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2011 Update of the ECB's Environmental Statement Summary

Core Content

The 2011 update of the European Central Bank (ECB) environmental statement provides an overview of the ECB's environmental performance and activities for the period July 2010 to June 2011. It is the first update within the EMAS (Eco-Management and Audit Scheme) validation cycle and follows the 2010 consolidated statement. The document outlines the ECB's efforts to reduce its environmental impact and align with EMAS III standards, aiming for continuous improvement in sustainability.

Main Views

• The ECB adopted EMAS in 2010 to systematically pursue environmental sustainability.
• The environmental statement is a public document that communicates the ECB's environmental performance and impacts.
• The ECB's environmental management system (EMS) is regularly audited to ensure continuous improvement.
• The ECB has implemented several initiatives to reduce its carbon footprint and promote sustainable practices.

Key Information

Environmental Performance 2010

• Energy Consumption:

  • Total heating and cooling energy consumption increased by 5.8% in 2010 compared to 2009.
  • Total electrical energy consumption decreased by 3.0%, with a 7.8% decrease per workplace due to increased number of workplaces.
  • The production of electrical energy decreased by 13.9% due to overhauling of combined heat and power plants.
  • Renewable electrical energy share increased from 33.7% to 35.6%.

• Water Consumption:

  • Fresh water consumption decreased by 4.3% from 2009 to 2010.
  • Waste water is not measured but assumed to be equal to fresh water consumption.

• Paper and Paper Waste:

  • The ECB switched to 100% recycled paper with the "Blue Angel" label for internal use.
  • The proportion of recycled paper in total consumption increased to 71%.
  • Paper consumption increased by 27.8% compared to 2009 due to the "Euro Information Campaign" and training materials.

• Waste:

  • Paper and cardboard waste increased slightly by 7.3%.
  • Confidential paper waste increased by 9.8%.
  • Residual waste remained relatively stable with a 1.0% increase.
  • IT waste decreased significantly by 89.2% due to IT restructuring in 2009.

• Business Travel:

  • CO2 emissions from business travel (plane, train, car) decreased by 6.6%.
  • This reduction is attributed to increased use of teleconferencing tools.

• CO2 Footprint:

  • The ECB's total carbon emissions decreased by 7.8% from 2009 to 2010.
  • The most significant reduction was in CO2 emissions from district heating (-13.0%).
  • Other reductions were due to decreased electrical energy consumption (-5.9%) and reduced business travel (-6.6%).
  • Paper-related CO2 emissions increased by 34.6% due to increased publications.
  • CO2 emissions per workplace decreased by 12.3%.

Environmental Management Programme 2010-11

• The ECB implemented a series of environmental initiatives in 2010-11, including:
  • Switching to LED illumination and implementing a "power-off policy" for non-IT equipment.
  • Launching "Blue Angel" labeled multi-functional devices (MFDs).
  • Increasing the use of electronic and online publications.
  • Implementing a green procurement policy.
  • Conducting staff awareness campaigns and a Green Day event.
  • Enhancing the use of teleconferencing tools and reducing transportation of goods/mail by 60%.

Environmental Verifier's Declaration

• The document is verified by Prof. Dr.-Ing. Jan Uwe Lieback, an EMAS environmental verifier.
• The verification confirms compliance with EMAS requirements and environmental laws.
• The document is not equivalent to EMAS registration and is not intended for standalone public communication.

Conclusion

The ECB has made significant progress in reducing its carbon footprint and promoting sustainable practices through various initiatives and continuous improvements in its environmental management system. The 2011 update reflects the ECB's commitment to environmental sustainability and transparency, aligning with EMAS standards and legal requirements.