Edward Cullinan Architects recognises the impact that its activities make on the environment.

In 2008 a newly devised Environmental Management System sought to build on previous good policies and initiatives developed through the ethos of the practice to attain ISO 14001 accreditation. Through this scheme the practice began to measure its energy and resources consumption and subsequent carbon emissions. The following details an initial Carbon Footprint for the practice (Sept07 - Oct08), which includes all energy consumption (Scopes 1 & 2) and all travel and waste contributions (Scope 3) - based on recommendations from the Carbon Trust.

From January 2009 a full annual footprint will be produced and initiate baseline targets to target. Since 2006 ECA staff have taken part in recording their own personal carbon footprints to show our personal commitment to the environment. A detailed account of all energy consumption is contained within the office energy report.

Office Carbon Footprint (Sept 07 - Oct 08)

ENERGY USE TOTAL
KgCO2e		 %
Heating:
British Gas		 12,742 19%
Electricity:
A. Green Energy
B. EDF Energy		  
21,912
773		  
32%
1%
Water:
Thames Water		  
0.27		  
0%
Waste:
Bywaters		  
24		  
0%
Business Travel 26,784 40%
Commuter Travel 5,470 8%
TOTAL 67,705
Total Carbon Footprint
67.7 tCO2e

1.6 tCO2e Av. per person (42 employees)
5.6 tCO2e Av. per month (12 months)
9.3 KgCO2e Av. per hour (87,403 hrs)
84 KgCO2e Av. per sqm office space (420sqm)
The above equates to the same volume as eight and a half pairs of UEL drums:




Personal Footprints (2005 - 2007)

Over the last three years ECA staff have each completed their own personal carbon footprints. The following charts detail all staff and their own footprints. Each year of entry is for the previous calender year period (2007 figures are completed in 2008 etc).



Office Sustainable Milestones:

  Sustainable Commitment Energy Products Travel & Social Waste Management People
1991   Motion sensors in toilets        
1995     Fair trade beverage supplies      
2001   Renewable Green Energy tariff     Recycling/Waste Management Collections  
2003       Gym Corporate Membership Scheme    
2004       Ethical Pension provider Disposal of Computers in support of charities  
2005   Personal Carbon Footprints       Local School-leaver Work Placement Scheme (up to 2007)
Began assistance with 'Crisis at Christmas' charity
2006   Replaced all bulbs with Eco-Bulbs
Began monitoring energy use		 Weekly organic fruit basket
Sustainable Office supplies
Eco-Friendly cleaning products		 Ride to Work Scheme Disposal of toner cartridges support of charity Travel insurance provided for staff
2007   Dual flushes in all toilets   Bus travel passes
Increased cycling facilities		 Platter lunches - reduced/no waste  
2008 Environmental Management System
ISO 14001 Certification		 Full Carbon Footprint produced
Monitoring modes of transport		   Create Travel Plan for the office    
2010   Switch over to Green Energy
as sole electricity supplier		 On-tray CPD lunches from local sandwich shop
= less waste + support of local businesses