Challenge one

Seeing the big picture

So, how do you do that?

As a local authority, you’re responsible for many things, from your own built environments to the complex supply chains that enable public services.

In this context, it can be difficult to take the first step towards decarbonisation, gaining a clear picture of what your carbon emissions look like and where exactly they occur.

The built environment plays a major part in this, contributing to around a quarter of all emissions, and represents a good starting point. But it’s important to look at the wider picture, too.

Gain a detailed picture of everything, everywhere

At Mitie, we use sensor technology and analytics to gain a detailed picture of everything – from our clients’ electricity use at County Hall to their supply chain impacts and recycling rates at local libraries and community centres.

In doing so, we’re able to identify inefficiencies and prioritise solutions across scope 1, scope 2, and scope 3 emissions. Like automating and optimising lighting and HVAC use in buildings. Or finding more carbon-friendly suppliers to reduce the impacts of the supply chains that dominate your scope 3 emissions.

What are scope 1, 2
and 3 emissions?

Scope 1

Direct emissions from things you own and control

Scope 2

Emissions used to produce the electricity you consume

Scope 3

Indirect emissions from supply chains and contracted services