Corporate commitments
CW1 - Corporate consumption emissions
We commit to use our purchasing power to reduce our consumption-related emissions and seek the highest possible standards of sustainability for our externally-sourced supplies, services and works.
Our goals for 2024 to 2027 is for:
- An Annual monitoring of consumption-related Scope 3 emissions.
- Contract managers to monitor the carbon impact of the services and goods they purchase.
By 2030 our aspiration is that emissions from purchased supplies, services and works are addressed upfront when identifying a need through a policy that favours sustainability.
2024/25
| Action | Owner |
|---|---|
| Roll out improvements to the Council's procurement approach so that it fully aligns with the Council's Net Zero ambition and embeds a contract award weighing for climate change. | Assistant Chief Executive |
| Engage with the Council's family of companies to support their plans for Net Zero. | Strategic Director for Place |
| Roll out the contract management toolkit to support the Council's contract managers in monitoring the effectiveness of our contracts in terms of carbon emissions commitments made by contractors. | Assistant Chief Executive |
2024 to 2026
| Action | Owner |
|---|---|
| Source recycled and refurbished equipment for our corporate operations needs where possible. | Assistant Chief Executive |
CW2 - Corporate waste
We commit to cut down our corporate waste and minimise the impact of waste that cannot be avoided.
Our goal for 2024 to 2027 is for the Council to have policies and facilities in place to cut down its waste to a strict minimum by the end of 2026.
By 2030 our aspiration is that corporate waste has been radically reduced, evidenced through year-on-year improvements.
2024 to 2027
| Action | Owner |
|---|---|
| Continue to encourage waste minimisation, reuse and recycling at all our premises, ensuring all waste streams are separated to maximise recycling opportunities. | Assistant Chief Executive |
Influencing commitments
CW3 - Reuse
We commit to developing greater adherence to the waste hierarchy, including taking a lead on supporting reuse within the city.
Our goal for 2024 to 2027 is to have established a reuse partnership by 2024/25.
Citywide aspirations for 2030 can be found on the Climate Connections Plymouth website.
2024/25
| Action | Owner |
|---|---|
| Establish a ‘Reuse Partnership’ by working with partners in retailing, housing associations, charities, education providers, and existing re-use businesses thereby stimulating the green economy, creating skilled jobs and affordable reusable items for householders. | Strategic Director for Place |
| Complete an evaluation of reuse initiatives in the city. | Strategic Director for Place |
| Develop a business case to implement a reuse shop in Plymouth. | Strategic Director for Place |
2024 to 2026
| Action | Owner |
|---|---|
| Identify funding to support communities to increase the number of operating repair and reuse initiatives. | Strategic Director for Place |
CW4 - Recycling
We commit to working with residents to increase the city’s household recycling rate.
Our goal for 2024 to 2027 is to work towards the Plymouth Plan target of 65% recycling rate by 2034, with a goal to achieve 53% by 2030.
Citywide aspirations for 2030 can be found on the Climate Connections Plymouth website.
2024/25
| Action | Owner |
|---|---|
| Work with Reuse partners to develop a wider culture of Reduce, Reuse and Recycle. | Strategic Director for Place |
| New Councillor Champion on waste to organise a round table on waste. | Strategic Director for Place |
| Provide offer for residents to encourage domestic composting. | Strategic Director for Place |
2024 to 2027
| Action | Owner |
|---|---|
| Engage with communities to maximise opportunities for increasing recycling levels and compliance with our waste collection scheme. | Strategic Director for Place |
| Update Plymouth City Council's Municipal Waste Strategy 2007-2030 to ensure consistency with Government Environment Act 2021. | Strategic Director for Place |
2025/26
| Action | Owner |
|---|---|
| As a member of the South West Devon Waste Partnership, explore feasibility of developing carbon capture and storage at the Energy from Waste plant. | Strategic Director for Place |
2026/27
| Action | Owner |
|---|---|
| Deliver a weekly kerbside food waste collection service to Plymouth households in line with Government legislation and guidance. | Strategic Director for Place |