Including the closely related terms procurement spend, and council procurement.
… some emission sources may not be included. Challenges with procurement emissions estimates During engagement with key stakeholders, an issue was raised with the annual procurement spend totals that had been used in the 2018/19 carbon footprint data. Some annual procurement costs were identified as representing the total contract value rather than the annual and therefore would…
… are directly owned or operationally controlled by the Council. Stronger Owners and operators of emissions sources are clearly defined but are not directly owned or operated by the Council. Emissions relate to council procurement or council led activities. Impacts occur inside and outside the boundary. Medium Emissions sources are also clearly defined, but emissions are associated with consumption…
… the scope 3 sources at which they have the potential to influence GHG reductions but should not exclude any activity that is expected to contribute significantly to their total scope 3 emissions • The reason why specific operations and sources have been excluded should be disclosed With the exception of the procurement point above, there are some emissions sources which have been excluded…
… target This will primarily relate to emissions associated with Procurement and Leased Buildings. This follows SBTi guidelines focus on a significant part of your Scope 3 emissions that you are best positioned to influence. Setting a Scope 3 target offers many benefits both in your value chain and in the wider district. Key Next Steps The council should look to formally approve…