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HUM SIGNIFICANT ENVIRONMENTALIMPACTS AND CONTROLS2.3 WASTE MANAGEMENT (Continued)2010 Waste To Landfill PerformanceWaste to landfillTarget(Tonnes)35.0030.0025.0020.0015.0010.005.000.00Apr-10May-10Jun-10Jul-10Aug-10Sep-10Oct-10Nov-10Dec-10Jan-11Feb-11Mar-112010 Incinerated Waste PerformanceIncinerated wasteTarget(Tonnes)40.0035.0030.0025.0020.0015.0010.005.000.00Apr-10May-10Jun-10Jul-10Aug-10Sep-10Oct-10Nov-10Dec-10Jan-11Feb-11Mar-112.4 ENERGY MANAGEMENTDescription of Environmental ImpactHUM supports the continuous drive for CO 2reduction by investigating every opportunity to reduce the consumptionof energy. Energy management at HUM includes gas, water and electricity use. The measurement of energy includesbase energy used to operate the buildings, such as heating and lighting, and process energy used to manufacturethe product.How is the impact managed/controlled?HUM manages energy based on the ‘user responsibility’ principle. Targets are set on an annual basis and action plansdeveloped by divisions to achieve their targets. In 2010 it was determined that a centralised energy management teamshould be established. It was agreed that the focus of the groups’ activities would be to optimise the use of equipment,replacing high-energy use equipment where possible and reduce the energy used outside of production hours. TheCompany Energy Committee will also be restarted in 2011 and include representatives from each of the divisions. It willsupport the management group’s activities. The Paint, Bumper Paint and Die Cast departments are required to meetClimate Change Agreement targets set by the government and agreed through our trade association, the Society ofMotor Manufacturers and Traders, to comply with the Climate Change Agreement (Eligible Facilities) Regulations. HUMalso falls within the scope of the EUETS scheme (part of the Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme Regulations)and has demonstrated a year on year improvement against the target emissions set by DEFRA.The majority of electricity usage on site is metered and real time data can be accessed by divisions from the intranet.Renewable energyHUM is committed to reducing its carbon footprint as part of the Honda global target. This target will be formalisedin 2011.Part of this strategy will require HUM to generate its own energy. The overall aim for renewable energy is to meet thebaseload requirements of the site; that is, be able to generate enough energy to keep the site operational when there isno production, for example at weekends and overnight. The energy sources under consideration are biomass, solar andwind. Significant progress has been made over the past year in all areas.12SE/D/G/15 - Nov 2011www.hondamanufacturing.co.uk
2.4 ENERGY MANAGEMENT (Continued)SolarIn the past year HUM have been trialling two types of photovoltaic (PV) solar panels to determine which type will bethe most effective in the UK. The types of solar panel that are under test are Honda Soltec thin film panels which arecapable of producing 125W per panel and Schuco polycrystalline panels which can produce 165W each. Two test arrayshave been installed on the roof of the engine plant locker room (picture needed). Both test arrays were switched on inMay 2010.HUM will evaluate the trial and make a proposal for future strategy during 2011.Solar array on the engine locker room buildingWindWind power is a key part of HUM’s future renewable energy strategy. HUM is proposing to install 3 x 2.3MW turbineswith a generating capacity of 17.7GWh.Picture wind turbinesPlanning permission is required for the installation of these turbines, which has been progressing throughout 2010. Ifplanning permission is granted HUM will install the wind turbines during 2013.BiomassThe theory supporting biomass as an energy source involves the planting of a crop that absorbs CO 2from theatmosphere during the growing phase, which is then released during burning to generate energy. If this CO 2is thenabsorbed by the next biomass crop then the process becomes carbon neutral i.e. generates no net increase of CO 2.HUM has started the biomass process by planting miscanthus (description/picture) on an area of the site. Progresshas been encouraging so far. Year one allows the miscanthus to become established, whereas year two can result in acommercially sized crop although it is often better to wait until year three before harvesting.Planting miscanthus - HUM, April 2010 Miscanthus plot - HUM, November 2010Current HUM activity is focused on research and development surrounding the husbandry and handling of themiscanthus plantation. HUM is also developing a strategy for the use of the biomass material on-site.SE/D/G/15 - Nov 2011www.hondamanufacturing.co.uk13
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