Including the closely related term procurement exercise.
… target. As contracts are renewed across the council, contractors will be expected to be committed to reducing their own carbon emissions in line with the council’s commitments. This will become a requirement in forthcoming procurement tenders as environmental indicators are added to all procurement exercises through the work the council is currently carrying out regarding social value…
… in procurement. Specifically contract providers will be required to be on a journey to zero carbon emissions, they should minimise residual waste to landfill and maximise reuse and recycling and they should provide ecological net gain of at least 10% locally. Throughout 2020 a cross-party task and finish group met regarding the climate and ecological emergency. The group made a recommendation to ensure all…
… by providing low carbon pool cars for all staff to use. Thirteen vehicles to date are electric hybrid or fully electric representing 29% of the fleet and 31% of fleet mileage. In 2026 when the corporate fleet is re-procured non fossil fuel powered vehicles will be the default choice before fossil fuel powered vehicles are considered. Up to 556 tonnes of CO2 saved Up to 8 tonnes of CO2 saved…