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… carbon reduction plans in place. Our priority will be putting in place plans for each of our key procurement categories on how to achieve carbon reduction in our supply chain while maintaining a healthy and competitive supplier market. Focus area 3: County-wide emissions This focus area steps back to address the bigger picture of how the council can support county-wide carbon reduction. The UK’s…
… buildings, streetlights and vehicles. 2) Reduce our indirect emissions Using our influence as a procurer and shareholder, we will help drive carbon emission reductions across our supply chain and the companies we own. 3) Address Norfolk’s county-wide emissions In delivering our statutory responsibilities and duties, we will play a pivotal role in mitigating and adapting against climate change…
… 06 not adding to the level of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. This is achieved through reducing emissions as much as possible and balancing out any that remain through offsetting methods, such as tree planting or carbon capture and storage technology. That same year, here at Norfolk County Council we made an ambitious commitment to lead by example locally on climate action through our…
… local communities and businesses, these impacts threaten our unique and sensitive habitats such as the Norfolk Broads and coastal marshes. At the same time, the UK’s net zero transition represents a real opportunity for Norfolk. In tandem with the drive to level-up regions, making our economy fit for a net zero future can bring a boost for businesses and jobs locally. Low carbon technologies…
… of Norfolk’s total carbon footprint. Over three-quarters of this relates to the £900 million the council spends each year on works, goods and services. Therefore, procurement is a key lever for achieving large carbon reductions through influencing our supply chain. We are already taking steps towards using our procurement to bring about carbon reductions, such as requiring our major suppliers to have…