How A Family Reduced Their Carbon Footprint & Saved $1,342

Per Year Using Lean Six SigmaProject Storyboard Example

What Is A Carbon Footprint?

• According to the Environment Protection Agency, “carbon footprint” refers to the amount of greenhouse gases emitted into the atmosphere each year by:

• an individuals

• a household

• a building

• an organization

• a country

Project Wins

• Reduced household Carbon Footprint Emissions by 7%

• Helped improve the environment

• Gained insight into the actives that result in carbon emissions

Project Results Summary

DMAIC Approach

• Investigated which areas of improvement could have the most impact and still work within the set parameters

• Follow the Voice of the Customer

• Targeted categories listed in the carbon footprint software

Define Phase

• Voice of the Customer

• Customer was a concerned homeowner

• Customer wanted to lower carbon footprint by at least 5% without added costs

Measure Phase

• Carbon footprint measurement were based on:

• Location of home

• # of persons living in home

• Annual food, home goos, and services spending

• Annual electricity, gas, and water usage

• Amount of public transportation miles traveled

Local Average

• Transportation: 18.4 tons

• Housing: 7.8 tons

• Shopping: 20.8 tons

• TOTAL: 47 tons

Baseline Carbon Footprint Per Year

Analyze Phase

• Brainstorming led to several potential causes that could affect energy and resource use

• Analysis of the data showed significant improvement could be made at no additional costs

Hypothesis Statements

Improve PhaseWhat Was Accomplished?

• A pledge reduction in the amount of carbon

• Exceeded customer expectations by 2%

• Met the VOC and chose solutions that can easily be implemented into other customers’ households

What Was Learned?

• Several options were available to reduce footprint

• It is best to select reduction options that fit customers routine, budget, and lifestyle

Baseline and Improvement Data ComparisonA 7% reduction in carbon emissions can be achieved based

of three phases of pledged improvements.

Control Phase

Monitoring & Response Planning

• If the proposed measures are not followed by all team members, the reduction in emissions will not be realized. This would eliminate any potential cost savings

• Team Member 1 will serve as person responsible to monitor team member activities

• Another carbon footprint reading will take place every 3-6 months

Additional Benefits Of Improvements

• Transportation Carbon Footprint Savings: $166/year

• House Carbon Footprint Savings (Energy): $386/year

• Shopping Carbon Footprint Savings (Food): $859/year

• Total Carbon Footprint Savings: $1,342/year

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