Climate / Sustainability / Environment Reporting

Environmental Objectives and Targets 2023/24

Environmental Management System ISO14001:2015

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Climate Action Plan Theme

UN SDG

Sub-theme

Objective

Target

Obj1

Buildings & Energy

7, 9, 12, 13

Energy

Improve the energy efficiency of Council buildings to help deliver carbon reduction targets and reduce costs.

Deliver 10 LED lighting projects.

Obj2

Buildings & Energy

6, 9, 12, 13

Energy

Maximize the use of renewable energy sources to help deliver carbon reduction targets and reduce costs.

To deliver 3 solar projects

Obj3

Buildings & Energy

6, 9, 12, 13

Energy

Deliver an energy efficiency education programme to Council staff.

Deliver to 100% of staff over 2 years

Obj4

Buildings & Energy

 

Water

Desktop review of water consumption across the estate.

Introducing water saving technologies, where appropriate.

Obj5

Buildings & Energy

6, 7, 9, 12, 13

Estate Review

Maximise the efficient use of buildings and facilities.

Complete review of energy /thermal efficiency of Council estate

Obj6

Transport

9, 11, 12, 13

Transport

To reduce fuel usage across fleet by 5% each year, over the next 3 years, compared to 2022/23

To deliver Route Optimization.

To deliver Eco-Driver training to fleet officers as part of CPC.

Obj7

Transport

 

Digital Innovation

To reduce business and commuter miles.

Introduction of iPad reuse at community centres.

Development of conference centres.

Obj8

Resource Management

12, 13

Waste Management

Deliver behavioral change in waste management

Delivery of reuse event for MEA communities

Obj9

Resource Management

12, 13

Waste Management

Improve the control of confidential paper disposal (recycling)

New procedure for confidential document control disposal

Obj10

Economy

 

6, 7, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15

Sustainability

Water Quality

Energy Efficiency

Improved biodiversity

To develop the ECOS Centre as a sustainability hub

Apply for test bed funding to develop green hydrogen, environmental education, hydrogen-powered refuse vehicle and renewable energy

Obj11

Protecting the Environment

13, 14, 15

Biodiversity

Delivery Climate Canopy Project.

Develop GIS spatial layer on tree location and condition.

Develop and implement tree strategy.

Obj12

Protecting the Environment

13, 14, 15

Sustainability

To achieve Bronze Status in Sustainable Food Place

Promote sustainable food production, consumption and resource efficiency.

Reduce, redirect, recycle food packaging and related waste.

Obj13

Good Governance and Community Leadership

11, 12

Sustainability

Include environmental and social value weightings in procurement policy.

Include weighting mechanism in service contracts valued above £138,760 and construction contracts valued above £5,336,937.

Obj14

Good Governance and Community Leadership

All

Climate & Sustainability

Implement climate and sustainability screening on all new and reviewed policies

100% new and reviewed policies screened