Workstream #2 - Actions for the Council
Workstream 2: Transport and travel – Action 2.1
Owner: Neighbourhoods
Project Cost or Funding in Place: Business case submitted and funding to be identified
Annual Carbon Saving (tCO2): 900
- We want to deliver: Develop business case and funding to replace half the Biffa waste and recycling fleet with Electric Vehicles alongside associated charging infrastructure.
- We want to achieve: Significant reduction in emissions from the diesel waste and recycling refuse vehicles and improved air quality. Ethical procurement of Electric Vehicle batteries to include consideration of environmental and social impact of lithium batteries.
- By: Business case for waste fleet early 2020 and funding in 2020/21.
Workstream 2: Transport and travel – Action 2.2
Owner: Neighbourhoods
Project Cost or Funding in Place: Business case for replacement
Annual Carbon Saving (tCO2): 400
- We want to deliver: Rolling replacement of the Council’s Operational Fleet with Electric Vehicle alternatives.
- We want to achieve: Significant reduction in emissions from diesel and petrol internal combustion engine fleet vehicles and improved air quality. Ethical procurement of Electric Vehicle batteries to include consideration of environmental and social impact of lithium batteries.
- By: Ongoing rolling replacement of lease vehicles.
Workstream 2: Transport and travel – Action 2.3
Owner: Human Resources Organisational Development (HROD)
Project Cost or Funding in Place: N/A
Annual Carbon Saving (tCO2): 100
- We want to deliver: A new Business Travel Policy for Council officers and elected members.
- We want to achieve: Influence over travel choices and promoting sustainable and active travel where possible. Clear communication of Council policy and approval process for travel by taxi and air travel. Domestic air travel and flights to Paris or Brussels to only be approved in exceptional circumstances.
- By: April 2020
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