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<p>DFID’s UK estate comprises two joint-headquarters, 22 Whitehall in London and Abercrombie
House in Glasgow. DFID’s current energy suppliers for both offices are EDF Energy
for electricity and Corona for gas. DFID’s energy providers are selected through Crown
Commercial Service (CCS) central Government frameworks, ensuring value for money and
sustainability.</p><p> </p><p>In 2018-19, DFID’s UK estate produced 1,396 tonnes CO<sub>2</sub>
equivalent (tCO<sub>2</sub>e) from energy consumption, as detailed in DFID’s 2018-19
Annual Report and Accounts. DFID’s greenhouse gas emissions in the UK estate have
fallen by 63% since 2009-10. DFID is on track to exceed the Greening Government Commitment
(GGC) target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by end of financial year 2019-20,
compared to our 2009-10 baseline.</p><p> </p><p>Reductions in energy consumption have
been achieved through various initiatives including; introducing a green roof and
biomass boiler in Abercrombie House, improving the insulation in Abercrombie House,
installing Automated Meter Reading equipment to help identify energy saving opportunities
and increasing staff awareness and engagement through campaigns. DFID participates
in the Government’s mandatory CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme to offset greenhouse gas
emissions produced by our UK estate.</p><p> </p><p>DFID is committed to the Government’s
25 Year Environmental Plan. We continue to look for ways to improve our internal efficiencies
in line with our wider commitments on climate change and our ambition to achieve the
Global Goals by 2030.</p>
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