1. INTRODUCTION Council has a firm commitment to greenhouse action and reduction within its own operations. This commitment is reflected in the objectives and actions of the Hume City Plan 2030, the Hume Council Plan 2009-2013, Pathways to Sustainability: An Environmental Framework and the previous Greenhouse Action Plan (2009 – 2011). This four year Greenhouse Action Plan (2013 – 2016) has been developed to update and detail the objectives, actions and resource requirements to support this commitment, under the following key themes: Public lighting Buildings Waste Transportation Data Management The goals as relevant for each key theme describe the role and ability of Council to: Demonstrate greenhouse leadership by minimising greenhouse gas emissions in Council’s own operations. Influence and advocate for wider change within Council’s networks, including other local government areas, electricity distributors, community members and non-government organisations. There are several Council Strategies, Action Plans and programs that support greenhouse action both internally and externally: Council document / program Aim and Target Audience Live Green Strategy and Action Plan (2011-13) Engages and educates the Hume community on environmental sustainability. Live Green Work Green program (launched in 2010) Engages and educates Hume staff on environmental sustainability. Business Efficiency Network Engages Hume businesses with energy efficiency and environmental practices. Reduce waste sent to landfill and implement best practice waste management. The audience Waste Management Strategy (2012-2016) includes the Hume community. Climate Change Adaptation Strategy (available in late 2013) Will outline Council’s approach to managing its climate change risks. Will contain initiatives to encourage staff to choose sustainable transport for commuting and Green Travel Plan (available in 2013) business travel. Hume Integrated Land use and Transport Strategy (HILATS) Integrates land-use and transport planning within Hume, and works to reduce reliance on the (2011-2020) private car for residents. Outlines the procurement principles for Council purchasing, including environmental sustainability Procurement Policy (2011) considerations.
1. INTRODUCTION Council has a firm commitment to greenhouse action and reduction within its own operations. This commitment is reflected in the objectives and actions of the Hume City Plan 2030, the Hume Council Plan 2009-2013, Pathways to Sustainability: An Environmental Framework and the previous Greenhouse Action Plan (2009 – 2011). This four year Greenhouse Action Plan (2013 – 2016) has been developed to update and detail the objectives, actions and resource requirements to support this commitment, under the following key themes: Public lighting Buildings Waste Transportation Data Management The goals as relevant for each key theme describe the role and ability of Council to: Demonstrate greenhouse leadership by minimising greenhouse gas emissions in Council’s own operations. Influence and advocate for wider change within Council’s networks, including other local government areas, electricity distributors, community members and non-government organisations. There are several Council Strategies, Action Plans and programs that support greenhouse action both internally and externally: Council document / program Aim and Target Audience Live Green Strategy and Action Plan (2011-13) Engages and educates the Hume community on environmental sustainability. Live Green Work Green program (launched in 2010) Engages and educates Hume staff on environmental sustainability. Business Efficiency Network Engages Hume businesses with energy efficiency and environmental practices. Waste Management Strategy (2012-2016) Reduce waste sent to landfill and implement best practice waste management. The audience includes the Hume community. Climate Change Adaptation Strategy (available in late 2013) Will outline Council’s approach to managing its climate change risks. Green Travel Plan (available in 2013) Will contain initiatives to encourage staff to choose sustainable transport for commuting and business travel. Hume Integrated Land use and Transport Strategy (HILATS) (2011-2020) Integrates land-use and transport planning within Hume, and works to reduce reliance on the private car for residents. Procurement Policy (2011) Outlines the procurement principles for Council purchasing, including environmental sustainability considerations.
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