Edward Cullinan Architects recognises the impact that its activities make on the environment.

In 2008 a newly devised Environmental Management System sought to build on previous good policies and initiatives developed through the ethos of the practice to attain ISO 14001 accreditation. Through this scheme the practice began to measure its energy and resources consumption and subsequent carbon emissions.

From January 2009 a footprint has been produced annually. Since 2006 ECA staff have taken part in recording their own personal carbon footprints to show our personal commitment to the environment. A detailed account of all energy consumption is contained within the office energy report.

Office Carbon Footprint (Jan 10 - Dec 10)

ENERGY USE TOTAL
KgCO2e		 %
Heating:
British Gas		 12,600 23%
Electricity:
EDF Energy &
Green Energy		  
22,600		  
42%
Water:
Thames Water		  
96		  
0%
Waste:
Bywaters		  
3,600		  
7%
Business Travel 11,200 20%
Commuter Travel 4,600 8%
TOTAL 54,700
Total Carbon Footprint
54.7 tCO2e

1.6 tCO2e Av. per person (36 employees)
4.6 tCO2e Av. per month (12 months)
The above equates to the same volume as 7 pairs of UEL drums:





Personal Footprints

Over the last few years Cullinan employees have each completed their own personal carbon footprints. The following charts detail all employees and their own footprints. Each year of entry is for the previous calender year period (2009 figures are completed in 2010 etc).



Office Sustainable Milestones:

  Sustainable Commitment Energy Products Travel & Social Waste Management People
1991   Motion sensors in toilets        
1995     Fair trade beverage supplies      
2001   Renewable Green Energy tariff     Recycling/Waste Management Collections  
2003       Gym Corporate Membership Scheme    
2004       Ethical Pension provider Disposal of Computers in support of charities  
2005   Personal Carbon Footprints       Local School-leaver Work Placement Scheme (up to 2007)
Began assistance with 'Crisis at Christmas' charity
2006   Replaced all bulbs with Eco-Bulbs
Began monitoring energy use		 Weekly organic fruit basket
Sustainable Office supplies
Eco-Friendly cleaning products		 Ride to Work Scheme Disposal of toner cartridges support of charity Travel insurance provided for staff
2007   Dual flushes in all toilets   Bus travel passes
Increased cycling facilities		 Platter lunches - reduced/no waste  
2008 Environmental Management System
ISO 14001 Certification		 Full Carbon Footprint produced
Monitoring modes of transport		   Create Travel Plan for the office    
2010   Switch over to Green Energy
as sole electricity supplier		 On-tray CPD lunches from local sandwich shop
= less waste + support of local businesses