Rob Bernard, Head of Sustainability, Microsoft
Bruce Rauhe, Walt Disney Imagineering
In the absence of a carbon tax or other top-down government-mandated mechanisms for sharp reduction of GHG emissions, what internal incentives could a company put in place to lead the way effectively? How do internal 'carbon budgets' work and why does it make business sense to charge business units an internal carbon fee?
4. Demonstrating Responsible Environmental Leadership
Be
green
by making more
environmentally responsible
choices with our energy, waste,
and water
Signing long-term renewable
power purchase agreements
Investing capital in new
renewable energy
projects
Connecting data centers
directly to innovative renewable
energy sources
Purchasing market RECs and
carbon offsets
Establishing reduction goals for
waste and water
Be
accountable
by quantifying our carbon
impact and holding groups
responsible
Setting a carbon price to
internalize the external
impact of our operations
Charging the teams
responsible for emissions
from data centers, offices,
labs, and air travel
Improving transparency
using emission-tracking
software and CDP reporting
Optimizing the supply chain
Engaging employees
through environmental
sustainability programs
Be
lean
by reducing energy
use and air travel through
technology-driven efficiency
Setting targets for reducing
energy consumption in our
data centers, labs, and
offices
Setting targets for reducing
air travel using Microsoft
collaboration technology
Controlling energy use in
our offices with an
enterprise-wide energy
management program
5. Set in consultation with the Office of the CFO based on the average
price of renewable energy and carbon offset projects globally
Product
groups
Data center
operations
Corporate
R&D
Central fund
Purchase of renewable energy
and carbon offsets
Corporate
operations
Sales and
marketing
6. Peru
Alto Mayo REDD+
Guatemala
Guatemala Water Treatment & Cookstoves
Turkey
Soma Wind Power
Ankara Landfill Gas to
Energy
Kenya
Meru & Nanyuki
Reforestation
Kasigau Corridor REDD+
India
Jogimatti Wind
Power
Tamil Nadu Wind
Power
Mongolia
Mongolian Insulation and Energy
Efficiency
China
Chifeng Wind
Power
Hebei Wind
Power
Cambodia
Oddar Meanchey Community
REDD+
Brazil
Acre Amazonian Rainforest
Conservation REDD+
Cerâmica Menegalli Biomass
Brazil Farm Methane
USA
FL & NC LFG Utilization
• 15 projects
• 10 Countries
• More than $3,000,000 invested in FY13
• 7 project types: Wind, Reforestation, REDD+, Ag Methane, Landfill Gas to Energy, Biomass Fuel Switch, Household
Devices
7. Chifeng Wind Power China Jogimatti Wind Power India Soma Wind Power Turkey Ankara Landfill Gas to Energy Turkey
Brazil Farm Methane Brazil Cerâmica Menegalli Biomass BrazilAcre Amazonian Rainforest Conservation
REDD+, Brazil
Oddar Meanchey Community REDD+,
Cambodia
Meru & Nanyuki Community
Reforestation, Kenya
Guatemala Water Filtration & Cookstoves,
Guatemala
Alto Mayo REDD+, Peru Mongolian Insulation & Energy Efficiency,
Mongolia
18. Environmental Goals & Targets
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• 2012 target – 50% to net zero direct emissions
Zero Net Direct Greenhouse Gas (GHG)
Emissions
• 2013 target – 10% reduction in electricity consumption compared to 2006 baseline in
existing assets
Reduce Indirect GHG Emissions from
Electricity Consumption
• 2013 target – Decrease tons of solid waste to landfill to 50% of 2006 levels (WDP&R
waste generated)
Zero Waste
• 2012 target – Develop Water Conservation PlansMinimize Water Use
• 2013 target – Apply our integrated approach to sustainable design, engineering, and
habitat protection for a pilot construction project
• 2009-2013 target – Increase the level of support from the Disney Worldwide
Conservation Fund each year
Net Positive Ecosystem Impact
• Multiple medium-term targets are in development to address the sustainability of paper
consumption and manufacturing for our non-licensed businesses
Minimize Product Footprint
• 2015 target – Connect 35 million kids and families with nature experiences
Inform, empower and activate
employees, business partners and
consumers
TargetsLong-Term Goals
19. Direct GHG Sources: Parks and Resorts
Cruise Ships
Land Mobile
Refrigerants
Stationary
4 Theme Parks
2 Cruise Ships
270 Bus Fleet
20. Direct GHG Sources: Parks and Resorts
Cruise Ships
249,600
Land Mobile
104,000
Refrigerants
36,400
Stationary
119,600
4 Theme Parks
3 Cruise Ships
285 Bus Fleet
Cruise Ships
Land Mobile
Refrigerants
Stationary
23. Direct Emissions – How to Meet Goals
Strategy for Reduction
1. Reduce
Focus: Greenhouse gas from transportation
2. Offset
Disney Climate Solutions Fund
Internal Price on Carbon
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31. Alternative Fuels
Fuel specific to application
Buses: ultra low sulfur diesel
Ships: heavy fuel oil and/or marine diesel oil
Possible alternatives?
Electricity
Biofuels
Natural gas & other low-carbon fuels
32. Electricity as Fuel
Zero-emissions at point of use
Full impact depends on generation mix of
utility
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Considerations
Buses
Ships
Limited range, high capital cost
Quiet, clean, low operating cost
Shore power, “cold-ironing” in use
Local reduction of criteria pollutants (NOx,
SOx, PM)
Small (~1%) fraction of total energy on 7-
day cruise
33. Biofuels as Replacement
Potentially significant GHG reductions
Strongly depends on feedstock
Life cycle assessment is critical
34. Timescale Petroleum vs. Biofuels
100Myears
+ pressure
OIL
1year
harvest, convert to bio-oil
BIOFUEL
100 years 1 year
Petroleum Biofuels
35. Biofuels as Replacement
Potentially significant GHG reductions
Strongly depends on feedstock
Life cycle assessment is critical
Other implications
Land use change
Food displacement
Other pollutants (SOx, PM)
Human health, acidification, eutrophication
How to weigh different environmental impacts?