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DETA Consulting Carbon Footprint and Target
DETA Consulting works closely with many of New Zealand’s largest energy users, and carbon emitters, to improve their carbon footprint through improved efficiencies across their organisations. We are proud of the impact that we have reducing New Zealand’s carbon footprint – to date our work has reduced carbon emissions across New Zealand industry by more than 40,000 tonnes per year. Further, we are now working with governments in the Pacific Islands to develop decarbonisation strategies.
While it’s great that we are achieving these results, we haven’t stopped often enough to focus on what to do about our own carbon footprint, which is largely dominated by air travel. Due to growth in our business, our carbon footprint was expected to increase year-on-year. This is concerning to us – we want to practice what we preach. For us, it’s not about offsetting immediately – we want to be as efficient as we can be within our means.
Our carbon footprint for the 2019 calendar year was 62.1 tCO2e, which consists of the following:
- Scope 1 emissions 1.9 tCO2e
- Scope 2 emissions 3.9 tCO2e
- Scope 3 emissions 56.6 tCO2e
- Carbon offsets 0 tCO2e
We are committed to reducing our carbon footprint and have set new reduction targets, based on an absolute emissions reduction approach, and following the methodology defined by the Science Based Targets Initiative. Our ambitious targets are as follows and are based on our 2019 footprint:
- Reducing Scope 1 & 2 emissions to limit warming to 1.5 °C. This equates to a 46.2% absolute reduction by 2030.
- Reducing Scope 3 emissions to limit warming to well below 2 °C. This equates to a 27.5% absolute reduction by 2030.
In order for us to meet our annual carbon budget for 2020, we are rolling out a range of initiatives, including:
- Encouraging less travel to customers sites, and engaging selected consulting projects on a ‘Skype and telecon only’ basis
- Refining our Rental Car policy so that EVs or low-emissions rental cars are hired depending on the location and journey type
- Reviewing and optimising our air travel patterns, such as combining trips to reduce flights
- Reporting our monthly carbon emissions alongside our carbon budget as part of our Board papers
- Holding two cycle campaigns per year to encourage staff commuting to work by bike
- Reviewing our supply chain and identifying opportunities to switch to low-carbon alternatives
We are looking forward to taking on the challenge of decarbonising our business, while continuing to support our clients on their own low-carbon journeys.
For most businesses, energy accounts for a substantial portion of running costs. The average cost of electricity for businesses depends on the size of the business and how it uses the energy. Historically, the larger the business, the more energy it uses with proportional operating costs. However, with the rise of energy efficiency services , the status quo is being challenged. Energy efficiency: a pathway to competitive excellence The globally shared vision of sustainability is underpinned by energy efficiency, and its role cannot be overstated. It serves as a cornerstone in steering industries and businesses towards a more environmentally conscious and resilient future. Aside from the attractiveness of green kudos, businesses embracing energy efficiency initiatives gain an unparalleled competitive advantage. Optimised processes: data from routinely scheduled energy audits identify process energy drains but also reveal the opportunities to make the business more energy efficient through optimised processes . Reduced operating costs and energy consumption: adopting energy-efficient technologies and practices enables companies to significantly slash energy bills and mitigate the environmental footprint of operating. Financial savings: decreasing energy usage and the associated costs fuel savings which typically outweigh the initial investment. ( Case study: Fonterra Brands ). Improved productivity: with more efficiently run operations and production processes, output increases and downtime decreases. Through streamlined energy efficient operations and lower energy bills, emerges an improved cashflow. Savings become available for reinvestment in other areas of business. From growth initiatives, advanced research and development, and improving employee benefits to attract the best of industry talent, the positive benefits of energy efficiency are profound. Business energy costs are volatile, which means rates can vary significantly throughout the tax year making them particularly complex to forecast in budgeting terms. Integrating sustainability practices into a business, creates a resilience to energy cost changes – your business is given a level of protection against soaring energy, the value of which depends on the steps towards energy efficiency you have taken.
DETA is excited to announce a strategic partnership with ESG Strategy, a renowned sustainability consultancy, aimed at advancing sustainability initiatives throughout New Zealand, Australia, and the Pacific region. This collaboration brings together DETA's expertise in energy management and efficiency with ESG Strategy's proficiency in developing robust sustainability and ESG strategies. Both organisations share a commitment to driving positive environmental and social impacts. They have a history of successfully delivering sustainability strategies and technical decarbonization pathways, showcasing their synergy and dedication to sustainability solutions. About DETA DETA specialises in helping businesses across various sectors , including food and beverage, agriculture, healthcare, hospitality, education, and biotechnology, to manage energy consumption, reduce carbon footprints, and implement energy improvement projects. Their efforts have led to significant annual savings for clients, demonstrating the financial benefits of energy efficiency and sustainability practices. About ESG Strategy ESG Strategy is a trusted advisor to boards and senior executives, focusing on meaningful sustainability and ESG strategies. They have crafted sustainability strategies for some of the largest companies in Australia and New Zealand and have provided pro bono strategic advice to The Kingdom of Tonga on sustainability, circular economy, and climate change.
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