GHG Emission Report 2022

GHG Emission Report 2022

1. Introduction

Crest Pumps, established in 1973, is a family run SME, specialising in the manufacture of high quality, corrosion resistant, chemical centrifugal pumps. Crest Pumps is also the UK assembly partner for ASSOMA mag drive acid pumps designed for all chemical transfer pump applications. Using mainly plastics such as polypropylene (PP), PVC, PVDF, PTFE, mild steel, and stainless steel, we are conscious of our GHG emissions and overall environmental impact. We acknowledge that there is an urgent need to accelerate the transition towards carbon neutrality. Therefore, we are aiming to become net-zero by 2030. In this first report we will set a baseline for yearly targets and discuss sustainability strategies.

1. 1.  Company Information

Crest Pumps Ltd is a public limited company, incorporated in the UK.

Registered address is Towngate House, 2-8 Parkstone Road, Poole, Dorset, United Kingdom, BH15 2PW.

Trading address is Crest Pumps Ltd, Unit 7 Queensway, Stem Lane Industrial Estate, New Milton, Hampshire, BH25 5NN.

1. 2. Reporting Period

1^st January 2022 – 31^st December 2022

1. 3. Approach

We have applied the Government’s guidance to measure our greenhouse gas emissions. Using 2021’s full set of advanced conversion factors[1]

We have set targets in alignment with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) which are most relevant to our processes.

1. 4. Operational Scopes

We have measured our Scope 1, 2 and some significant Scope 3 emissions i.e., material consumption and waste disposal.

2. UN Sustainable Development Goals & Focused SDG Goals / Targets

Our focus in relation to the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals are:

12 Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns by –

1. Reducing our material footprint per GDP.
2. Substantially reduce waste generation through prevention, reduction, recycling, and reuse.
3. Adopt sustainable practices and to integrate sustainability information into our reporting cycle.

 

3. Our products

 

At Crest we manufacture mechanical sealed centrifugal pumps and are the UK assembly partner for ASSOMA Mag Drive pumps. We also work closely with reliable pump manufacturers to provide our customers with the most efficient solution to their requirements.

Pumps account for 10% of the world’s electricity consumption and with up to 90% of them wasting energy through inefficiency. At Crest, we strive to guide our customers to choose the best long-term solution for energy consumption, then they and we, are doing our small bit in helping to reduce the impact of climate change. Our pumps are designed to operate for 25+ years, and we offer replacement parts, repairs, and servicing for the lifetime of the pump.

4. Sustainable Strategy

 

1. 1. Monitoring

Below is our Scope 1, 2 & 3 emission monitoring results from 2022. The government’s conversion factors¹ were used to calculate carbon footprint.

Table 1. Scope 1 - All direct greenhouse gas emissions.

Emission-Releasing activity (Unit of measurement)	Carbon Footprint Calculation (kgCO2e)
Natural gas use (kWh)	6268.186
Total	6268.186

 

 

Table 2. Scope 2 - All indirect greenhouse gas emissions arising from electricity, heat, or steam consumption.

Emission-Releasing activity (Unit of measurement)	Carbon Footprint Calculation (kgCO2e)
Electricity use (kWh)	3503.148
Total	3503.148

 

Table 3. Scope 3 – Focussing on material consumption and disposal/recycling.

Emission-Releasing activity (Unit of measurement)	Carbon Footprint Calculation (kgCO2e)
Transmission and distribution (UK Electricity)	291.860
Water Supply (m3)	7.850
Waste disposal (tonnes)	1699.909
General recycling (tonnes)	18.237
Wood recycling (tonnes)	46.847
Scrap metal recycling (tonnes)	58.371
Plastic Recycling (tonnes)	19.152
Employee Travel – Paimon (miles)	1152.002
Employee Travel - Tony/Jim (miles)	280.020
Material usage - PP (tonnes)	12803.658
Material usage - Metal (tonnes)	22099.000
Total	38476.906

 

 

Table 4. Source of data collection and monitoring.

Emission-Releasing activity (Unit of measurement)	Source
Natural gas use (kWh)	Energy supplier
Electricity use (kWh)	Energy supplier
Transmission and distribution (UK Electricity)	Government conversion factors
Water Supply (m3)	Water supplier
Waste disposal (tonnes)	Waste disposal
General recycling (tonnes)	Waste disposal
Wood recycling (tonnes)	Waste disposal
Scrap metal recycling (tonnes)	Waste disposal
Plastic Recycling (tonnes)	Waste disposal
Employee Travel – Paimon (miles)	Expense claims
Employee Travel - Tony/Jim (miles)	Approximate milage
Material usage - PP (tonnes)	Supplier & monitoring
Material usage - Metal (tonnes)	Approximate weight from supplier

 

5. Targets

 

1. 1. Monitoring Targets

Our targets for the coming years are to continue monitoring our Scope 1, 2 & 3 emissions. Plus, increase the number of Scope 3 emissions we monitor. For example, we would like to include business travel & hotel stays in our monitoring. As well as monitoring the freighting of goods, in particular, from our partners ASSOMA, who are based in Taiwan. We have already taken steps to improve the efficiency and fluidity in our relationship between ASSOMA. So, understanding the impact of those changes on our environmental impact are important to us.

1. 2. Carbon Elimination Targets

We would like to find more ways to alleviate carbon emissions from our processes. It is our responsibility as a manufacturer to find more sustainable manufacturing techniques, as well as to work continuously to improve pump efficiencies and performances. We have commenced the redesign of our VSL range to incorporate these carbon elimination targets, and once this redesign is complete, will look at other products within our range.

We aim to look at the sourcing of our raw materials, to ensure we are utilising the most sustainable resources, as well as finding more ways to put any waste material back into the circular economy.

We will look at reducing waste in packaging and freight. For instance, we have moved over to buying components in bulk instead of complete pump units from ASSOMA, to reduce space taken up in freight, and reducing the frequency of shipments by forecasting/predicting quarterly sales. We would like to refine this process and ensure it is the most efficient it can be.

1. 3. Emission Offsetting Targets

With any emissions we are unable to mitigate ourselves, we will offset using verified and credible offsets, relevant to our business and our processes.

 

1. 4. Regular Reporting

We will dedicate a page on our website with our commitment to sustainability including publishing of yearly reports, and blog posts about new and ongoing methods to mitigate carbon emissions.