Translink Carbon Report 2011/12

Translink Carbon Report 2011/12

Executive Foreword Translink is one of the largest companies in Northern Ireland, with around 4,000 employees, and is the main provider of public transport services across Northern Ireland and cross border. Translink fully recognises its Corporate Responsibilities and as such have developed an extensive corporate responsibility programme which recognises that climate change is a major environmental issue today. As such the organisation actively promotes the environmental benefit of bus and rail as a better, more sustainable travel solution for modern healthy living through innovative marketing and network design. Translink s own emissions are improved through careful energy management and targeted energy reduction projects.

Introduction The Translink Carbon Footprint is measured and reported in line with the Greenhouse Gas Protocol published by the World Business Council for Sustainable Development, World Resources Institute and Global Reporting Initiative. The most recent DEFRA GHG conversion factors are used based on actual consumption figures. In 2011/12 emissions resulting for our water consumption have been included for the first time. These have been calculated and added for the previous 3 years, and added to our total carbon footprint. Additionally, refrigerant gases, business air travel and employee commuting have been included. It is based on direct fuel and electricity consumption from Translink premises and vehicle emissions according to the Greenhouse Gas Protocol. It includes emissions of CO2 from: Scope 1 (Direct) Scope 2 (Indirect) Scope 3 (Indirect) Heating oil Electricity Business Mileage Natural Gas Passenger Vehicles Support Vehicles Water Consumption* Business Air Travel* Employee Commuting* Refrigerant gases* *These emissions have been reported for the first time in 2011

Sources of Translink Carbon Emissions 2011/12 (Tonnes CO2) Gross carbon emissions for Translink during 2011/12 were 111,440 Tonnes C02 This is an overall decrease of 2% on the 2010/11 Carbon Emissions which was 114,030 Tonnes CO2. Figure 1 shows how this carbon is attributed to vehicle fuel and facility energy. Figure 1 Ulsterbus Vehicles 46% Metro Vehicles 16% Facility 10% NITHCo 1% NIR Vehicles 27%

Historical Carbon Emissions Figure 2 illustrates the historical carbon emissions from our facilities. Emissions increased in 2010/11 due to the extremely cold winter. Historical Carbon Emissions Figure Figure 2 2 Historical Carbon Emmissions Translink Facility Historical Carbon Emissions Facility Emissions Base Year-Rolling Average 14,382 14,230 13,491 13,777 12,237 2007/08 2008/09 2009/10 2010/11 2011/12 Figure 2 illustrates the historical carbon emissions from our facilities. Emissions increased in 2010/11 due to the extremely cold winter.

Change in Facilities Carbon Emissions Figure 3 shows actual decrease in carbon emissions compared to the previous year. The improvement is attributed to the installation of energy effi cient lighting, improved management and milder weather. Change in Facilities Carbon Emissions Figure 3 Change in Facilities Carbon Emmissions Change in Facilities Carbon Emissions All Facilities; -11.2% Water & Treatment; -13.3% Renewable Electricity; -8.8% Gas; -20.5% Heating Oil; -20.1% Figure 3 Figure 3 shows actual decrease in carbon emissions compared to the previous year. The improvement is attributed to the installation of energy efficient lighting, improved management and milder weather. Carbon Emissions from Translink water consumption Carbon Emissions emissions from from Translink Translink water water consumption consumption and treatment have been calculated and included for the fi rst time this year. Based on DEFRA conversion factors and metered consumption. Water is mostly used for vehicle washing as well as staff and customer facilities.

Translink have reduced overall passenger vehicle emissions annually for the last 4 years as illustrated in figure 5. This year it is a reduction of over 2,670 Tonnes CO2 over 2010/11 carbon emissions. Change in Facilities Carbon Emissions Figure 4 shows how vehicle emissions have changed for the 3 operating companies. Ulsterbus demonstrated an overall improvement of 1.5% in vehicle carbon emissions while NIR and Metro showed an improvement of 4.7% and 4.8% respectively. Figure 4 Change in Vehicle Carbon Emissions Operational Vehicle Carbon Emmissions Operational Vehicle Carbon Emissions -2.4% All Translink -4.7% NIR -4.8% Metro -1.5% Ulsterbus Figure 4 Figure 4 shows how vehicle emissions have changed for the 3 operating companies. Ulsterbus demonstrated an overall improvement of 1.5% in vehicle carbon emissions while NIR and Metro showed an improvement of 4.7% and 4.8% respectively.

Change in Facilities Carbon Emissions Translink have reduced overall passenger vehicle emissions annually for the last 4 years as illustrated in fi gure 5. This year it is a reduction of over 2,670 Tonnes CO2 over 2010/11 carbon emissions. Figure 5 Translink Total Passenger Vehicle Carbon Emissions (Tonnes CO2) Translink Total Passenger Vehicle Carbon Emissions (Tonnes CO2) 2011/12 98,317 2010/11 100,996 2009/10 103,134 2008/09 108,132 Figure 5

Change in Facilities Carbon Emissions Figure 6 and Table 1 shows the overall carbon emissions per passenger KM for each of the operating companies compared with car use and how they have changed since 2007/08. Table 1 Vehicle Emissions (gco 2 Per passenger KM) 2007/08 2008/09 2009/10 2010/11 2011/12 Private car (unknown fuel)* 126.7 126.7 126.7 129.3 120.9 NIR Train 85.5 73.7 82.3 78.7 72.2 Enterprise Train 98.4 104.1 116.8 116.2 117.0 Ulsterbus 93.7 96.1 82.9 81.7 80.8 Metro 87.5 90.4 71.5 72.3 68.8 Figure 6 Passenger Carbon Emissions Since 2007/08 N.B. Passenger KM is calculated based on figures of average journey length adapted from the Travel Survey for Northern Ireland 2009-2011 and the number of passengers carried. *From Transport Statistics Bulletin National Transport Survey: 2008 and DEFRA emissions factors. Public transport carbon emissions have decreased slightly on a per passenger basis in the last year. There has been an increase in journey lengths for the bus passengers; however passenger numbers have fallen slightly. The average rail passenger journey is slightly shorter, whereas passenger numbers have increased. As passenger numbers and average journey distances increase carbon emissions will fall on a passenger km basis, the opposite is also true.

Carbon Reduction Actions Last year Translink identified several actions to reduce carbon emissions. Progress is shown: 1. Reduce facility CO 2 emissions by 10% by 2013. 2. Improve vehicle fuel economy by 5%. 3. Deliver Energy Awareness Workshops to key employees. 4. Implement Idle Shut-down on an additional 300+ vehicles. 5. Install latest energy efficient lighting at our depots. 6. Continue working with energy action groups. 7. Continue eco-driving training. 8. Introduce targets for reduction in electricity and gas use at key sites 9. Upgrade train driver simulator to assist with eco driving training. 10. Implement an eco-driving depot pilot. 11. M-Link- enable ticket purchase through mobile phone 12. Roll out eco-driving system in Metro and Ulsterbus 13. Introduction of Class 4000 trains 14. Energy awareness campaign 2011/12 Go Eco. met in 2011/12 see figure 3 - Objective met - Objective partially met - Objective not met

Performance Performance Energy Management at key sites 2011/12: Energy Management at key sites 2011/12: Figure 7 0 Carbon Carbon emissions emissions saved saved through through electricity electricity reduction reduction at key sites at (Tonnes key CO sites 2 ) (Tonnes CO2) -20-40 Tonnes CO2-60 -80-100 -120 York Road Works York Road Depot Fortwilliam Central Station NIR Stores Newtownabb ey Falls Rd Botanic Station Newry Station Series1-113 -110-51 -40-37 -28-23 -14-13 Figure 7

Performance Energy Management at key sites 2011/12 (continued) Figure 8 - Carbon emissions saved through gas reduction at key sites (Tonne CO2) Carbon emissions saved through gas reduction at key sites (Tonne CO 2 ) -10-20 Tonnes CO2-30 -40-50 -60-70 -80 Fortwilliam Falls Short Strand York Rd Spray Booth Duncrue St Central Station York Road Depot Newry Train Station Series1-69 -47-39 -28-19 -18-16 -14-13 Adelaide ROTA Figure 8

Performance Figure 9 illustrates some excellent long term examples of improvement. Figure 9 illustrates some excellent long term examples of improvement. Figure 9 Annual CO 2 Reduction since 2008/09 Annual CO2 Reduction since 2008/09 Fortwilliam Central Europa Newtownabbey Falls Short Strand Fortwilliam Short Strand 0-20 -40 Tonne CO2-60 -80-100 -120 Electricity! Gas! -140-160 Fortwilliam Train Care Centre reduced annual electricity consumption by 23% since 2008/09 reducing annual CO 2 emissions by 108 Tonnes. Through Figure 9 improved management and control, annual gas consumption was also reduced by 60% since 2008/09 reducing annual CO 2 emissions by 134 Tonnes. Fortwilliam Train Care Centre reduced annual electricity consumption by 23% since 2008/09 reducing annual CO 2 emissions by 108 Tonnes. Through Falls Depot improved has reduced management annual electricity and control, consumption annual by gas 15% consumption since 2008/09 was reducing also reduced annual CO by 2 60% emissions since 2008/09 by 48 Tonnes. reducing annual CO 2 emissions Central Station by 134 has Tonnes. reduced annual electricity consumption by 10% since 2008/09 reducing annual CO 2 emissions by 82 Tonnes. Falls Europa Depot Bus Centre has reduced has reduced annual annual electricity electricity consumption consumption by by 15% 12% since since 2008/09 2008/09 reducing reducing annual annual CO CO 2 by 48 2 emissions by 58 Tonnes. Central Station has reduced annual electricity consumption by 10% since 2008/09 reducing annual CO 2 emissions by 82 Tonnes. Short Strand Depot has reduced annual electricity consumption by 17% since 2008/09 reducing annual CO Europa Bus Centre annual electricity consumption by 12% since 2008/09 reducing annual 2 emissions by 44 Tonnes. Annual gas CO 2 emissions by 58 Tonnes. consumption was also reduced by 27% since 2008/09 reducing annual CO Short Strand Depot has reduced annual electricity consumption by 17% 2 emissions by 66 Tonnes. since 2008/09 reducing annual CO 2 emissions by 44 Tonnes. Annual gas consumption was also reduced by 27% since 2008/09 reducing annual CO 2 emissions by 66 Tonnes.

Future Activity Translink CO 2 Target: A 25% reduction in CO 2 per passenger Km by 2025 (compared to 2008 figures) With a 15% reduction achieved by 2016 To achieve this Translink has allocated circa 1.3 Million to: 1. Continue to Deliver Energy Awareness Workshops to key employees 2. Install latest energy efficient lighting at more of our depots 3. Convert our heating systems to run on natural gas where available 4. Continue working with energy action groups. 5. Continue eco-driving training including the fitment of vehicle telematic systems to the bus fleet 6. Implement a carbon calculator of our journeys for our website. 7. Creative marketing campaigns to encourage modal shift from the private car 8. Develop an eco-station programme. 9. New sustainable Antrim Bus and Rail Centre 10. Complete a feasibility study on wind turbine opportunities 11. Re-certify Carbon Trust Standard in 2012 12. Develop reporting on water and heating oil consumption 13. Continue to deliver the go eco campaign 14. Translink Eco Schools Travel Challenge initiative will continue

Awards Carbon Trust Standard Business in the Community Awards 2011 Big Tick for Climate Change (Renewed in 2012) Arena Network Platinum status (Awarded November 2012) Report prepared by: P Reid, Energy Engineer, Translink Technical Department. December 2012