Jessica Ferrow WECC Project Coordinator Low Carbon South West
Low Carbon South West - WECC - Buildings and Behaviour - April 2014
May 10, 2015
An update from the WECC network including case studies on how WECC members are implementing technical and behavioural changes.
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Jessica Ferrow
WECC Project Coordinator
Low Carbon South West
What is WECC?
A network of businesses and organisations in the Bristol and Bath region that are working to be more sustainable
Works like a fitness club...
Going green can be difficult if you’re going it alone!
What do we do?
• Networking events
• Sharing best practice
• Expert speakers
• Use of EnergyDeck
• Workplace tours
• Case studies
Just some of our members
Some case studies on what our members are doing....
Parsons Brinckerhoff Blueshoots initiative -
sustainability teams in each office
“Bin the Bin” campaign to encourage recycling
“Smart travel” initiative - all car travel via a new hire car which tracks carbon and emissions
Online training for staff in sustainability issues
Pukka Herbs Measuring: Using Energydeck to
measure progress in office
Engaging staff: Inductions for new staff instil sustainability values
Staff travel: Encouraging video conferencing, car share and providing staff cycling facilities
Pukka Herbs is achieving 50% year on year growth so sustainability and efficiency are of utmost importance!
Buro Happold
Global engineering consultancy
Cutting air travel emissions with video conferencing
Live demo at last WECC event!
Back to the Planet
Lightweight LED Studio Lights to replace heavy heat- emitting Tungstens
Energy efficient TV screens for playing out films
Office improvements including energy efficient appliances and computers
Building a network of green businesses in Bristol...
Why join?
WECC Networking Events
EnergyDeck
WECC Carbon Champions – awards planned for Summer 2014
Positive PR
Coming soon... Step by step guide on
running your own internal green week
Developing now with Stride Treglown and Business West
Will be ready for BIG Green Week
(14 – 23 June 2014)
Bristol European Green Capital
Join WECC today – it’s free!
Jessica Ferrow, Low Carbon South West
[email protected] | 0117 945 8730
www.westofenglandcarbonchallenge.org
Twitter: @WECC_Co2
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