Greenhouse gas emissions

Total greenhouse gas emissions directly attributed to our activities were 649,608 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e). Total greenhouse emissions relating to distribution network line losses decreased by 5% to 627,129 tonnes of CO2e. Emissions from our vehicle fleet decreased by 8% compared to 2009–10 while emissions from electricity consumption increased by 12%.

Throughout 2010–11, Endeavour Energy continued to implement and monitor energy efficiency projects to reduce emissions. These projects included:

Three new energy-efficiency systems installed at field service centres. Eight systems are now installed across the business.
The continuation of a computer shutdown initiative where non-essential computers are automatically shut down outside normal working hours.
The continuation of the fleet policy that includes the replacement of six-cylinder with four-cylinder vehicles and the increased purchasing of E10 fuel.

Reflecting community perceptions of the environment and the desire for affordable electricity, Endeavour Energy will review the organisation’s climate change position statement and voluntary target. The objective of this review will be to establish a position that reflects stakeholder expectations and achieves cost-effective reductions in greenhouse gas emissions. As a result of this review, carbon offsets have not been purchased for the 2010–11 financial year.

Greenhouse gas emissions

Environmental policy

Greenhouse gas emissions

Sustainability policy

Environmental management system

Site investigation and remediation