Developing a Framework for Environmental Protection THE SCOTTISH FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE

Context  One of Five Scottish Government Strategic Objectives (Greener)  The Government's Greener strategic objective is to improve Scotland's natural and built environment and the sustainable use and enjoyment of it.  ‘We intend that the Scottish Government and our partners - including local authorities, public bodies and the national health service - work to become exemplars on environmental issues’  Richard Lochhead, Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs and Environment

Context  Single Outcome Agreements  We reduce the local and global environmental impact of our consumption and production.

Context  Climate Change (Scotland) Act 2009  "We have passed an historic, groundbreaking bill that sets an international example that we hope others will follow." Rt Hon Alex Salmond MSP, First Minister of Scotland, June 25, 2009  Setting Targets; Duties of Public Bodies Relating to Climate Change; Energy Performance; Waste Reduction and Recycling; Carrier bag charges

 Improving Energy Efficiency  ‘The public sector has a key role to play in leading by example and promoting and improving energy efficiency. It can influence the behaviour of individuals and organisations through various approaches including sustainable procurement strategies, sharing good practice, and training and education’

Context  Energy Efficiency Action Plan for Scotland  Chapter 9 The Public Sector  ‘Energy efficiency must become an essential element of public sector investment plans’

Context  Moral Perspective of Support  Business Reputation Perspective  Financial Perspective  Statutory Perspective

Where are we?  Fragmented approach; Although Improving  Focus on operational considerations;  Underestimation of the benefits of the contribution fire services can make  Many examples of best practice

Scottish FRS Declaration  Ensure legislative compliance in all statutory environmental duties;  Where ever possible reduce energy consumption;  Encourage modes of transport by staff and stakeholders which minimise environmental impact;  Wherever possible reduce water consumption;  Increase awareness of environmental responsibilities amongst fire service staff

Declaration  Wherever possible, ensure that the goods, works and services we buy and use have a low carbon footprint  Reduce to the minimum practical levels the use of environmentally damaging substances, materials and processes  Minimise unnecessary waste and utilise all reasonable recycling options  Minimise any adverse impact on the environment at operational incidents  Promote community safety to prevent incidents occurring

CO 2 Production from Fire (Statutory) Type of IncidentNumber of National Incidents Average Area of Burn in m2 Metric Tonnes of CO2 in 15 minutes Dwellings Other Buildings Vehicles Grassland Fire Refuse Fire Chimney Fires Total

Costs Associated with CO 2 Production (Financial) (2007 figures) Fire ServiceDervElectricityGas Grampian£216405£147000£ Tayside£166200£158307£ Lothian & Borders£269000£216000£ Strathclyde£750000£829518£ Dumfries & Galloway £58766£71059£9581 Fife£131839£99360£71365 Highland & Island£152000£284172£16627 Central£92837£125000£72000 Totals£ £ £903762

ISO (Business)  Demonstrate a commitment to achieving legal and regulatory compliance to regulators and government  Demonstrate your environmental commitment to stakeholders  Demonstrate an innovative and forward thinking approach to customers and prospective employees

ISO (cont)  Increase your access to new customers and business partners  Better manage your environmental risks, now and in the future  Potentially reduce public liability insurance costs  Enhance your reputation

Practical Options (Moral, Business, Financial or Statutory)  ISO  EAUC (  Carbon Footprint (  Green Fleet Review ( ness/Transport-in-business)  NetRegs (  Building Design (BREEAM)

EAUC  To help UK Further and Higher Educational institutions improve their environmental and sustainability performance  Meet the needs of members as sustainable development becomes a mainstream strategic, operational and curriculum issue  Works in partnership with strategic partners, EAUC plays a prominent role in the development of policy and strategy in the sector  Provides training and support for members as well as a forum for best practice in the sector

Role of CFOA?  Develop an EAUC Equivalent  Enact the Declaration  Operate as a Standard Bearer  Mainstream Environment in Business Streams  Provide Skeleton Framework in Environmental Policy  Share the Burden  Provide a communication conduit  Develop National Performance Measures

CFOAS Environmental Working Group Terms of Reference  Review all existing approaches to reduce the impact of organisational activities on the environment across Scotland.  Identify areas of good practice in environmental protection and ensure they are made available to all fire and rescue services.  Develop arrangements to ensure that where collaboration on environmental initiatives would increase impact they are actioned.  Utilise the outcomes environmental reports and audits to maximise learning.

CFOAS Environmental Working Group Terms of Reference (cont)  Identify and review established arrangements (UK based) which could impact on, or contribute to, arrangements in Scotland and ensure appropriate Scottish representation.  Identify any funding streams to support environmental initiatives.  Provide routine reports to the CFOAS National meeting.  Involve wider stakeholders as and when appropriate

Potential Benefits  Win-Win  Meeting Statutory Requirements  Greater Benefits from Community Safety  Cost Saving  Reduction in Carbon Footprint  Enhanced Reputation  Wider Societal Contribution  Reduction in Duplication of Effort

Or is this the Reality!