power, energy & renewables The neT-zero goal
In July 2019, the UK became the first major economy in the world to pass laws to reduce its contribution to global warming by 2050. The UK's target is to bring all greenhouse gas emissions to net zero by 2050. As businesses account for 18 per cent of UK
territorial emissions, encouraging them to take action to reduce their emissions is important. A big aspect for businesses, especially those operating at a large scale, is their energy usage. Part of the UK government’s plan involved the
Heat and Buildings Strategy. It outlines proposals to phase out fossil fuel gas and instead to focus on alternative, sustainable heating solutions. The Government’s current ambition is to phase
out the installation of new natural gas boilers in on-gas areas from 2035. However, for those off the main gas grid, an earlier phase out date of 2026 in domestic and small and medium non- domestic buildings has been proposed; with a target of 2024 in large non-domestic properties.
UndersTanding The challenges
Alongside the costs of changing the supply of energy source, manufacturing businesses also need to consider the other adjustments they need to make in other areas. A significant amount of energy consumption
for manufacturing comes from lighting, heating, cooling and air condition, as well as fixed and mobile material handling equipment which can produce considerable carbon dioxide emissions. Looking at alternative fuel sources is an
ideal first step, especially for manufacturing businesses that need to refine all areas of their sustainability agenda. Independent research commissioned by
Calor recently surveyed more than 200 UK manufacturing businesses located off the mains gas grid about their attitudes towards sustainability. Encouragingly, 75 per cent of those surveyed demonstrated a commitment to sustainability, with 42 per cent stating sustainability was very important to their business. One-way manufacturers can move towards
more sustainable operations, is by assessing their forklift truck (FLT) fleets, which are used in both manufacturing production and distribution facilities. FLTs, for example, are essential for ensuring
warehouse operations run as smoothly as possible, but not all of them are sustainably powered. Diesel machines offer a powerful solution, which is especially suited for outdoor applications, but emit high, harmful emissions. There is now added pressure to keep the
supply chain process efficient, to keep up with the pace and demand of consumer expectations, particularly in the era of the e-commerce boom during and post pandemic.
exploring sUsTainable solUTions
Calor Futuria Liquid Gas (previously BioLPG) is a sustainable fuel made from a blend of waste, residues and sustainably sourced materials. It is especially ideal for FLTs in the manufacturing industry.
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sUpporTIng UK ManUFaCTUrers’ sUsTaInabIlITy aMbITIons
For off-grid businesses, renewable energy solutions are an effective way to reduce energy costs, reduce carbon emissions and create power resilience. With an ever-increasing focus on sustainability and carbon emissions, it is critical that manufacturers off the mains gas grid can access alternative fuel solutions to support in reducing their carbon emissions across all areas of their business. However, there are challenges that lie ahead. Here, Stuart Viney, national account manager for FLTs and Industry at Calor explores some of the main issues that lie ahead for off-grid businesses and the sustainable solutions that can help.
It is also available at no extra cost to
standard Calor LPG customers, so manufacturing businesses looking to make the switch to Futuria Liquid Gas can ensure cost efficiencies are maximised too. Available as a mix using 40 per cent Futuria
Liquid Gas and 60 per cent conventional LPG, businesses can reduce carbon emissions by up
to 48 per cent (kgCO2e/kWh) compared to using diesel and 33 per cent when compared to conventional LPG. In addition, FLT fleets currently using diesel as a fuel, can also reduce particulate matter by up to 98 per cent, by switching to Futuria Liquid Gas.
picking a sUsTainable sUpply chain
Choosing a supplier that offers an objective means of tracking the origin of sustainable gas through the supply chain not only provides end users with a robust way of proving their carbon reductions, but also enables manufacturers to demonstrate that they are taking action on building a more sustainable future. Futuria Liquid Gas is provided with an
International Sustainability Carbon Certification (ISCC), which is compliant with
the Renewable Energy Directive (RED). This provides a clear verification of the carbon savings, and that the feedstock used in Futuria Liquid Gas is from a sustainable source. Calor also works with the Green Gas
Certification Scheme (GGCS), meaning manufacturers using Futuria Liquid Gas to power their FLTs can access certificates of their Renewable Gas Guarantees of Origin (RGGOs), issued by independent schemes, which can then be used when reporting on overall sustainability objectives of the business. The amount of RGGOs is calculated for
each customer, dependent on the volume of gas they receive. The carbon savings the customer has made can then be easily downloaded from the Green Gas Certification Scheme website, ideal for auditing purposes. To find out how Calor can help you reach
sustainability targets with Futuria Liquid Gas, visit
www.calor.co.uk/flt. To find out more about the Green Gas Certification Scheme, visit
www.greengas.org.uk.
Calor
www.calor.co.uk
Winter 2022 UKManufacturing
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