Emission creep

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London’s public and commercial sector buildings produce around 15 million tones of carbon emissions a year, but our report found emissions vary significantly across sectors. London local authorities lead the way in reducing the carbon footprint of their offices, however the NHS is playing catch-up in cutting the energy consumption of its buildings.

The report found PFI contracts were too rigid in allowing NHS managers to install on-site renewable energy and calls for better carbon-cutting commitments for PFI projects. It also calls on the Treasury to provide guidance for the public sector to help negotiate service agreement changes for PFI projects.

The report found progress on cutting carbon emissions within the Greater London Authority Groups’ estate varies. LFEPA has spent £47 per square metre of its estate in reducing its carbon footprint; the MPS, having a considerably larger estate, spend and staff numbers, has spent £14 per square metre to date.