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Pathway to Prosperity

What are we aiming for?We want the West of England to be a prosperous, low carbon place to live, work and play

Prosperous economy

Confident EU Green Capital

Thriving environmental goods and services sector

Emerging market opportunities

Collaborative businesses and communities

Healthy and happy communities

Local supply chains

Sustainable energy sources

Efficient operations

Living within environmental limits

Safeguarding our future

Where are we now?

South Gloucestershire

Population: 263,400Area: 497 km2

Emissions: 7.6 tCO2 per capita CO2 target: 35% reduction by 2020 on 1990 baseline

Bristol


Emissions: 4.8 tCO2 per capita CO2 target: 40% reduction by 2020

Bath and NE Somerset



North Somerset



Pushes

• Local,regionalandnationalpolicy• CorporateSocialResponsibility• Organisationalsectortargets

Pulls

• Climatechangemitigation• Resourceresilience• Tacklingfuelpoverty• Improvelifequality• Operationalcostsavings• Enhancingcorporateimage

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There are a number of drivers pushing businesses to prepare for the transition to a low carbon economy. Therearealsoanumberofincentiveswhichmayencourageandpullbusinessestotakesuchactionvoluntarily.

Financial services 18%

Business services5%

Distributionand retail16%

Hotels andrestaurants6%

Personalservices4%

Health13%

Education9%

Public Adminand Defence6%

Agriculture0.1%

Utilities1%

Construction5%

Transport andCommunications9%

Manufacturing8%

business drives 23%of job growth

consumption drives 26%of job growth

population drives 28%of job growth

Where are people employed?

The West of England is predominantly a knowledge based economy.

Therewas17%growthinemploymentbetween1998and2009.

Ofoverhalfamillionjobs,85%ofthesewereintheservicesector.

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Where should we focus our efforts?It is not a simple matter of focusing on high carbon intensity or high energy consuming sectors: TheWestofEnglandhashighlevelsofemploymentintheservicesector,whichhasalowcarbonintensity,butthelargesizemeansthatitstillconsumesalargeamountofenergy.Equally,highcarbonintensitysectors,suchasmanufacturing,donotnecessarilyhaveahightotalenergyconsumption.

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Currenteffortstoreducecarbonemissionspredominantlyfocusongreeningoperations,andwhilstallcontributionsaregood,greater impact can be had through tackling the actual products and services provided, and wider strategic operations of an organisation.

Where should we focus our efforts?

Progressingthroughthestagesofcarbonmanagementandreductionnotonlyholdssignificantvalueforyourorganisation,butyouractionsareaidingthewiderregionaleconomytoo.The growth of green businesses and supply chains will support and stimulate the development of new Environmental Goods and Service industries, which in turn contributes to job and wealth creation in the West of England.

Focus onService Delivery

Greening Operations

Systems Thinking

Focus of Current E�orts

Impact on Reducing Carbon Emissions

Green Existing Businesses

StrategicInterventions

Products and Services

Building’s Operations

Reduces Emissions crossthe Local Economy

Reduces Supply Chain Emissions

Reduces DirectEmissions

Environmental Goods and Services SectorGrow New

Businesses

How low can we go? If there were no economic, social, planning or supply constraints, over half the West of England’s current heat and electricity needs could be met using sustainable technologies. However,weneedtoachievean80%reductionoverall.Thiscanbedoneby;usingsustainabletechnologieswherepossible,improvingourenergyefficiency,supportingpositivebehaviour,andsecuringsustainablesuppliesofenergyfromoutsidetheWestofEngland.

How do we power this? How we achieve this 44% reduction through sustainable technologies is determined by the actual potential of technologies in the West of England region.

EnergyfromwasteandbiomassCHPfromenergycropsofferthegreatestpotentialforsustainableenergygenerationintheregion,delivering58%oftheregionsmaximumpotential.Thisiscloselyfollowedbywindandheatpumpswhichtogetherdeliver30%.

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12.5%

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Potential for Biomass CHP (wood)

Potential for Biomass CHP (energy crops)

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44% of power demands can currently be met by sustainable technologies, including the impact of these constraints.

Demand reduction and non-local low carbon energy

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Carbon Emissions

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2050 Emissions(heat and electricity)

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Bath and North East Somerset

South Gloucestershire

What and where? To understand how we could deliver the 44% reduction we need to know where we can locate our sustainable energy technologies. Thismapshowsanoverviewofsitesthataresuitableforeachtechnology,andexamplesofthepotentialenergygeneratedbycertainsystems.

District heat networks

Thepotentialandeconomicviabilityofdistrictheatisgreatestinareaswiththehighestheatdemanddensities.Buildingswithhighheatdemands,anchorloads,aretypicallylocatedintheseareas.Thesedevelopmentsshouldbeprioritisedforconnectiontodistrictheatingnetworks.

Energy from waste

IfallresidualwasteproducedintheWestofEnglandwasconvertedtoenergy,wecouldproduce1890GWh/yearofheatand630GWh/yearofelectricity.AnexistingwastetreatmentplantalreadyexistsatAvonmouthwhichgeneratesupto6MWofpoweratpeak.

Hydropower

GreatestpotentialexistsalongtheriversChewandAvon;thesinglelargestopportunitiesatweirsinKeynshamandnearFeederroad.Asinglebarriercangenerateanaverageof21KWhofelectricity.

Solar systems

ThepotentialforsolarPVandhotwatersystemsmapsdirectlyontoallbuildingsandurbanareaswithappropriaterooforientations.25%ofhomes,40%ofcommercialand80%ofindustrialproperitieswouldhavetoinstallsolarsystemsforthepotentialtobemet

Heat pumps

HeatpumpshavehightechnicalpotentialtodeliverheatintheWestofEngland.Howeverheatpumpsmaynotperformwellwithinolderandpoorlyinsulatedpropertiesandrequiregridelectricitywhichcurrentlyhasahighcarbonintensity.

Opportunities• CHPandheatnetworksinurbandistricts

• Windpowerandbiomasscropsinruralareas

• Co-ordinatedapproachtothedeploymentofbiomassfuelsourcesacrosstheregion

• Financialandpolicysupport,alongsidestrategicplanning,todevelopenergycentresforheatnetworks

• Facilitateandsupportcommunityenergysocialenterprises

• Thereareanumberofprofessionalserviceorganisationsandinitiativesintheregionfocusingonsustainableenergy

• StrongsupportforcollaborationacrosstheWestofEngland

Biomass

AcrosstheWestofEnglandasawholethereissignificantpotentialforthegenerationofheatandelectricityfromenergycropbiomass,thisrequiresco-ordinatedapproachbetweenlocalauthorities.If30%oftheregionsagriculturallandwasplantedwithenergycrops1220GWh/yearofheatand415GWh/yearofelectricitycouldbegenerated.

Wind power

Lessurbanareasoftheregionhavegreaterpotentialforwindpower.TechnicalconstraintsforlargedevelopmentstothenorthofBristolmayeasewiththeclosureofFiltonAirfield.Thedeploymentof200large2.5MWturbinesacrosstheWestofEnglandwouldgenerate867GWhofelectricityperyear.

West of England - What and Where?

Woodland

Large wind capacity

Medium wind capacity

Hydro power locations

West of England

Biomass285km² Energy crops(30% of all agricultural land)1220GWh/year heat415GWh electricity

Energy from WasteAll residual waste produced in West of England1890GWh/year heat630GWh/y electricity

District Heat NetworksIn areas of high heat demand density

Solar Systems2kW solar thermal2kW solar PV16m² per suitable house25% of domestic properties40% of commercial hereditaments 80% of industrial buildings382GWh/year electricity274GWh/year heat

Heat Pumps(air source and ground source)100% of o�-grid houses for gas grid connected homes70% of detached and semi-detached50% of terraced25% of �ats

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Wind Power250km²200 large2.5MW turbines867GWh/year electricity

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1. Understand your impactWhat is the carbon impact of what you do?

Measuring your own Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions is key to understanding your impact. For local authorities ‘walking the talk’ can stimulate similar action in the wider economy and set the standards for best practice. Once measured carbon emissions should be publicly reported.

2. Learn from othersWhat are others, both within and outside your sector, doing to reduce their carbon impact?

Knowledge sharing and collaboration is vital to increase understanding of common challenges, as well as identify local opportunities and mutually bene�cial initiatives. Local authorities in particular can work together to develop a clear vision for the region and set over arching targets in collaboration with businesses.

4. Rethink the basicsCan you change your business model, or how you operate, to become part of a low carbon economy?

Question the fundamentals of your business operations such as how you deliver your services, and if there is a low carbon alternative. Consider where your o�ces are located in relation to sta� travel and opportunities for developing a sustainable supply chain. 3. Identify your role in the a

low carbon economyHow does what you do, and the way you

do it, support low carbon lifestyles?

De�ne a vision and targets for what you can do internally within the region and your organisation in line

with the regional strategy. Develop a carbon reduction and begin to implement actions aimed at quick wins and direct emission sources. New policies need to be

disseminated to sta� and wider suppliers. The local authority should provide resources to coordinate and

facilitate actions across the local economy.

5. Build on knowledgeWhat have you learnt from your experiences, and can you help

others along the pathway to a prosperous West of England?

Review your progress against a set of KPI’s to monitor current performance, see what works and further opportunities. Take the

opportunity to organise workshops with others to feedback, discuss best practice and identify future opportunities.

Pathway to Prosperity

Is it just me?Here are examples of great actions that other companies in the West of England have already taken along the pathway

Others,beyondtheWestfoEngland,havealsobeentakingsomegreatstepsalongthepathwaytoprosperity.SomeexamplesoftheseareprovideinAnnex1ofthisdocument.

Wehopethatbyaddingyouractionstoourannexwecanbuildupaportfolioofregionalknowledgethroughwhichwecanhelpeachotherprogressalongthepathway.

Learning from Others• A local intellectual property developer is a member of the Publisher’s

Green Network which aims to provide an environmental information exchange at grass roots level

• A bed and breakfast in the region has developed a bespoke environmental policy on their website which aims to promote actions by others, and are a member of the regional tourism partnership

Rethinking the Basics• A local aerospace engineering company has policies in place which

necessitate that suppliers operate in compliance with ISO 14001 and are in the process of rolling out a standardised procurement process

• A regional insurance and pension company is in the process of transition to becoming a paperless office, this includes scanning all incoming mail and storing data electronically

• An engineering design company situated in the region have increased their use of video conferencing facilities to reduce travel associated with client meetings as well as encourage working from home

• An intellectual property company in the region has analysed the way in which their products and services are provided and developed a number of low carbon solutions to these including using technology sustainability to develop ‘virtual newsstands’ for example

Building on Knowledge• Many companies in the region are producing annual and interim

reports which provide a significant opportunity to reflect on preformance and identify further opportunities and necessary steps for the coming year. Developing long term relationships with suppliers may provide greater opportunity for learning and mutually benefical actions.

Understanding their Impact• A restaurant and deli in the region employed a sustainability

manager during the initial opening and start-up phase of their

Identifying their Role in the Low Carbon Economy• Green Hat have developed a product sustainability rating system,

‘Tick mark Guide’, for the paper and printer that clients choose, whilst working with a number of reputable green companies

• A restaurant and deli in the region works to ensure their sustainability ethos and building features are communicated during all staff inductions

• A local Bed & Breakfast has invested strategically in energy efficiency measures and renewable generation on-site to both carbon and operating costs

• A regional aerospace company maintains a strong relationship with universities to develop research and train highly skilled individuals. The training and development of design staff focuses on environmental and sustainability measures

• A dairy company based in the West of England works with academics to explore embodied carbon and the application of Life Cycle Assessment methodologies for their products

The LEP has a central roleThe LEP has a significant role to play in paving the way for sectors within the region to progress along the Pathway to Prosperity. BusinessesandLocalAuthoritieswillrequireanumberofresourcesandplatformsontheirjourney,andtherearethingstheLEPcandotohelpthem:

InnovationTechnical, organisational and social innovation is fundamental to decarbonising the economy. Consequently this is a crucial area for the LEP to stimulate, but what is innovation?

Role of the Local Enterprise Partnership

Establish knowledge transfer platforms

Support Low CarbonNetworks

De-risk the start-up period of innovative

product/service development

Champion innovative product

and service development

Develop skills which support the

EGS sector

Provide funding for local companies,

SME’s and start ups

Support UA’s in developing low carbon

targets and policies

Social Innovation

Changes in social attitudes or norms, driven by either policy or learning and consciousness of the challenge we face. For example...

A Local Energy Cooperative

Communities across the West of England are making signi�cant progress in producing their own sustainable energy supply. One such example is Bath and West Community Energy who have installed solar PV panels on a number of schools in B&NES, funded by a community share issue, in a similar way to initiatives around the country such as Baywind and OVESCO. There are a number of other groups preparing to do set up similar social enterprises; these include the Bristol Energy Network, the Bristol Energy Cooperative, and Low Carbon Gordano.

Organisational Innovation

Novel service delivery models, or changing business relationships to involve di�erent types of collaboration. For example...

Bristol Green Capital

Funded by Bristol city council, the Green Capitals Partnerships, primary role is to link activity which helps create a sustainable city. It does so through public engagement, funding and coordinating grassroots activity, sharing good practice, developing policy proposals and acting as a critical friend to Bristol City Council.

The partnership engages with businesses to aid carbon reduction and o�ers grants to community organisations for innovation in carbon reduction. The partnership promotes community resilience, wellbeing and happiness. It is the role of the partnership to promote the West of England to a worldwide audience raising our pro�le as the most sustainable in the UK.

Technological Innovation

New forms of hard or soft technology, for example new clean technologies or methods of carbon accounting. For example...

Interface and 100% Recycled Yarn

Around 50% of a carpets environmental impact is embodied within the virgin nylon yarn. Interface’s 2020 goal is to use only recycled or bio-based materials in their products, as such they are striving to reduce the amount of yarn used, use yarn with a greater recycled content and invent a new type of yarn. In 2011 Interface lunched its Biosfera carpet tile which is made of 100% recycled nylon yarn, this is now available in 368 colours.

Review current actions in line with pathways

To do list… References and Resources

ABI .(2010). Annual Business Inquiry. UK National Statistics. Accessed February 2012 from http://www.statistics.gov.ukBRES. (2009). Business Register and Employment Survey. Office for National Statistics, Newport. Accessed February 2012 from https://www.nomisweb.co.uk/articles/526.aspx

Department for Energy and Climate Change. (2013). Local authority CO2 emissions estimates 2011. Statistical summary and UK maps. Accessed August 2013 from https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/local-authority-emissions-estimatesDUKES .(2010). Digest of UK Energy Statistics. Department of Energy and Climate Change, London. Accessed February 2012 from http://www.decc.gov.uk/en/content/cms/statistics/publications/dukes/dukes.aspxECUK .(2011). Energy Consumption in the UK, Department of Energy and Climate Change, London. Accessed February 2012 from http://www.decc.gov.uk/en/content/cms/statistics/publications/ecuk/ecuk.aspxThe Greenhouse Gas Protocol: a corporate accounting and reporting standard. Published by; World Business Council for Sustainable Development. Available online;

http://www.wri.org/publication/greenhouse-gas-protocol-corporate-accounting-andreporting-standard-revised-editionGreenhouse Gas Protocol Corporate Value Chain (Scope 3) Accounting and Reporting Standard. Published by; World Business Council for Sustainable Development. Available online; http://www.wri.org/publication/greenhouse-gas-protocol-corporate-value-chainaccounting-and-reporting-standardWest of England Low Carbon Initiative Project 2 Lot 4; Renewable and Low Carbon Energy in the West of England. Published by; Buro Happold. Available online;

http://www.westofenglandlep.co.uk/business/sector-groups/low-carbonWest of England Low Carbon Initiative Project 2; Low Carbon Economy. Published by; Buro Happold. Available online; http://www.westofenglandlep.co.uk/business/sector-groups/low-carbon

Familiarise yourself with the actions of others,

and guidance upon measuring and reporting your

carbon footprint

Secure top level commitment to low carbon

engagement

Set aside resources or appoint sustainability

specialist

Begin to foster sustainable practices in the work

force

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