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2012 Update of the ECB's Environmental Statement Summary

Core Content

This document outlines the European Central Bank's (ECB) environmental performance and initiatives for 2011 and 2012, as part of its EMAS (Eco-Management and Audit Scheme) validation cycle. It is the third environmental statement under EMAS and is meant to be read in conjunction with the 2010 consolidated statement. The report highlights the ECB's efforts in reducing its carbon footprint, improving energy and material efficiency, and promoting sustainable practices.

Main Objectives and Targets

The ECB has set various environmental objectives and targets, primarily focusing on:

• Energy Efficiency: Increasing equipment-related energy efficiency and reducing energy consumption.
• Material Efficiency: Promoting a paperless office concept, reducing office paper consumption by 15%, and increasing the share of recycled paper to over 50%.
• Waste Reduction: Applying the reuse-reduce-recycle concept to reduce residual waste.
• Biodiversity: Assessing the ECB's impact on biodiversity and incorporating sustainability into the planning of new premises.
• Emissions: Reducing total carbon footprint by 15% relative to 2009.
• Green Procurement: Integrating environmental considerations into procurement activities.
• Raising Awareness: Enhancing environmental awareness among staff.

These targets are measured through an environmental inventory, which includes data on energy, water, resource consumption, and waste.

Environmental Performance in 2011

Key Figures

• Energy Consumption:
  • Total heating and cooling energy consumption decreased by 14.1% compared to 2010.
  • Total electrical energy consumption remained almost unchanged from 2009, but consumption per workplace decreased by 4.7%.
  • Renewable electrical energy usage increased significantly, reaching 64.6% in 2011.
• Water Consumption:
  • Fresh water consumption per workplace decreased by 8.3% compared to 2009.
  • Waste water was assumed to be equal to fresh water consumption.
• Paper Consumption:
  • Office paper consumption per workplace increased by 16.0% due to increased reporting and communication needs.
  • Recycled paper share increased to 97.6%.
• Waste:
  • Residual waste per workplace decreased by 3.3%, but total residual waste increased slightly.
  • Confidential paper waste increased by 8.7% due to procurement procedures and confidentiality measures.
  • IT waste decreased by 19.5%.
  • Hazardous waste (used batteries and fluorescent tubes) dropped by 93.4% due to proper disposal.
• Emissions:
  • Total carbon emissions decreased by 30% from 2009 to 2011.
  • Carbon emissions per workplace decreased by 33.6%.
  • The ECB achieved a 15% reduction in carbon emissions, primarily through the use of renewable energy and energy efficiency measures.

Environmental Management Programmes

The ECB implemented several environmental management programmes during 2010-11, including:

• Virtualisation of servers and IT appliances.
• Introduction of energy-efficient multifunctional devices.
• Power-off policy for non-IT equipment.
• Disposal and reuse agreement for IT equipment.
• Eco-rating system in stationery catalogue.
• Staff awareness campaigns and Green Day events.
• Implementation of a map for EMS-related information.

Some measures were transferred to the 2012-13 programme, while new initiatives were introduced, such as encouraging public transport use and strengthening the role of environmental representatives.

New Objectives and Targets for 2013

The ECB updated its environmental objectives and targets for 2013, including:

• Energy Efficiency: Continued focus on reducing energy/electrical power consumption.
• Material Efficiency: Further reduction in office paper consumption by 15% and promotion of online publications.
• Waste: Continued reduction of residual waste through the reuse-reduce-recycle concept.
• Emissions: Reduction in total carbon footprint by 10%.
• Green Procurement: Integration of environmental considerations into procurement activities.
• Raising Awareness: Increase environmental awareness and drive behavior change among staff.

Conclusion

The ECB has made significant strides in reducing its environmental impact, particularly in the area of carbon emissions and energy efficiency. Despite not achieving all targets, it has demonstrated a strong commitment to continuous improvement and sustainability. The ECB is preparing for the move to its new premises and is expanding its environmental initiatives to ensure long-term environmental responsibility.