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South Lanarkshire Council

… 2017. This is the third report which sets out how Scotland will meet the emission reduction targets in the period 2017-2032. The plan sits alongside the Scottish Government’s Energy Strategy and provides the strategic framework for the transition to a low carbon Scotland. Building on previous reports on policies and proposals, the Plan sets out the path to a low carbon economy while helping…

… resources wisely. We will continue to reduce our carbon footprint through the way we manage our estate. This includes energy use in our buildings, waste management, energy from our street lighting, and fuel used in staff and business travel. We will ensure the services we deliver are efficient and resilient in the face of a changing climate As a public body we have a key role in leading…

… policies, plans and strategies Procurement Reform Bill • Comply with the new sustainable procurement duty What has been achieved so far? Highlights from the previous strategy Our Carbon Footprint The council’s carbon footprint comprises of energy use from our buildings, household waste to landfill, energy used for street lighting, fuel consumption used in our fleet and business travel…

… at the end of the three year programme. • Recycling services for our households have continued to expand with segregated waste collections extended to multi occupancy properties in 2014. New food and garden waste collections introduced in 2016 will also have contributed to the overall carbon reduction since 2012. • Emissions from the energy used in our building has reduced each year; and in 2016…

… across the council to influence and adapt to change Sustainable Council key strategies and plans There are a number of key strategies and plans that will help us achieve the intended outcomes in this theme. These include: • Asset Management Plans • Carbon Management Plan • The Council Plan Connect • Employee Travel Plan • Energy Management Framework • Fuel Efficiency Strategy • Sustainable…