Energy efficiency delivering carbon emission reductions
ENVIRONMENT
Our electricity consumption is the largest contributor to total greenhouse gas emissions; therefore we spend a great deal of effort to try to reduce our usage.
In 2015, we have continued to save on electricity, reducing our usage by 3.4% which saved 20,153 tonnes greenhouse gas (7%) between 2014 and 2015.
In Australia, the reduction in electricity consumption is attributable to initiatives such as:
IELVS optimisation
LED lighting upgrades
implementation of set points for air handling units
building management system scheduling upgrades
Belconnen, Woden, Burwood, Penrith, Chatswood, Eastgardens, Chermside, Fountain Gate, Southland, Knox, Marion, & West Lakes are all sites that have achieved over 5% energy savings over the period by implementing these initiatives.
Energy movements at portfolio level are impacted by the divestment of 4 assets and increase in electricity usage in Miranda and Garden City due to the redevelopment (increase in GLA).
Direct and indirect emissions (scope 1 & 2) by source 2015 and 2014
2015
2014
Type
Sum of direct and indirect emissions (tonnes CO2-e)
% contribution of Direct and Indirect emissions (Scope 1 & 2) of GHG (tonnes CO2-e)
Sum of direct and indirect emissions (tonnes CO2-e)
