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CARBONMANAGEMENT PLAN 2016 – 2026 17/18 update

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Bay Campus ESRI – First BREEAM Outstanding Educational Building In Wales

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SUMMARY

The Carbon Management Plan 2026 (CMP) has been developed to align with Swansea University's Sustainability Strategy. CMP26 is vital in supporting the University’s Strategic Plan as part of the commitment “We will operate on a resilient, compliant, and sustainable basis”. The University’s ambitions are fully aligned with the strategic agenda of Welsh and UK Government and it is active in the Low Carbon Economy, promoting research and development, innovation and, skills development in this area.

Therefore it is important the University demonstrates a commitment and support for a reduction in carbon dioxide emissions to students, staff and the wider community.

THIS CMPOUTLINES:

In 2015 the University, previously a single campus based at Singleton Park, undertook a substantial £450m, 65 acre expansion project opening the Bay Campus, becoming a dual campus University. The new campus on the East approach to Swansea City Centre, is a mixture of seven academic and research buildings increasing the total floor area by 51,574m2 to 238,512m2 and total student & staff population to 17,445.3 FTE.

Due to this substantial change in University facilities and population it was agreed by HEFCW and Swansea University, 2015 – 2016 be established as the relevant representative CMP baseline year.

In 2017/18, the University produced 16,152 tonnes of carbon dioxide through scope 1 and 2 direct emissions (with an energy cost of £4.5 m) and approximately 49,338 tonnes scope 3 emissions. The University aims to reduce scope 1 & 2 absolute emissions by 30% & Scope 3 emissions 5% by 2026 representing a 3.5% per annum reduction. This plan outlines the strategies adopted to achieve this.

Drivers for reducing carbon

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Strategy for reducing emissions

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The boundaries of data capture for the calculation of Scope 1 and 2 emissions encompass facilities where the University is sole utility procurer. This includes Singleton Park Campus buildings, student residences, Singleton Lodge, Hendrefoilan Students Village, Bay Campus buildings excluding residences, Sketty Sports Centre and Pavilion.The CMP is set against a backdrop of significant sustained growth at the University, with phase 2 of Bay Campus development and major developments at Park Campus aimed at facilitating a significantly larger University community by 2026 and beyond, equating to 70% more space by 2026, (source Estates Strategy Report 2017).The CMP quantifies impact of planned measures required to achieve reduction targets under the following Lower Carbon themes: Developments, Buildings and Assets, Energy Generation and Distribution, Mindset and Procurement.

It is evident (see graph above), a significant continued investment in reduction measures such as: efficient new and existing assets, decarbonising heat and power generation, distribution and lower carbon supply chain are required to prevent significant increase in emissions. To achieve 35% reduction against 70% GIA growth by 2026 this equates to an additional 50% CO2e avoidance based on current emissions per GIA. Underpinning the reduction target are SMART 1, 2 and Scope 3 emissions targets. Progress against these targets is reviewed annually by the University’s carbon reduction working group and reported publicly.

2015 – 2018 published results indicate decarbonisation of the grid is supporting the Universities carbon reduction measures in achieving 3% reduction year on year. However it is still behind target and requires additional measures such as onsite lower carbon energy generation particularly at the Bay where Energy use per GIA is more intensive.

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INTRODUCTION

Carbon Management Plan 2026 (CMP26) is a complete renewal of the University’s original CMP set out in 2005, resetting the boundaries and baseline year following the Bay Campus development and aligning with Estates and Facilities management objectives to:• Support the strategic long term aim to be a sustainable top twenty university, with growth in scale, quality and brand• Provide facilities to deliver an excellent student experience, and facilitate research excellence• Continue to improve quality, fitness for purpose and sustainability of existing estate, adding opportunities to innovate.CMP26 introduces aims to imbed lower carbon measures into plans, delivering a more sustainable, efficient and resilient University. As the graph below depicts the projected strategic growth of the university cannot achieve the proposed SMART carbon reduction targets without delivering on the carbon reduction measures outlined within this CMP.

CMP26 provides:• Clearly defined short, medium and long-term SMART carbon reduction targets (e.g. 3.5% annually and 35% by 2026)• Carbon reduction measures, investments required & expected savings (e.g. Lower carbon development strategy and lower carbon mind-set , including

communications and training)• Clarity on carbon management governance, roles and responsibilities.• A commitment to monitor and structure reports annual against targets (all scopes)

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DRIVERS

THE KEY DRIVERS FOR CARBON MANAGEMENT AND CHANGE AT SWANSEA UNIVERSITY INCLUDE:

Climate Change is one of the great challenges for modern society. The Stern Review made it clear the benefits of strong early action on climate change outweigh the costs.

ReputationISO14001, Green League, People and Planet, Fossil Fuel Divestment

International and National Regulation Under the Kyoto Protocol, UK government set targets in CO2 reduction, 34% by 2020 and 80% by 2050, with respect to a 1990 baseline year. 2016, the UK and 195 countries signed a deal to tackle climate change. The Paris Agreement commits the international community to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to avoid the most severe impacts of climate change. 2019 – IPCC issues report (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change) about the impacts of a 1.5°C raise in temperatures has highlighted the urgent need for climate change mitigation.

Relevant legislation• Climate Change Act• Energy Performance of Buildings Regulations• Carbon Reduction Commitment scheme (CRC)

Economic and Financial• Energy Resilience - Increasing and volatile energy costs• Research and Innovation (Partners e.g. SPECIFIC)• HEFCW & HEFCE• HESA – Estates Management Records (EMR)• Revenue

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GOVERNANCE & ROLES

Swansea University recognises a successful carbon management plan must enlist effective programme governance encompassing the organisational elements identified in the diagram below. Progress against the plan is reported annually as part of the Management Review undertaken through the University ISO14001 Environmental Management System. (See Carbon Management Plan Governance slide). This is undertaken at the Corporate Responsibility Committee, chaired by the University Registrar and Chief Operating Officer, including cross organisational staff and student representation, alongside the University’s Trade Unions.

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The Scope of carbon emissions are classified according to World Resources Institute systems three Scopes and these are:

Baseline year 2015/16 applies to Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions. Re-baselining ensures relevant and accurate management of current carbon emissions, informing Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant and Time-bound (SMART) reduction targets:

SCOPE, BASELINE & TARGETS

Throughout the University academic year, relevant carbon emissions data such as utility consumption, fleet vehicle mileage and university commuting distances are gathered. Each emission source has an associated carbon emission factor - the amount of carbon emitted per unit of measurement. Carbon factors are updated annually and align to the Department for Environment and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) and Department for Energy and Climate Change (DECC) standard guidance.

Swansea University originally set a baseline year in 2012. Following a major expansion of facilities with the opening of the Bay Campus in 2015, it was agreed by HEFCW and Swansea University, this substantial change justified re-scoping of emissions sources and resetting of the CMP baseline year to 2015/16.

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16/17 10,617 9.91 139.01 7,505 18,270 27 98 191 49,933 372 2,753 9,508 62,882

Current Year 17/18 7,654 9.34 153.34 8,335 16,152 27 99 195 32,063 1,342 6,104 33,478 73,308

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Target 2026 5,354 12 113 6842 12,322 39 91 183 34,639 277 3,147 9,033 47,408

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REPORTING ON TARGETS

SWANSEA UNIVERSITY MEASURES AND REPORTS CARBON EMISSIONS IN FIVE WAYS:

Reports are reviewed annually by the Carbon Working Group and approved prior to publication on the University website. The University continually develops reporting and carbon management in line with guidance from the Higher Education Funding Councils for Wales and England, DEFRA, DECC & CRC.The University details and maintains a Carbon Reporting Protocol, detailing methodologies used to calculate emissions.

Under the CMP26 headline targets the University carbon working group sets qualitative and quantitative targets annually for Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions. SMART Targets are set for energy, water, waste, transport and procurement.

To measure performance towards these targets the University maintains Key Sustainability Indicators (KSIs).

KSI Leading Lagging

Qualitative Input based e.g. No. of staff engaged with switch off initiative e.g. Electrical

consumption -tCO2e/yearQuantitative Output based e.g. kWh rating of total Solar PV

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OBJECTIVES & TARGETS

Objectives Key Target KSI Plan (further reference) Responsible Person

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1. Reduce energy

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C1 Reduce absolute carbon emissions (Scope 1 and

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PERFORMANCEThe Carbon Management Plan tracks and reports on sector specific key performance indicators (KPIs) annually. The CMP benchmarking section (slide 14) compares some of these KPIs against other higher education establishments. 2017/18 update: All KPIs are bettering targets except non-residential scope 1 & 2 emissions due to GIA growth.KPI 2015/16 Baseline 16/17 Target 16/17 Actual 17/18 Target 17/18 Actual 20/21 Target 25/26 Target Annual Performance

Target Vs Actual3% 3% 3% 3% 15% 30%

Total scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions (Kg CO2e)

17,584,735 17,057,193 18,260,276 16,545,477 16,139,172 14,947,024 12,309,314 -2%

Non-residential scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions total (Kg CO2e)

14,422,778 13,990,094 15,691,156 13,570,391 13,918,361 12,259,361 10,095,944 3%

Residential scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions total (Kg CO2e)

3,161,957 3,067,098 2,569,119 2,975,085 2,220,811 2,687,663 2,213,370 -25%

Gross Internal area Total HEI (m2) 250,355 267,880 247,122 286,632 229,086 337,980 425,604 -7%

FTE Staff + Students 17,115 18,895 20,137 7%

FTE Students 14,595 16,140 17,048 6%

Residential bed spaces 2,244 2,000 2,347 17%

Total scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions /m2 (kgCo2e)

70.31 68.20 73.89 66.15 70.45 59.76 49.22 6%

Total non-Residential scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions/FTE student (tCo2e)

0.99 0.96 0.97 0.93 0.82 0.84 0.69 -12%

Total scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions /£1m (tCO2e)

59.41 57.63 65.65 55.90 52.35 50.50 41.59 -6%

Total scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions /FTE Staff + Students (tCo2e)

1.03 1.00 0.97 0.97 0.80 0.87 0.72 -17%

Total residential scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions/bed spaces (tCO2e)

1.41 1.37 1.28 1.33 0.95 1.20 0.99 -29%

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BENCHMARKINGHOW DOES SWANSEA UNIVERSITY COMPARE WITH OTHER SIMILAR UNIVERSITIES ON ANNUAL CARBON EMISSIONS PER M2 OF GIA?

The graph below considers Swansea University’s annual scope 1 & 2 kgCO2e/m2 and norms for other comparative UK higher education institutions in 2016/17.

Out of 8 Welsh and 160 UK HE institutions in 2016/17, Swansea University ranked 8th & 129th respectively for Kg CO2 per m2 of gross internal area (GIA). Compared to Russell Group (24 Universities), Swansea ranks 9th on Kg CO2e per m2 of GIA.For total Scope 1&2 kgCO2e emissions, Swansea University ranks 7th in Wales and 125th in the UK. This is a significant slip from previous years e.g. 2015/16, ranked 5th in Wales & 78th in the UK HE.

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Bay Campus - award winning Active Class room, The UK’s first energy positive classroom

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PERFORMANCE - OVERVIEW

• Singleton Campus larger and older than Bay Campus continues to account for over ¾ of University emissions, however Bay campus is expected to increase in GIA through a phased programme of development.

• Although emissions by GIA indicate Bay campus is less efficient, this is due to greater energy intensive research with facilities such as Engineering building like ISM and 24 hour operations.

• Procurement emission account for 57% of the University’s total university emissions.

• Energy - Grid sourced electricity and on site combustion of gas accounted for 29% of all emissions.

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PERFORMANCE - BUILDINGS

Although there is a 11% decrease in Scope 1 & 2 non residential emissions this is still 3% above the 3% reduction target in 2017/18. The University has a diverse estate both in terms of building use and age. A quarter of all buildings are Display Energy Certificate (DEC) band A to C. The remaining buildings score band D or below. Research intensive buildings tend to consume more energy due to internal appliances and equipment in laboratories and workshops.

There are however, some anomalies in buildings with low research intensity, which have poor DEC scores, such as Haldane and James Callaghan buildings. Through building refurbishments and rationalisation, carbon reduction measures will target improvements and result in improvements in DEC scores.

In 2017 – 18 the Active Classroom and Office at the bay campus were the first buildings to be categorised band A.

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PERFORMANCE – TRAVEL OVERVIEW

Air travel is by far the largest constituent of carbon emissions from university travel, with the majority made up of student air travel outside of term time and business travel to international destinations.

On a day to day basis car and bus travel accounts for commuting emissions of staff and some students.

In 2017 – 18 more accurate data was used to estimate student travel outside of term time. This accounts for over 80% of university travel emissions, with significant releases from air travel to home destinations across the globe. The number of students within a UK postcode area or country and a new travel survey question on home transport mode was used to estimate tCO2e from each home destination to the University outside of term time.

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Although over three quarters of the University’s students are based in the UK, international student travel to home addresses (est. at twice per year) equates to 95% of non term time travel CO2 emissions.

Travel home within the UK sees emissions from own car use accounting for the largest proportion of emissions.

PERFORMANCE – STUDENT HOME TRAVEL

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More students are choosing sustainable healthier alternatives to carbon intensive individual car use. Instead they are walking, taking the bus or car sharing to get to campus. There is a very minor reduction students choosing to cycle to campus, this is likely due to the increase of on campus residences at the Bay. Travel carbon reduction measures include projects to increase cycling, such as a university led bike share scheme on campus and British Cycling ride leadership programme.

Staff commuting has increase by 3% & 4% via bus and car share respectively. Individual car use has slightly increase by 1.2% and the number of staff walking has dropped off by 6.7%. To increase accuracy and scope the method for surveying modal split slightly altered in 2018 with two separate questions on commuting methods: 75% and 25% of an individuals time. These results were included as factors when calculating the total modal splits. Some changes could be due to the altered surveying methodology for both staff and students.

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UPDATE - EV CHARGING POINTS CURRENT AND PLANNEDAt present the University has eighteen University fleet only charge points. Work is currently underway to install a 5 charger test bed at the SPECIFIC Active Buildings in Bay Campus. The new chargers will be different brands and will all be smart. There will be a bi-directional V2G/B unit facilitating testing of interoperability between EVs, chargers, BMS systems, schedules, power flow management, solar generation and local storage depending on EV and building requirements.

2018 - Update courtesy Nigel Morris Electric Vehicle Integration Manager/Rheolwr Cerbydau Trydan. SPECIFIC Innovation and Knowledge Centre/Canolfan Arloesi a Gwybodaeth SPECIFIC

UPDATE - ZERO EMISSION VEHICLES AND % OF FLEET.The University has twenty one zero emission battery electric vehicles, one hydrogen fuel cell vehicle, one plug in hybrid and three electric bicycles. This represents over 60% of our fleet. We also have a 300 mile range EV due for delivery in January 2019.

The University ZE Fleet has racked up 130,000 zero tailpipe emission miles, saved £17,000 in fuel costs and 33 tonnes of CO2 emissions compared to combustion engine equivalent.

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SWANSEA UNIVERSITY WINS PRIZE AT GREEN FLEET AWARDS 2017

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PERFORMANCE – SUPPLY CHAIN

SCOPE 3 PROCUREMENT EMISSIONS

Emissions associated with the University’s supply chain, purchased goods and services.

The figures are calculated from financial year spend and attributed to DEFRA standard supply chain emissions factors.

In 2015/16 Swansea University indirectly emitted 37,213 tCO2e from procured goods and services. This has reduced by ~11% in 17/18 to approximately 32 ktCO2e

Construction was the largest source of emissions contributing 15,061 tCO2e from new developments at the Bay Campus and also refurbishments at Singleton Park Campus.

Other service activities accounted for the second largest source at 7157 tCO2e. Emission primarily associated with construction, consultancy and services such as cleaning.

The third biggest source was in procured other manufactured products such as machinery and equipment for laboratories, with 3161 tCO2e

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medical and precision instruments

other manufactured products

business services

construction

Scope 3 Supply Chain tCO2e

Scope 3 carbon emissions from supply chain (t CO2e) 15-16 16-17 17-18

business services 7716 11892 7157

construction 8824 1346 15061

food and catering 2070 1576 1306

information and communication technologies 5502 1219 791

manufactured fuels, chemicals, and gases 1102 1039 869

medical and precision instruments 2474 2687 1567

other manufactured products 5855 9239 3161

paper products 2091 3090 1456

waste and water 679 17779 695

Grand Total 36314 49867 32063

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PERFORMANCE - WATER

WORKING TOGETHER TO REDUCE OUR WATER CONSUMPTIONAt Swansea University, we currently consume just under 250,000 cubic meters of water each year; 200,000m3 at Singleton Park Campus, 40,000m3 at the Hendrefoelan Student Village and 10,000 m3 at the Bay Campus.

Reducing Water ConsumptionWe aim to reduce our water consumption to 1 cubic meter per M2 gross internal area from the current figure of 1.12M3/M2. We're working closely with partners in Dwr Cymru/Welsh Water to develop a programme of leakage detection works to help us achieve our target. At our Bay Campus, we employ rainwater harvesting systems to help us reduce our mains water consumption; and we've recently developed awater management dashboard so we can track our performance.

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Objectives Key Target KSI 2017/18 Management Review update

Lower carbon

Reduce energy consumption and

associated carbon emissions whilst

ensuring the University’s core

activities continue

C1 Reduce absolute carbon emissions (from buildings

energy) by at least 35% by 2025/26 based on

2015/16 baseline

Carbon emissions per m2 GIA pa Ongoing target.

0.066 tCO2e/per m2 GIA pa

Absolute emissions for 2017/18: 16,143 tCO2e

Singleton/HSV = 11,824t compared to the 2016/17 figure of 13,538t

(8.4% reduction from the 15/16 CMP baseline)

Bay = 4,306t compared to the 2016/17 figure of 4,680t

(11% increase from the 15/16 CMP baseline).

C2 Undertake at least 5 energy efficiency invest to save

projects per annum

Number of invest to save projects

completed pa

Achieved.

40 Projects completed

Reduce dependence on fossil fuel

energy moving towards more

renewable or lower carbon energy

sources

C3 Increase KWh of electricity generated by onsite

renewable sources year on year

KWh of electricity generated by

renewable means pa

Achieved.

834,687KWh in 2017/18 up from 667,328KWh in 2016/17 (+25%)

(2017/18 renewable generation includes 523,332KWh from GSHP and 311,355KWh from

Solar PV)

Reduce water use on the University

Estate

C4 Reduce water consumption to 1m3/m2 by 2017/18 Water consumption per m2 GIA pa Not achieved.

1.19m3/m2

Water management plan now being developed and working with Dwr Cymru on leak

detection project on campuses.

Implement sustainable design and

management practices in University

new builds, renovations and

refurbishments

C5 Incorporate energy-efficient and sustainability

approaches into all refurbishment projects

Number (and %) of substantially

refurbished buildings achieving an

improvement in DEC score pa

N/A.

No major (only limited) refurbishments in timeframe. KSI changed for 2018/19.

C6 All new buildings to achieve at least BREEAM

excellent

% of new build projects achieving at

least BREEAM Excellent pa

Achieved.

100% (Two new buildings both achieving BREEAM Excellent namely Computational Foundry

& The College Academic)

PERFORMANCE 2017/18 STRATEGY O&Ts

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Bay Campus College of Engineering - Solar arrays

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REDUCTION STRATEGY

1 2

Developments - Design & Asset ManagementProperty rationalisation/demolitionNew Campus Developments

Buildings & Assets - Renewables Solar PV / ThermalInvest to Save - Supply Side Generation - Energy Centre / CHP / DHN upgrades

Invest to Save – Distribution and DemandBMS Controls / Metering – 50 Tonnes / annumLighting Refurbishment & Controls – 90 Tonnes / annumPipework Insulation – 10 Tonnes / annum

Engagement and Supply chainMonitoring & TargetingBenchmarking, Audit & Surveys Staff & Student Engagement – circa 2% reduction

Longer term,Larger scale

Mature technologies, Medium investment

Low cost but requires human resources

15%

10%

5%

5% Total 35%

Mature technologies, & Renewables

OVERVIEW OF REDUCTION METHODOLOGYOur approach to carbon reduction measures can be broken down into four key area:Although longer term and requiring significant capital resource, incorporating lower carbon technologies and materials into design and management of our buildings and assets, through criteria such as BREEAM excellent, accounts for the largest proportion of our reduction measures. With the University’s strategic plan for 70% space growth by 2026 these reduction measures are vital in limiting energy growth.

At present the University generates a significant amount of renewable energy from Solar power particularly at the Bay Campus. Through reduction measures, incorporating renewables into new building design and allocated “invest to save” budget the University is targeting investment in onsite energy generation and in particular the Combined Heat and Power (CHP) engine at Singleton Campus.

The University is using “Invest to save” reduction measures in improving control of energy usage and more efficient technologies within internal refurbishments in supply of energy or at the point of use. Examples of these measures include upgrading to LED lighting or improved control of heat at building specific heat exchangers.

The University is engaging with the campus communities through a series of targeted engagements aimed at triggering change in behaviours to a lower carbon mindset and resulting in more efficient use of campus energy and lower carbon in travel and procurement. Examples of these include the Staff SWell engagement programme, The Student Energy Project (TSEP) and Swansea University Blackout – switch off.

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REDUCTION MEASURE RENEWABLES

THE UNIVERSITY HAS CONTINUED TO INCREASE ONSITE RENEWABLES

Solar PV arrays are installed on the following university buildings:

SINGLETON CAMPUSSports CentreData ScienceLibrary & Information Centre

BAY CAMPUSESRIISMEngineering EastEngineering CentralSOM

In addition Ground Source Heat Pumps are located at the Singleton Campus ILS1 building

The total Solar PV electricity capacity is circa 310KW peak

The total renewable energy generated = 2.5% of total electricity consumption

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New buildings - BREEAM Excellent minimum award

Grove ChemHeat Exchangers

ABC Building (Amazon)

Margam

CISM Building

BMSControls (50t CO2)

Lighting Upgrades /Controls (T12 & T8 fluorescent to LED) (90t CO2)

Pipework Insulation (10t Co2)

Optimise CHP £50k

CHP Waste Heat Recovery £250k

Optimise DHN Phase 2

Confirm standalone Renewables (Not Integrated)

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Rebuild & Waste Heat Recovery - CHP £900k& 5 year maintenance contract

Additional CHPs (£2m)

Active Class Room Export of Energy to Engineering Yard Office (2k, with

Savings)? Lighting and fitting Data from Suppliers

Local heat monitoring & Control Optimisation

PC - Power Down IT project

Residences lighting upgrades

Taliesin refurbishments

Grove Chemistry refurbishments

Taliesin Annexe Demolition, 55t

saving per/yr GlyndwrRefurbishments

Wallace – Constant Temp rooms

Grove - Roof Replacement

Consider - Coeden Fach Community Tree Carbon

Offsetting

Lower Carbon pool car Fleet

CARBON REDUCTION ROADMAP

Electrical Vehicle Charging Hub

Minimum Lower Carbon Technology Specifications

Systems development to improve Data Centres PUE ratio.

On Target

Green = Achieved

Amber = Action Required

Grey = Planned

Glyndwr refurbishments

Building Dashboards & Engagement

Trial in COAH installed

Optimise DHN - Phase 1

Temp Teaching Space

Sustainable Labs. -LEAF

Sustainable Labs. - LEAF

Catering and Kitchens energy efficiencies

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REDUCTION MEASURES (2017-18 update)

Measure Total Cost (£x1000)

Funding Source Predicted tCO2e savings/year

Simple Payback (Av per Year) Department

Sub Meter Upgrades £20 Invest to Save Enabling Measurement N/A Estates - Maintenance

BMS Upgrades £50 Invest to Save 40 5.7 Estates - Maintenance

Lighting Upgrades /Controls (T12 & T8 fluorescent to LED)

£150 Invest to Save 110 11.3 Estates - Maintenance

Heating System Upgrades £2.3 Invest to Save 3.0 4.9 Estates - Maintenance

Building Refurbishments with Energy efficiency

Currently consulting projects department

Capital - - Estates - Projects

CHP optimisation £500 Capital 1000 1.5 Estates - Maintenance

BMS Transition £50 Capital Enabler Estates - Maintenance

Fleet Improvements - Devolved To be calculated College/PSUs

EV Charging Hub £10 Invest to Save Facilitates CO2 savings in Fleet

Building rationalisation NA Capital - - University - Estates

TSEP – Residences engagement £5 Utilities - - Estates - Maintenance

SWell – Staff engagement support £12 Sustainability - - Corporate Responsibility

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REDUCTION MEASURES – TRAVEL

Measure Update 2017/18

Santander Bike SchemeAchieved and Implemented – Santander Cycles Crowdfunder Competition with a whopping £100,000 raised through 612 supporters, initially provide 50 bikes now located at 5 docking stations positioned along the main seafront cycle path and on both University Campuses. Currently averaging 52 bikes hired daily.

SWell – My Journey 14,318 Car Journeys avoided, 71,590 miles travelled more sustainably between campuses (Bike, Bus, Electric Vehicle etc)

Bike to Work Scheme 420 staff have signed up to date this equates to almost 17% of staff. We now have 12 Roadshows a year at both Bay and Singleton Campus

British Cycling Ride Leaders training and led rides20 registered British Cycling ride leaders offering weekly guided rides for staff and students around Swansea to encourage the use of bikes for commuting and recreation.

Tusker Car scheme Staff car hire scheme with built in CO2 reduction calculator offering Zero Emissions vehicles.

Student Union and Student Travel Training Carried out for Freshers, Arrivals, and across colleges (8-10 per year)

Discounted staff and student Annual and term time bus passes

Number of students with bus passes (unknown due to commercial sensitivity)Staff numbers have gone up from 120 in 2014/15 to 165 in 2017/18

Late night 24 hour buses from SeptemberNo 8 and 4 are both 24 hours with number 10 service now running to 2am these are well used with over 90% of students who responded to the student travel survey (900) using on a regular basis.

Bike Maintenance workshops We have held 2 of these over the past 12 months. With the new Active travel programme in place (Ride Leader training- Roadshows etc. we are planning for these to be a regular monthly event.

Dr bike and bike roadshow We had 8 of these during 2018 with the same planned for the year ahead

Bike and Safety Giveaways (lights, locks, Hi.Vis.)400 lights and locks given out to both students and staff at two events during October in readiness of the clocks going back. We have regular campaigns on safety and give out free locks, lights security bike marking, puncture repair kits and free and charge cost price for cycle helmets at both campuses.

Discounted bike purchaseThis list has been updated and all independent shops within the Swansea and Neath Port Talbot area give discounts of at least 15% to staff and students on production of their card. We also promote Recycle Swansea and Bespoke Neath who provide recycled bikes at cheaper prices. All of our abandoned bikes are given to these two charities too who provide training and skills based opportunities to people in the community.

My Uni Journey website showing all offersThis Welsh Government website has been updated to include all updated Active Travel offer (ride leaders, rides, Santander bike scheme, new cycle journey planner, bus information etc.)

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REDUCTION MEASURES - MINDSET

OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENT AND STAFF ENGAGEMENT IN CARBON MANAGEMENT

“A Lower Carbon Mind Set”, one of our five core carbon management plan reduction themes focuses on plans for student and staff engagement in carbon monitoring, management and reduction.

We recognise that we must engage the whole university community in carbon management in order to achieve our goal of lowering carbon emissions by 35% by 2026. Though the following projects we are unlocking our student and staff potential to lower our energy consumption, whilst informing and inspiring future generations to have a lower carbon mind set.

THE STUDENT ENERGY PROJECT (TSEP) AT SWANSEA UNIVERSITY

The project has been in effect since 2016 at our Singleton halls of residence. Taking data from meter readings in every building, energy savings are calculated based on last year’s readings. These savings equal points; students can exchange for vouchers on the TSEP website. In the first year of operation TSEP recorded a 4% lowering of our electrical energy consumption, equating to 60,000 kWh of savings.

BLACKOUT - SWANSEA UNIVERSITY’S SWITCH IT OFF CAMPAIGN

Every year we run a campaign to remind staff and students to switch off appliances, save energy and lower our carbon emissions. During the campaign we hold a blackout event where a big group staff and student volunteers return to the University buildings after dark to check on everyone’s efforts to switch off for the weekend. Last year Blackout saved 4% when compared to a similar earlier weekend. The campaign serves as a great reminder to switch off and is also a fantastic way for our staff and students to socialise and gain experience supporting our student Sustainability Award and staff SWell engagement programme.

STAFF SWELL AND CARBON REDUCTION

Through the University’s SWell programme we reward employees for taking a range of everyday sustainable and wellbeing related actions. One of the eight activity themes on SWell is “My Footprint”. Staff can earn a £5 gift voucher if they gain over 4000 points by carrying out routine activities, reducing their carbon footprint and helping the University in managing carbon and achieving our 35% reduction target.

SWELL BUILDING ENERGY ELECTRONIC DASHBOARDS – more info to follow

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SWell

WE ARE BACKED BY ELECTRICITY GENERATED FROM RENEWABLE SOURCESAt Swansea University, we pay a renewables tariff for 100% of our grid electricity. This means we fund our electricity consumption to be supplied to the grid from renewables. Here's a breakdown of our Renewable Sources from our green tariff.

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