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Oxfordshire County Council

… and managers have a low-carbon vision for their services • All staff act as ambassadors for climate action with our partners. Holding ourselves to account We will develop our annual carbon emissions reporting over time to report a wider scope than our 2030 net-zero operational target to help us monitor, evaluate, review and communicate our progress. We also commit to report against this Climate…

… rely on us to pave the way through research and development partnerships that unlock new opportunities. Everyone can expect us to achieve real carbon emissions reductions: offsetting is an option of last resort. Take action now Our actions embody an ‘energy hierarchy’ approach to ensure best value and reduce demand. Generate Design in energy saving from the outset • New best practice…

… for staff Integrate climate action into the business planning for all services Publish emissions reporting 2 Carbon neutral by 2030 Publish our property strategy to enable estate rationalisation and enhanced investment to reduce carbon emissions Develop an invest-to-save programme for energy efficiency and generation Review natural carbon management opportunities on our estate Develop…

… and business alike have all adapted to the COVID-19 pandemic. We can see that some of these adaptations also reduce carbon emissions. As we emerge, you will see us maintain and build on that resilience by: Developing digital connectivity and skills to ensure continuity of services and to reduce travel emissions and support rationalising our estate Optimising our property portfolio to avoid…

…, supporting Oxfordshire’s high potential low- carbon economy. For climate action the policy will set a number of minimum expectations from our suppliers whilst allowing the flexibility to drive innovation and higher standards where the market is more advanced. It will: Clearly define best practice standards for goods and services Require reporting of carbon emissions within suppliers’ control (called…