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The City of Edinburgh Council Complying with the PBD

The City of Edinburgh Council Complying with the PBD. ALEXIS WOOLLEY Corporate Policy & Strategy (Carbon, Climate & Sustainability). PBD. A public body must , in exercising its functions , act –

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The City of Edinburgh Council Complying with the PBD

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  1. The City of Edinburgh CouncilComplying with the PBD ALEXIS WOOLLEY Corporate Policy & Strategy (Carbon, Climate & Sustainability)

  2. PBD • A public body must, • in exercising its functions, act – • in the way best calculated to contribute to the delivery of the Act’s emissions reduction targets; • in the way best calculated to help deliver any statutory adaptation programme; and • in a way that it considers is most sustainable.

  3. Strategic framework

  4. PBD • A public body must, • in exercising its functions, act – • in the way best calculated to contribute to the delivery of the Act’s emissions reduction targets; • in the way best calculated to help deliver any statutory adaptation programme; and • in a way that it considers is most sustainable.

  5. Provide for Edinburgh’s prosperity Ensure every child in Edinburgh has the best start in life The Council is an efficient and effective organisation and a great place to work Edinburgh’s children and young people enjoy their childhood and fulfil their potential Edinburgh is a thriving, successful and sustainable capital city Maintain and improve the quality of life in Edinburgh Reduce poverty, inequality and deprivation Health and wellbeing are improved in Edinburgh and there is a high quality of care and protection in place for those who need it Edinburgh’s economy delivers increased investment, jobs and opportunities for all Edinburgh is an excellent place in which to live, study, work, visit and invest Strengthen and support our communities and keep them safe Ensure Edinburgh and its residents are well cared for

  6. Compliance management

  7. Design and development • contract awarded to Jacobs UK Ltd in November 2012 • 6-month project to design, develop and deliver a bespoke e-tool • based on PBD and Scottish Government’s PBD Guidance • aligned with existing CEC training modules and reporting requirements

  8. The City of Edinburgh Council’s Climate Change Act Compliance Tool

  9. Assessment question “To what extent have the impacts of this Activity on ……… been considered? • No consideration at this stage • High level consideration only • Detailed consideration, with evidence”

  10. Mitigation Assessment

  11. Adaptation Assessment

  12. Sustainability Assessment

  13. Tool output • produces report that displays all info entered • report can be used for • project management (eg business cases, gateway reviews) • reporting to Members on sustainability • identifying project strengths and weaknesses as regards sustainability • recognising training needs

  14. Benefits of the e-tool • governance oversight • consistent reporting • ability to evidence compliance if necessary • increased awareness at all staff levels • highlight good practice • target support and training

  15. What next? • roll out Tool promotion, engagement and training programme • determine parameters for, and undertake, further development eg • technical aspects (eg rollover links to Help) • ‘plug-ins’ eg carbon footprinting tool • complementary compliance eg Equality & Rights

  16. alexis.woolley@edinburgh.gov.uk 0131 469 3583 Policy Officer, Corporate Governance The City of Edinburgh Council • alan.hendry@jacobs.com 0141 243 8674 Director of Sustainability Jacobs UK Ltd

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