… to contribute towards achieving our city-wide ambition. Influence Description Direct Control Emissions sources directly owned or operationally controlled by the council. Stronger Operators of emissions sources are clearly defined but not directly operated by the council; the council has the potential to influence (e.g. procurement and planning). Medium Emissions sources do not relate…
… to council owned assets, procurement or council led activities, however some convening power may exist. Weaker Operators of emissions sources are not clearly defined, influence limited to lobbying central government. Figure 1: Level of control and influence of City of York Council over carbon emissions Businesses With over 7,000 businesses and a Gross Value Added (GVA) of £6.5bn, York…