Including the closely related term procurement policy.
… policy and fleet investment decision process, developed and implemented through the Fleet Procurement Panel To achieve net zero emissions, WCC will: Identify replacement ULEV vehicle options for WCC fleet. Produce a fleet replacement schedule compliant with Government transport decarbonisation plans[12] [13]. Where replacement with an Ultra Low Emission Vehicle is not viable, WCC…
… contracts and WCC investments too. For example, we understand that emissions from the Council’s social care contracts would be extremely significant based purely on costs alone. The Council’s procurement and investment decisions have the potential to make a significant impact on WCC’s attributed emissions and have a far wider reach into the community. An initial review[15] indicated…
… will: Review existing and future contracting requirements and develop a procurement policy for how WCC’s supply chain will support the councils net zero ambitions. Where appropriate, signpost WCC suppliers to support with regards to carbon reduction. Project Spotlight – Worcestershire Pension Fund Repsonsible Investment Worcestershire Pension Fund, administered and managed by WCC, is a £3.6billion…
… technology to further respond to the climate emergency. Everyone in the Council has a role to play in achieving net zero carbon emissions, and adaptation to future climate change, from deciding if and how to travel for work, to factoring carbon reduction and adaptation measures into service planning, procurement and service delivery. https://worcestershire.moderngov.co.uk/documents…
… 2024, WCC committed to purchase accredited renewable electricity. During this period, all scope 2 emissions associated with the generation of this electricity is classes as a carbon offset for reportable purposes. From April 2024, WCC will review on an annual basis the best value option for procuring electricity. The Council has reduced net Scope 1 emissions by 56%; Scope 2 emissions by 100…