COP26 - we look back at yesterdays highlights from Thursday 11th November Tackling Carbon Emissions in Cities On the penultimate day of the COP26, discussions focused on supporting cities to reduce emissions through new funding aimed at impacting everything from public transport systems to waste management. Here are a few highlights:
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UKUPC Day 10: UKUPC Releases Carbon Reduction Guidance for SMEs Supplying the HE Sector on Final Day of COP26
Keep 1.5 alive – that’s been the call throughout COP26, which holds its final day of activity on Friday. To mark the end of a summit characterised by calls for action instead of PR-driven pledges, UK Universities Purchasing Consortia (UKUPC), of which NWUPC is a member, has released its carbon reduction plan for SMEs. This guidance aims to help minimise the impact of the HE sector’s activities on the environment.
While large suppliers may have the resources (if not always the will) to significantly lower their carbon emissions, it can be hard for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) who may have limited expertise and financial or human resources to deliver meaningful change.
Larger suppliers already have to report their emissions, but the bulk of organisations supplying the HE sector in the UK are SMEs – changes within this supply base can have a meaningful impact. The guidance, which is being shared with all awarded SME frameworks suppliers, covers:
Members can also use this guidance with suppliers that sit outside of consortia frameworks.
Access the complete guidance here.
You can find all of the COP26 highlights across the two-week conference, here.
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