Sculpture by the Sea: Cottesloe
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Sustainability Action
Sculpture by the Sea, Cottesloe made an important step this year to begin their sustainability journey. The objective was to take a first-step to understand part of the emissions footprint for the Cottesloe exhibition. In partnership with Everclime, an assessment of the carbon emission footprint for the Freight, Packaging & Installation of the Cottesloe Exhibition was undertaken.
Utilising the official Climate Active emission calculator Everclime was able to determine the approximate amount of CO2e emitted to transport and install the exhibition for in Cottesloe 2023.
Utilising the official Climate Active emission calculator Everclime was able to determine the approximate amount of CO2e emitted to transport and install the exhibition for in Cottesloe 2023.
Emission Reduction Efforts
Sculpture by the Sea made several efforts this year to reduce the emissions footprint of the Cottesloe event. Most importantly 69 of 71 sculptures were transported by cargo ship/freighter or heavy gross vehicle truck which are deemed the most efficient transport modes in comparison to airfreight. Installation emissions are being minimised by aiming to utilise cranes, generators and necessary contractors only where absolutely needed.
The broader objective in 2024 will be to complete a comprehensive emissions assessment and understand where further emissions reduction opportunities exist.
The broader objective in 2024 will be to complete a comprehensive emissions assessment and understand where further emissions reduction opportunities exist.
Emissions Boundaries
The emissions boundary of the assessment conducted in 2023 for Sculpture by the Sea includes only the emissions emitted for the Freight, Installation and Packaging of the sculptures. The assessment doesn’t include anything outside of this such as visitor attendance or staff and artist travel.
The emissions calculation for the Freight is based on weight and travelled kilometres via a specific mode of transport.
The emissions calculation for the Installation is based on the financial cost of the services multiplied by an emissions factor.
The emissions calculation for Packaging is based on the average cost spent to package each sculpture ready for transport multiplied by an emissions factor.
All emissions factors are provided by the Australian Government's Climate Active calculator.
The emissions calculation for the Freight is based on weight and travelled kilometres via a specific mode of transport.
The emissions calculation for the Installation is based on the financial cost of the services multiplied by an emissions factor.
The emissions calculation for Packaging is based on the average cost spent to package each sculpture ready for transport multiplied by an emissions factor.
All emissions factors are provided by the Australian Government's Climate Active calculator.
Assessment Output
Installation
- Park and public space construction and maintenance services - 67.21tn CO2e
Packaging
- Materials and supplies - 4.78tn CO2e
- Uplift factor - 2.39tn CO2e
Freight
- Air - 3.02tn CO2e
- Cargo Ship - 1.82tn CO2e
- Diesel Van - 1.08tn CO2e
- Truck (HGV) - 3.41tn CO2e
- Uplift factor - 11.66tn CO2e
Total = 86.03tn CO2e
- Park and public space construction and maintenance services - 67.21tn CO2e
Packaging
- Materials and supplies - 4.78tn CO2e
- Uplift factor - 2.39tn CO2e
Freight
- Air - 3.02tn CO2e
- Cargo Ship - 1.82tn CO2e
- Diesel Van - 1.08tn CO2e
- Truck (HGV) - 3.41tn CO2e
- Uplift factor - 11.66tn CO2e
Total = 86.03tn CO2e
Carbon Offsetting
Everclime has utilised Australian Carbon Credit Units to offset the emissions for this assessment.
Evidence of the purchase and retirement can be found on the brand certificate below.
The Sculpture by the Sea event is not deemed carbon neutral, however the organisation has made a progressive step to hold a lower carbon event and will continue to explore and implement more sustainable practices over the coming years.
Evidence of the purchase and retirement can be found on the brand certificate below.
The Sculpture by the Sea event is not deemed carbon neutral, however the organisation has made a progressive step to hold a lower carbon event and will continue to explore and implement more sustainable practices over the coming years.
Sustainable Development Goals
The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a set of 17 interconnected goals established by the United Nations in 2015. The SDGs provide a comprehensive framework for addressing the world's most pressing economic, social, and environmental challenges.
Global impact groups play a crucial role in supporting the SDGs by creating mechanisms to mobilise resources, collaborate with stakeholders, and drive collective action toward achieving the goals. These groups have the capacity to leverage their expertise and resources to make a significant positive impact.
Global impact groups play a crucial role in supporting the SDGs by creating mechanisms to mobilise resources, collaborate with stakeholders, and drive collective action toward achieving the goals. These groups have the capacity to leverage their expertise and resources to make a significant positive impact.
