Including the closely related term procurement process.
…, assigning more importance to this key area when evaluation. 83. Potential Actions (a) Conduct a carbon risk assessment on our existing contracts, and seek improvements in areas of high risk. (b) Review contract management processes to ensure that we continue to scrutinise the suppliers carbon performance. (c) Review the current criteria for carbon in the procurement process, including…
… .............................................................................................................................. 17 Training & Staff Awareness ........................................................................................................... 17 Procured Goods and Services ....................................................................................................... 18 Financing Carbon Reduction…
…, it is unlikely that the electricity grid will be 100% renewable, and net carbon zero before 2050. The tariff that the Council is signed up to through the North East Procurement Organisation (NEPO) is currently providing zero carbon electricity generated through nuclear energy. However, we should future proof our ability to continue using zero carbon electricity. Generating renewable energy on site…
… across all our assets alongside our carbon emissions. Out of scope 38. Emissions from the following sources are excluded from reporting due to lack of data: (a) Energy use in Council housing where we do not retain responsibility for bill payment or management. (b) Commuting. (c) Disposal of waste from buildings. (d) Business mileage using public transport. (e) Procurement. 39…
…. The Social Value Act requires us to take account of economic, social and environmental impacts of procurements. The Council is applying the Local Government Association’s Themes Outcomes and Measures (TOMs) calculator to its large formal tenders. This includes savings in CO2 emissions. Emissions from procured goods and services are likely to be significant, and work will be 10 of 22…