Carbon Reduction – Ability North London

Carbon Reduction Plan

Ability North London Carbon Reduction Plan by 2050

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.