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Highland Council’s Commitment To Becoming Greener
Top Level Commitment
The Highland Council was one of the first of Scotland's 32 Local Authorities to sign Scotland’s Climate Change Declaration in 2007 and then reaffirmed its commitment to delivering greener and more efficient services in the Highlands by re-signing the Declaration in May 2008.
The Council's Member led Rural Affairs and Climate Change Strategy Grou delivers the relevant commitments contained in the Declaration and The Programme of The Highland Council and oversee the production and implementation of a climate change strategy for Highland.
The Highland Council is committed to encouraging staff and the wider public to consider sustainable travel. A travel hierarchy document has been developed which helps individuals consider whether they need to travel and if so by what means.
Renewable Energy Installations
To further increase environmental performance the council is installing renewable energy technologies and energy efficiency measures. To date over 8000Kw of renewables have been installed on Council sites
Behavioural Change
Behavioural change can account for as much as 20% in emissions savings. The Highland Council has staff volunteer "Green Ambassadors" in each of its Services in a move to raise awareness of important environmental issues and champion steps to promote key messages in relation to cutting down on energy usage, making more sustainable travel choices and encouraging the Reduce, Reuse, Recycle message to all staff and members.