishing a consecutive reporting cycle
Project challenges considered to be:
Balancing detail, utility, and burden.
Specific issue surrounding problems in selecting an ‘intensity’ figure appropriate to the public sector and one that supports valid comparison across AGMA.
NI 185 only completed for 08/09; hold placed on 09/10 report and not pursued.
NI 185 and future carbon metrics drawn from each department’s reporting systems (e.g. fleet and estate energy). Full carbon reports only assembled in response to specific compliance need.
Data resources include:
Fleet.
Estate Energy Management.
Business transport (via payroll).
Carbon Trust Carbon Management Plan prepared in 2008 (07/08) by Energy
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Manager. Data points included:
Fuel
Building gas/electric
Commuting
Social Housing (partial)
Carbon Reduction Plan built from Carbon Trust report; resulting in a project pipeline populated by initiatives such as the Green Fleet Review. Specific initiatives assigned an expected carbon reduction figure.
Some concern that, in 2011, the project pipeline near completion and requires refresh. Responsibility for the Carbon Reduction Plan lies with the Carbon Management Team.
Planning meeting regarding DECC standard scheduled with potential for adoption in 10/11.
Baselining challenged by key structural changes in the 08-11 period; the transition of the ALMO to RSL status a prime example.
Confidence that a DECC Scope 1 and 2 report could be achieved from existing data resources. Scope 3 transport challenged by current limits of data richness in expenses claims. Uncertainty over whether waste figures could be retrieved from Waste contractor.
Pre-08, archived data for operations/estate carbon potentially retrievable from financial accounts.
Completed the EST 1-2-1 scheme.
Energy Management System not formally connected to a carbon budget.
Participant of the 10:10 pledge.
Carbon metrics regarding the Area are reliant on DECC/AEA datasets, but some data obtainable through the Green Liaison Network and a Groundwork business engagement initiative.
Aspirations for 1a outputs:
Non-bureaucratic.
Supportive of knowledge sharing and collective awareness.
Supportive of cost reduction alongside decarbonisation.
Authority
Wigan
Representatives
Date-Location
16/3/11-ESTac
James Noakes
Project opportunities considered to focus on developing a consistent evidence base for climate strategies in the AGMA region. Specifically, ‘intra’ authority consistency is considered the greatest opportunity; the extent to which ‘inter’ authority consistency can be achieved across the diverse contexts of the AGMA
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group was queried.
Balance of scope and boundary in the 1a/b inventory seen to be key in achieving an efficient value:burden relationship.
Requirement for intervention appraisal tool noted:
Targeting and decision making tool.
Status checking.
Impact forecasting.
SME carbon accounting regarded as the most significant data-gap (in terms of challenge and opportunity of remedy).
Particular interest in transport carbon accounting due to current limits on data and challenge of implementing transport behaviour change. Airport noted as a key agent to engage on this matter. Atkins smarter travel choices programme presents resource for consideration of potential carbon savings from specific interventions.
NI 185 prepared for 08/09 and 09/10 – data available for updates; fragmented and not held in central annual report. Other carbon accounting includes:
Carbon Management Programme – Carbon Trust – 2008
CRC – via Energy Management Team and Estates Management.
Distributed systems such as iTrace database system for monitoring of sustainable travel plans which provides a carbon saving metric output.
Confidence that metrics for buildings and owned transport can be readily sourced from financial accounting channels (albeit with some data-loss issues).
Specific programme looking at developing Transport data; currently breaking down fuel expenditure into vehicle components and seeking to develop detail required by business travel expenses claims. An example of the current challenge is presented by the problem of converting a mileage figure to carbon emissions without benefit of vehicle type data (social services logs 1m miles/year). Development of carbon metrics from petty cash claims is a further area where data loss undermines the carbon accounting process for transport activity.
A useful output from the Carbon Metrics projects is seen to be support in developing data collection protocols for key datasets such as Transport.
Current data holdings considered to require a high proportion of proxy data in order to scale up limited data to provide a complete estimate.
Carbon strategy includes a Borough-specific renewable energy capacity study. Climate Change Strategy currently under consultation.
Area metrics beyond NI 186 include SOA-mapped energy across the Borough. This has been recently compared to an aerial thermal image of the Borough to target energy inefficiency hotspots. MMU development of the Pathways 2050 data for GM has also been utilised in strategy development.
A wider conflict between mitigation and adaptation responsibilities of LAs was raised; an Authorities greater responsibility and potential impact felt to reside with adaptation.
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Aspiration for Carbon Metrics project include:
Limitation of the data collection burden for LAs – ‘analysis paralysis’.
Focus on ‘big stuff’ as opposed to pursuit of completion.
Climate Change Strategy is not backed by a carbon balance sheet for each intervention due to difficulty in drawing boundary on 1oary, 2oary, and 3oary order impacts. Some use of MACC in development of 37 climate change actions of the strategy.
Future metrics will continue to focus on NI 185 spreadsheet model until another regulatory structure is in place.
Authority
Manchester
Representatives
Date-Location
14/3/11-Manchester
Stuart Carvel
Complete NI 185 reports prepared for:
08/09.
09/10.
10/11.
NI 185 report utilises wide definition of boundary within the NI 185 format that includes the operations/estate of a series of third parties (boundary and scope document is provided covering 08/09/10: ‘Procedures: Data Collection and Treatment’).
Annual updates to NI 185 are considered to advance rigour; boundary/scope finessed and errors identified/corrected. The NI 185 09/10 update identified areas for data cleaning and error correction focussed on third party activity returns.
Energy Systems spreadsheet operated by the Energy Management Team records estate energy consumption at high disaggregation. The Energy Management Team utilises the Energy Systems Spreadsheet to meet CRC compliance requirements (alongside energy management strategy).
10:10 report available, based on Operations, Buildings, and Transport but without the third party input of the MCC NI 185 definition.
Adoption of the 10:10 reporting protocol to replace NI 185 is considered a potential option. This choice would remove third party data inputs from the accounting process undertaken centrally by MCC.
Energy Systems and NI 185/10:10 represent only carbon metrics data resources maintained by dedicated teams. Fragmented data within financial accounts potentially available for use in future carbon accounting processes.
Climate Change Strategy for the city is founded on NI 186 data with reduction actions distributed across Council teams:
41% reduction target on full LA dataset for City.
41% reduction target on NI 186 subset for Internal Council purposes.
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Greatest data collection/management burden considered to focus in two areas:
Third party activity/consumption data.
Business travel (submitted through expense claim).
Other metrics concerning Council operations/estate include the DEC certification; data available.
Data resources employed in consideration of Area carbon focussed on National datasets; DECC (NI 186 and LA) and ONS.
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