Including the closely related terms lower carbon, carbon reduction, and carbon sequestration.
… and purchases via local e-commerce platform website now operational 5.8 Support for refill and repair shops to reduce single-use waste Low TBC TBC No. of available shops/facilities 5.9 Investigate how to develop estimates for carbon footprint of residents’ diets, to shape education on lower carbon lifestyle Enabler TBC TBC Future inclusion of diet emissions within footprint…
… strategy Reduction in Scope 3 emissions 5.2 Provide internal training on sustainable procurement to embed the above Low None Ongoing Tracking climate change/carbon footprint as inclusion in tenders 5.3 Reduce paper consumption, going paper- free for members. Low None Q2 2021 Paper purchasing rates 5.4 Eliminate single-use plastics in council vending machines Low Low Q1 2021…
… types Carbon sequestration values 6.2 Improve accuracy of data on council green space ownership and use this to refine calculations for carbon absorption rates Enabler TBC Q2 2021 Data granularity 6.3 Identify suitable green spaces and enhance management to improve carbon lock up, whether through change in management approach or conversion in use Medium TBC Ongoing Habitat types…
… & quality Changes in carbon absorption rate 6.4 Work with suppliers and contract providers to utilise local, natural offset as a last resort after carbon reduction, in support of procurement practices Variable None 2021 – in tandem with procurement strategy Tracking carbon footprint of suppliers – reduced Scope 3 emissions 6.5 Local Plan Update to include strong policies…