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Summary of Energy and Carbon Strategy 2016–2021
SUMMARY OF ENERGY AND CARBON STRTEGY 2016-2021 2 Contents Introduction 3 Drivers for change 4 TfGM’s Carbon Footprint 5 TfGM Carbon Priorities 6 1. Carbon and Energy Management 6 2. Low carbon travel, transport and access 7 3. Staff Travel 8 4. Fleet Vehicles 9 5. Designing the built environment 10 6. Biodiversity 11 7. Waste & Water 12 8. Procurement 13 9. Communication and behavioural change 14 Glossary 15
3 TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTER SUMMARY OF ENERGY AND CARBON STRTEGY 2016-2021 4
Introduction Drivers for change
Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM), working Taking sustainability and carbon emissions seriously Current scientific consensus that rapid change • Air Quality: Air quality and climate change are
alongside the Greater Manchester Combined is an integral part of a high-quality transport caused by emissions from industrialisation shows interlinked concepts, for example, climatic
Authority (GMCA), has committed to ambitious network and meeting our 2040 Transport Strategy’s that there has been an 0.8°C rise in surface effects such as increasing summer temperatures
targets to reduce regional CO2 emissions by 48% by environmental responsibilities. temperatures that this is likely to reach 2°C by 2050 will affect the frequency and severity of high
2020 (from a 1990 baseline). TfGM are taking the (IPCC, 5th report). level occurrences of air pollutants. Linked
TfGM has committed to reducing 3.8% carbon
lead role in delivering solutions to lower transport strategies including the GM Climate Change
emissions from its infrastructure and property • Costs: Future scenarios predict rising energy
emissions to achieve the GM Mayor’s carbon neutral Strategy, the Low Emissions Strategy and the Air
portfolio by 2021 through innovative retrofit and costs by potentially 50% by 2021. TfGM will
plans by 2040. Quality Action plan have brought together these
renewable energy technologies. therefore implement projects that aggressively
concepts to identify cost effective solutions and
In addition, the UK Government has committed to target a reduction in CO2 emissions to allow
prevent competing agendas.
take action against climate change having agreed to TfGM to negate risk and reduce its exposure to
the international Paris agreement. This commits the future energy price increases. • Legislation: Greater Manchester has
UK to keeping a global temperature rise this century demonstrated clear commitment alongside
• Climate Change Adaptation: In Greater
well below 2 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial global cities by becoming a signatory to three
Manchester, projections show that average
levels; and to pursue efforts to limit the temperature international commitments: The Integrated
surface temperatures and precipitation levels
increase even further to 1.5 degrees Celsius. Covenant of Mayors, the Compact of Mayors,
will rise along with the number of extreme
and Under 2 MOU. These commitments have
weather events such as flooding and heatwaves.
emissions targets that are either in line with or
The complexity of the current transport system
greater than national targets.
has an amplifying effect on these impacts and
therefore it is critical to prepare for future risks
and build resilience.5 TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTER SUMMARY OF ENERGY AND CARBON STRTEGY 2016-2021 6
TfGM’s Carbon Footprint TfGM Carbon Priorities
TfGM had a carbon footprint of 41,000t of CO2e It should be noted that increased Metrolink and
per year in 2017. Analysis shows that approximately bus patronage are key priorities in the GM climate
90% of TfGM’s emissions reside in three specific change implementation plans, so while emissions
1. Carbon and Energy Management
areas: are increasing as the network grows, they are
conversely decreasing regional emissions through TfGM are responsible for carbon management in COMMITMENTS
• Subsidised bus service fuel: 42%,
modal shift. relation to Metrolink, bus stations and interchanges,
We will look to install where possible a number of
• Metrolink traction electricity: 27%; and traffic signals, and bus stops across Greater
carbon reduction projects within our portfolio:
Manchester, and are also responsible for the
• Property portfolio including bus stations and
operation of 145 buses for the Metroshuttle and • Retrofit LED lighting for all external lighting
interchanges and offices, Metrolink sites &
Yellow School Bus services (grown from the 34 applications including Metrolink facilities.
external lighting electricity: 20%.
buses operated in 2007).
• Renewable energy and battery storage.
TfGM’s ambition is therefore to reduce its CO2
Over the last 10 years a number of carbon
emissions from those areas over which it has direct • Remote monitoring of upgrading building
reduction projects have been completed including a
control. This strategy aims to reduce emissions by controls across the existing estate.
hydroelectric power plant at Rochdale Interchange,
1,596 tonnes of CO2e by 2021 which equates
a wind Turbine at Horwich Parkway, replacement of • Solar and store technology.
to approximately 3.8% reduction of the entire
a total of 52,000 traditional traffic signal bulbs with
footprint through major capital investment in energy • Explore the feasibility of the introduction of a
low energy LED and LED lighting upgrade at bus
efficiency projects and renewable energy schemes. fleet of low CO2 emission traction engines on
stations. Our fleet utilises diesel-electric hybrids,
Metrolink.
retrofitted EURO VI diesels and we also operate
three fully electric buses. • Seek funding approvals for ‘spend to save budget’
for the proposed carbon reduction projects.
The majority of Metrolink emissions are indirect
and result from traction electricity. The cost of the TARGET
Metrolink electricity is nearly ten times the value of
• 3.8% reduction in carbon emissions.
our property portfolio energy consumption.7 TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTER SUMMARY OF ENERGY AND CARBON STRTEGY 2016-2021 8
2. Low carbon travel, transport and access 3. Staff Travel
TfGM recognises it has a significant and complex role COMMITMENTS Transport for Greater Manchester have in the past COMMITMENTS
in transport emissions in the region. TfGM directly developed a number of Travel Plans which have had
• TfGM will apply for national funding for low • TfGM will continue to implement and develop
controls some infrastructure and services, and can a positive impact on cost savings, carbon reduction
emission buses and make a strong case to the its Travel Plan, monitored through a staff travel
influence some in other areas. and enabling staff to make informed decisions
government for air quality funding to transform survey, that will continue to provide insight into
about their travel choices. The most recent in 2016
TfGM has published its 2040 Transport Strategy Greater Manchester’s bus fleet. staff business travel and commuting.
highlighted the trends in increased sustainable
and has prioritised actions in the GM Climate Change
• TfGM will investigate testing of electric buses and travel options. The plan includes a wide range of • TfGM is committed to supporting flexible
Implementation Plan which outlines how TfGM will
other low carbon vehicle options. incentives to encourage TfGM staff to reduce their working opportunities. This enables some
drive forward a reduction in Greater Manchester’s
travel demand and choose more sustainable modes staff to alter work travel times to avoid peaks
transport emissions. • Work collaboratively to ensure key franchise
both for commuting, and for business mileage. in congestion. TfGM will continue to explore
operators fulfil their commitments to reduce
TfGM will prioritise low carbon transport modes, and dynamic working options to reduce business
energy consumption and associated carbon TfGM’s Travel Choices team have engaged with
seek to encourage behavioural change, increasing travel.
emissions. over 650 businesses in Greater Manchester and
the share of walking and cycling. TfGM will also seek
produced nearly 300 Action Plans in the process, • Some TfGM staff currently use their own
to bring external funding for low carbon transport TARGET
helping businesses reduce congestion, improve vehicles for work purposes. We will investigate
improvements to Greater Manchester.
• All new fleet vehicles to meet low emission efficiency and resilience, demonstrating best opportunities to improve the carbon and
In 2017 TfGM completed a successful trial with standards by 2021. practice and therefore becoming an employer of financial efficiency of the fleet including review
a key supplier to test a new electric bus and choice and improving health and wellbeing. of low emissions car club vehicles for casual users
opportunity charging system. and support for essential users to purchase ultra-
We are mindful that whilst we encourage and
low emissions vehicles (ULEVs).
support businesses to make these changes, we
must be able to show that we ourselves at TfGM TARGETS
are leading the way and developing our own best
• Increase in staff travelling by sustainable / low
practice.
transport methods and a reduction in
TfGM has conducted travel surveys with staff to car use.
track progress towards this goal, with 2016 survey
results indicating a continued downward trend
in single occupancy car use mileage (9%) and an
uptake in public transport, particularly rail (42%)
and tram (19%).9 TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTER SUMMARY OF ENERGY AND CARBON STRTEGY 2016-2021 10
4. Fleet Vehicles 5. Designing the built environment
TfGM has committed £17m to low carbon buses, COMMITMENTS TfGM is responsible for investment in transport COMMITMENTS
after being awarded £5m funding from DFT. This infrastructure in Greater Manchester, bringing
• TfGM aims to reduce emissions from its fleet of • TfGM to incorporate ambitious targets for
resulted in the purchase of 104 low carbon buses, economic benefits to the region. TfGM also
vehicles, by encouraging efficient driving and sustainability in all major infrastructure schemes
which have been operating as part of Metroshuttle recognises that developments including new
reviewing the least efficient vehicles. for future projects to be rated
services, Yellow School Buses and general service interchanges and infrastructure can have an impact
as ‘good’ or above within minimum 60%
fleets. Savings resulting from improved engines are • All future leases will be required to be EURO on GHG emissions both through construction
SAT score.
estimated to be 5440 tCO2e. In recent observations VI and exceed government buying standards in activity and ongoing operations.
across the wider fleet, 15% were diesel-electric terms of carbon performance. • All new buildings and transport infrastructure
To meet long-term target for emissions reduction
hybrids and 3% were running EURO VI diesel projects to be commissioned to target exceeding
• Drive cycles for ancillary vehicles used for for new design and build projects, design should,
engines. the Part L2A targets for carbon emissions by
maintenance will be analysed and where possible subject to available funding resources, be innovative
35%.
TfGM was also previously successful in a bid to hybrid, electric or alternatively fuelled vehicles in raising energy efficiency standards. For example,
the Clean Bus Fund which provided £161,000 to will replace conventionally fuelled vehicles. inclusion of greater levels of on-site energy • To update the selection list of technologies
retrofit the seven remaining Yellow School Buses to generation such as solar PV and battery storage on used within SAT as required where there is
• TfGM will look to continue to increase the
EURO VI standard. new bus station and interchange projects. technological advancements.
efficiency of its Metroshuttle and Yellow
TfGM aims to continue to lead the field in developing School Bus fleet. The fitting of selective To achieve more ambitious carbon emissions • To further consider the environmental impact at
the use of low carbon fleet and will join our existing catalytic reduction systems have led to air reductions require design intervention at early the building concept design stage using SAT to
fleet of ULEVs that includes two electric vans, a quality improvements. Carbon reductions will building design stages. TfGM have developed a meet emissions targets.
hybrid Toyota Prius and an electric Nissan Leaf. be achieved through continued optimisation sustainable assessment toolkit (SAT) that enables
• Develop a whole life cost model a NPV (Net
including engine idle controls, software to designers to create developments that meet
Present Value), to produce investment grade
improve throttle control, regenerative braking and rigorous sustainability criteria and scoring through
business cases eg. installation of solar and
on-bus telematics to improve driver performance option selection and whole life costing.
battery store systems at the larger suitable
on electric and hybrid buses.
facilities management sites.
TARGETS TARGET
• All new fleet vehicles to meet low emission • Future development projects to achieve
standards by 2021. minimum 60% SAT score.
• 50% of ancillary vehicles to be zero emission
by 2021. 3m3
• All new buildings and transport infrastructure
projects to be commissioned to target exceeding
the Part L2A targets for carbon emissions by
35%.11 TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTER SUMMARY OF ENERGY AND CARBON STRTEGY 2016-2021 12
6. Biodiversity 7. Waste & Water
TfGM recognises the importance of contributing TfGM’s biodiversity management commitments aim WASTE COMMITMENTS
to improving the natural environment in Greater to improve the quality of life for transport users and
TfGM manages a large amount of public waste • TfGM will reduce the amount of waste it creates
Manchester. Biological diversity, or biodiversity, is non-transport users alike; and to promote a healthy
generated at bus stations and interchanges which and divert waste away from landfill and increase
the variety of life on earth. It describes the variability natural environment through:
accounts for over 70% of all waste recovered. waste segregation and recycling of materials at all
among living organisms from all sources including
• Habitat conservation and enhancement; TfGM’s environmental management system sets sites.
terrestrial, marine and freshwater ecosystems, and
targets for recycled material and reduction in waste
the ecological complexes of which they are part. • Management of invasive non-native species; • TfGM will seek to improve waste performance by
and monitors the performance of waste reduction
This also includes diversity within species, between considering the life cycle and disposal costs in
• Community engagement and partnership across all sites. TfGM works to reduce waste to
species and of ecosystems. purchasing.
working; landfill according to the waste hierarchy.
TfGM have a ‘duty’ under Section 40 the Natural • Water cost and consumption will be measured,
• Control the use of environmentally damaging Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions result from the
Environment and Rural Communities (NERC) Act monitored and reported annually and data will be
substances and materials and processes; and collection and transportation of waste and from
2006 ‘to have regard to the purpose of conserving analysed to target inefficiencies and leaks.
fugitive emissions arising from landfill. The gas from
biodiversity in the exercise of its functions’. A key • Improving and sharing information.
landfill waste includes methane, which is a potent • Carry out internal water audits to identify sites
purpose of this ‘duty’ is to embed consideration of
TARGET greenhouse gas 23 times more damaging than CO2. for grey water facilities (older sites) and water
biodiversity as an integral part of policy and decision
efficiency recommendations.
making throughout the organisation. • Meet the requirements of the Biodiversity Duty.
WATER
• Efficient use of water integrated into building
There is a significant opportunity to enhance blue-
The management, distribution and disposal of developments at the design stage.
green infrastructure and consequently, biodiversity.
water contributes to the overall carbon footprint of
Urban greenspace is particularly valuable in TARGET
TfGM. Water should be considered and managed as
reducing the atmospheric concentration of CO2
a precious resource. In 2016-17, TfGM consumed • Increase recycling of business waste by 50% by
by sequestering (absorbing) it through trees and
over 19,000 cubic metres. 2021.
other biomass. In addition, trees can help filter
particulates, intercept rainfall and provide shade and TfGM will improve water efficiency measures at • Reduce water usage by 5% by 2021.
cooling, therefore reducing the demand for heating existing sites and install monitoring and low water
and air conditioning. technologies at new development sites.
Green spaces also provide aesthetically pleasing
environments. Paths and cycle lanes through green
space are usually very attractive and can support
behavioural shifts from cars to more sustainable and
active means of transport.
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8. Procurement 9. Communication and behavioural change
TfGM aims to engage with its key suppliers and their COMMITMENTS TfGM recognises that significant inefficiency COMMITMENTS
supply chains, looking to include high standards can be avoided by changing people’s behaviour.
• Embedding sustainability into internal • Create an Environment Delivery Group (EDG) to
for sustainability in all purchasing decisions. Raising staff awareness and encouraging people to
procurement processes and gateways. lead carbon reduction projects, KPIs and their
Responsible procurement is a key part of an ethical, change their habits is an extremely cost effective
Procurement will promote the use of a effectiveness in order to report progress to the
environmentally-conscious organisation. We want investment, requiring minimal funding for a
Sustainable Procurement Toolkit and Performance Board.
to work with suppliers who support this approach significant return.
Government Buying Standards to its suppliers to
and take Social Value considerations into account as • To ensure that the Energy and Carbon Strategy
ensure that the goods, services and works that TfGM’s aim is that consideration of carbon
part of any procurement and contract management seamlessly fits into and is aligned with the other
they deliver to TfGM are at least compliant with implications becomes a business as usual activity.
activities. Sustainable procurement has an TfGM business strategies.
the applicable DEFRA or International standards
important role in reducing GHG emissions. For TfGM will consider its role in becoming an exemplar
in order to reduce the environmental impact of • Produce carbon reduction reports and forecasts
example, when TfGM purchases equipment or enters employer in disseminating responsibilities to senior
our operations. for the Board.
into contracts with external providers to build new leaders.
infrastructure, there are opportunities to address • Work with key suppliers to ensure plans are in • Implement an effective carbon communication
All employees will be made aware of their
environmental and social concerns and set higher place and delivered in line with this Strategy. and awareness campaign as an integral aspect of
responsibilities with regard to carbon.
standards for environmental performance over the this carbon strategy.
life of the asset. There is also an economical benefit TARGET
TARGET
to be realised in so far as addressing whole life costs.
• Embed sustainability in all purchasing activities.
Sustainable procurement will affect our carbon • Deliver an organisational wide carbon awareness
emissions scopes and targets in the following ways: • Reduce the impact of embedded resources and programme to promote carbon awareness to all
emissions, along with direct impacts of items members of TfGM.
• Scope 1 & 2 emissions – Actively reduce the
and services.
usage of energy from TfGM owned buildings,
appliances and vehicles by procuring the most
energy efficient products where possible.
• Scope 3 emissions – Ensure that suppliers have
adequate measures in place to report on the
supply chain and life cycle emissions from the
goods and services supplied. TfGM will engage
with key suppliers to assist where possible in
reducing their organisational and product carbon
footprint.15 TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTER
Glossary
BAU CO2
Business As Usual scenario in which the estate Carbon dioxide emissions excluding other global
grows as planned and there is no concerted warming gases
attempt to reduce CO2 emissions
CO2e
EMS
Carbon dioxide emissions equivalent of six global
Environmental Management System warming gases including carbon dioxide
GHG IPCC
Green House Gas Emissions Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change
– the world’s leading international body on climate
NVP
change. Its function is to provide the world with
Net Present Value, a single figure representing all a clear scientific view on the current state of
the future costs and incomes at their equivalent knowledge in climate change and its potential
present value. environmental and socio- economic impacts.
BIS SAT
Department of Business, Innovation and Skills, Sustainable assessment toolkit
a government department that succeeded the
UTC
Department for Energy and Climate Change.
Urban Traffic Control – a service function of TfGM
Carbon Trust
that oversees traffic management
Government body charged with reducing CO2
emissions, funded by Climate Change Levy
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