… be carbon neutral, all available options to reduce its carbon impact should be explored. This will include commissioned and procured services and the associated supply chains where appropriate. Priority Action Area 2 - Engagement and Partnership The Council cannot achieve its ambition of a net-zero county by 2030 in isolation. The actions of residents, visitors and businesses will be integral…
… will be included in all cabinet and full council published meeting minutes. Corporate Social Responsibility Policy A Procurement Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) policy is currently being developed by the Procurement department. This will be introduced by April 2021. The Procurement CSR policy will, among other things, seek to minimise or eliminate carbon emissions, waste and other negative…
… environmental impacts within the Council’s commissioned services and wider supply chain. The new policy includes six strategic pillars for mandatory consideration at the early stages of every procurement and commission of external goods, works and services. Waste Reduction Improve Social Value Improve Health & Wellbeing Reduce CO2 & Green House Emissions Combat Modern…