Reducing our carbon emissions
The Mayor is committed to reducing carbon emissions from City Hall.
Our CO2 emissions
In 2009/10 City Hall emitted 2,100 tonnes of carbon. This is from City Hall’s consumption of electricity and gas. In 2010, City Hall achieved the Carbon Trust Standard.
What we're doing to reduce our CO2 emissions
The Mayor has signed-up City Hall to the 10:10 initiative, committing to reduce its carbon emissions by 10 per cent in 2010. City Hall has already undertaken a number of activities to achieve this goal, and plans to do even more.
Progress to date
- In 2007, solar photovoltaic panels were installed, generating energy for City Hall with zero carbon emissions.
- Voltage optimisation technology has been installed to reduce the voltage requirements for City Hall’s equipment and reduce its energy use.
- Lighting improvements have been carried out.
- Movement sensors on all floors at City Hall help ensure lights are switched off when not occupied.
- Occupation times of the building have been reviewed to ensure optimal plant operation timings.
- Boiler plant lagging improved to help minimise heat loss.
Further activities
- Our Environment Champions programme encourages staff to save energy at work, with teams competing against each other to reduce their energy use.
- Smart meters are being installed which will allow energy use at City Hall to be measured on a floor-by-floor basis, helping to target further energy efficiency improvements.
