Including the closely related term sustainable practices.
… Timeline AD Lead (s) 109. Review Events Policy in parks to restrict hirer use of single use plastics and promote sustainable practices Implementation of revised policy Existing Enabling Reduced Waste Q3 2021/22 Contracts and Leisure Our communities 110. Encouraging recycling and waste reduction Encourage reduction in waste through education, improved communication materials…
… of replacement works completed High High Innovation and Funding Ongoing Traffic and Engineering 10. Sustainable construction for Council designed and built buildings Develop a draft approach to sustainable construction and low carbon construction practices within the Council’s Design Service, that is scalable with cost implications highlighted on a case by case basis Approach developed Low…
… of the council’s energy needs, including existing and new build PPA Existing High Thriving Green Economy Q1 2021/22 Property Services 20. Explore alternative options for purchasing low-carbon gas Continue to explore options for low-carbon gas purchasing as part of next energy contract from 2024 Existing Enabling Thriving Green Economy Ongoing Property Services 21. Promote sustainable…
… and low carbon procurement Provide training and guidance to staff within Procurement Services and institutions who are involved in purchasing decisions and promote the value of sustainable purchasing to staff and contractors Training and guidance provided Existing Enabling Thriving Green Economy Q3 2021/22 Financial Services 22. Explore feasibility of increasing deliveries to the council…
… to be by sustainable methods, such as electric vehicles. Options investigated and developed Low Medium Thriving Green Economy Q2 2021/22 Financial Services 23. Ensure procurement frameworks are fit for purpose for net-zero Review current frameworks to assess whether these are capable of delivering net zero emissions across all contracts by 2030 Low High Thriving Green Economy Q4 2021/22 Financial…