Our key aims

How we will we achieve this aim

We will achieve this aim by:

• During 2023-2024 we will undertake a carbon footprint assessment of the social care services delivered by us. We are funding two energy assessors this year to support providers to improve the energy performance of their buildings.
• Particular attention will be put towards actions that can both reduce carbon utility and fuel costs to relieve some of the inflationary financial pressures facing the sector
• For contracts and services which support the provision of care, such as community equipment, we will require a commitment to carbon reduction aligned to the our carbon reduction plan
• Development of a more collaborative geographical home care service model that enables improved service efficiencies regarding the delivery of care rounds

What we achieved in 2022

The retendered integrated community equipment service included carbon reduction as part of the evaluation criteria, for the first time. Medequip who were awarded the contract, which started in April 2023, have put in place a range of initiatives such as:

• The use of electric vans
• Supporting the development of the electric vehicle charging points
• The reuse and recycling of equipment

How we will measure that we have achieved this

We will work with providers to design key performance indictors that help us to understand how providers are looking to reduce their carbon footprint

Impact

People will tell us:

• "I live in a home that stays warm and comfortable all year round"

Providers will tell us:

• "I feel supported in our efforts to reduce our carbon footprint whilst not compromising on service quality"
• "I am proud to do my bit to help protect the environment and know what is expected of me"