These route maps highlight the journey we are on across key areas of sustainable development within the Scottish Parliament.
Launch of new Biodiversity Statement
Review office waste and recycling systems to ensure the right bins for the right recycling streams are in the right locations throughout the building. This encourages the most amount of segregation of recycling streams.
includes removing non-recycling waste infrastructure
Reintroduce disposable cup charge for hot beverages
e-learning resource developed
Sustainable Development, circular economy and climate justice presentations are now available on the intranet in the sustainable development ‘knowledge library’. We provide training in use of the sustainable development impact assessment (SDIA) tool
SDIA tool showcased at COP26
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Updated Carbon Management Plan: Net Zero Ready published
Focus on net zero-ready initiatives such as removing the use of gas for heating and cooking and insulating the building, as we strive to have a green recovery from Covid.
Scope 3 emission inventory and assessment completed
Create a model to capture emissions from our supply chain to measure, monitor and start to reduce emissions
Carry out homeworking emissions study
Promote reusable food containers and encourage staff to use them
Business travel review
Review highlighted the need for a business travel policy