Including the closely related term procurement decisions.
… A SUSTAINABLE COUNCIL This priority concerns reduction of the Council’s own carbon footprint, and setting an example for others in the Borough. The objectives are: 1. Reduce the carbon footprint of Council buildings 2. Reduce the use of petrol and diesel by the Council and minimise emissions 3. Consider sustainability in use of materials and procurement decisions Objective 1: Reduce…
… relocated to a new depot, which has appropriate infrastructure for EV charging and 9 with smaller vehicles (vans, etc) compliant by 26 October 2021. the required sub- station to power EV charges. Objective 3: Consider sustainability in use of materials and procurement decisions Task Responsibility Target Resourcing Programme update – Summer 2022…
… are selected to ensure equality. Work is 10 c) Explore ‘inclusive growth’ concept of social value in procurement being done jointly through the Supply Hertfordshire procurement group to look at this. A procurement strategy is also being developed which will look at and specify clearly how social value and sustainability will be incorporated into tendering…
… a) Procurement guidance and training modified for purchasing managers to ensure sustainability is taken into account, including whole life and disposal costs for goods, and sustainability practices of tenderers to provide services. b) Evidence of sustainability Existing a) The procurement strategy being developed will look at how sustainability can be incorporated and measured…
… usage, sustainable procurement, home working etc. Enterprise Centre in March 2023. 10.2 Promote take-up of grants currently available for Hertfordshire businesses from Low Carbon Workspaces. (was 10.3) Economic Development Manager Take-up promoted at business events and on Council website. Existing The scheme is now running until 30 June 2023, so funds will need…