“Councils are at the forefront of local sustainability action and through this programme and partnership with Crown Commercial Service, the LGA will be able to support councils with carbon reduction and adaptation measures.”
Sustainability programme, funded by Crown Commercial Service, to support councils tackle climate change
A new sustainability programme has been launched to support councils to reach their local carbon reduction and adaptation targets.
The Local Government Association (LGA), in partnership with and funded through the Crown Commercial Service (CCS), has launched the two-year programme as part of its sector support offer. The aim is to provide tools and opportunities to build councils’ capability and capacity in sustainability and the environment.
The LGA will provide data-driven and consistent approaches for the sector to prioritise the actions that will drive their sustainability, efficiency, and improvement goals.
The programme will help councils through:
- Building capability – learning, skills, and guidance to help councils deliver on their climate and adaptation targets, through masterclasses and workshops that will highlight key sustainability themes and upskill participants.
- Tools - the greenhouse gas accounting tool and waste emissions calculator will help councils baseline their data and assist with internal emissions reporting.
- Networks – an online sustainability hub, a monthly sustainability bulletin and an officer ‘communities of practice’ network.
Eddie Gibson, National Account Manager for Local Communities and Housing at Crown Commercial Service, said:
“CCS is delighted to be working with the LGA and investing over £700,000 on this two-year programme. Councils are a vital part of moving their communities towards net zero - this programme will enable knowledge-sharing and spread good practice across the sector, placing sustainable outcomes at the heart of council decision making.”
Cllr Abi Brown, Chairman of the LGA’s Innovation and Improvement Board, said:
“As the leaders of local areas, only councils can lead targeted local climate action in our villages, towns and cities.
“Councils are at the forefront of local sustainability action and through this programme and partnership with Crown Commercial Service, the LGA will be able to support councils with carbon reduction and adaptation measures.”
Notes to editors
If you would like any further information on any aspect of our new sustainability programme, please email [email protected].
Crown Commercial Service (CCS) is an Executive Agency of the Cabinet Office, supporting the public sector to achieve maximum commercial value when procuring common goods and services.
CCS is the UK’s largest public procurement organisation. It supports the public sector to achieve maximum commercial value when procuring common goods and services. In 2022/23, CCS helped the public sector to achieve commercial benefits equal to £3.8 billion - supporting world-class public services that offer best value for taxpayers. To find out more about CCS, visit: www.crowncommercial.gov.uk