Including the closely related term sustainable procurement.
… an increase in business recyclate collection rates (B) 5.6 PROCUREMENT Ensure that all procurement considers whole life costing implications (M) Capital investment (C) Improved management of assets (M) Behaviour change (B) 20 Support officers in their use of the Sustainable Procurement Guide and Toolkit to build sustainability in commodity strategy development, specifications…
… all of Falkirk Council’s Services and from all levels. Standalone projects led by enthusiastic officers alone will not make a significant difference to the Council’s carbon footprint. Carbon reduction must be built into the foundations of how the Council procures, operates and reports and can be driven by two main routes within Falkirk Council: (A) COUNCIL SERVICES In driving…
… costing should become standard in procurement and all Executive reports should include consideration of carbon. Stabilisation/reduction of the estate – any additions to Council assets should be countered by divestment elsewhere. Embed carbon reduction in I.T. –the ambitious I.T. investment programme is an opportunity to embed energy efficiency and should be mainstreamed by the Council’s…
… to the Council’s portfolio of properties. Promote , encourage and support individual Services to take ownership of initiatives and schemes that will deliver carbon savings. (B) SUPPORT FUNCTIONS Fleet operations - the Fleet Management Team encourages Services to procure and operate their fleet in the most fuel efficient manner. However, responsibility for the vehicles chosen and how efficiently…
… progress & removing barriers & being accountable CHAIR: Lead Officer (Russell Cartwright, Building Standards Manager) Lead Elected Member (Cllr Dr Craig R Martin) Senior Representative - Finance Officers- Climate Change Team Officer - Energy & Water Officer - Procurement Officer - Education Specialist officers on occasion CARBON OFFICERS GROUP Operational…