Driving Low Carbon Procurement in Denbighshire & Flintshire
Shared services aiming to reduce supply chain emissions, aligning with Welsh Government's Net Zero Strategy and Climate Change Plans, emphasizing the importance of Carbon Reduction Plans (CRPs) in procurement processes.
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Supply Chain Decarbonisation Procurement Shared Services Driving forward low carbon procurement across Denbighshire & Flintshire County Councils Roberta Bailey Procurement Business Partner Decarbonisation 2024
Supply Chain Decarbonisation and Emissions Reporting: Drivers Welsh Government Net Zero Strategic Plan link Welsh Government Net Zero Strategic Plan link Welsh Government Net Zero Strategy - Net Zero by 2050: Welsh Government Net Zero Strategic Plan link Well-Being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015: Well-Being of Future Gen's Act link Well-Being of Future Gen's Act link Denbighshire Climate and Ecological Change Strategy 2021-22 to 2029-30 link Denbighshire Climate and Ecological Change Strategy 2021-22 to 2029-30 link Denbighshire Climate Emergency declared 2019: Denbighshire Climate and Ecological Change Strategy 2021-22 to 2029-30 link Procurement Reform - Social Partnership Bill (New Public Contract Regulations and Social Partnership Bill (Oct. 24)): Social Partnership and Public Procurement (Wales) Act link, UK Procurement Act 2023 link Social Partnership and Public Procurement (Wales) Act link UK Procurement Act 2023 link UK Procurement Act 2023 link Denbighshire Climate and Ecological Change Strategy 2021-22 to 2029-30 link Denbighshire Climate and Ecological Change Strategy 2021-22 to 2029-30 link Denbighshire and Flintshire Climate Change Strategies for 2030: Denbighshire Climate and Ecological Change Strategy 2021-22 to 2029-30 link, Flintshire Climate Change Strategy 2022-2030 pdf link - Denbighshire Target: Reduce Supply Chain emissions by 35% by 2030 (against 2019 baseline) Flintshire Climate Change Strategy 2022-2030 pdf link - Flintshire Target: Reduce Supply Chain emissions by 60% by 2030 (against 2019 baseline) Supply Chain emissions account for approximately 60 - 95% of reported emissions across all Carbon Trust value chain and supply chain sustainability link Welsh Public Sector Carbon Emissions 2023 Net Zero Report Welsh Public Sector Carbon Emissions 2023 Net Zero Report organisations. Carbon Trust value chain and supply chain sustainability link, Welsh Public Sector Carbon Emissions 2023 Net Zero Report
New Approach CRPs (Carbon Reduction Plans) Crown Commercial Services (CCS) Training and Template link All suppliers participating in tenders will be asked for their Carbon Reduction Plans (CRPs). For contract values 5 million, CRPs are required. Below this threshold, CRPs are desired, but not mandatory. Responses will be collected for information only. Changes to our procurement process - we are placing decarbonisation at the heart of working with businesses. This approach is pivotal in ensuring Welsh Government compliance and progress on the path of Supply Chain Decarbonisation across Wales. We are committed to ensuring that all organisations we work with are supported.
New to CRPs? (Carbon Reduction Plans) CRP Support The Crown Commercial Service offers bi-weekly training sessions to assist businesses and organizations in developing carbon reduction plans. You can learn more about the training and sign up for it here: CCS Training and Template link To understand how CRPs are assessed in Wales, you are provided here with the CRP Compliance Checklist. CRP Compliance Checklist CCS Training and Template link
Carbon Reporting With other Welsh Local Authorities, Denbighshire and Flintshire County Councils are trialling a dedicated Carbon Emissions Calculator to support our Supply Chain Partners. The What: We are committed to offering support throughout each step of the process, ensuring that no barriers impede the tendering process or delivery of products and services. The How: Identify cost-effective ways to reduce carbon footprint. Be prepared for sustainability questions when tendering for both public and private sector contracts. Make a difference to climate change by examining your own emissions and those of your Supply Chains. What s in it for business?
Key Points Once your organisation has gathered relevant data, the next step is to input the figures into a carbon calculator spreadsheet. We are working with multiple LAs across Wales to trial a unified Carbon Calculator for suppliers. Merging best practices offers a seamless process for suppliers to report on their emissions. Reporting Form Quick Guide Carbon Reporting File It is important to note that reporting on emissions is a critical step in our collective journey towards achieving net zero. Welsh Government Net Zero Strategic Plan link Welsh Government Net Zero Strategic Plan link This type of reporting is expected to be conducted annually, not only for our internal purposes but also to aid Denbighshire Climate and Ecological Change Strategy 2021-22 to 2029-30 link Denbighshire Climate and Ecological Change Strategy 2021-22 to 2029-30 link you in actively reducing emissions and aligning with sustainability goals. Denbighshire Climate and Ecological Change Strategy 2021-22 to 2029-30 link, Flintshire Climate Change Strategy 2022-2030 pdf link Flintshire Climate Change Strategy 2022-2030 pdf link Establishing and supporting relationships with our suppliers, local SMEs and public sector organisations ensures Denbighshire Climate and Ecological Change Strategy 2021-22 to 2029-30 link Denbighshire Climate and Ecological Change Strategy 2021-22 to 2029-30 link that we are all better positioned to achieve Net Zero status by 2030. Denbighshire Climate and Ecological Change Strategy 2021-22 to 2029-30 link, Flintshire Climate Change Strategy 2022-2030 pdf link Flintshire Climate Change Strategy 2022-2030 pdf link
Training and Contact Denbighshire and Flintshire County suppliers can access free sustainability training from The Supply Chain Sustainability School: Supply Chain Sustainability School link Contact: roberta.bailey@denbighshire.gov.uk Procurement Business Partner - Decarbonisation
Additional Information and Support (1) The Sustainable Business Guide is live: An efficient and money saving resource, for your business. Register today to receive your free guide. https://www.gllm.ac.uk/busnes/projects/green-digital-academy/the- sustainable-business-guide Shaping Sustainable Futures University of Liverpool Management School: The programme is designed around a series of interactive explorations of alternative futures to enhance your organisation s strategic foresight. Experiment with futures thinking tools and approaches to collectively reimagine how organisations can shape sustainable outcomes. Experts will provide evidence and insights, to create, explore and debate a series of plausible future scenarios. Taking place on 08th and 09th Oct 2024 with drop in sessions planned between those dates and day 3 on 15th Jan 2025. The programme is delivered by Professor Jo Meehan, Director of the Centre for Sustainable Business who says: By joining the Shaping Sustainable Futures programme, you will become part of a peer network community who share a strategic mindset that strives for a more sustainable future for business and society. https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/management/for- business/shaping-sustainable-futures/#d.en.1413150 The Flintshire Fund is pleased to announce four workshops to support businesses through Carbon related topics. The courses are fully funded by UK Government, Levelling up funding, Flintshire County Council and Antur Cymru Enterprise. To book on any of the below workshops, please click on the Eventbrite links. Quality and Environmental Management Systems Wed, 2 Oct, 08:00 Gladstone's Library Free Antur Cymru - Flintshire Fund Introduction to LEAN Wed, 9 Oct, 08:00 Gladstone's Library Free Antur Cymru - Flintshire Fund Renewables Wed, 16 Oct, 08:00 Gladstone's Library Free Antur Cymru - Flintshire Fund
Additional Information and Support (1) The Green Digital Academy: Sign up for support and funding to reach net zero.With funding available for up to 175 businesses, The Green Digital Academy run by Busnes@LlandrilloMenai will provide mentoring and support to develop decarbonisation action plans. The programme also includes access to capital grants and is available to all sectors. The project promises to help businesses owners meet growing consumer demand for environmentally friendly products and services, as well as increase profits through reduced production costs and efficiency. Busnes@LlandrilloMenai is part of Gr p Llandrillo Menai and provides training and support to businesses across the region. The programme is open to businesses in the counties of Flintshire, Denbighshire, Conwy, Gwynedd and Ynys M n. For more information and to sign up: Green Digital Academy | Busnes@LlandrilloMenai (gllm.ac.uk) green.digital@gllm.ac.uk / 08445 460 460 or visit : https://www.gllm.ac.uk/busnes/projects/green-digital-academy Flexible Skills Programme Upskilling your employees with the Flexible Skills Programme Partnership Projects Our programmes may be able to help you with financial support towards upskilling your staff. We currently have specific programmes to help you: develop advanced digital skills; address export related skills challenges support skills gaps in the Engineering and Manufacturing Sector support skills gaps and upskilling in the Creative Sector support the development of skills to help address Net Zero challenges support skills gaps and upskilling in the Tourism and Hospitality Sector https://businesswales.gov.wales/skillsgateway/flexible-skills-programme
Additional Information and Support (1) Flintshire Fund Carbon Reduction Grant is now Live. What is the Carbon Reduction Grant? Support the creation of a Carbon Reduction Plan. You will work with a specialist adviser to develop a full Carbon Reduction plan, establishing a position in relation to energy, resource usage, transport, culture and other operational activity. Who Can Apply? You must be a business trading for 2 or more years and based in Flintshire. You must operate from a business premises That have not previously received such financial support Why would it benefit my business? Adopt Low/Zero Carbon methodologies and practices into your business and potential cost savings to the business Financial viability and reputational impacts of current and future investment. Improve your understanding and awareness of Carbon Reduction and Net Zero A practical and achievable carbon reduction plans for your business Be able to shout it from the roof tops what your business is doing to help the planet How much can I apply for? Grants range from 1000- 5000 with 20% match from your business towards the costs. Depending on the size and nature of your business, the specialist adviser, will be able to help you, How do I apply? The first stage is an Expression of interest (EOI), a very simple form, for us to assess your eligibility to apply for the grant. If eligible you will then be invited to complete a short application and will have the support of a specialist adviser. You will also find full guidance with the EOI. Please find below the link to the online application form. www.anturcymru.org.uk/Flintshire
Additional Information and Support (1) Circular Economy Hotspot Cymru 2024 Aim: To present Wales' circular economy achievements and aspirations and learn about circular economy solutions from the public sector, private sector, and communities from Wales and beyond. You will have the opportunity to directly engage with Welsh projects across industry, business, public bodies, academia, and our towns and cities. Dates: 7-9/10/24 https://circulareconomyhotspot.wales/ 5k funding boost for Welsh firms on journey to net zero https://smebusinessnews.co.uk/2024/03/08/5k- funding-boost-for-welsh-firms-on-journey-to-net-zero/ North Wales Business 1.4 Million Net Zero Programme. Funding for SME s to reduce their carbon footprint available now. Read the full article below which includes details of how to apply for funding. https://www.gllm.ac.uk/busnes/news/join-north-wales-businesses-in-a-1-4-million-net-zero- programme Parc Menai, Bangor Net Zero Qualification New Net Zero Qualification Launched for Next Generation of Sustainable Business Leaders A new net zero qualification will help Wales meet its carbon neutral targets and train the next generation of sustainable business leaders. Agored Cymru has created the Level 3 Diploma in Energy and Carbon Management, a course focused on developing the skills and knowledge required to operate systems and processes of energy consumption and carbon emissions within an organisation and the environment, both locally and globally. Parc Menai, Bangor, 01248 670011
Additional Information and Support (1) Ofgem - Strategic Innovation Fund Budget: TBA Aim: To find and fund ambitious, innovative projects with the potential to accelerate the transition to net zero. Close: TBA https://www.ofgem.gov.uk/energy-policy-and-regulation/policy-and-regulatory-programmes/network-price- controls-2021-2028-riio-2/network-price-controls-2021-2028-riio-2-riio-2-network-innovation- funding/strategic-innovation-fund-sif Funded* courses for your workforce through Coleg Cambria - Employer Skills North Wales The Employer Skills North Wales project is an exciting, 1.8m opportunity for you and your business. If you re based in Wrexham, Flintshire, Gwynedd, Anglesey or Conwy, this project will help you access the support for you to develop staff skills and create a highly qualified workforce, making you better equipped to deliver commercial success in the future. Employer Skills North Wales seeks to support employers with subsidised* training. This will be offered to all sectors but specifically targeting regional growth areas including Advanced Manufacturing, Low Carbon, Digital, Agriculture, Food & Tourism, Health & Social Care and Management and other professionals. Check eligibility and find out more here https://www.cambria.ac.uk/employers/funding-for-employers-employees/ Free help and training for small businesses! Small Business Britain offers a range of free online workshops to small business owners, covering various topics which will help take your business to the next level. From social media to sustainability, from using AI to looking after your mental health, there is a huge range of topics to choose from. Check out their upcoming events below: https://smallbusinessbritain.uk/events
Additional Information and Support (1) Working with the Manufacturing Industry across Wales Demand-led by industry, the EU-backed multi-University partnership (Swansea, Cardiff, Aberystwyth, University of South Wales and University of Wales Trinity Saint David) is working together with the Welsh Manufacturing Industry to embed advanced and sustainable future manufacturing technologies through knowledge exchange. ASTUTE 2020 already operates across North and West Wales and the South Wales Valleys. Thanks to an extra EU funding boost, it will now be rolled out to support businesses across the rest of Wales, including Cardiff, Newport, Vale of Glamorgan, Monmouthshire, Powys, Flintshire and Wrexham. ASTUTE 2020 will work with the manufacturing industry across Wales through effective collaboration with academia, harnessing world-class academic expertise across the University partnership, and offering support from highly qualified researchers and technical experts. Unique access to state-of-the-art research facilities, experimental equipment, advanced techniques and bespoke software will enable greater levels of business innovation in future manufacturing processes. The aim is to drive productivity and growth within the industry by de-risking sustainable future manufacturing technologies and developing higher-value goods and services of the future for the global market. Craig Williams, Managing Director at The Aluminium Lighting Company, said: The ASTUTE 2020 programme means we can access specialist knowledge that we do not have. Working with Swansea University we are looking to apply concepts of Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and Neural Networking in developing and refining our exciting new product and service. FOUR KEY PRINCIPLES OF ASTUTE 2020 Industry Support: ASTUTE 2020 enables greater levels of business innovation in future manufacturing processes by: Collaborating on Industry demand-led projects to de-risk new technologies. Driving and supporting cutting-edge Research, Development and Innovation (RD&I). Increasing competitiveness and future proofing. (Cont d next slide)
Additional Information and Support (1) Working with the Manufacturing Industry across Wales (cont d) Encouraging stimulation of ideas and challenges to foster knowledge exchange. Manufacturing Focus: Industry projects focusing on a research challenge with world-class expertise in the areas of: Advanced Materials Technology Computational Engineering Modelling Manufacturing Systems Engineering Collaborative Projects: Proposals for collaborative RD&I projects will be developed by the industrial partner together with a dedicated ASTUTE 2020 technical manager and will require approval by an industrial-academic committee before a project can proceed. Who can ASTUTE 2020 support: Welsh manufacturing companies across a variety of sectors, including aerospace, automotive, energy generation, oil and gas, medical devices, electronics and food etc. www.astutewales.com info@astutewales.com +44 (0)1792 60637
Additional Information and Support (1) Ambition North Wales is pleased to announce that we have secured an extension to our bid writing support fund. Eligible applications are strongly encouraged from smaller organisations/enterprises (businesses) based in Anglesey, Flintshire, and Wrexham. We will continue to accept applications from applicants in Gwynedd, Denbighshire and Conwy, however, due to initial over-subscription, they will be placed on a reserve list pending the possible release of further funds. This revenue support will pay for specialist and dedicated advisors to help complete funding applications ( bid writing ) and/or help provide the skills and knowledge to successfully complete future funding applications. This support will be particularly useful for smaller organisations/enterprises who are developing a decarbonisation / clean energy project (eg solar panels, heat pumps, hydro, insulation etc) and will need to apply for capital funding in the near future. The bid writing support will be consistent with, and help enable, funding applications into their North Wales Clean Energy Fund (capital funding), which they are planning to launch later this year. New deadline for applications: 30th of September 2024. (cont d next slide)
Additional Information and Support (1) Key details of the bid writing support: Grant of up to 5,000 available for bid writing (funding application) support per organisation. Funding will be allocated on a first come first served basis across all 6 North Wales counties. Please apply as soon as possible as the revenue available is limited. Available to organisations of less than 50 employees/active volunteers. The applicant must have a clean energy project that is in development with the project need/benefits evidenced independently (eg feasibility study, assessor report etc). The application pack is available on their website Ambition North Wales | Bid Writing Support Grant and we would appreciate your continued support in sharing this information with your networks in order to reach organisations that may be interested in this support. They would be happy for you or your contacts to drop them an email at energy@ambitionnorth.wales if you would like to find out more and receive an application pack.
