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North Lanarkshire Council

… of other positive activity that contributes to the reduction in carbon emissions: • Council food and drink outlets have changed drinking straws from plastic to paper. They also encourage the use of reusable cups rather than disposable through a price incentive. • All water fountains are now mains fed. • Plastic dog waste bags and also food waste bags are available at local libraries. • Both…

… agenda in Scotland has gained momentum and has witnessed an increase in policy development and activity for both domestic and non-domestic buildings. Reducing carbon emissions continues to be a key priority for the council. The Carbon Management Plan is an integral part of the Environment Strategy which brings together separate but related strategies, policies and plans to ensure a one council…

… in achieving the national carbon reduction targets. This carbon management plan focuses on council projects and activities that will be delivered during 2019-2022. The success of this plan relies on the co-operation and engagement of senior managers, employees and elected members. Everyone within the organisation has a responsibility to reduce carbon emissions in their daily work activities…

… Efficiency Strategy project. This carbon management plan initially looks at the strategic context and drivers, providing a summary of the legislation and policies which help support public bodies such as North Lanarkshire Council in their activities to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. It also provides an overview of the council’s governance arrangements i.e. the Improvement and Accountability…

…/adapting to climate change. Section 5 focuses on the domestic sector as this contributes to the overall emissions of the North Lanarkshire area. Section 6 provides a high level summary of the current carbon management risk register. Carbon Management Plan 2019-2022 6 Section 1 – Strategic Context and Drivers The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC…