Our Net-Zero Handbook is a practical plan setting out the changes we will make to our building to reach “operational net zero” by 2030.
From the Introduction:
Glasgow Women’s Library recognises that that the impact of human activity on global warming has created a climate emergency, and believes that individuals, organisations, agencies and institutions must have a clear focus on environmental issues to redress negative impacts.
GWL has always worked with an awareness of its environmental responsibilities and instils these values and working practices throughout its Board, staff and volunteer team. GWL is committed to minimising waste, working towards maximum energy efficiency, re-using and recycling resources, using Fair Trade and environmentally friendly supplies, and actively championing cycling and green projects as members of the Green Arts Initiative.
This handbook collates work prepared by the design team: Dress for the Weather, John Gilbert Architects and Lùths Services into a format that has been developed as a more public-facing approach to the works and process involved in achieving operational ‘net-zero’.
A methodology for the process is outlined across this handbook as well as a technical methodology for the energy modelling. This handbook outlines specific works and targets based on modelling. Specific works, design advice and testing throughout the process will determine the actual, eventual performance of the building.
GWL continues to shape organisational thinking and approaches to climate justice, carbon reduction and our role in caring for our environment, and has been turning to feminist leadership and solutions to look to the future and imagine a radically different world. GWL’s dedicated cross-organisational Green Creative Cluster maintains a sharp focus in this area, and has been at the heart of developing this document – this handbook will act as a guide over the next nine years to achieving the goal of being operationally net zero.
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