St Elizabeths Centre Annual Report End Dec 2022 FINAL - Flipbook - Page 31
Environment Continued
Quantification and Reporting Methodology
Where the information has been available we have taken this directly
from primary records, for example, gas and electricity invoices and
statements. For transport costs, we have taken information from mileage
records and applied UK Government’s guidance in relation to energy
conversion factors. Where information and data has not been recorded
in a comprehensive manner, we have made informed assumptions and
judgements in relation to activity and usage. This has applied to the
information we have applied in relation to the use of taxis and the staff
bus service.
We are actively looking at new approaches and processes which will
provide further clarity to our record keeping for emissions, energy
consumption and energy ef昀椀ciency.
Intensity measurement
Our intensity measurement is based upon the average number of
residents on site over the period under review.
Measures Taken to Improve Energy Efficiency
The Charity has in place a range of operational initiatives aimed at making
a positive contribution towards reducing our carbon footprint, emissions
and energy consumption and at improving its energy ef昀椀ciency. Such
initiatives include, but are not limited to:
• The formation of an Environment and Sustainability working group to
provide leadership and direction on energy related matters;
• Recycling and waste management improvements in relation to food
waste, mixed recycling and composting;
• Travel and transport – developing further the bus service to staff
members and other uses; a continuation of the car-share scheme
arrangements; cycle to work initiatives; and expanding electric
vehicle charging points; and
• Energy usage and renewables – replacing electric bulbs with LED
equivalents when they are ready for replacement; reviewing solar
panel usage, wind turbine expansion and looking and cavity wall
insulation.
Additionally, in relation to procurement (services and works) the Charity
will be actively assessing suppliers and contractors in relation to waste
disposal, the use of recycled materials and policies for energy ef昀椀ciency
and reducing their carbon footprint, emissions and energy consumption.
The Charity does not sell or exchange lists of data with any other
charities or companies. The Charity’s fundraisers have been briefed to
protect people in vulnerable circumstances. If they encounter someone
showing signs of distress, confusion or vulnerability, the fundraisers are
trained to politely end the conversation and refuse any donation offered
in such circumstances. In the unlikely event of a donation being taken,
the donation would be refunded.
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