Carbon Neutrality at evolveEA: Our Ongoing Commitment

carbon neutrality our ongoing commitment

2012 evolve EA

As an environmentally and socially conscious firm, evolveEA is committed to a sustainable future.

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We believe that sustainability is not an end goal, but a continuous cycle of improvement.

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As such, we have been monitoring our greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions since 2009, with the intention of maintaining the smallest possible carbon footprint.

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In 2012, evolve’s emissions were around 8.9 tonnes of eCO2

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In 2012, evolve’s emissions were around 8.9 tonnes of eCO2 eCO2 is a carbon dioxide equivalent, measuring a mixture of greenhouse gases that has the same global warming potential as carbon dioxide.

Tonnes are measured in metric tons.

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How did we use energy in 2012?

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How did we use energy in 2012? scope 1 on-site combustion of fuel

.26 tonnes eCO

2

8.25 mcf Natural Gas

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How did we use energy in 2012? scope 1 on-site combustion of fuel

.26 tonnes eCO

2

8.25 mcf Natural Gas

scope 2 purchase of electricity

2.34 tonnes eCO

45000 kwh

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How did we use energy in 2012? scope 1 on-site combustion of fuel

.26 tonnes eCO

2

8.25 mcf Natural Gas

scope 2 purchase of electricity

2.34 tonnes eCO

scope 3 commutes to work

6.33 tonnes eCO

2

45000 kwh

4334 miles / 240 gal gasoline

business travel by car

10,056 miles / 236 gal gasoline

business travel by air

27,210 miles

water usage

16,758 gallons

solid waste removal

2614 lbs Solid Waste

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In 2012, evolve’s total emissions were around 8.9 tonnes of eCO2

Have we improved?

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distribution of carbon emissions in 2012

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Comparing last year to our baseline year, our total emissions increased by about 5%

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Comparing last year to our baseline year, our total emissions increased by about 5% However, considering that we now have more staff, we achieved an 18% per-capita reduction

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In which areas have we improved? scope 1

on-site combustion of fuel solid waste

2012 2009

0.25 0.45

2012 .05 2009 .05

scope 2

purchase of electricity

2.34

2012 2009

2.66

scope 3

commutes to work business travel by car business travel by air water usage

2012 2009 2012 2009 2012 2009

2.15 0.49 2.11 1.65 1.98 3.15

2012 .03 2009 .01

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In which areas have we improved? scope 1

on-site combustion of fuel solid waste

2012 2009 2012 .05 2009 .05

0.25

44%

reduction 0.45

no change

carbon neutrality at evolve | 2012

In which areas have we improved? scope 1

on-site combustion of fuel solid waste

2012 2009 2012 .05 2009 .05

0.25

44%

reduction 0.45

no change

scope 2

purchase of electricity

12% 2012 2009

2.34

reduction 2.66

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In which areas have we improved? scope 1

on-site combustion of fuel solid waste

2012 2009 2012 .05 2009 .05

0.25

44%

reduction 0.45

no change

scope 2

purchase of electricity

12% 2.34

2012 2009

reduction 2.66

scope 3

commutes to work business travel by car business travel by air water usage

2012 2009 2012 2009 2012 2009

2.15 0.49 2.11 1.65

37%

reduction

1.98

3.15

2012 .03 2009 .01

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In which areas have we improved?

Where do we need to make changes? scope 1

on-site combustion of fuel solid waste

2012 2009 2012 .05 2009 .05

0.25

44%

reduction 0.45

no change

scope 2

purchase of electricity

12% 2.34

2012 2009

scope 3

commutes to work business travel by car business travel by air water usage

2012 2009

2.15

339% increase

0.49 2.11

2012 2009

28%

increase

1.65

37%

reduction

1.98

2012 2009 2012 .03 2009 .01

reduction 2.66

3.15

20%

increase

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Where do we need to make changes?

as our staff has grown and some have moved, commuting to the office by car has increased significantly

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Where do we need to make changes?

as our staff has grown and some have moved, commuting to the office by car has increased significantly we hope to counter this with • alternative transportation • incentives occasional telecommuting • ride-sharing

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Continuing improvement

we will continue to reduce air travel for business, using buses or driving when necessary

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Continuing improvement 42,330 miles traveled by air in 2009

27,210 miles traveled by air in 2012

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Getting to net zero emissions‌

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Our carbon neutrality strategy involves three steps: 1 ENERGY

REDUCTIONS We’ll continue to reduce our business travel and commuting emissions.

By unplugging printers computers overnight, we can increase our energy savings even more.

carbon neutrality at evolve | 2012

Our carbon neutrality strategy involves three steps: 1 ENERGY

REDUCTIONS

We’ll continue to reduce our business travel and commuting emissions.

By unplugging printers computers overnight, we can increase our energy savings even more.

2 CLEAN

ENERGY SOURCING

We are buying 100% in-state, Green-e Certified Wind Renewable Energy for all of our electricity needs.

carbon neutrality at evolve | 2012

Our carbon neutrality strategy involves three steps: 1 ENERGY

REDUCTIONS

We’ll continue to reduce our business travel and commuting emissions.

By unplugging printers computers overnight, we can increase our energy savings even more.

2 CLEAN

ENERGY SOURCING

We are buying 100% in-state, Green-e Certified Wind Renewable Energy for all of our electricity needs.

3 CARBON

OFFSET PURCHASES

For all other emissions, we purchase thirdparty verified reforestation and avoided deforestation carbon offsets.

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CLEAN ENERGY SOURCING

This year we purchased 4,500 kwh renewable energy, accounting for 2.34 tonnes eCO2

computers

lights

air conditioning

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CARBON OFFSET PURCHASES

To offset our remaining emissions, we purchased 6.6 tonnes of carbon offsets, equivalent to 5.4 acres of US forests.

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When we include our wind energy purchases and carbon offsets purchases, we will be completely carbon neutral for 2012.

We can do it, and so can you.

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evolve can aid your organization in measuring your current emissions,

We can do it, and so can you.

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evolve can aid your organization in measuring your current emissions, recommending and implementing reductions, We can do it, and so can you.

carbon neutrality at evolve | 2012

evolve can aid your organization in measuring your current emissions, recommending and implementing reductions, and communicating your strategy to stakeholders.

We can do it, and so can you.

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Together, we can reduce our activities’ impact on the future health of our environment.

We can do it, and so can you.

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