How A Family Reduced Their Carbon Footprint & Saved $1,342 Per Year Using Lean Six Sigma Project Storyboard Example
Jul 17, 2015
How A Family Reduced Their Carbon Footprint & Saved $1,342
Per Year Using Lean Six SigmaProject Storyboard Example
What Is A Carbon Footprint?
• According to the Environment Protection Agency, “carbon footprint” refers to the amount of greenhouse gases emitted into the atmosphere each year by:
• an individuals
• a household
• a building
• an organization
• a country
Project Wins
• Reduced household Carbon Footprint Emissions by 7%
• Helped improve the environment
• Gained insight into the actives that result in carbon emissions
Project Results Summary
DMAIC Approach
• Investigated which areas of improvement could have the most impact and still work within the set parameters
• Follow the Voice of the Customer
• Targeted categories listed in the carbon footprint software
Define Phase
• Voice of the Customer
• Customer was a concerned homeowner
• Customer wanted to lower carbon footprint by at least 5% without added costs
Measure Phase
• Carbon footprint measurement were based on:
• Location of home
• # of persons living in home
• Annual food, home goos, and services spending
• Annual electricity, gas, and water usage
• Amount of public transportation miles traveled
Local Average
• Transportation: 18.4 tons
• Housing: 7.8 tons
• Shopping: 20.8 tons
• TOTAL: 47 tons
Baseline Carbon Footprint Per Year
Analyze Phase
• Brainstorming led to several potential causes that could affect energy and resource use
• Analysis of the data showed significant improvement could be made at no additional costs
Improve PhaseWhat Was Accomplished?
• A pledge reduction in the amount of carbon
• Exceeded customer expectations by 2%
• Met the VOC and chose solutions that can easily be implemented into other customers’ households
What Was Learned?
• Several options were available to reduce footprint
• It is best to select reduction options that fit customers routine, budget, and lifestyle
Baseline and Improvement Data ComparisonA 7% reduction in carbon emissions can be achieved based
of three phases of pledged improvements.
Control Phase
Monitoring & Response Planning
• If the proposed measures are not followed by all team members, the reduction in emissions will not be realized. This would eliminate any potential cost savings
• Team Member 1 will serve as person responsible to monitor team member activities
• Another carbon footprint reading will take place every 3-6 months
Additional Benefits Of Improvements
• Transportation Carbon Footprint Savings: $166/year
• House Carbon Footprint Savings (Energy): $386/year
• Shopping Carbon Footprint Savings (Food): $859/year
• Total Carbon Footprint Savings: $1,342/year
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