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Greenhouse Gas Emissions Report

Find out how much CO2 the Council is saving each year!

Green House Gas (GHG) Emissions Report

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Colchester Borough Council Buildings and Operations

GHG emissions data for period 1 April 2008 to 31 March 2011

Tonnes of CO2e

2010/11

2009/10

2008/09

Scope 1*

4,205

4,473

5285

Scope 2*

4603

4,516

4798

Scope 3*

58

65

67

Total emissions

8,866

9,054

10,150

Intensity measurement 'Tonnes of CO2e per Full Time Equivalent'

8.36

8.57

9.87

*Scope 1 emissions refers to the amount of CO2 the council has emitted directly from fossil fuels for example through gas boilers and diesel used in fleet

Scope 2 emissions refers to the amount of CO2 the council has emitted through the use of electricity

Scope 3 emissions refers to the amount of CO2 the Council has emitted indirectly through business travel