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East Renfrewshire Council

… route-optimisation software which will make the routes driven by bin lorries, street sweepers, road gritters etc. more efficient. In addition to that since the coronavirus lockdown at the end of March 2020 almost all meetings are now virtual meetings with all staff working at home wherever possible. This will mean even more carbon emission reductions. FINANCE AND EFFICIENCY 11…

… deliver on the carbon reduction target could include:  Better energy management.  Reduction of our property assets (operational buildings make significant contributions to carbon emissions);  Reduction in business and commuter travel mileage through increased use of digital technology and agile and home-working; and  Consideration of innovative approaches to fleet management e.g…

…. electric and hydrogen power solutions to eliminate carbon emissions.  Increased tree planting. 18. The strategy and action plan will • build on existing activity and good practice and clearly state the Council’s ambition and commitment. Progress will require significant and disruptive changes to Council operations, along with clear behavioural change within our communities and businesses…

… improvements already being experienced both globally and locally through the reduction in carbon emissions. There is a growing impetus to promote a ‘green recovery’ i.e. we recover the economy from the COVID- 19 recession in a sustainable manner which retains some of the unintended but environmentally beneficial consequences of the crisis. The strategy and action plan will address this issue i.e…

… that there is a broad consensus on how to progress the agenda. Consultation could extend to highlighting progress being made and what benefits are being realised. Digital technologies could allow us to display real-time air quality measurements around our schools and on local high streets and/or or display our progress towards net-zero carbon emissions Progress 23. Despite delays caused by the coronavirus…