Inspired Energy Streamlined Energy & Carbon Reporting – Quarterly Progress Review 1 Streamlined Energy & Carbon Reporting (SECR) SFS Group Fastening Technology Limited
Inspired Energy Streamlined Energy & Carbon Reporting – Quarterly Progress Review 1
Streamlined Energy
& Carbon Reporting
(SECR)
SFS Group Fastening Technology Limited
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SFS Group Fastening Technology Limited
Streamlined Energy & Carbon Reporting
1st January 2020 – 31st December 2020 Summary
Acquisitions None in reporting period
Meters Processed 3 Electricity 3 Gas
Consumption data estimated
Gas and Fuel
1,290,972 kWh
238.12 tCO2e
Electricity
2,231,166 kWh
520.17 tCO2e
Transport
592,484 kWh
142.39 tCO2e
1.43 tCO2e per FTE 3.13 tCO2e per FTE 0.86 tCO2e per FTE
Implemented
• LED lighting replacements
• Heating system replacement
• Variable Speed Drive (VSD) air compressor unit
Growth
Reporting Data Completeness
Carbon & Consumption
Carbon Intensity Metric
Energy Saving Projects
Current Period: 9.7%
Overall
5.43 tCO2e per FTE
Carbon: 900.68 tCO2e
Consumption: 4,114,623 kWh
For all UK electricity and UK natural gas supplies
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Executive Summary .......................................................... 4
Organisational Structure and Qualification ................... 5
Data Quality and Completeness ...................................... 5
Annual Reporting Figures ................................................ 6
Energy Efficiency Improvements .................................... 8
Compliance Responsibility ............................................ 10
Appendix .......................................................................... 11
Contents
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Executive Summary
Energy usage, associated emissions, energy
efficiency actions and energy performance for SFS
Group Fastening Technology Limited.
Streamlined Energy & Carbon Reporting
This report summarises the energy usage, associated emissions, energy efficiency actions and
energy performance for SFS Group Fastening Technology Limited, under the government policy
Streamlined Energy & Carbon Reporting (SECR), as implemented by the Companies (Directors’
Report) and Limited Liability Partnerships (Energy and Carbon Report) Regulations 2018.
It also summarises, in the appendix, the methodologies utilised for all calculations related to the
elements reported under Energy & Carbon.
SFS Group Fastening Technology Limited are a UK incorporated business. Under the new SECR
legislation we are mandated to include energy consumption, emissions, intensity metrics and all
energy efficiency improvements implemented in our most recent financial year.
SFS Group Fastening Technology Limited have compiled a large amount of consumption data for
our operations for the purpose of SECR – invoice data for 6 utility meters have been processed
for this data collation.
9.7% of electricity and gas consumption data used for SECR has been required to be estimated
to achieve 100% data coverage.
Year 1
SFS Group Fastening Technology Limited’s
Scope 1 direct emissions (combustion of
natural gas and transportation fuels) for this
first year of reporting are 380.51 tCO2e,
resulting from the direct combustion of
1,883,456 kWh of fuel.
Scope 2 indirect emissions (purchased
electricity) for this first year of reporting are
520.17 tCO2e, resulting from the
consumption of 2,231,166 kWh of electricity
purchased and consumed in day to day
business operations.
SFS Group Fastening Technology Limited’s
operations have an intensity metric of
5.43tCO2e per FTE for this reporting year.
238.12
520.17
142.38
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Scope 1emissions(buildings andprocess)
Scope 2emissions(buildings andprocess)
Scope 1emissions(transport)
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Organisational Structure and Qualification
SFS Group Fastening Technology Limited
SFS Group Fastening Technology Limited is the parent company and form the Construction and
Riveting division of the ultimate parent company, SFS Group. The sites within this parent
company are: - Welwyn Site (warehouse and distribution), Leeds Site (warehouse, assembly and
distribution) and Keighley Site (manufacturing and distribution).
SFS Group Fastening Technology Limited is required to comply with SECR, as we exceed the
qualification thresholds of two of the three criteria (employee numbers, turnover, or balance sheet
total).
Data Quality and Completeness
Invoices have been entered into a fully managed
energy database up to 31st December 2020.
Data Completeness
All SFS Group Fastening Technology Limited’s electricity and gas invoices have been entered
into a fully managed energy database up to 31st December 2020, and data quality checks have
been carried out for data completeness and accuracy. All transport information has also been
entered into the energy database up to 31st December 2020.
There were a number of instances, equating to 9.7% of the electricity and gas reported
consumption, where it was necessary to calculate some estimated consumption to achieve 100%
data coverage. Methodology of these estimation techniques is detailed in the appendix.
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Annual Reporting Figures
The total consumption and emissions figures for
energy supplies reportable by SFS Group Fastening
Technology Limited
Consumption (kWh) and Greenhouse Gas emissions (tCO2e) Totals
The following figures make up the baseline reporting for SFS Group Fastening Technology
Limited, as 2020 is the first year that SFS Group Fastening Technology Limited are required to
report this information.
Scope 1 consumption and emissions relate to direct combustion of natural gas, and fuels utilised
for transportation operations, such as company vehicle fleets. Scope 3 emissions related to grey
fleet are also reportable under SECR for SFS Group Fastening Technology Limited.
Scope 2 consumption and emissions relate to indirect emissions relating to the consumption of
purchased electricity in day to day business operations.
Totals
The total consumption (kWh) figures for energy supplies reportable by SFS Group Fastening
Technology Limited are as follows:
Utility and Scope 2020 UK Consumption (kWh)
Grid-Supplied Electricity (Scope 2)
2,231,166
Gaseous and other fuels
(Scope 1)
1,290,972
Transportation
(Scope 1 and 3)
592,484
Total 4,114,623
The total emission (tCO2e) figures for energy supplies reportable by SFS Group Fastening
Technology Limited are as follows. Conversion factors utilised in these calculations are detailed
in the appendix:
Utility and Scope 2020 UK Consumption (tCO2e)
Grid-Supplied Electricity (Scope 2)
520.17
Gaseous and other fuels
(Scope 1)
238.12
Transportation
(Scope 1 and 3)
142.39
Total 900.68
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Intensity Metric
An intensity metric of tCO2e per FTE has been applied for the annual total emissions of SFS Group Fastening Technology Limited. The methodology of the intensity metric calculations are detailed in the appendix, and results of this analysis is as follows:
Intensity Metric 2020 UK Intensity Metric
tCO2e / FTE 5.43
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Energy Efficiency Improvements
SFS Group Fastening Technology Limited are
committed to year on year improvements in their
operational energy efficiency.
Energy Efficiency Improvements
SFS Group Fastening Technology Limited are committed to year on year improvements in their
operational energy efficiency. As such, a register of energy efficiency measures available to SFS
Group Fastening Technology Limited has been compiled, with a view to implementing these
measures in the next 5 years.
Measures ongoing and undertaken prior and through 2020:
LED replacements
We have completed an LED replacement programme across all buildings at the Leeds site. The
main goal was to reduce carbon emissions but also provide a brighter and more comfortable
workspace for our employees. This project has resulted in a saving of 89 tCO2e and 27% energy
costs per annum. At the Keighley site all bulkhead emergency exit and site entrance / exit gate
fittings have been changed to LED, as a matter of course all faulty units are replaced with LED
fittings.
Heating system replacement
At both the Leeds and Welwyn sites we have changed our heating system from gas fired boilers
to a direct fired heating system supported by destratification fans. This project has resulted in a
reduction of 353 tCO2e and close to 2 million kWh per annum.
Variable Speed Drives
The Leeds site has changed one of the air compressors to a VSD unit to improve efficiency and
optimise the load requirement on the compressor motor. The Keighley site has purchased VSD
air compressors and utilises the fixed speed compressor for emergency use only.
Zero to Landfill
The Leeds site has a contract with ACM Environmental for zero waste to landfill which has been
in place for 18 months. This means that 100% of our waste is now either recycled equating to
59.8 tonnes per annum or used for energy recovery equating to 1.8 tonnes.
Measures prioritised for implementation in 2021:
‘Go Green’ Initiative
Our ‘Go Green’ initiative is to commence early 2021. The ‘Go-Green’ initiative is a shared effort
amongst all UK employees to firstly understand what our overall impact on the environment is
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and then to have a focused approach through the development of our Green Culture, to
continuously reduce our impact as a business.
Solar PV
Our plan is to evaluate the business case for rooftop solar PV across all our UK sites.
Transport
Our plan commencing 2021 is to change our current policy on company vehicles, by encouraging
drivers to take up plug-in hybrid options with the purchase of Electric Vehicles to be introduced in
2023.
Compressed air leaks
At our Leeds and Keighley sites we will tackle compressed air leaks as part of our in house
planned preventative maintenance regime to sustain baseline and hold pressure and volume.
LED Lighting
At our Keighley site LED lighting is to be fitted in the main office, Heading department and
Warehouse. Within the Warehouse the skylights will be cleaned to allow more natural light into
this area.
Zero to Landfill
The Welwyn site is to follow Leeds in implementing the zero waste to landfill contract with ACM.
Reduction of plastic
To reduce plastic in our packaging we are focussing on removing bubble wrap and replacing with
recycled paper or cardboard. We are also exploring paper based tape to seal boxes.
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Compliance Responsibility
This report has been prepared for SFS Group
Fastening Technology Limited by Net Zero
Compliance: a division of Inspired Energy PLC
Inspired Energy
This report has been prepared by Net Zero Compliance (a division of Inspired Energy PLC) for
SFS Group Fastening Technology Limited by means of interpreting the Companies (Directors’
Report) and Limited Liability Partnerships (Energy and Carbon Report) Regulations 2018 as they
apply to information supplied by SFS Group Fastening Technology Limited and its energy
suppliers.
SFS Group Fastening Technology Limited’s registered CEO and CFO are ultimately responsible
for complying with the Regulations. They must be satisfied that to the best of their knowledge all
relevant information concerning SFS Group Fastening Technology Limited’s organisation
structure, properties, activities and energy supplies has been provided to Inspired Energy.
This includes details of any complex ownership structures (e.g. private equity funds, franchises
for private finance initiatives) and electricity/gas usage that is covered by EU ETS or CCA
schemes, generated on-site (including CHP), or supplied to/from a third party (i.e. not a licenced
energy supplier or a landlord/tenant).
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Appendix
Reporting Methodology
Scope 1 and 2 consumption and CO2e emission data has been calculated in line with the 2019 UK
Government environmental reporting guidance. The following Emission Factor Databases consistent with
the 2019 UK Government environmental reporting guidance have been used, utilising the current
published kWh gross calorific value (CV) and kgCO2e emissions factors relevant for reporting year
01/01/2020 – 31/12/2020:
Database 2020, Version 1.0.
Estimations undertaken to cover missing billing periods for properties directly invoiced to SFS Group
Fastening Technology Limited were calculated on a kWh/day pro-rata basis at meter level. These
estimations equated to 9.7% of reported electricity and gas consumption.
These full year estimations were applied to 1 electricity supply, and 1 gas supply for SFS Group Fastening
Technology Limited.
Intensity metrics have been calculated utilising the 2020 reportable figures for the following metrics, and tCO2e for both individual sources and total emissions were then divided by this figure to determine the tCO2e per metric:
• Full time equivalents (FTE) 166
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