… emissions BUY Everything we purchase has embedded carbon associated with it and this will need to be considered in the procurement process As a Council, we are leading by example. In addition to tackling the climate emergency there are financial and social benefits to be gained from working towards becoming net carbon neutral and it is hoped and anticipated that our actions will stimulate our…
… the authority purchases goods and services. Everything the authority purchases has embedded carbon associated with it and this will need to be considered in the procurement process. 19 Tree PlantingWind Turbine InstallationSolar Panel Installation 20 DECARBONISATION STRATEGY: REDUCE-PRODUCE-OFFSET-BUY - Caerphilly County Borough Council 9. Action Plan 8.28 In 18/19 £200million was spent across…
… these waste streams which will include procurement, treatment & disposal. 5.8 Caerphilly CBC will greatly reduce the volume of miles travelled and those miles that are covered will be done so from more sustainable modes of transport. 5.9 Caerphilly CBC will continue to improve its carbon reduction by exploring afforestation, creation of new wetlands, development and changes in land use…
…, that procurement is one of the most significant categories of carbon emissions for the public sector. 8.30 In the short term, the authority should consider procuring/purchasing goods that generate the lowest level of carbon emission whilst operating. Likewise if the authority is about to secure the services of an external contractor, a significant factor should be their overall carbon footprint. Graph…