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Oxfordshire County Council

… the growth of low-carbon jobs We support communities to own energy projects and retain the benefits locally Inclusive transition We support all our communities and businesses to participate We ensure costs and benefits are fairly shared We seek to design out energy inequality Recognising a role for everyone We are asking everyone to participate: our staff, communities, suppliers, businesses…

… 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…

… and impact e.g. cleaning, catering, maintenance, home to school transport • We rapidly expand our ‘School Streets’ approach for more walking and cycling. 4 Supply chain We spend over £500m a year with suppliers delivering critical services for residents. Creating a new social value policy will lever more benefits from our purchasing and drive the market for low-carbon goods and services…

…, 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…

… 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…