1) Does your Trust measure its total carbon footprint? If so, what is it? Please provide in tCO2e and specify the date of measurement.
A) Yes. The current measure of carbon footprint is based on the annual consumption of the electricity and gas supplies in the reporting year.
Last measure 2018/19 emissions tCO2 = 8,219
Date of Report was 25th July 2019
2) If your Trust has measured its total carbon footprint previously, what was it in:
- 2015-16
- 2016-17
- 2017-18
- 2018-19
Please provide in tCO2e.
A) 2015-16 = 10,452
2016-17 = 9,906
2017-18 = 9,327
2018-19 = 8,219
3) How many full-time equivalent (FTE) staff are employed by your Trust?
A) 7795.86 (as of 20.12.2019)
4) Does your Trust have any targets for reducing carbon emissions? If so, please outline.
A) Yes, we have targets set by the Environmental Agency as per the attached image - emissions target.jpg
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The Monitoring and Targeting process is described below (quoted from our Trust’s Energy & carbon management Policy)
6.4 Monitoring and Targeting
6.4.1 The monthly energy consumption for each Hospital site shall be monitored and reported on a monthly basis by the Environment & Sustainability Manager. Any increase or decrease that is unexpected is investigated to find the cause of this deviation.
6.4.2 The Environment & Sustainability Manager will set ambitious energy reduction targets to achieve mandatory targets set by the UK government.
6.4.3 When buildings are refurbished or new buildings are constructed, as a minimum, each block shall have sub-meters installed for each energy source for that particular building.
6.4.4 All major new buildings must be validated through the use of BREEAM and achieve an ‘Excellent’ rating unless authorised by the Board. In addition they will be required to achieve an annual average energy performance target not worse than 35–55 GJ/100m3.
6.4.5 Major refurbishment projects in existing buildings may be validated through the use of BREEAM and achieve a ‘Very Good’ rating unless authorised by the Board. In addition they will be required to achieve an annual average energy performance target not worse than 55–65 GJ/100m3.
5) What percentage of your Trust energy consumption comes from fossil fuels?
A) 70%
6) Is your Trust taking any steps to reduce its energy consumption from fossil fuels? If so, please outline these steps.
A) Yes, installation of a combined Power and Heat plant in 2020/21 as a single opportunity to reduce the total fossil fuel consumption on site
7) What percentage of your Trust’s vehicle fleet uses:
- Petrol or diesel vehicles
- Hybrid vehicles
- Electric vehicles
A) Petrol or diesel = 83%
Hybrid = 0%
Electric = 17%
8) Does your Trust have a policy on reducing the use of single-use plastics (including for clinical and/or non-clinical items)? If so, please provide this policy.
A) Yes, the Trust has a waste management policy. As requested, a copy is provided.
The content and philosophy of this policy advocates the identification and adoption of waste prevention/reduction initiatives, covering the whole cycle of activity from purchase to ultimate disposal, within the various healthcare settings.
Our catering team have recently changed their suppliers to replace their single use plastic water bottles with recyclable cans. Biodegradable utensils have also been purchased to replace plastics.
9) Has your Trust received any funding to spend specifically on sustainability? If so, please provide the details.
A) No we have not received any funding.
