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… challenge of decarbonising its procurement processes. This route map focusses on the council’s own operations. It shows how we will lead by example to accelerate action on climate change across Moray. The journey to net zero emissions will be challenging, but we know that climate action can deliver wider social, health and economic co- benefits. Taking action can positively impact communities…

… ....................................................................................................................... 40 5 Procurement and Investment ........................................................................................................ 45 6 Insetting and Offsetting Emissions................................................................................................. 48 7 External Influence…

… to bed in before any rationalisation of building space can proceed. Departmental joined up working and thinking required to ensure climate change is a priority and service change is agreed timeously. Procurement Calculating emissions is complicated and an estimate. Purchasing low carbon alternatives are likely to be more expensive in the short term. Many local markets and service…

… providers are not yet in a position to offer low carbon alternatives. Procurement has to take account of a balance of sustainability, community wealth building and financial elements. APPENDIX 1 P a g e 16 | 58 Offsetting Area of land available to plant trees is limited and the cost of land for offsetting is increasing yet offsetting is last in the hierarchy. Scientific…

…. These are not currently recorded in the GHG report. Additional Emissions Estimate An estimate of the additional scope 3 emissions that are not currently recorded in the GHG report. These are emissions that the council does not control but can influence. These include estimates for commuting and procurement. Operating Emissions The carbon emissions created by the council carrying out its day…