Local Authority & Government

National targets of achieving net zero by 2050 applied at a local governmental level are implemented to demonstrate leadership in driving sustainability. Direct emissions from public sector buildings account for 2% of the total UK carbon emissions. Governmental buying power has the ability to influence charge through sustainable procurement as applied through the Procurement Policy Note requiring Carbon Reduction Plans to be taken into account in tender evaluation.

Services for Local Authority & Government

WRM specialise in providing the following services to the local authority & government sector

Carbon Footprinting

Carbon Footprinting

Scientifically quantify the carbon footprint of your product or organisation.

Carbon Literacy

Carbon Literacy

Become a Carbon Literate Organisation through WRM’s bespoke training support.

Carbon Reduction Plans

Carbon Reduction Plans

Map out your path to net zero with strategically aligned timescales and interventions.

Procurement

Procurement

Achieve the best potential outcome for your business or for your local residents.

Sustainability Strategy

Sustainability Strategy

Develop a clear path for your organisation to have a sustainable future.

Technical Feasibility

Technical Feasibility

Obtain independent technical advise that provides assurance to enable clear decision making.

How We Make It Possible

At WRM we support governmental institutions through our services that calculate carbon emissions and develop reduction plans.

Our work in this field has engendered joint working on mutual initiatives with different public services and the private sector. Our public procurement services have supported the execution of services that enable carbon emission reduction whilst delivering excellent value for money.

Recent Projects

Check out some of our recent projects to learn more about our diverse experience.

  • Greater Manchester Combined Authority – Biowaste Procurement

    The Brief Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) appointed WRM to…

  • ICS Green Plan – Joined Up Care Derbyshire

    The Brief All NHS ICS Green Plans are required to…

  • Leeds City Council – Food Waste Recycling Feasibility Study

    The Brief Leeds City Council is the second largest unitary…

  • A key aspect of the work was to identify and fully quantify the full range of organic waste collection and treatment options available to GMCA and its nine collection authorities. WRM were able to provide this advice as a result of our expertise in organic waste systems, and as a result of over fifteen years of strategy and cost modelling work.

  • WRMs experience and understanding of the organics sector and high level of service was notable throughout the procurement. The flexibility shown by the WRM team following the change in procurement approach was instrumental to concluding the contract in a timely manner.

  • As organic waste specialists, the WRM team were able to provide a good level of insight into various food waste collection options. This was supported by detailed knowledge of costs and market dynamics which supported the feasibility aspect of the project.

  • WRM did a sterling job in drafting the large amount of technical tender documentation required in a constrained timescale. Thanks to their support the council received a good response to our market approach.