OUTER HEBRIDES TOURISM CONFERENCE 2015 Daniel Johns| Resource Efficient Scotland.

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OUTER HEBRIDES TOURISM CONFERENCE 2015 Daniel Johns| Resource Efficient Scotland

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OUTER HEBRIDES TOURISM CONFERENCE 2015Daniel Johns| Resource Efficient Scotland

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Resource Efficient Scotland

We help business, and public and third-sector organisations save money by using resources efficiently.

We provide free specialist advice, training, access to funding and suppliers, and in-person on-site support to help cut energy, water, waste and raw material costs.

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Maximising the value of resource use• Maximising resource efficiency can:

─ Save £2.9 billion in Scotland alone─ Reduce energy, water, waste and raw materials costs─ Help increase competiveness─ Increase job security─ Improve reputation

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Guiding principles

• A service for all, tailored to opportunity• Clear focus on implementation and savings• High quality and consistency throughout• Independent advice• Flexibility in meeting business needs

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Why is support available?

• Climate change is real = regulation• Resources are becoming more scarce,

and costly to buy • Waste disposal costs are rising• Competition in the global market is getting

tougher• Greater need for businesses to demonstrate

environmental credentials

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• Landfill Tax Regulations 1996─ Currently £80/tonne

• Waste (Scotland) Regulations 2012─ paper, card, plastic, glass and metal

• 01 January 2014• 5kg food waste 01 January 2016

• Climate Change (Scotland) Act 2009─ 80% reduction in GHG emissions by 2050

• CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme • Climate Change Agreements (CCA)• ESOS

Legal drivers

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What are resources?

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A global downturn?

23% oil

68% copper

18% cotton

16% soya

Economist – June 2011

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Demand for Rare Earth Elements

Colour screen Y, La, Pr, Eu, Gd, Tb, DY

Phone circuitry La, Pr, Nd, Eu, Gd

SpeakersPc, Nd, Gd, Dy

Rare Earths in an iPhone

MotorNd, Pr, Tb, Dy

BatteriesLa, Ce, Pr, Nd

Operating SystemsNd, Pr, Tb, Dy

Rare Earths in Hybrid Vehicles

Nixki/ Shutterstock.com

Source: Rare Element Resources

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Critical resources are running short

Silver <30 yearsIndium <10 years Zinc <40 years

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Summary of support

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Light-touch support

Light-touch support includes…• Website:

• The Savings Finder tool• The Green Town tool• The Green Champions training course• Implementation guides, checklists and case

studies• Campaign events, webinars and site visits• The Green Network for Business• The Resource Efficient Pledge• Employee engagement support

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In-depth support

In-depth support includes…• Free consultancy support to look at energy,

waste, water, raw materials (and transport)• Free implementation support to:

• Scope suitable projects• Source possible finance• Support the modelling of finance options• Define specifications and tender documents• Help source suppliers and assess quotes

• We can support multiple projects

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Overcoming barriers

Savings potential Commitment

Support and expertise

Implemented projects

Implementation barriers

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Tourism sector

Total identified savings = ~£6m

Average savings = £10,000+

Accommodation And Food Service Activities:

- Scotland: Identified savings £14.7k from an average energy bill of £50k

- Highland & Islands: Identified savings £15.3k from an average energy bill of £37k

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Top 5 recommended measures

1. Energy efficiency – lighting

2. Building fabric – structural insulation

3. Renewables – biomass

4. Space heating/hot water – heating unit replacement

5. Space heating/hot water– heating controls

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Beyond energy………..

However, significant sector cost saving opportunities also associated with:

• Water efficiency

• Raw material / waste reduction

26 case studies at the website covering all areas and sub-sectors!

www.resourceefficientscotland.com/resource/hospitality-and-tourism-case-studies

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http://www.resourceefficientscotland.com/resource/saving-water-hospitality-sector

Saving water in the hospitality sector

Download for FREE - http://www.resourceefficientscotland.com/resource/saving-water-hospitality-sector

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Green Network for Businesses

“I sent in my loan application after visiting a local green business. It gave me the opportunity to ask questions to another business owner and I am now hoping to get a similar system.” Angus Fordyce, network visitor, 2014

• Waste, water, energy, raw materials and renewables

• More than 140 members and growing

• Covers a range of industry sectors

• Lead by example and share best practise

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“The Resource Efficient Scotland advice has given us the confidence to go ahead and start making improvements to reduce our costs and improve our green credentials.”

Jon Erasmus - Director, The Boat Hotel

Case study: The Boat Hotel

• £16,500 off annual heating costs by upgrading to biomass boiler.

• RHI would provide £24,000 additional income a year.

• Cavity wall insulation in annex could save over £3,500 a year.

• Solar PV opportunity of £1,600.

• Additional lighting and water projects bringfull savings potential to £48,500.

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Case study: Abhainn Dearg Distillery

Following Support from RES in 2013:

• Installed 9kW Micro-hydro scheme in 2015 to provide electricity to Distillery.

• New Steam boiler and pre-heat wash tank.

• Combined annual savings of: £24,090

• Further support provided in 2015 identified a further £18,000 of savings by installing log biomass boilers to displace the use of LPG to dry barley.

EST SustainableTransport Review:

Purchased Electric vehicle and installed Electric Charging point

Predicted annual savings: £3,500 and 3.64tonne CO2

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The Resource Efficiency PledgeHelping your business to plan, inspire and take action, so that you can reap the benefits of improved resource efficiency.

motivate your staff and senior management, and bolster their commitment to achieving your business’s environmental goals

focus your efforts on a clear set of achievable performance improvement actions

get the recognition you deserve from employees, customers and wider stakeholders

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Who’s Pledging?

• Applecross Inn• Beardmore Hotel &

Conference Centre• Best Western Kings Manor

Hotel• Best Western Strathaven

Hotel• Cloybank Estate• Edinburgh International

Conference Centre• Fintry Sports & Recreation

Club

• Glasgow Airport• Glasgow Prestwick

International Airport• Mackays Hotel – Wick• The Assembly Rooms

Edinburgh• The Church Hill Theatre• The Inn At Kippen• Traverse Theatre Ltd

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Energy Saving Trust Business Transport

• Free and impartial advice• Free sustainable transport reviews• On average we can identify annual savings of

£13,000 for businesses• 0% interest low carbon loans up to £100,000

over 6 years• Fully funded electric car charge points at

home• Fully funded fuel efficient driver training

sessions

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More information

• More information is available at:http://www.energysavingtrust.org.uk/transport-0

• Or call to speak to your local advisor on 0808 808 2282

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5 things to do when you get back

• Start taking meter readings and get to know your own resource use

• Use the Savings Finder Tool to identify quick wins

• Take the Resource Efficiency Pledge to gain recognition for your efforts

• Engage with your staff and customers – use our free engagement materials

• Contact Resource Efficient Scotland for further support

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Thank you

www.resourceefficientscotland.com0808 808 2268 | @ResourceScot

Daniel Johns

Tel: 01463 259 736Email: [email protected]