Public Sector Climate Change Duties 2016 Summary Report: South Lanarkshire College. Required TABLE OF CONTENTS

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1 TABLE OF CONTENTS Required PART 1: PROFILE OF REPORTING BODY PART 2: GOVERNANCE, MANAGEMENT AND STRATEGY PART 3: EMISSIONS, TARGETS AND PROJECTS PART 4: ADAPTATION PART 5: PROCUREMENT PART 6: VALIDATION AND DECLARATION Recommended Reporting: Reporting on Wider Influence RECOMMENDED WIDER INFLUENCE OTHER NOTABLE REPORTABLE ACTIVITY

2 PART 1: PROFILE OF REPORTING BODY 1(a) Name of reporting body South Lanarkshire College 1(b) Type of body Educational Institutions 1(c) Highest number of full-time equivalent staff in the body during the report year (d) Metrics used by the body Specify the metrics that the body uses to assess its performance in relation to climate change and sustainability. Metric Unit Value Comments 1(e) Overall budget of the body Specify approximate /annum for the report year. Budget Budget Comments (f) Report year Specify the report year. Report Year Academic Report Year Comments 1(g) Context Provide a summary of the body s nature and functions that are relevant to climate change reporting. The college operates from three buildings on a single campus. One is a traditionally-built, 9-year old building. The other two are carefully designed low-energy, low-carbon buildings. One of these buildings has an "A+" EPC and in operation should be "carbon positive". The college has taken a lead role in education and training in the construction industry to promote sustainability across the curriulum and to the private and public sector. This is one of the college's 3 key priorities in its Strategic Plan. The college student numbers have grown since 2008 by 60%. Despite that, with the two low energy/net carbon positive newer buildings, the college's overall carbon footprint has fallen. This is a remarkable achievement.

3 PART 2: GOVERNANCE, MANAGEMENT AND STRATEGY 2(a) How is climate change governed in the body? Provide a summary of the roles performed by the body s governance bodies and members in relation to climate change. If any of the body s activities in relation to climate change sit outside its own governance arrangements (in relation to, for example, land use, adaptation, transport, business travel, waste, information and communication technology, procurement or behaviour change), identify these activities and the governance arrangements. The College Board of Management has overall responsibility for the governance of all aspects of the college's activity. The responsibility for Carbon Reporting is devolved to a sub-group of the Sustainability Group. The Sustainability Group meets 5 times a year to monitor and implement policies and approaches to promote sustainable behaviours. The Sustainability Group reports to the College Management Team where the issues are discussed and iniatives are implemented. The governance of climate change and sustainability is influenced by: UN SDGs, UK and Scottish Government agendas, SFC guidance, Regional Outcome Agreement Guidance and Education Scotland. The Fiannce and Resources Committee of the College Board of Management reviews mitigation activity and all projects that lead to lower energy use or lower emissions. They also monitor progress towards sustainble approaches in energy and resoruce use and waste management to recycling or landfill. 2(b) How is climate change action managed and embedded by the body? Provide a summary of how decision-making in relation to climate change action by the body is managed and how responsibility is allocated to the body s senior staff, departmental heads etc. If any such decision-making sits outside the body s own governance arrangements (in relation to, for example, land use, adaptation, transport, business travel, waste, information and communication technology, procurement or behaviour change), identify how this is managed and how responsibility is allocated outside the body (JPEG, PNG, PDF, DOC) It is embedded in the colleges strategic and operational plans. One of three Strategic Priorities is to promote sustainable behaviours. This priority is translated into actions and targets in every managers operational plan. It is also a reference point in lesson plans used by lecturing staff and in the college's self-evaluation and improvemnet approaches. Climate change and sustainability is managed throughout the College by the dissemination of information from the Sustainability Group to the College Management Team and from there to all staff and students. It is embedded into the organisation by; IT systems, Operational Plans, Self Evaluation, Curriculum Development, student questionnaires and the introduction to new technologies. The new environmental dashboard for all lecturing staff will let each individual know the impact of their photocopying on the environment. 2(c) Does the body have specific climate change mitigation and adaptation objectives in its corporate plan or similar document? Provide a brief summary of objectives if they exist. Objective Doc Name Doc Link Inform and influence the behaviour of students and staff to develop skills to adopt lower energy approaches Climate Disruption Action Plan. Strategic Plan and Operational Plans

4 2(c) Does the body have specific climate change mitigation and adaptation objectives in its corporate plan or similar document? Provide a brief summary of objectives if they exist. Objective Doc Name Doc Link Adopt low-resource approaches where possible Strategic Plan, Annual Report and Operational Plans Encourage Lecturing Staff to consider Sustainability as an integral part of their teaching role. Strategic Plan. College Lesson Plan Template and individual Lecturer's lesson plans Improvement our management of waste streams Climate Disruption Action Plan/Strategic Plan Inform students and staff of the benefits of re-using and re-cycling Climate Disruption Action Plan/Strategic Plan Promote environmental sustainability Climate Disruption Action Plan/Strategic Plan

5 2(d) Does the body have a climate change plan or strategy? If yes, provide the name of any such document and details of where a copy of the document may be obtained or accessed. Yes. Climate Disruption Action Plan; Sustainability Strategy; Strategic Priority in College Strategic Plan; Operational managers set annual actions linked to promoting sustainable behaviours.

6 2(e) Does the body have any plans or strategies covering the following areas that include climate change? Provide the name of any such document and the timeframe covered. Topic area Name of document Link Time period covered Adaptation Business travel Climate Change Disruption Plan, Strategic Plan, Promoting Sustainable Travel, Financial Procedures Comments 10 years;6 years The College's Financial Procedures encourage the use of public transport in preference to individual's cars Staff Travel Climate Disruption Action Plan, Strategic Plan, Promoting Sustainable Transport, Financial Procedures 10 years; 6 years; Annual; 3 years The College's Financial Procedures encourage the use of public transport in preference to individual's cars Energy efficiency Climate Disruption Action Plan, Strategic Plan 10 years; 6 years The college has exceeded its energy reduction targets from its baseline year Fleet transport Climate Disruption Action Plan 10 years The college sources vehicles that are as least polluting as possible and minimises its "owned" vehicle fleet. Information and communication technology Climate Disruption Action Plan, Strategic Plan 10 years; 6 years The College's ICT Strategy Group now have sustainable approaches on their agenda. The Group has considered approaches such as "Thin client" and most recvently has installed low-resource PCs in the new low carbon building. Renewable energy Climate Disruption Action Plan, Strategic Plan 11 years; 6 years The college has a plethora of initiatives in this area outlined later in this report Sustainable/renewable heat Climate Disruption Action Plan, Strategic Plan 12 years; 6 years Two of the college's buildings are heated solely by a GSHP. The third has its heating supplemented by a GSHP Waste management Climate Disruption Action Plan, Strategic Plan 10 years; 6 years The college invites the Catering Comopany Inspire along to its Sustainability Group to report on food waste. All photocopiers now provide every user with a carbon footprint for all copying jobs. Water and sewerage Climate Disruption Action Plan, Strategic Plan 10 years; 6 years Land Use BREEAM plan for Ecology around New Building. Estates Strategy - under review 3 years The college carried out a habitat survey prior to the construction of its new building then carried out a further survey on completion, with an associated plan to improve the biodiversity of the area in a three-year period. The woodland on the college grounds is managed extensively to act as a carbon sink. Wildflower meadows have been planted. Other (state topic area covered in comments)

7 2(f) What are the body s top 5 priorities for climate change governance, management and strategy for the year ahead? Provide a brief summary of the body s areas and activities of focus for the year ahead. Governance: The Property and Estates Committee will be be integrated this year with the Finance Committee. This will enable both groups to have ready access to information on Sustainability and the financial investment/benefits in a single committee for the purposes of effective and eficient governance. Management: Promote annually environmental sustainability to all staff and students, reiterate messages about waste minimisation. Students: Hold a "Green Day" as a focal point in the year for students. Energy use: Continue to monitor with a view to identify any areas where this may be creeping up again. Travel: Employ a Campus Cycling Officer to promote lowenergy transport options. Waste: Reduce waste and improve the management of our waste streams. Photocopying: Renew Photocopier contract and in the new contract provide each member of staff and every student with an environmental dashboard that informs them of the carbon impact of the photocopying they carry out. 2(g) Has the body used the Climate Change Assessment Tool(a) or equivalent tool to self-assess its capability / performance? If yes, please provide details of the key findings and resultant action taken. No 2(h) Supporting information and best practice Provide any other relevant supporting information and any examples of best practice by the body in relation to governance, management and strategy. The college is a winner of a Green Gown Award for its Outstanding BREAM (2014) new building. This is the first building in the UK to achieve this award. The building is net zero carbon and although we have increased our student population by 60% our carbon emissions have reduced, not risen. The Cycle to work scheme and new Cycling Officer will help promote a step change in travel arrangements. The college continues to develop its IT systems to reduce duplication of workload and reduce reliance on paper-based adminsitration systems. The new photocopier contract monitors each copy and sends a reprot to users on the amuont of carbon used by them in the copying/printing process. The college was the first in Scotland to achieve the NUS Responsible Futures Award, has 4 awards for sustainable approaches and is winner of the UK Green Gown Awards organised by the EAUC. Ground source heat pumps are the sole heat source in 2 campus buildings and a partial heat source in one. Rainwater harvesting systems are in 2 of the 3 buildings on campus. The impact of rainwater harvesting in terms of energy saving and carbon saving is with Scottish Water rather than the college as an organisation. However it enabled a lighter infastrucre for drainage when constructing the new building.

8 PART 3: EMISSIONS, TARGETS AND PROJECTS 3a Emissions from start of the year which the body uses as a baseline (for its carbon footprint) to the end of the report year Complete the following table using the greenhouse gas emissions total for the body calculated on the same basis as for its annual carbon footprint /management reporting or, where applicable, its sustainability reporting. Include greenhouse gas emissions from the body's estate and operations (a) (measured and reported in accordance with Scopes 1 & 2 and, to the extent applicable, selected Scope 3 of the Greenhouse Gas Protocol (b)). If data is not available for any year from the start of the year which is used as a baseline to the end of the report year, provide an explanation in the comments column. (a) No information is required on the effect of the body on emissions which are not from its estate and operations. Reference Year Year Scope1 Scope2 Scope3 Total Units Comments Baseline carbon footprint 2008/ tco2e Scope 1 and 2 emissions recorded to set baseline in new bespoke college building. Baseline set in the College's Climate Disruption Action Plan Scope 3 emissions not comprehensively calculated. Assumption of 60tCO2e to cover water and sewerage; waste to landfill and waste recycled Year 1 carbon footprint 2009/ tco2e Scope 1 and 2 emissions recorded to set baseline in new bespoke college building. Baseline set in the College's Climate Disruption Action Plan Scope 3 emissions not comprehensively calculated. Assumption of 60tCO2e to cover water and sewerage; waste to landfill and waste recycled. The college had a focus this year on energy efficiency as part of its climate disruption action plan. Year 2 carbon footprint 2010/ tco2e Further implementation of recommendations from climate disruption action plan. Year 3 carbon footprint 2011/ tco2e Year 4 carbon footprint 2012/ tco2e Year 5 carbon footprint 2013/ tco2e Although the college has grown in student numbers it has managed to maintain a stable overall carbon footprint. Year 6 carbon footprint 2014/ tco2e Year 7 carbon footprint 2015/ tco2e Overall carbon emissions down by 27.8% on like for like basis with base year. This year saw the completion of a new net zero carbon building that has been running for 7 months and has had zero negative impact on the college's carbon emissions despite there being 60% more students than in 2008.

9 3b Breakdown of emission sources Complete the following table with the breakdown of emission sources from the body's most recent carbon footprint (greenhouse gas inventory); this should correspond to the last entry in the table in 3 (a) above. Use the 'Comments' column to explain what is included within each category of emission source entered in the first column. If, for any such category of emission source, it is not possible to provide a simple emission factor(a) leave the field for the emission factor blank and provide the total emissions for that category of emission source in the 'Emissions' column. Total Comments reason for difference between Q3a & 3b. Emission source Scope Consumption data Units Emission factor Units Emissions (tco2e) Comments Natural Gas Scope kwh kg CO2e/kWh Grid Electricity (generation) Scope kwh kg CO2e/kWh Water - Supply Scope m kg CO2e/m3 3.8 Diesel (average biofuel blend) Scope litres kg CO2e/litre Refuse Commercial & Industrial to Landfill Scope tonnes 199 kg CO2e/tonne 28.1 Mixed recycling Scope tonnes 21 kg CO2e/tonne 7.1 Car - diesel (average - unknown engine size) miles kg CO2e/mile 6.5 This was not included in our calculations last year

10 3c Generation, consumption and export of renewable energy Provide a summary of the body's annual renewable generation (if any), and whether it is used or exported by the body. Renewable Electricity Renewable Heat Technology Total consumed by the organisation (kwh) Total exported (kwh) Total consumed by the organisation (kwh) Total exported (kwh) Comments Solar PV All electricity generated on site is also used on site Ground Source Heat Pump GSHP in new building Solar PV (only 7 months of generation to date) 56 new solar panels this year to offset carbon used by new building. Ground Source Heat Pump Ground source heat pump in Low-energy house 3d Targets List all of the body's targets of relevance to its climate change duties. Where applicable, overall carbon targets and any separate land use, energy efficiency, waste, water, information and communication technology, transport, travel and heat targets should be included. Name of Target Type of Target Target Units Boundary/scope of Target Progress against target Year used as baseline Baseline figure Units of baseline Target completion year Comments Maintain gas and energy use at the current low "plateau" level and improve if possible absolute 20 tco2e reduction Energy use in buildings 2015/ tco2e 2016 The new low energy, low carbon building is designed to be net carbon positive. BRE will monitor this as aprt of their POE and provide data and information regarding whether or not this target is achieved.

11 3e Estimated total annual carbon savings from all projects implemented by the body in the report year Total Emissions Source Total estimated annual carbon savings (tco2e) Comments 20 Electricity 10 Complete the construction of a net-zero carbon/carbon positive teaching block. Growth in capacity by 200 student places with zero increase in carbon emissions. Natural gas Other heating fuels 10 New low-energy building has no gas supply to it. Better control of ground source heat pumps balanced against less use of gas boilers in the main building should generate gas savings this winter. N/A Waste Working with catering company to reduce use of disposable cups etc. Water and sewerage Business Travel More rainwater harvesting capacity on campus has meant that the increase in student numbers will not translate into a large associated increase in water consumption. Also, less wastewater will be produced from the campus. New Cycling Officer in post to encourage a move away from reliance on car transport. Fleet transport All minibuses have the most up-to-date fuel efficient engines. Other (specify in comments) 3f Detail the top 10 carbon reduction projects to be carried out by the body in the report year Provide details of the 10 projects which are estimated to achieve the highest carbon savings during report year. Project name Funding source First full year of CO2e savings Are these savings figures estimated or actual? Capital cost ( ) Operational cost ( /annum) Project lifetime (years) Primary fuel/emission source saved Estimated carbon savings per year (tco2e/annum) Estimated costs savings ( /annum) Behaviour Change Comments Low-energy, net zero carbon building. South Lanarkshire College Educational trust and ERDF funding Estimated Natural Gas 26 The building has no gas supply. Has little reliance on grid electricity and has rainwater harvesting in place. Cost savings unknown at this stage

12 3g Estimated decrease or increase in the body's emissions attributed to factors (not reported elsewhere in this form) in the report year If the emissions increased or decreased due to any such factor in the report year, provide an estimate of the amount and direction. Total Emissions source Total estimated annual emissions (tco2e) Increase or decrease in emissions Comments 0 Estate changes Although our estate has increased significantly, our carbon footprint has decreased. Service provision Although our student population has increased and our services have increased, our carbon footprint has decreased. Staff numbers Although staff numbers have increased, our carbon footprint has decreased. Other (specify in comments)

13 3h Anticipated annual carbon savings from all projects implemented by the body in the year ahead Total Source Saving Comments 0 Electricity 0 Natural gas 0 Other heating fuels 0 Waste 0 Water and sewerage 0 Business Travel 0 Fleet transport 0 Other (specify in comments) 0 N/A

14 3i Estimated decrease or increase in the body's emissions attributed to factors (not reported elsewhere in this form) in the year ahead If the emissions are likely to increase or decrease due to any such factor in the year ahead, provide an estimate of the amount and direction. Total Emissions source Total estimated annual emissions (tco2e) Increase or decrease in emissions 0 Estate changes 0 Decrease Comments Service provision 0 Decrease Staff numbers 0 Decrease Other (specify in comments) 0 Decrease N/A 3j Total carbon reduction project savings since the start of the year which the body uses as a baseline for its carbon footprint If the body has data available, estimate the total emissions savings made from projects since the start of that year ("the baseline year"). Total Comments 718 The College began taking action nine years ago - see table 3A. 3k Supporting information and best practice Provide any other relevant supporting information and any examples of best practice by the body in relation to its emissions, targets and projects. New net carbon positive building. Use of solar panels, ground source and air source heat pumps on all our buildings to reduce reliance on fossil fuels. Rainwater harvesting on two buildings to reduce energy use pumping water to the site and reduce the drainage infrastructure. Having "Promoting Sustainable Behaviours" as one of the College's three key strategic priorities.

15 PART 4: ADAPTATION 4(a) Has the body assessed current and future climate-related risks? If yes, provide a reference or link to any such risk assessment(s). The College response to climate change risk is detailed in the Climate Change Disruption plan. This is a five year plan which is due to be reviewed this current year. The CCAT will be used to review and update this plan for next year. 4(b) What arrangements does the body have in place to manage climate-related risks? Provide details of any climate change adaptation strategies, action plans and risk management procedures, and any climate change adaptation policies which apply across the body. Climate related risks are detailed in the Climate Change Disruption Plan. This document is monitored and updated at the Sustainability Group. The Finance and Resource Committee of the Board of Management are given regular updates on climate change risks and adaptation strategies. Climate change adaptations include: solar panels in all college buildings, a ground source heat pump and the facility to harvest rainwater in the new teaching block. There has been an increase in the amount of learning and teaching material available on the College VLE which has reduced the need for paper resources and paperless courses are promoted across the College. College opening hours are maximised and any out of hours activity is optimised reducing the amount of heating and lighting required. We reduced our evening class opening from four evenings to two and therefore have more classes running over fewer evenings. The College works with our catering supplier to recycle food waste and source local sustainable produce and products. The College has a Business Continuity Plan to mitigate risks in relation to major disruptions. 4(c) What action has the body taken to adapt to climate change? Include details of work to increase awareness of the need to adapt to climate change and build the capacity of staff and stakeholders to assess risk and implement action. The college raises awareness of climate change by engaging with students and staff from all departments. We work closely with industry partners, HEIs and awarding bodies to support and promote sustainability in the curriculum.. A range of strategies are used to increase climate change awareness; these include A Green Awareness Day working in partnership with the NUS, monitoring and update the Responsible Futures Action Plan, sustainability included in college policies, the college annexe and low carbon house are used as a teaching resource for specific subjects as well as being used to promote sustainability to all students, staff, industry partners and the local community. Throughout the college sustainability awareness is increased by the availability of recycling bins and the prominent position of sustainability posters. A sustainability tip has been introduced to the college and student newsletter. Sustainability is promoted within Faculties and Department and is included in Operational Plans. Good practice relating to sustainability is shared between Faculties and Departments at the Sustainability Group, College Management Team, Faculty/Department Meetings and staff development The Climate Change Disruption Action Plan, will be carried out in partnership with the Sustainability Group and the Depute Principal. A Cycling Officer has been appointed to promote the benefits of cycling to students and staff. Working in partnership with our catering supplier iniatives to reduce food and product waste are planned.

16 4(d) Where applicable, what progress has the body made in delivering the policies and proposals referenced N1, N2, N3, B1, B2, B3, S1, S2 and S3 in the Scottish Climate Change Adaptation Programme(a) ("the Programme")? If the body is listed in the Programme as a body responsible for the delivery of one or more policies and proposals under the objectives N1, N2, N3, B1,B2, B3, S1, S2 and S3, provide details of the progress made by the body in delivering each policy or proposal in the report year. If it is not responsible for delivering any policy or proposal under a particular objective enter N/A in the Delivery progress made column for that objective. (a) This refers to the programme for adaptation to climate change laid before the Scottish Parliament under section 53(2) of the Climate Change (Scotland) Act 2009 (asp 12) which currently has effect. The most recent one is entitled Climate Ready Scotland: Scottish Climate Change Adaptation Programme dated May Objective Understand the effects of climate change and their impacts on the natural environment. Objective reference Theme Policy / Proposal reference Delivery progress made Comments N1 Natural Environment N/A Support a healthy and diverse natural environment with capacity to adapt. N2 Natural Environment N/A Sustain and enhance the benefits, goods and services that the natural environment provides. N3 Natural Environment N/A Understand the effects of climate change and their impacts on buildings and infrastructure networks. B1 Buildings and infrastructure networks N/A Provide the knowledge, skills and tools to manage climate change impacts on buildings and infrastructure. B2 Buildings and infrastructure networks N/A

17 4(d) Where applicable, what progress has the body made in delivering the policies and proposals referenced N1, N2, N3, B1, B2, B3, S1, S2 and S3 in the Scottish Climate Change Adaptation Programme(a) ("the Programme")? If the body is listed in the Programme as a body responsible for the delivery of one or more policies and proposals under the objectives N1, N2, N3, B1,B2, B3, S1, S2 and S3, provide details of the progress made by the body in delivering each policy or proposal in the report year. If it is not responsible for delivering any policy or proposal under a particular objective enter N/A in the Delivery progress made column for that objective. (a) This refers to the programme for adaptation to climate change laid before the Scottish Parliament under section 53(2) of the Climate Change (Scotland) Act 2009 (asp 12) which currently has effect. The most recent one is entitled Climate Ready Scotland: Scottish Climate Change Adaptation Programme dated May Objective Increase the resilience of buildings and infrastructure networks to sustain and enhance the benefits and services provided. Objective reference B3 Theme Policy / Proposal reference Delivery progress made Comments Buildings and infrastructure networks N/A Understand the effects of climate change and their impacts on people, homes and communities. S1 Society N/A Increase the awareness of the impacts of climate change to enable people to adapt to future extreme weather events. S2 Society N/A Support our health services and emergency responders to enable them to respond effectively to the increased pressures associated with a changing climate. S3 Society N/A

18 4(e) What arrangements does the body have in place to review current and future climate risks? Provide details of arrangements to review current and future climate risks, for example, what timescales are in place to review the climate change risk assessments referred to in Question 4(a) and adaptation strategies, action plans, procedures and policies in Question 4(b). In partnership with the Depute Principal, the Sustainability Group will monitor and evaluate the strategies, actions and policies identified. This will be reported to the College Management Team and the Finance and Resource Committee of the Board of Management. The College is an active member of the EAUC and will use the extensive networking opportunities and sharing practice events to identify and implement best practice as appropriate. 4(f) What arrangements does the body have in place to monitor and evaluate the impact of the adaptation actions? Please provide details of monitoring and evaluation criteria and adaptation indicators used to assess the effectiveness of actions detailed under Question 4(c) and Question 4(d). The adaptations listed will be monitored and their effectiveness evaluated by the Sustainability Group and reported to the College Management Team. A report will be presented to the Finance and Resource Committee of the Board of Management.

19 4(g) What are the body s top 5 priorities for the year ahead in relation to climate change adaptation? Provide a summary of the areas and activities of focus for the year ahead. Introduce LED lighting to all appropriate areas. Reduce the amount of waste produced. Encourage sustainable travel arrangements for staff and students. Increase the number of students using VLE. Monitor and reduce the amount of energy used. Increase the promotion of sustainability throughout the college Reduce the amount of food waste Raise awareness of the benefits of cycling to work/non-car travel by employing a Cycling Officer. 4(h) Supporting information and best practice Provide any other relevant supporting information and any examples of best practice by the body in relation to adaptation. The college has been proactive in increasing sustainable activities with local and national employers, workplacement providers and the community to promote sustainability and share good practice. We have worked in partnership with other colleges to share good practice and to discuss sustainability iniatives and projects. The college new teaching block was the first building in the UK to achieve outstanding BREAM accreditation, received a Green Gown Award and is used as a learning resource and to promote sustainability to the whole college and the wider community.

20 PART 5: PROCUREMENT 5(a) How have procurement policies contributed to compliance with climate change duties? Provide information relating to how the procurement policies of the body have contributed to its compliance with climate changes duties. The college has a Procurement Officer from APUC employed on a part-time basis and through this applies good practice in procurement activities. The Procurement Officer, is a member of the Sustainability Group, and is ensuring that we comply with legislation in relation to Sustainable Procurement. In addition there is a Code of Conduct for our Supply Chain. All the College's tenders now consider minimising environmental impact as part of the potential scoring mechanism, as well as community benefits. 5(b) How has procurement activity contributed to compliance with climate change duties? Provide information relating to how procurement activity by the body has contributed to its compliance with climate changes duties. See above

21 5(c) Supporting information and best practice Provide any other relevant supporting information and any examples of best practice by the body in relation to procurement. The employing of a bespoke Procurement Officer to help the College navigate its way through the legislation and good practice in relation to sustainable procurement to minimise environmental impact. The Procurement Officer is also a member of the Sustainability Group.

22 PART 6: VALIDATION AND DECLARATION 6(a) Internal validation process Briefly describe the body s internal validation process, if any, of the data or information contained within this report. A sub group of the Sustainability Group collated the data and information contained within this document and this information is reviewed by the Depute Principal and Chair of the Sustainability Group. Comparisons have been made with the previous years data. The group jointly agreed the content and cross checked figures as appropriate. 6(b) Peer validation process Briefly describe the body s peer validation process, if any, of the data or information contained within this report. The report will be presented to the Sustainability Group and the College Principal. 6(c) External validation process Briefly describe the body s external validation process, if any, of the data or information contained within this report. None at the moment. 6(d) No validation process If any information provided in this report has not been validated, identify the information in question and explain why it has not been validated. N/A 6e - Declaration I confirm that the information in this report is accurate and provides a fair representation of the body s performance in relation to climate change. Name Role in the body Date Angus J Allan Depute Principal

23 RECOMMENDED WIDER INFLUENCE Q1 Historic Emissions (Local Authorities only) Please indicate emission amounts and unit of measurement (e.g. tco2e) and years. Please provide information on the following components using data from the links provided below. Please use (1) as the default unless targets and actions relate to (2). (1) UK local and regional CO2 emissions: subset dataset (emissions within the scope of influence of local authorities): (2) UK local and regional CO2 emissions: full dataset: Select the default target dataset Table 1a Source Dataset Sector Units Comments DECC Sectors Other Sectors Table 1b Source Dataset Sector Units Comments DECC Sectors Other Sectors Table 1c Source Dataset Sector Units Comments Other DECC Sectors Other Sectors Q2a Targets Please detail your wider influence targets RPP Sector Action Type Description Type of Target (units) Baseline value Start year Target saving Target / End Year Saving in latest year measured Latest Year Measured Comments Q2b) Does the Organisation have an overall mission statement, strategies, plans or policies outlining ambition to influence emissions beyond your corporate boundaries? If so, please detail this in the box below.

24 Q3) Policies and Actions to Reduce Emissions RPP Sector Action Type Description Start year for policy / action imple - mentation Year that the policy / action will be fully imple - mented Annual CO2 saving once fully imple - mented (tco2) Latest Year measured Saving in latest year measured (tco2) Status Metric / indicators for monitoring progress Delivery Role During project / policy design and implementation, has ISM or an equivalent behaviour change tool been used? Please give further details of this behaviour change activity Value of Investment ( ) Ongoing Costs ( / year) Primary Accountable Comments Funding Source body for Implementation of Policy / Action Please provide any detail on data sources or limitations relating to the information provided in Table 3 Q4) Partnership Working, Communication and Capacity Building. Please detail your Climate Change Partnership, Communication or Capacity Building Initiatives below. Key Action Title Action Type Organisation's project role Lead Organisation (if not reporting organisation) Private Partners Public Partners 3rd Sector Partners Outputs Value to Organisation Total Investment into Partnership Comments

25 OTHER NOTABLE REPORTABLE ACTIVITY Q5) Please detail key actions relating to Food and Drink, Biodiversity, Water, Procurement and Resource Use in the table below. Key Action Title Key Action Description Organisation's Project Role Impacts Comments Q6) Please use the text box below to detail further climate change related activity that is not noted elsewhere within this reporting template