Including the closely related terms procurement policy, and procurement process.
… will require all contractors to provide carbon reporting as part of the procurement process as well as annual updates on emission reductions. This will allow for the council’s Scope 3 emissions to be more accurate and in turn ensure resources are allocated to the right areas. This is part of the extended work going on with the council’s procurement team and internal legal team. Financial Services…
… and Climate Change Ongoing Freedom Leisure will see a reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions and a reduction in energy bills. Officer time will be required to liaise with Freedom Leisure and as projects develop, review funding opportunities and cost benefits to the council. 30 Review and update the procurement policy As per the results of the 2021-2022 carbon audit 91.20% (24.771tCO2e…
…) of the council’s emissions lie within the supply chain. This is the vast majority of all emissions. The council will review and rewrite the procurement policy to ensure that suppliers, contractors and businesses we work with are actively reducing their emissions and supporting the environment. This will be extremely complex and numerous angles will need to be reviewed, however this could look like favouring…
… there will be a push to reduce waste where possible, and procure materials locally. Council-wide Medium: 2021-2024 There will be a reduction in emissions produced by the building. A total of £12.19 million worth of funding has been secured for this project from the ‘Levelling Up Fund’. 11 Undertake building upgrades and retrofits according to results from the audit Review options for upgrades…
… currently impacting energy prices there is uncertainty on the ability of the council to continue to pay premium for its electricity. The council will, where possible, aim to procure its electricity through green/renewable tariffs. Technical Services - Scope 2 emissions will continue to be negated if the council’s electricity is renewable sourced. - Waste…