Including the closely related term sustainability.
…. To meet the net zero carbon target of 2030 for Warwick District, it will require a strategic director with the responsibility to engage and build cooperation with local organisations and businesses, and lead a Climate Emergency Action Team. 17. Adopting a sustainable procurement strategy will be essential to ensure that the Council’s projects and contracts align closely with the carbon…
… Upgrade the whole council fleet to hybrid (HEV) or full battery electric vehicles (BEV) Add to the Council’s own estate EV charging infrastructure Examine the business case for Vehicle-to-Grid EV charging to reduce energy bills Increase the use of EV staff pool car(s) to reduce grey business mileage costs Extend sustainable travel incentives for staff including a car share scheme…
… and treatment Item 6 / Page 26 WDC Climate Emergency Action Programme ~ Executive Summary FINAL ~ 31.1.2020 6 Inform and encourage all Council staff to reduce water usage by adopting an awareness campaign Procurement Strengthen sustainable procurement policies to purchase/lease energy efficient materials, services and technologies Incorporate carbon reduction requirements…
… into new tender contracts including electric vehicles (EVs) Ensure new build and refurbishment contracts meet high sustainability standards set by the Council and adhere to these during construction Ensure contracted out service proposals e.g. leisure centre operations; cleaning services, include and deliver high levels of sustainability and demonstrate commitment to carbon reduction…
… planting schemes across the district Ensure that the Local Plan sets developments and land use standards that reduce carbon and increase sustainability Work Package 3 – Warwick District Climate Emergency Action Roadmap The Council does not have direct control over most of the Greenhouse Gas Emissions (GHG) throughout the District. However, the Council is in a key position to enable…