Including the closely related term procurement decisions.
… Implement a policy to reduce staff flights and to prioritise the use of surface transport. 3y Encourage video calling and invest in good quality equipment to support better digital participation in meetings to reduce travel. Include a carbon cost for transport in procurement decisions. 3y Base refrigerant selection in cooling systems used by the Council on a principle of ‘lowest available Global…
… and work with the Woodland Trust and Forestry Commission to procure and plant the trees. 3y Change Diets Reduce the meat content and increase vegetarian choices of food served on Council owned premises, including Council offices and leisure centres. 3y Set up a pilot Agroforestry project on council owned land to raise awareness of the principles, especially among allotment users and small farms…
… sessions for sustainability awareness. Communicate the message across all services at all levels. o Sustainability / energy focus groups o Internal campaigns to improve sustainable behaviours o Promote carbon management strategy on an ongoing basis - e.g. through staff magazine / newsletters. 3y Create internal policies on waste, procurement and travel that are aligned with overall 2050…
… objectives Internal policies guide council staff on targets for waste, procurement and travel and give weight to initiatives developed. NWLDC Zero Carbon Roadmap 20190234 | Nov 2019 | Rev K 13 3y Appoint waste champions for each Council building By appointing waste champions individuals have direct responsibility for how well waste is segregated and recycled in their areas…