The development of a low-carbon roadmap investment strategy to reach Science Based Targets for commercial organisations with multi-site properties

Ayoub, Alexandre N.; Gaigneux, Anatole; Brun, Niccolò Le; Acha, Salvador; Shah, Nilay

doi:10.1016/j.buildenv.2020.107311

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“…This is consistent with other studies where electricity consumption was shown to be the top contributor to organizational carbon footprint [20]. Organizations are expected at a minimum to reduce Scope 1 and 2 by 35% and 23% from Scope 3 in the year 2025 [22,41,42]. This 35% reduction by 2025 equates to a reduction of 23,825 tCO 2 e from the total Scope 1 and 2 emissions (68,072 tCO 2 e) and a reduction of 1302 tCO 2 e from Scope 3 (5661 tCO 2 e).…”

Section: The Contribution Of Each Scope To the Total Sanparks Emissionssupporting

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Carbon Footprint Assessment in Nature-Based Conservation Management Estates Using South African National Parks as a Case Study

Phophe

Masubelele

2021

Sustainability

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Nature-based conservation management (NBCMs) estates are seen as natural solutions to climate change and hence immune to harmful greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. However, NBCMs, in their daily operations to protect and conserve biodiversity, may result in GHG emissions. These may come as a significant carbon burden. This is the first study based on a literature review to look at the carbon footprint of an entire conservation estate operation and management. South African National Parks (SANParks) aimed to contribute to national targets by reducing their fossil-fuel-generated energy consumption by 2% per year until achieving carbon neutrality. The objectives of this paper were (1) to quantify the SANParks C emissions profile at the organization and individual park level and develop recommendations to sustainably reduce carbon emissions and (2) to suggest alternative scenarios that SANParks could follow to achieve zero energy emissions. The study presented an audit analysis of the emission sources linked to SANParks’ daily activities over a five-year period (2015–2019) using the GHGs protocol corporate accounting and reporting standard methodology. Over the reference period, SANParks emitted an average of 73,732 t of carbon dioxide equivalent (tCO2e) per year. Most emissions came from electricity usage, 40,681 tCO2e (55%), followed by fuel usage for stationary combustion at 26,088 tCO2e (35%), and both account for 90% of SANParks’ total emissions. Results have shown the variation amongst individual parks in GHG emission and intensity ratio among the different parks. Total SANParks emission showed a significant relationship with Scope 2, followed by number of employees, building size, Scope 3, and Scope 1, in order. This work recommends how SANParks estate may reduce their carbon emissions at a national and individual level. SANParks achieved 1% year-on-year energy emissions reduction through its renewable base; however, an ambitious target of 8% would be appropriate for a 1.5 °C future based on the energy scenario planning.

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Carbon Footprint Assessment in Nature-Based Conservation Management Estates Using South African National Parks as a Case Study

Phophe

Masubelele

2021

Sustainability

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“…Full thermal calculations of the waste heat recovery units [11,12] (air preheater in combination with a bag filter and economizer) have been made, and the production, installation and commissioning costs have been estimated at European prices. The data from the calculations are presented in Table 2.…”

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Comparative technical and economic analysis of innovative methods for waste heat recovery from flue gases for boiler type BKZ 220-100

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Two alternative schemes for waste heat recovery from flue gases of boiler type BKZ 220-100 in the Stepnogorsk TPP (Kazakhstan) are presented. The technical solutions are innovative because they create conditions for deep heat recovery even when using battery emulsifiers to purify the gas flow. A characteristic feature of the schemes is the purification of a small part (10-15%) of the stream by means of a bag filter and the mixing of the stream with the main gas flow consisting of moist gases after a battery emulsifier. An analysis and assessment of the technical and economic feasibility of the implementation of the two alternatives has been carried out.

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“…The literature related to modelling electricity prices has mainly focused thus far on the forecasting of the wholesale price, which represents a significant proportion (e.g., 50%) of the electricity bill [3]. Weron [25] has worked on the key variables that affect the electricity price, such as fossil fuel prices and weather patterns.…”

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“…In 2021, UK wholesale electricity prices have soared significantly, mainly driven by rising wholesale natural gas prices, which have hit record highs [2]. Moreover, these electricity prices are expected to rise in the upcoming years due to the changes in the energy sector required to meet climate change targets [3].…”

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Modelling UK electricity regional costs for commercial buildings

Acha

Vieira

Bird

et al. 2022

Energy and Buildings

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The development of a low-carbon roadmap investment strategy to reach Science Based Targets for commercial organisations with multi-site properties

Cited by 13 publications

References 46 publications

Carbon Footprint Assessment in Nature-Based Conservation Management Estates Using South African National Parks as a Case Study

Carbon Footprint Assessment in Nature-Based Conservation Management Estates Using South African National Parks as a Case Study

Comparative technical and economic analysis of innovative methods for waste heat recovery from flue gases for boiler type BKZ 220-100

Modelling UK electricity regional costs for commercial buildings

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