Including the closely related terms sustainability, and sustainable economy.
…, access services and much more. 2.4 It has reminded us how the biggest crises, whether medical or environmental, demand an ambitious response. It has accelerated efforts to transition to a just and sustainable economy with the net-zero transition offering opportunities for organisations that are proactive in the green agenda. Local authorities that have a well-articulated long-term…
… Summary Lead Member: Councillor Matthew Bailey – Portfolio Holder for Sustainability Lead Director: Paul Taylor - Director of Change & Communities Head of Service: Gary Stevenson - Head of Housing, Health & Environment Report Author: Karin Grey – Sustainability Manager Classification: Public document (non-exempt) Wards Affected: [All] Approval Timetable Date Climate Emergency…
… motion required a green audit to be undertaken of all council services and ensuring that weight is given to the environmental and sustainability impacts as well as cost. 1.4 This report sets out the result of the green audit and the actions that could be taken to meet the ambition to make the council’s operations carbon neutral by 2030 and to inform the next iteration of the Council’s five…
… on the development of transitions towards a more sustainable, low-carbon economy. Opportunities exist to lead the way in reducing emissions and to take ownership of this issue to support organisations, businesses and residents across local areas enabling all to collectively work together to reduce their environmental impact. 2.2 Further drivers for local authorities to act on this issue are based around…
… The main actions for 2021 – 2022 as set out in the Descent Plan include: - • Developing a carbon assessment toolkit/process for all projects/committee reports • Bringing forward plans to reduce carbon emissions within estate and services. • Developing a sustainable procurement strategy including a requirement for all contractors to be carbon neutral by 2030 • Procurement of green energy…