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Herefordshire Council

… in Scope 3 emissions, however our move to a more circular economy will help reduce use of natural resources and reduce county-wide carbon emissions overall. Committment to become carbon neutral by 2030 Strategic review of the council’s waste management service 1https://councillors.herefordshire.gov.uk/ieIssueDetails.aspx?IId=50034892&Opt=3 2https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/resources…

…. Our approach in the first five years is to focus on behaviour changes, efficiencies, technology and renewable energy. Currently, we anticipate that we will be able to reduce emissions (relative to 2008/09 baseline) by 75% by 2025/26. We then have five more years to get to zero. We believe we will be able to reduce our carbon emissions significantly although there are likely to be some residual…

… of CO2 saved • 25% of the savings required The council’s partners are key to delivering vital services such as the public realm contract delivered by Balfour Beatty Living Places (BBLP), our care services provided by a number care providers, our leisure services by Halo and cultural services by the Courtyard Theatre. We include our partners’ emissions within our own carbon reporting as part…

… which will save up to 100 tonnes of CO2. BBLP plan to purchase green gas when it is viable to do so meaning all energy consumption will be 100% renewable for their operations in Herefordshire. Up to 100 tonnes of CO2 saved Switching to renewable energy sources is a key way to reduce carbon emissions. Renewable energy purchase CO2 savings... Purchase Renewable Energy for Council Estate…

… target. As contracts are renewed across the council, contractors will be expected to be committed to reducing their own carbon emissions in line with the council’s commitments. This will become a requirement in forthcoming procurement tenders as environmental indicators are added to all procurement exercises through the work the council is currently carrying out regarding social value…