Ability North London Carbon Reduction Plan by 2050 Sustainable Sourcing & “Source Local First” 

The Council emphasizes keeping spend local to reduce transportation emissions and support  the community. Ability North London follow this plan, and: 

• Action: Transition food and supply purchasing to Hackney-based vendors. ● Action: Use Fair Trade products (tea, coffee, sugar) to align with the Council’s status  as a Fairtrade organization. 
• Action: Consolidate orders to limit the frequency of deliveries, reducing carbon  emissions and local air pollution. 

 

Waste Reduction & Circular Procurement 

Ability prioritizes a “Circular Procurement” approach—reducing demand, reusing, and recycling. 

• Action: Eliminate all avoidable single-use plastics and non-recyclable catering  materials. 
• Action: Source cleaning materials that are biodegradable and plant-based. ● Action: Use “Supplier Take-Back” schemes for electronics or equipment to ensure  items are reprocessed or recycled rather than sent to a landfill. 

 

Energy Efficiency & Low-Carbon Power 

Ability NL will switch to 100% renewable electricity by 2050. 

• Action: Conduct an environmental impact audit of the day service facility to identify  energy leaks or inefficiencies. 
• Action: Switch to a 100% renewable electricity provider if the service manages its  own utility contracts by 2050. 
• Action: Ensure all new equipment (kitchen appliances, computers) is selected based  on high energy efficiency ratings. 

 

Green Transport & Travel 

We aim to minimize the negative impact of freight and staff travel is a key green objective. 

• Action: Require staff to use public transport for work-related travel where possible. 
• Action: If a vehicle is required for transporting service users, prioritize Electric  Vehicles (EV) or those using low-emission fuel technologies like HVO (hydrotreated  vegetable oil).

• Action: Promote the Bike4Work scheme for employees to  reduce commuting emissions. 

 

Social & Health Co-benefits 

At Ability, green objectives must have parity with social outcomes, particularly regarding health  inequalities. 

• Action: Integrate nature-based activities or small-scale gardening into the day  program to support the “Health and Wellbeing Strategy” while improving local  environmental quality. 
• Action: Use the day service’s purchasing power to create “Green Jobs” or training  opportunities for local residents, specifically targeting those from disadvantaged  backgrounds.