… procure goods and services and by working in partnership to accelerate change through local innovation and finding new ways to bring in long-term investment into our neighbourhoods. For too long, globally and nationally, we have had lots of talk and little action on climate change. Ours is the generation of decision-makers, organisations and communities that needs to turn that around…
…. Measure and reduce cabon emissions associated with the goods and services procured by the Council. Ensure our staff are aware of how they can contribute to reducing the Council’s environmental impact. Our impact on emissions Emissions from vehicles used for refuse collection, school transport, estate maintenance. Energy usage in our schools, buildings and council homes. Emissions associated…
… for a small proportion of the borough’s emissions, we are well- placed to influence others, whether in our work with partners and communities, as an employer or through the procurement of goods and services. Leading by example and reducing our own carbon footprint is an important way of encouraging others to take similar action, as well as having a direct impact on the borough’s overall emissions…