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Measuring and Monitoring Greenhouse Gas emissions at DAERA: Carbon Footprint and Decarbonisation Planning 

Areas of work: GHG Baseline Footprint, Carbon Management, Building Decarbonisation

Client: The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA)

The Brief

District Eating were contracted by DAERA to provide three work packages: 

  1. A carbon baseline report summarising scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions over a 4-year period for its built estate 
  1. A methodology for the ongoing measuring and monitoring of scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions. 
  1. A detailed decarbonisation plan for a pilot site. 

Building Decarbonisation

Opportunites

  • Showcase DAERA’s commitment to environmental stewardship. 
  • Empower DAERA with data-driven insights for informed decision-making. 
  • Analyse four years of data to establish a robust carbon baseline.  
  • Develop a tailored reporting tool for ongoing carbon emission monitoring. 
  • Provide training on carbon management, ensuring key staff at DAERA are equipped with the knowledge necessary to implement carbon management and reduction. 
  • Identify potential energy, carbon and cost savings across the estate, and quantify potential savings to help DAERA prioritise their actions and get the best value for money. 

Challenges

  • DAERA is a large and complex organisation with a vast estate comprising buildings over a wide geographical region, with diverse operations. District Eating supported DAERA in adapting their existing data collection and management systems into a comprehensive GHG measuring and monitoring system. Integrating the methodology into their existing systems ensured successful uptake.  

Outcomes

  • A comprehensive carbon baseline report analysing CO2e emissions and associated costs over a 4-year period. 
  • A customised reporting tool designed to facilitate ongoing monitoring and reporting of carbon emissions. This tool will be a valuable asset for DAERA in tracking progress and making informed decisions to further reduce environmental impact in the years to come. 
  • A detailed carbon management plan for one of DAERA’s sites. The plan identifies specific opportunities for energy reduction, carbon savings, and cost savings, providing a roadmap for decarbonisation and sustainable resource use at the site. The insights gained from this have far-reaching implications, as recommendations extend across DAERA’s entire estate. 
  • The project was completed on time and within budget, meeting the client’s expectations. 

 

For inquiries and further information, please contact: 

 Jenna Barnard, 

Sustainability Consultant & Project Manager 

District Eating Ltd 

jenna@districteating.com 

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