Green Practices Guideline for Forest Operation

2.2. CONCEPT Not applicable. 2.3. UNIT OF MEASURE Percentage (%) of electricity and fuel consumption reduction measured against the baseline year. 3. METHODOLOGY 3.1. DATA SOURCES Energy consumption: Meter energy usage readings (i.e., kWh, kJ, MMBTU), utility bills (i.e., kWh, kJ, MMBTU), or any other documents recording the energy consumption for the organisation. Fuel consumption: Bills of quantities for fuels (i.e., litres of fuel, kg of fuel, cu. ft of gases), or any other documents recording the fuel consumption for the organisation. Certificates of analysis (COA): COA for fuels shall be referred to determine calorific values of fuels used (if applicable). 3.2. DATA COLLECTION METHOD Energy consumption: 1. Metered usage reading showing a consumption of energy over a period of time. Typically, meter reading is provided with a monthly time span. The total energy consumed shall be computed by taking the total meter readings for individual months over the period of the reporting year. In the event that more than one energy source is available, the sum of the meter readings shall be considered. 2. If there are more than one type of energy being consumed, a common energy unit shall be utilised. (e.g., MWh, MJ) 3. Other documents that can be used as evidence are purchase invoices received by utility providers or suppliers for energy purchased with the assumption that the energy purchased is consumed within the reporting period. Fuel consumption: 1. Bills of quantities for fuels purchased shall be used to represent consumption of fuel over a period of time. The total fuel consumed shall be computed by taking the total quantities for the period of the reporting year. In the event that more than one fuel source is consumed, the sum of the quantities of fuel consumed shall be considered. 2. Other forms of evidence acceptable include, purchase invoices, bills of lading, and other similar documents. 3. If there are more than one type of fuel being consumed, a common energy unit shall be utilised. (e.g., MWh, MJ) 4. The energy unit of fuels shall be computed by multiplying the calorific value (e.g., J/kg, kJ/l) of the fuel with the quantity (e.g., kg, l). Refer to the Appendix for the list of common calorific value that can be used as reference. In the event of fuels not listed in the Appendix, the assessor shall request from the organisation for such information accompanied by respective reference document (e.g., certificates of analysis for fuel calorific value, literature reference). 5. Other documents that can be used as evidence are purchase invoices received by utility providers or suppliers for fuel purchased with the assumption that the energy purchased is consumed within the reporting period. Observations: Observations are made during the site visit to understand the actual case scenario of the green initiative implementation within the boundaries of the organisation. Interviews: Interviews with respondent carried out to acquire insight of the processes/activities involved within the boundaries of the organisation. Questionnaires/surveys: A set of questions designed for respondent to acquire insight of the processes/activities involved within the boundaries of the organisation. Documents reviews: Documents reviewed during the site visit to support the observation. 89 GREEN PRACTICES GUIDELINE FOR FOREST OPERATION