SOH Event Carbon Counter Template - Sydney Opera House

Sydney Opera HouseEvent Carbon Counter TemplateArtist Rider Emissions CalculationsOverviewArtists gift can be a minor source of emissions for the festivalThe main emissions sources are:Embodied emisions in alcohol and food (eg Chocolates)Embodied emissions in flowersTransport emissions for the delivery of items such as flowers and wineEmissions from gifts in the form of alcohol or food can be estimated using the same approach as consumablesThis table is reproduced below to facilitate this calculationEmissions from delivery of gifts will be captured in the Logistics worksheet calculationsEmissions from flowers can be left out on the assumption that they are immaterialor alternatively included in the table below under fruits and vegetables1. Catering Emissions Calculation1. Estimation of catering emissions based on total catering spendEmissions fromproduction and delivery of foo d for consumption at the festival(total spend approach)Food GroupTotal Cost for the festival ($) kgCO2-e/$ Emissions (tCO2-e)Meat 11.40 0.00Dairy 2.35 0.00Fruit and Vegetables 0.96 0.00Oils and Fats 1.44 0.00Flour and Cereal Foods 1.12 0.00Bakery 1.17 0.00Confectionary 0.89 0.00Tea and Coffee 2.28 0.00Soft Drinks 0.84 0.00Alcohol 0.88 0.00Total 0.00Input CellsEmissions factor source and descriptionThe emissions factors for the food groups are based onCO2-e/$ figures taken from Balancing Act - A triple Bottom Line Analysis of the Australian Economyhttp://www.isa.org.usyd.edu.au/publications/balance.shtml3. Data Source DetailsSource/Data overview Data type Description Link to back up data(insert source data information as appropriate)4. Data Quality & Limitations(insert commentary on accuracy of the data and confidence in the information)5. Supporting Details(insert commentary on accuracy of the data and confidence in the information)We hope that this template is a helpful starting point for others in event carbon calculations. If you have any questions or would like the excel version, contact sustainability@sydneyoperahouse.com