Including the closely related terms procurement activity, and procurement policy.
… those across our supply chain, from the builders we use, to the manufacturers of our office pens. This presents a significant challenge for us to reach net zero, as we will need to consider the carbon impact of our procurement activity across the board, i.e. where products come from, how they are made and what they are made of, as well as the business activities of service providers…
…. Currently, the Government’s Procurement Policy Note13 requires that any suppliers bidding for goods, services or works, with an estimated contract value of over £5 million, must provide a Carbon Reduction Plan confirming their commitment to achieving Net Zero by 2050. This also has to outline the environmental management measures that they have in place for the project/works. Policy such as this can…
… reporting, focusing first on the highest expenditure areas of repair and construction. 5. Review our Procurement Policy to ensure all purchases properly consider climate-related impacts and add greater weight to purchasing from sustainable local businesses and those which add social value. 6. Look to invest in low-carbon and climate-resilient infrastructure that reap multiple environmental…
… Page 13 B. Decision Making, Policies, Plans and Strategies Page 14 C. Finance, Funding, Investment and Procurement Page 15 D. Building & Energy Page 17 E. Active Travel, Transport and Air Quality Page 19 F. Natural Environment and Biodiversity Page 21 G. Water and Waste Page 22 H. Collective Action - Influencing, Engaing, Campaigning and Behaviour Change Page 23 6. Monitoring Progress…
… and swiftly prioritise the decisions and investment needed to recruit the necessary capacity and expertise. 5. Align our council statutory and non-statutory plans, policies and guidance with our climate, nature and green economy goals, including corporate areas such as procurement and infrastructure development. https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/kickstart-scheme 15 C…