Progress and Targets: Climate change

2008 we said 2009 we did In 2010 we will
Reduce our carbon footprint: Understand the issues
Undertake and publish a 2009 Climate Change review of management operations and build. 2009 Climate Change Review published Continue to report progress and to expand the scope of carbon footprint data
Consider conducting site specific carbon intensity studies on further developments. Begin to understand embodied energy in both raw materials and finished products Extended the scope of carbon footprint to include emissions arising from site water, gas & electricity use Develop an embodied energy programme with expert advisors and industry partners
Undertake a risk assessment of the existing land bank and development pipeline Deferred Review our climate change strategy and targets in light of developments in national and international climate change policy
Reduce emissions from offices and sites – energy, waste & water use, transport
Establish a baseline data for all material impacts by the end of the year Complete. See Carbon Footprint and 2009 Climate Change Review Improve the robustness of waste data. Start collection of data on fuel use
Launch employee engagement programme to further reduce office energy & water use. Launched a 'Green Office' communications programme. Held energy saving workshops with the EST Conduct an energy survey at one office
From Nov 2009 set a maximum cap on car fleet emissions at no more than 15% above industry average, (currently 165g/km). Average fleet emissions reduced to 160g/km, (FY07:175g/km). Review company car policy, including restrictions on carbon emissions.

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