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North West Leicestershire District Council

… (including 21 waste management vehicles) with low carbon alternatives Electrify all remaining vehicles Consider the electrification of Council’s 42 other vehicles (e.g. diggers, lawn mowers) Waste 3y Conduct a waste inventory to understand better where council waste comes from A waste inventory can help identify the sources of office waste. Once this is understood, explore ways to minimize…

… with businesses Encourage replacement of HGVs with low carbon alternatives by engaging with operating companies Waste 3y Engage with businesses to improve recycling rates. The ‘Recycle more…’ campaign has identified barriers to recycling. NWL DC has recently appointed a Communications and Engagement Officer to increase recycling rates across the district. This role should include business waste…

… on carbon reductions for existing housing not owned by the Council For example providing information on efficient measures and funding mechanisms. Publicise examples of low carbon new Council buildings or retrofits Transport 3y Revise car’s allowance systems to incentive low emission cars for the Council’s staff e.g. higher allowance for electric cars, reduced allowance for diesel cars…

… that they are overseen by the Sustainability Officer. It is important to embed sustainability, carbon reduction minded thinking across all groups and all decision making. 3y Collect data on energy and CO2 from district council operations, reporting annually Collect data on council CO2 emissions in line with Government and IPCC GHG reporting guidelines. 3y Reassess the importance of sustainability and zero…

… meetings and the power and jurisdiction to make change. 3y Develop the Carbon Reductions Actions Matrix Implicate and involve all services for maximum impact and reach. Adjust the Matrix of actions developed by Etude and use it to track progress. NWLDC Zero Carbon Roadmap 20190234 | Sept 2020 | Rev M 13 3y Target high employee engagement • Run inspirational employee…