Emissions Inventory Report 2006 - 2007
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Prepared by Robert Gastaldo-Brac
In accordance with Part 7.3.1 of ISO 14064 (7.3.1 p)
Date: 28 September 2007
For the period: 1 July 2006 to 30 June 2007 (7.3.1 c)
Contents
- Emissions Inventory Summary
- 1. Introduction
- 2. Statement of intent
- 3. Organisation description
- 4. Persons responsible
- 5. Organisational boundaries included for this report period
- 6. Emissions sources inclusions
- 7. Emission sources exclusions
- 8. Base year selected
- 9. Data collection
- 10. Emission reductions and removals
- 11. Uncertainties
- 12. Verification of the GHG Inventory
Emissions Inventory Summary (7.3.1 e)
| Type of emission | Tonnes C02-e* |
|---|---|
| Direct (Scope 1) emissions | |
| Petrol use | 265.87 |
| Diesel use | 412.07 |
| LPG use | 0 |
| Natural gas in owned buildings and leased buildings where the agency is the sole tenant | 0 |
| Coal use | 0 |
| Total Direct (Scope 1) Emissions | 677.94 |
| Indirect (Scope 2) Emissions | |
| All purchased electricity in owned buildings and leased buildings where the agency is the sole tenant |
667.49 |
| Purchased electricity for lighting and utility/appliance power in leased space where the agency is not the sole tenant | 301.41 |
| Total Indirect (Scope 2) Emissions | 968.90 |
| Indirect (Scope 3) Emissions | |
| Transmission and distribution line losses for all purchased electricity | 102.40 |
| Air travel | 973.81 |
| Business travel in Rental cars / taxis | 75.081 |
| Waste to landfill | 59.19 |
| Total Indirect (Scope 3) Emissions | 1210.48 |
| Total Emissions | 2,857.32 |
(7.3.1 e)
| Area | *C02 | *CH4 | *N20 | *HFCs | *PFC’s | *SF6 | Total C02e |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | |||||||
| Petrol –Regular* | 163.37 | .97 | 1.11 | 165.40 | |||
| Petrol – Premium* | 100.24 | .58 | .66 | 100.47 | |||
| Diesel* | 404.90 | .47 | 6.77 | 412.07 | |||
| Total | 668.51 | 2.02 | 8.54 | 677.94 |
*All from vehicles
1. Introduction (7.3.1 p)
This emissions inventory report has been prepared and written in accordance with Part 7.3.1 of ISO 14064-1 and is designed to be used in the process of being on the path to carbon neutrality by 2012.
2. Statement of intent
Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry is one of the 28 stage two core public service agencies that will be on the path to carbon neutrality by the year 2012. This programme will be broken down into three key stages which are set out below;
- Measure emissions
- Reduce emissions
- Offset unavoidable emissions 1
3. Organisation description (7.3.1 a)
“MAF is Government’s arm in leading the protection and sustainable development of our biological resources for all New Zealanders”.
MAF is a sustainable development agency that delivers policy advice, regulation and service delivery on agriculture, forestry, biosecurity and until the 30th of June 2007 food safety.
Our vision for New Zealanders is to celebrate dynamic, scientifically sophisticated and prosperous agriculture, food, forestry and related industries leading to growth and innovation in the economy, whilst achieving the economy, environment and society to which New Zealanders aspire.
During 2006/07 MAF worked towards four outcomes:
- Encouraging a high performing and innovative sector;
- Developing safe and freer rules-based trade;
- Ensuring healthy New Zealanders;
- Protecting our natural resources
MAF excluding NZFSA had 1,139 Fulltime equivalents as at the 30th of June 2007.
Copies of our Annual report can be found with this link MAF Annual Report 2006/07
Includes New Zealand Food Safety Authority
4. Persons responsible (7.3.1 b)
- The Chief Executive has overall responsibility for the emissions inventory
- The Deputy Director General Larry Fergusson has authorised this document
- This work has been collated by Robert Gastaldo-Brac and Michelle Thompson
5. Organisational boundaries included for this report period (7.3.1 d)
The Agency uses the financial control based approach to defining organisational boundaries. Due to the legally prescribed nature of the core public service, the application of either the control or equity approach is likely to have the same effect, as government agencies do not have subsidiaries, associate companies in the same manner that private sector companies have group structures, or complex lease arrangements.
The organisational boundaries of an agency are defined by statute and for the purposes of the GHG inventory include core agency activities only.
6. Emissions sources inclusions (7.3.1 e)
Emission sources were identified with reference to the methodology described in the GHG Protocol and the ISO 14064-1 (2006) standard. Identification of emissions sources was achieved using the specific guidance on Scope 3 factors included in the Cabinet Paper POL (07) 131: Towards a Sustainable New Zealand: Carbon Neutral Public Service. Further guidance was obtained from the Ministry for the Environment.
These emissions have then been classified into three categories. The definition of each has been adapted from the GHG Protocol; the three types of emissions are;
- Direct emissions (Scope 1): emissions from sources that are owned or controlled by the agency.
- Indirect emissions (Scope 2): emissions from the generation of purchased electricity consumed by the agency.
- Indirect emissions (Scope 3): emissions that occur as a consequence of the activities of the agency, but occur from sources not owned or controlled by the agency. Inclusions of these are determined on case by case basis, and relate to the agency’s aims of the programme.
Actual emissions
| Emission source | Scope of Emission |
|---|---|
| Petrol for vehicles | Scope 1 |
| Diesel for vehicles | Scope 1 |
| All purchased electricity in owned buildings and leased buildings where the agency is the sole tenant | Scope 2 |
| Purchased electricity for lighting and utility/appliance power in leased space where the agency is not the sole tenant | Scope 2 |
| Transmission and distribution line losses for all purchased electricity | Scope 3 |
| Domestic air travel | Scope 3 |
| International air travel | Scope 3 |
| Taxi travel | Scope 3 |
| Business travel in rental cars | Scope 3 |
| Waste to landfill | Scope 3 |
| Purchased electricity for base building power in leased buildings where the agency is not the sole tenant | Scope 3 |
‘No biomass is used in MAF’s operations and therefore no emissions from the combustion of biomass are included. (7.3.1 f)
7. Emission sources exclusions (7.3.1 h)
| Emission Source | Emission Level Scope |
|---|---|
| Staff commuting to work in personal cars – immaterial amount | Indirect (Scope 3) |
| Staff working overseas – minimal numbers of staff, falling below any materiality level (to be reviewed for next audit) | Scopes1,2,3 |
| Outsourced IT and sub contracted suppliers providing post border protection and eradication | Scopes 1,2,3 |
8. Base year selected (7.3.1 j)
‘This is the Ministry of Agricultures first report. The chosen base year calculated for this report is the year from 1 July 2006 to 30 June 2007.
9. Data collection quantification of methodologies (7.3.1 l and n)
The table below details the sources of the relevant data and the emission factors which have been used. All the factors have been approved by the Ministry for the Environment. The amount of C02e has been calculated by multiplying the activity data sourced by the agency by the relevant emission factor. As this is the first year that the agency has produced these figures there have not been any changes in methodology to report. (7.3.1 k)
| Emission or Removal Source | Data Collection Unit | Emission or Removal Factor | Factor Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| International air travel | Km | .00011 | Accounts Payable/Travel Provider |
| Domestic air travel | Km | .00018 | As above |
| Vehicle fuel Regular Premium Diesel |
Litres | .0023154 .0023666 .0026512 |
Accounts Payable/Travel Provider |
| Taxi | Km | .0002373 | Accounts Payable/ TaxiCharge |
| Electricity | Kw | .0002091 | Expense claims/Travel Provider |
| Rental cars | Km | .0002373 | Expense claims/Travel Provider |
| Waste to Landfill | Tonnes | Mixed | 2 Audits |
10. Emission reductions and removals (7.3.1 g)
Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry has achieved significant emissions reductions for this reporting period by reducing landfill and moving to smaller vehicles.
Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry will have a management plan in place for managing and reducing emissions by early 2008 with the aim to be on the path to carbon neutrality by 2012.
11. Uncertainties (7.3.1 o)
There needs to be a description of the impact of uncertainties on the accuracy of the GHG emissions and removals data.
| Emission Scope | Emission Source | Uncertainties |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Vehicle fuel | Consultant/contractor use |
| Scope 2 | Electricity | Accurate to within 98% based on cross checking |
| Scope 3 | Waste to landfill | Only MAF head office has had waste audits completed |
| Scope 3 | Air travel | Where this is paid for by other Ministries, or a secondment |
12. Verification of the GHG Inventory (7.3.1 q)
This inventory has not been verified.
Signed and authorised on behalf of MAF by the Deputy Director General
14 November 2007
1 The term “unavoidable emissions” should be understood to include a cost-benefit analysis of the reduction measures.
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