Audit Commission Presentation How to deliver the Use of Natural Resources Assessment Measuring and Reducing your use of Natural Resources January 2010 – The Chief Fire Officers’ Association Katharina Winbeck, National Lead Sustainability, Audit Commission Andrew Brodie, National Lead Fire, Audit Commission

Audit Commission Presentation Overview / Purpose Assessing the use of natural resources – background What is included in the use of natural resources assessment? Fire Service specifics

Audit Commission Presentation Audit Commission Approach to Sustainable Development

Audit Commission Presentation Four Priority Areas for Action 1.Sustainable Consumption and Production 2.Climate Change and Energy 3.Natural Resources and Environmental Enhancement 4.Sustainable Communities

Audit Commission Presentation Use of Resources – 3 themes 1 = Performs inadequately 2 = Performs adequately 3 = Performs well 4 = Performs excellently

Audit Commission Presentation Managing Other Resources Quantifying and reducing consumption of natural resources, reducing impact on the environment and managing environmental risks (3.1) Asset management (3.2) Workforce management (3.3)

Audit Commission Presentation Use of Natural Resources KLOE 3.1

Audit Commission Presentation What is Included in the Assessment? ‘Natural resources’ are resources that occur naturally on the earth, which the organisation, in the conduct of its own operations, either Consumes directly;Produces;Or impacts upon; Energy Water Air Material Plants and animal products Metal and minerals WasteLand / Soil Materials (e.g. recyclables) People (quality of life issues / health)

Audit Commission Presentation Understanding and Quantifying the use of Natural Resources Identification of natural resources used Baseline assessment and forecast Benchmark against self and similar

Audit Commission Presentation Understanding and Quantifying the Use of Natural Resources Examples of Evidence Environment strategy Carbon management plan Procurement policy Operational procedures Baseline, previous, current and forecast indicators Capacity and support available to deliver plans

Audit Commission Presentation Managing Performance to reduce impact on the environment and to manage environmental risks Performance Indicators showing trend of resource use Planned, targeted action to reduce resource use Robust measurement and review regime Evaluation Consideration of environmental risks affecting service delivery: - climate change - pollution

Audit Commission Presentation Evidence FRAs may consider sharing with teams Procurement Use of local suppliers Devolvement of budgets to support this Use of materials from sustainable sources Use of services/contractors with strong environmental policies

Audit Commission Presentation Evidence FRAs may consider sharing with teams Fleet management Fuel efficient vehicles Replacement programmes consider EC emission standards Alternative fuels Consideration of different vehicle types linked to IRMP Vehicles with high recycle values

Audit Commission Presentation Evidence FRAs may consider sharing with teams Water use Policies for vehicle/equipment cleaning Premise cleaning routines Policy for use of water in training Monitoring usage – metering? Use of grey water Hydrant leakage – partnership with water authority/3rd party supplier Use of Compressed Air Foam System (CAFS)

Audit Commission Presentation Evidence FRAs may consider sharing with teams Energy use Engineered solutions - insulation - lighting - heating - drying facilities - energy production Minimising journeys; Monitoring mileage/consumption, performance management of individuals; video conferencing Baselining and monitoring usage – performance indicators Shared services/premises

Audit Commission Presentation Evidence FRAs may consider sharing with teams Education and Culture Environmental impact assessments Staff training Driver training Education of staff and culture Staff champions Publicity materials