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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