Environmental Objectives and Targets 2022/23
| Topic | Ref | Objective | Targets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | Obj 1 |
To support energy reduction though implementation of new recording and reporting mechanisms |
To implement measures: improve energy awareness among staff/ energy monitoring (new staff member) / roll out energy efficiency technology (LED/ solar panels/other)/improve energy procurement method |
| Water | Obj 2 |
To reduce waste through implementing water audits across the estate. |
To implement measures: water monitoring on a monthly basis, for all metered sites, and weekly where consumption is high. Introduction of sensor taps where risk of waste is identified. Include waterless urinals at design stage for new projects. |
| Transport | Obj 3 |
To reduce carbon emissions across Fleet compared to 2021/22 figures |
To implement measures to reduce fuel wastage: New transfer station / telematics / route optimisation / fuel alternatives / ultra low emission vehicles / fleet decarbonisation plan / driver efficiency courses. |
| Transport | Obj 4 |
To secure funding for additional EV charge points in MEA during 2022-2023 |
Deliver 15 EV chargepoints |
| Plastic | Obj 5 |
To introduce Responsible Plastic Management to all service areas |
To collate data from 3 service areas in Year 1 – comms, cleansing and stationery. |
| Climate | Obj 6 |
To develop a Climate Action Plan for Council to deliver its Climate and Sustainability Strategy for the next 10 years. |
To work in partnership with Sustainable NI and Council Officers to identify and prioritise actions in line with the Climate and Sustainability Strategy to achieve net zero emissions. |
| Climate | Obj 7 |
Engage MEA community in climate action |
To deliver 2 initiatives to engage the community to change their behaviour and reduce carbon emissions: 1. Deliver climate change ‘top tips’ video for staff and residents (home/travel/workplace), 2. TBC |
| Sustainability | Obj 8 |
Becoming a Sustainable Food Place |
To work towards achieving Sustainable Food Place – Bronze Status within 2022/23. |
| Biodiversity | Obj 9 |
Oyster Restoration Project |
Work in partnership with Ulster Wildlife to progress a new Oyster Restoration Project. |
| Recycling | Obj 10 |
Provision of recycling service to MEA community centres |
To equip MEA Community Centres with a recycling service to increase recycling rate. |
| Corporate | Obj 11 |
Measure scope 3 emissions -business and commuter miles |
To reduce business miles (including air) and commuter miles in 2022/23 from pre-covid 2019/20, through Agile Working. |
| Procurement | Obj 12 |
Measure Scope 3 emissions - suppliers |
Becoming a Fairtrade Borough Implementation of Environmental KPIs for Capital Projects over £1m Review of Procurement Policy |