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“We took a 9 million dollar hit to our business after Hurricane Sandy. Climate change is a real business risk. That, fundamentally, is why we decided to go for a full 100 per cent cover of our energy production from renewables”. Steve Howard IKEA
When does solar need subsidy ?
• - in the absence of carbon taxation (or rationing)
• - long term (40 year?) investment – society values future income more than individuals or companies
Return on investment:
- location (& shading)- system kWh/kW (& pitch etc)- FIT rate (EPC/date/multiple)- usage on site- reliability
Top three of several hundred:
Client Panel Inverter Location kWh/kW in 2014
1st Mr S. Sharp Eltek Faversham 1178
2nd Mr D. Sunpower ABB Eastbourne 1150
3rd Sutton Police Stn
Siliken Solarmax Sutton 1112
Prospect Magazine
• “It is no longer a question of whether or not renewables can take the lion’s share of global power generation, but how long it will take to get there.” Eco-business 22.1.15
Thank you for listeningJames Page 0207 697 [email protected]
1ST Organic certified cereal manufacturer in the world
1st Fairtrade certified cereal manufacturer in the world
1st Zero waste food manufacturer in the world
Alara Wholefood’s Mission “The most sustainable food manufacturer
on Earth” by 2018.
MISSION MEASURES:• FINANCIAL
• CODCash on delivery to all our suppliers. Banking with ethical company
Triodos
• SOCIALGREAT PARTIES (next is our Wassail in February 2014)
• ENVIRONMENTALCARBON IN – measured by our computer system which is central to
all areas of the company
Alex Smith Founder of Alara Wholefoods Ltd
Email: [email protected]
Address: Alara Wholefoods,108 – 110 Camley Street, London, N1C 4PF
camden.gov.uk
• Formed by Camden Council in 2008• Aim to support organisations in Camden to reduce carbon and save £• Localised solutions and joint working opportunities• Contribute to borough-wide 27% reduction target by 2017• 288 members to date = c. 31% of Camden’s non-domestic emissions• C&I represent 65% of the entire borough’s overall emissions • Carbon footprint reduction of 15.1% between 2008-2012 = 36,000
tonnes of carbon emissions = £6.2 million saving on energy bills. • Camden’s Members outperform non-members in carbon reductions
(144tCO2e vs 6tCO2e)• 70:30 electricity: gas emissions split in C&I • 99%, of Camden based businesses are SME’s therefore no statutory
requirement
Introduction
camden.gov.uk
• Benefits: • Do your bit in helping tackle climate change• Carbon, energy and financial savings• Demonstrate green credentials – competitive edge• Networking and knowledge sharing opportunities• Information on latest relevant environmental legislation, funding
and other opportunities• Membership is FREE• Open to organizations of all sizes and sectors – from sole traders to
multinationals• Must have a premises in Camden• Sign the Climate Commitment and complete Survey Monkey
registration
Membership
camden.gov.uk
• Networking events – CSR, Re-energising Camden, Demand Response
• Training workshops – e.g. Carbon Footprinting • Funded programmes: Greening Business, Carbon Confident• Online resources:
• Waste reduction guides and factsheets; • Green Supplier Directory; • Communications materials, case-studies and videos• Carbon footprinting guides and toolkits • Weekly bulletins and Useful links
• Basic Carbon Footprint• Marks of Achievement - environmental certification scheme
• Carbon Management: • Team Green: staff engagement and behaviour change
Basic services
camden.gov.uk
• One-to-one bespoke support and advice• On-site visits and audits e.g. waste management audits• Detailed carbon footprint reports and verification• Carbon footprint mentoring• Support with EMS certification and ISO check-ups• Support with environmental policy writing• Support with CMPs• Training and workshops • Staff engagement and behaviour change mentoring• ESOS assessments• Competitively priced at a bespoke not for profit price
Bespoke services
“The service the Alliance team offers is of high quality and makes a change from the expensive and generalised recommendations of other consultants.” Peter Warren, Sustainability Manager, MIC
camden.gov.uk
Future – your views
Virtualisation of services
Expand bespoke services
What do you need?
camden.gov.uk
Website: camdencca.org
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 020 7974 3901
Twitter: @camdenclimate
Ana Lopez
Sustainability Officer
Camden Climate Change Alliance
Get in touch