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Birmingham Airport Carbon Management Plan
Progress Report 2015
(Footprint 2013/14)
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1. Introduction
Birmingham Airport Limited (BAL) implemented its Carbon Management Plan (CMP) in
2014, following consultation with the Airport Consultative Committee (ACC) and Solihull
Metropolitan Borough Council (SMBC). The plan presents a strategic action plan to 2016.
This report presents our progress one year on from adoption, as well as presenting the
results from our second round Carbon Footprint.
The key highlights of this report are that:
1. We have progressed all 31 of actions within the CMP Action Plan.
2. The results of the 2013/14 Carbon Footprint show a reduction of 6.8% compared to 2012/13
3. The launch of our Carbon and Energy Reduction campaign
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2. Results of the 2013/14 Carbon Footprint
Birmingham Airport is committed to continual environmental improvement, including
improvements in energy efficiency and reduced greenhouse gas emissions.
An important part of understanding how Birmingham Airport can reduce emissions is to
measure what is currently emitted from our operations, on the basis that “what gets measured gets managed”.
The table below provides a summary of the results of the Carbon Footprint for 2013/14.
Table 1 summarises Birmingham Airport GHG emissions for the year 2013/14
Methodology
Birmingham Airport’s Greenhouse Gas Emissions footprint is calculated using guidance
issued by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra). The production of
the guidance was enacted by the Climate Change Act 2008 and has been subsequently
updated on an annual basis.
In order to convert raw information on a company’s activities into GHG emissions, Defra
provides conversions factors. The guidance on reporting greenhouse gas emissions and
conversion factors is available on the DEFRA website.
The 2013/14 GHG Footprint was produced independently by LCMB consultancy.
Scope
Under the guidance, the footprint consists of three areas of emissions. Scope 1 and 2
emissions form the basis of standard practice reporting for GHG reporting. The guidance
also includes Scope 3 emissions. However as they are not the direct responsibility of
GHG Emissions Data for period 1st April 2013 to 31st March 2014
Tonnes of CO2e
Scope 1 5,179
Scope 2 18,134
Total Gross Emissions 22,453
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Birmingham Airport their reporting is considered discretionary. Scope 3 emissions are
indicative of 2012/13 and have not been updated for 2013/14.
Scope 1: Direct GHG emissions from sources that Birmingham Airport owns or controls;
Gas Consumption
Diesel Consumption – owned and leased fleet
Refrigerants
Scope 2: GHG emissions from purchased electricity - where emissions are generated
externally but attributed to energy consumption at the Airport. This includes concessions and
tenants within the terminal areas and all buildings within the airport site where the Airport
Company has control over power supply.
Scope 3: Emissions that are a consequence of our operation, which occur at sources which
we do not own or control. This includes:
Business travel – air, rail and private car travel for business reasons
Passenger travel to the airport site
Aircraft landing and takeoff cycle (ICAO LTO Cycle)
Waste Management
Water use and treatment
Scope 3 aspects were only included if there was an existing convention for calculating GHG
emissions or the calculation could easily be formulated, and the data was readily available.
Scope 3 emissions have not been updated for the 2013/14 footprint.
Essential Discretionary
Indicative purposes only
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Results
Scope 1
Of the Scope 1 elements, gas used by the site’s boilers and Combined Heat and Power plant had the greatest emissions, followed by fleet vehicles.
Scope 2
Only electricity fell within this scope. During the year the site used 40,707,470 kWh of electricity - equating to 18,134 tonnes of GHG emissions.
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Scope 3
Scope 3 emissions were dominated by the landing and take-off cycle of aircraft (LTO cycle).
Passenger travel accounts for around 25% of scope 3 emissions. Although registering at
near zero percent against the other elements, water management, waste and business
travel combined emitted approximately 460 tonnes of greenhouse gases.
Figure 4 showing Birmingham Airport’s scope 3 emissions
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3. Progress on Implementation of Actions
“No single technology can provide all of the mitigation potential in any sector. The economic mitigation potential, which is generally greater than the market mitigation potential, can only
be achieved when adequate policies are in place and barriers removed”IPCC, 2007
Our commitment at Birmingham Airport is to meet the air travel demands of the region in anenvironmentally responsible way. In this way the region benefits economically and sociallyfrom a successful airport and the environmental impact is minimised.
We aim to minimise our impact on the environment through:
Measuring – we will continue to monitor our activities using best practicable methods. Our commitment starts with investment in systems and equipment to enable us to understand our impact and identify opportunities to reduce our environmental impact.
Mitigating – we will continue to operate a comprehensive programme of carbon management schemes, which are closely monitored by the Airport’s Environment Team.
Engaging – we will meet with our neighbours and partners to involve, engage and inform people through open dialogue. We will continue to operate a transparent stakeholder engagement programme, to aid mutual understanding of relevant issues and inform our stakeholders of any changes to airport activities which may have an impact.
Since the CMP in March 2014 progress has been made against all actions, leading to a
reduction in emissions.
2012/13 2013/14 % Change
Tonnes of CO2e Tonnes of CO2e
Scope 1 6,019 5,180 -13.9%
Scope 2 19,001 18,134 -4.6%
Total Gross
Emissions 25,020 23,314 -6.8%
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Action Plan Highlights
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ENERGY CHAMPIONS
Overview:
7 Energy Champions All areas of business12 major projects
FURTHER BENEFITS
Staff involvement
Increase morale
Better working
environment
Birmingham Airport (Energy Champions)
PROJECT:
To establish a behavioural campaign to engage staff in suggesting and implementing energy saving ideas
ENERGY CHAMPIONS:The Energy Champions idea was born out of the monthly Energy and
Carbon Reduction Meetings. The Energy Champions were chosen from
across the business to have a focus on promotion of energy saving ideas.
Members of the Group are given time in their working day to work on
energy projects and encourage other staff members to get involved in
energy saving.
CONTINUOUS DESCENT
APPROACHES
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Birmingham Airport (CDAs)
PROJECT:To will facilitate Continuous Descent Approaches for arriving aircraft
to reduce CO2 emissions
CONTINOUS DESCENT APPROACHES:Continuous Descent Approach (CDA) is designed to reduce fuel
consumption and the noise impact of landing aircraft. CDA involves
aircraft staying higher for longer and maintaining a constant descent
angle allowing for a smoother descent to landing. Birmingham Airport
has one of the best compliance rates for CDA amongst UK Airport’s.
Sustainable Aviation has published results (for the last 6 months) of
its Continuous Descent Approaches (CDA) campaign. The CDA
campaign aims to improve descents into Airport’s across the UK by
5%, deliver over 30,000 individual quieter flights, save around 10,000
tonnes CO2 and achieve fuel savings worth circa £2M. Results have
been published by Airport; Birmingham Airport is currently ranked in
2nd place for CDA performance at 89.3%, nearly 3% behind East
Midlands Airport which is currently in 1st place.
Overview:
CDAs implemented2nd best UK AirportNearly 90% CDA (National)Nearly 95% (Locally)
FURTHER BENEFITS
Quieter flights
Better engagement with
Airlines
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The Action Plan
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ACTION IMPACT TIMESCALE PROGRESS
1 We will maintain a robust carbon footprinting methodology to measure and monitor our carbonfoot print
Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions
Ongoing Carbonfoot printing methodology reviewed and updated by LCMB consultants for 2013/14 Carbon Footprint
2 We will report on our Carbon Footprint annually Scope 1, and 2 emissions
Annually Achieved by way of this report
3 We will review our Carbon Management Plan every three years
Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions
Every 3 years Reviewed actions for 2013/14. Full review due 2016/17
4 We will invest in systems and equipment across our infrastructure to enable us to understand our energy consumption. Including investment in smart metering and intelligent computer software
Scope 1 and 2 emissions
Ongoing Approx. 650 Smart meters installed across the Airport site allowing for detailed monitoring and target building
5 We will dedicate resources to monitoring and measuring our energy consumption and auditing improvements
Scope 1 and 2 emissions
Ongoing Employed external consultancy LCMB to support Carbon Reduction Programme
6 We will review our energy reporting process to provide a better focus for improvement
Scope 1 and 2 emissions
Ongoing Reports delivered to
individual Business Units
7 We will appraise energy efficiency for all major capital projects
Scope 1 and 2 emissions
Ongoing Built into internal processes
8 We will work to improve our methodologies for measuring CO2 emissions from aircraft operations
Scope 3 emissions Ongoing Ongoing action to be aligned with Sustainable
Measure
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Aviation Group. Upgraded membership
9 Continue to measure, monitor and report on ambient air quality level
Scope 3 emissions Ongoing Achieved
ACTION IMPACT TIMESCALE PROGRESS
Mitigate
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10 We will reduce our carbon emissions per passenger based on a 2012/13 baseline by 4% by 2016
Scope 1 and 2 emissions
3 year target Currently tracking at circa 11% reduction
11 We will operate a sophisticated Building Management System to match energy consumption with demand, avoiding waste
Scope 1 and 2 emissions
Ongoing New Building Management contract awarded with an agreed savings target: – The vendor undertakes to achieve and maintain an actual energy saving of 1,300,000kwh per annum
12 We will establish a lighting efficiency programme, to include better lighting control and replace inefficient systems
Scope 1 and 2 emissions
Ongoing Ongoing LED installations:-South departure loungeNorth departures concourseNorth and South baggage arrivals halls.Optimisation of controls system
13 We will continue to invest in new, more energy efficient technology, where practicable
Scope 1 and 2 emissions
Ongoing See above
14 We will set a carbon management group, to include cross-functional working to identify opportunities to reduce energy consumption, with senior management involvement
Scope 1 and 2 emissions
2013/14 Group established in June 2014 – led by Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
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15 We will continually assess the feasibility of investing in renewable energy to reduce our reliance on grid power
Scope 1 and 2 emissions
Ongoing Ongoing
16 We will encourage aircraft operators to taxi with less than all engines operating
Scope 3 emissions 2013/14 Achieved and entered into the UK Air Pilot for Birmingham Airport in 2013
17 We will facilitate Continuous Descent Approaches for arriving aircraft to reduce CO2 emissions
Scope 3 emissions Ongoing Achieved. BAL second in UK Airports performance table
18 We will incentivise airlines to use Fixed Electrical Ground Power (FEGP) rather than Auxiliary Power Units (APU) as FEGP offers a greater reduction in CO2 emissions
Scope 3 emissions Ongoing Incentivise scheme ongoing
19 Achieve 25% Public Transport Modal Share for passengers and staff by 2013
Scope 3 emissions 2013 Exceeded for Passengers (37%)
Further work ongoing for staff (24%)
20 Achieve 31% Public Transport Modal Share for passengers and staff by 2021
Scope 3 emissions 2021 N/A
21 Achieve 35% Public Transport Modal Share for passengers and staff by 2030 or upon reaching 27 million passengers
Scope 3 emissions 2030 N/A
22 We will make available an annual budget of £10,000 to be used for the purpose of tree planting and woodland creation schemes in Birmingham and Solihull
Scope 3 emissions Annually Achieved. First payment to Solihull MBC paid in 2014
Mitigate
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ACTION IMPACT TIMESCALE PROGRESS
23 We will keep staff informed and engaged to reduce CO2 emissions
Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions
2013/14 Dedicated intranet page set up for energy and carbon programme. Energy Champions set up across site to engage all staff on energy and environmental issues
24 We will set up an intranet page dedicated to energy efficiency and self-awareness training
Scope 1 2013/14 Achieved
25 Support the objectives of Sustainable Aviation including their CO2 Road Map
Scope 3 Ongoing Achieved and upgraded membership of SA
26 Promote public transport to passengers, visitors and staff Scope 3 Ongoing Ongoing through distribution of timetables and via website
27 Promote non-single occupancy vehicle trips to passengers, visitors and staff
Scope 3 Ongoing Ongoing through distribution of timetables and via website
28 Report publically on environmental performance Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions
Ongoing Achieved reported through Airport
Engage
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Consultative Committee
29 We will continue to manage partnerships with transport operators
Scope 3 Ongoing Established through Air Transport Forum
30 We will continue to work with airlines and Air Traffic Control through Operation Pathfinder to develop best Environmental Practice
Scope 3 Ongoing Achieved
31 We will work with our onsite partners to share knowledge and identify ways to introduce energy efficiency
Scope 3 Ongoing Achieved via Energy and Carbon Reduction Group
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