Workstream #3 Reducing consumption-based emissions
3.1: The additional 10% environmental social value weighing is now standard for all new procurement contracts. Procurement managers and the wider team have been briefed on how to provide guidance on assessing tenders. As part of the process, companies are questioned about their emissions, and all contracts are provided with a standard questionnaire to capture this information on an annual basis throughout the contract period. Further work is needed to develop a streamlined process for capturing and analysing this data.
3.2: Steps are needed to better understand existing emissions in the Council’s supply chain and create a baseline to support further development of KPIs and CO2 savings targets. A staggered approach will be taken to collecting baseline data across priority areas. Discussions have taken place with the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) department to better understand their existing contracts – some of which already include CO2 reduction targets.
3.4: The Social Value and Environment Guidance for Suppliers and Bidders for Council Contract Opportunities has been published on MCC’s website, with an opportunity for the wider public to provide feedback. Guidance for staff on how to evaluate the contracts is being developed.
3.5: The Council launched a “Reusable Cups at Events Guide” at the Showman’s Show and circulated it to stakeholders involved in other local events. Work on identifying next steps to align Parks and Events with the GM Plastic Free Pledge is underway. Consideration is being given to the support and resources required to deliver this.
An ongoing review of the funding criteria for Community Events Funds will support the use of the Sustainable Events Guide. Additional funding has been identified to undertake a study into power for events, with the aim to reduce the need for diesel generators. Work to identify the scope of this project as well as the technical and financial requirements will commence in January 2022.