Environment Policy (DCC)

We are engaged in a huge amount of activity to reduce our impact on the environment during but we are also engaged in activities to improve and enhance the environment where possible.

Of course there is still much to do and the issue of climate change makes our activity all the more imperative.

To assist this process we have produced an environment policy which sets out our aims and promises.

We are committed to...

Energy and water

Using energy and water efficiently in our operations.

Pollution

Identifying, adopting and promoting technologies to reduce the emissions of greenhouse gases, within our properties and the wider community.

Minimising, and where possible, eliminating the release of any pollutant which may cause damage to health and the environment.

Transport

Reducing the social and environmental impacts of road vehicles on council business. Encouraging the use of more sustainable modes of transport for all journeys.

Waste

Minimising wastes by the best practicable environmental option by eliminating, reducing, reusing, composting and recycling.

Managing unavoidable wastes in accordance with our Duty of Care obligations.

Natural and built environment

Protecting, conserving and enhancing the environment including landscape character, habitats and heritage. Promoting bio-diversity and local distinctiveness and the conservation of both renewable and non-renewable resources.

Environmental education

Raising awareness, educating and training employees and providing information to the public on environmental policies, practices and issues.

Purchasing and contracts

Ensuring that our purchasing power is used to reduce negative environmental impacts and to improve the environmental standards of products and services the council purchases.

Environmental assessment

Minimising the risk of damage and maximising opportunities for improving the environment by assessing our policies and practices for their environmental effects and adopting technologies and working practices which have the greatest benefit for sustainable development.

Environment Policy (DCC)

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